Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 3, 2002
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BUT JESUS WALKED
On his sixteenth birthday a son approached his father and said, "Dad, I’m sixteen now. When I get my license, can I drive the family car?" His dad looked at him and said, "Son, driving the car takes maturity, and first, you must prove that you are responsible enough. And one way
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Church Of God
Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 8, 2005
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With a timid voice and idolizing eyes, the little boy greeted his father as he returned from work, "Daddy, how much do you make an hour?"
Greatly surprised, but giving his boy a glaring look, the father said: "Look, son, not even your mother knows that. Don’t bother me now, I’m tired."
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Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 12, 2009
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BINDING STICKS
One of Aesop’s fables is about a father who had seven sons. To each son he gave a stick. Each was asked to break his stick, which was easily done. Then the father took seven other sticks and bound them together. He than ask the seven sons to break the sticks. Not one of the sons
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Years ago, a very wealthy man shared with his devoted young son a passion for art collecting.
Together they travelled the world, adding only the finest art treasures to their collection.
Priceless works by Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet and many others adorned the walls of the family estate.
The
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Anglican
Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 23, 2009
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SEEING IN THE GLORY OF GOD
Tom Long, professor of Homiletics at Candler School of Theology, tells the story of striking up a conversation with a man on a plane. He said they shared the normal kind of nice chit chat, sharing what they each did for a living and sharing pictures of their families.
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United Methodist
Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 24, 2005
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My Wife and I was on our way to church the other day; I was in my car and she was in her car. We deceided to find out which one of us would get to the church first. My son was in the car with me and my daughter was in the car with my wife. My wife pulled out of the drive-way before I did and down
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Contributed by James Chandler on Jan 23, 2007
The day before I preached this sermon, I found out that my son’s class was studying the Buddhist faith. The teacher was going to have students bring a mat to class and get in the position and meditate like a Buddhist. When I raised concern and objected to my son praying to any god besides the one
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Christian/Church Of Christ
Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 30, 2008
In the French revolution, a young man was condemned to the guillotine and shut up in one of the prisons. He was greatly loved by many, but there was someone who loved him more than all the others put together. That one was his own father, and the love he bore his son was proved in this way: when
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Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 16, 2008
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Often music illustrates a theological point. Remember the kids song "Father Abraham"
Father Abraham had many sons,
And many sons had Father Abraham;
And I am one of them, and so are you,
So let’s all praise the Lord!
If the Judaizers got there hands on this one, they might have twisted it like
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ILL> A letter written during world war 2
Dear son,
I wish I had the power to write
The thoughts wedged in my heart tonight
As I sit watching this small star
And wondering were and how you are
You know, son, it’s a funny thing
How close a war can really bring
A father, who for years with pride,
Has
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contributed by Vernon Murray on Mar 12, 2004
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In Psalm 91:4, the poet describes the protection of God “He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your SHIELD and rampart.” The truth of the promise contained in this verse was dramatically illustrated to me when God became a shield on
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Presbyterian/Reformed
Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006
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Charles Francis Adams, 19th century political figure and diplomat, kept a diary. One day he entered: "Went fishing with my son today--a day wasted." His son, Brook Adams, also kept a diary, which is still in existence. On that same day, Brook Adams made this entry: "Went fishing with my father--the
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Contributed by Carl Greene on Aug 2, 2008
WE BEGIN TODAY’S MESSAGE BY VIEWING THE FINAL SCENE FROM “THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS.”
HERE, CHINGACHGOOK, THE LAST MOHICAN, MORNS THE LOSS OF UNCAS, HIS SON AND ACKNOWLEDGES HIS OWN MORTALITY. WE SEE THE PAIN IN HIS EYES WHEN HE GAZES AT HIS “WHITE” SON. WE SEE A YOUNG WOMAN COME TO THE WHITE
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Methodist
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Notice how all three members of the Trinity are involved in Missions:
The Father is the first missionary, who goes out of himself in creating the world and sending the Son for our salvation. The Son is the second missionary, who redeems humanity and all creation through his life, death,
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