Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 27, 2007
In Robert Duvall’s movie, The Apostle, there is a scene of a revival tent meeting where the evangelist has this great big bunch of keys and begins screaming that he has the “keys to the kingdom.” He jingles them in the faces of people to encourage people to respond to his message and to Jesus and
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Church Of God
Contributed by Thomas Cash on Aug 14, 2007
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Dr. James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family, tells the story of his father’s one request to his children: “When I get to heaven, be there!” Don’s request to all who are gathered here this afternoon would be no different: “Be there!”
I am happy to announce to you today that Don Hankins has
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Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 1, 2009
Randy Alcorn:
How many of us are truly looking forward to the New Earth? Consciously? Daily? In our idle moments, when our mind gravitates to whatever excites and interests us the most, what do we think about? A new car? A movie? A business opportunity? A chance to get rich? An attractive
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008
President Bush Speaks Words of Hope at Memorial Convocation, April 17:
People who have never met you are praying for you. They’re praying for your friends who have fallen and who are injured. There’s a power in these prayers, a real power. In times like this, we can find comfort in the grace and
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Contributed by John Weeks on Dec 9, 2006
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The hope of Christ was made evident to me several years ago when the place I was working began having financial troubles due to a change in ownership. I went three months without a paycheck before the place finally folded and then I went another several months before getting a job.
In that time,
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
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Charles Fuller once announced that he would be speaking the following Sunday on “Heaven.” During that week, a precious letter was received from an old man who was very ill. Here is part of his letter: “Next Sunday you are to talk about Heaven. I am interested in that land, because I have held a
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Charismatic
Contributed by Rex S. Wignall on Oct 25, 2002
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While lonely people shake their fists at heaven and angrily ask, “God why have You forsaken me? Where are you?” we Christians often forget one central fact about God’s personal experience with loneliness. Charles Swindoll reminds us in his eloquent way:
God knows, my friend and He does care.
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United Methodist
Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2002
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Joe Bailey in his book "A View From a Hearse" tells of the day his boy died of cancer. He had returned to the clinic to thank them for their kindness and care of his son. As he spoke to the receptionist, she motioned toward a woman whose son was playing quietly with toys in the waiting area. "He
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Contributed by Timothy Darling on Oct 20, 2008
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Where are the Heavens? Can We Reach Them?
It is difficult to say. If we take an elevator to the top of the Sears tower, or climb a mountain we may find ourselves engulfed by clouds. Have we reached the heavens? We still have a fundamental attachment to the earth. We feel the height we have
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Mennonite
Contributed by Doug Lyon on Mar 7, 2009
WANTING TO BE WHERE THE MASTER IS
The most appealing part of heaven is not what isn’t there or what is there, but rather who is there. And I am referring to Jesus, our Savior. We want to be where our Savior is.
Don had 3 German Shepherds—Ranger, Gunner, and Josie. He loved those dogs. And
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Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 17, 2006
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The story is told of the preacher who went to visit an elderly woman from the church, just hours before she passed away. As he leaned over her bed, she whispered something in his ear. The lady later passed away. Those who attended the funeral were surprised to discover that the woman, had in her
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Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 12, 2004
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The story is told of the preacher who went to visit an elderly woman from the church, just hours before she passed away. As he leaned over her bed, she whispered something in his ear. The lady later passed away. Those who attended the funeral were surprised to discover that the woman, had in her
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Contributed by Donnie Martin on Nov 14, 2008
It’s time that we punch a hole in the heavens and break through in hungry travail so the glory of God can begin to shine down on our city. But we can’t even get a trickle to flow down the aisle, much less
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