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[365]. A Message From A Poem – On The Earth But Definitely Heaven Bound

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 9, 2026

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[365]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – ON THE EARTH BUT DEFINITELY HEAVEN BOUND For the Christian, he oscillates between heaven and earth in his thoughts, but I believe the older we get then thoughts of heaven and meeting the Lord get stronger and stronger. We know what Paul wrote – {{Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21, 2 Corinthians 5:6-8, Philippians 1:23-24

Tags: Heavenly Citizenship, Fight The Good Fight, Walk By Faith, Anchored, Christian Poems, In The World But Not Of It, Bound For Heaven, Citizens On Earth (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Special Brownies

Contributed by John Bright on Jul 8, 2026

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A father was approached by his two children, ages 12 & 14. The kids asked if they could go with friends to see a movie. The father asked what the movie's rating was. The oldest answered, “It’s rated PG, but it only has a few bad words and a little nudity. I don’t think it would be too ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Tags: Profanity, Love Of The World, Nudity

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Comforted His Disciples As He Does Us Today

Contributed by Robert Webb on Jul 8, 2026

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Graveside Service Jesus Comforted His Disciples as he does us today John 14:1-4 14 “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 in My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Tags: Comfort, Graveside

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Old Is Not As Bad As I Thought

Contributed by James Snyder on Jul 6, 2026

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Dr. James L. Snyder I was celebrating and eating an Apple Fritter. I'm not sure what I was celebrating at the time, but it doesn't matter as long as I'm celebrating with an Apple Fritter. Life has its way of opening up doors of celebration. While I was in this celebratory mood, I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:29

Tags: Old Age, Grey Hair

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Hope Of Eternal Life

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 24, 2026

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We also have hope because we know that our fate is not the flame of destruction. We have been born again to ETERNAL LIFE. That means when this life is over, the next one begins – in an instant. All the preachers here have gazed across a casket covered with beautiful flowers and proclaimed an ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 6:23, 2 Corinthians 5:8

Tags: Death, Hope, Eternal Life

Denomination: Methodist

God's Timing Is Perfect

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 24, 2026

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So Peter wants them to remember something that is very important, something we tend to forget: God’s timing is perfect! Amen? This can be hard for us to comprehend because we are the created and God is the Creator. The created can never fully understand the Creator. I have begun experimenting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-9, Job 33:4, Psalm 139:14

Tags: Creator, God's Timing

Denomination: Methodist

When God Says No

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 24, 2026

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Back in 1991, Garth Brooks released a song that went to #1 on the Country Chart. “Thank God for Unanswered Prayers” tells the story of how our prayers may not align with what is best for us. It’s a story about our timing not being God’s timing. Just in case you don’t remember, here’s the story ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-9

Tags: Prayer, Garth Brooks

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Just Wait For Jesus

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 24, 2026

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We have hope now because God is always at work around us. In “Experiencing God,” Henry Blackaby explains that our task is to see the work of God and join Him in that work. We do not sit around waiting for Jesus to come back. Every time someone predicts the day Christ will return, some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:11-13

Tags: Experience, Henry Blackaby

Denomination: Methodist

Walking In The Spirit

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 23, 2026

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Their problem was this: if it hasn’t already happened, we don’t believe it is coming. Maybe they were all from Missouri – the “Show Me” state. Some folks have to see it to believe it. That’s not how faith in these promises works. Instead, we who believe are promised to see it. In these verses, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-4, Jude 1:18-19

Tags: Faith, Holy Spirit, Last Days, Walk In The Spirit

Denomination: Methodist

Dog Returns To His Vomit

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2026

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In the 1730s and 1740s, revivals swept across England and the American colonies during what we call “The First Great Awakening.” John Wesley saw thousands of folks claim salvation, but some of them fell back into their old ways of drinking at the local pub every night or neglecting to read God’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:22

Tags: Sin, Accountability, John Wesley, Small Group, First Great Awakening (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Is Comfortable The Goal?

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2026

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Now, it’s tempting to think that you and I don’t have too many things. We only have what we need to live comfortably. That was the goal you and I were sold a long time ago. Is the goal of a Jesus Follower to have a comfortable life? Where do you find that in God’s Word? Last week, one of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15, Matthew 16:24

Tags: Comfort, Take Up Your Cross

Denomination: Methodist

Dangers Of Consumerism

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2026

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Listen to part of an article about the dangers of consumerism: “Among those who grow up in an affluent society, consumerism is the default attitude of most. While buying and selling have no moral or spiritual implications in themselves, the attitudes behind those activities can. Motives such as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15, Psalm 62:10

Tags: Greed, Consumerism, Affluence

Denomination: Methodist

If You Don't, Someone Else Willd

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Jun 18, 2026

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ILLUSTRATION: If You Don't, Someone Else Will There was a fellow at our school who was always saying, “If you don’t, somebody else will.” One day a teacher warned him to stop, but he just said it again. Finally, the teacher snapped, “If you don’t quit saying that, I’m going to smack your face.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:39-40

Tags: Praise, Glorify God, Praise Worthy

Denomination: Baptist

God Qualifies The Called

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 13, 2026

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I came across this quote that I found most helpful Before you say you are not qualified to be used by God please remember this Abraham was too old Isaac was a day dreamer Jacob was deceitful and a liar Leah was ugly Joseph was abused Moses was a murderer and couldn't talk Gideon was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-26

Tags: Matthew, Qualified

Denomination: Anglican

[364]. A Message From A Poem – The God Of Compassion

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 6, 2026

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[364]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – THE GOD OF COMPASSION Our God is a God of compassion and love. Compassion is a very real attitude of God for me because sometimes we mess up and fail but a compassionate God and Father welcomes us home when we confess our sin and the Holy Spirit leads us to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6-7, Genesis 19:16, James 5:11

Tags: Wrath, Compassion, Gospel, Sinner, Christian Poems (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[363]. A Message From A Poem – Don’t Follow And Be Aware

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 6, 2026

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[363]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – DON’T FOLLOW AND BE AWARE This is a corrupt world and I think that is the general consensus among people, though the non-believers see some things differently. Jesus said something once that is hard to put into practice. {{Matthew 10:16-17 “Behold, I send you out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-17, Luke 16:8, 1 John 4:4, John 17:14-16

Tags: Shrewd, Beware, Imposters, Evil One, Crooks, Unbelievers, Thieves, Aware, Fakes, Rogues, Scammers, Frauds, Cheats, Christian Poems, Phoneys, Beware Of Men (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[362]. A Message From A Poem – Contemplating Our Dear Lord

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 6, 2026

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[362]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – CONTEMPLATING OUR DEAR LORD As you see this is a short poem. It is a simple-hearted contemplation about our Lord Jesus. Stanza 1 is the forward look. Stanza 2 is about salvation. Stanza 3 is about songs of praise. Stanza 4 is about the Lord’s coming and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:5

Tags: Jesus, Thoughts, Christian Poems, Contemplating

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[361]. A Message From A Poem – Between God And Us

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 5, 2026

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[361]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – BETWEEN GOD AND US The poem has an unusual rhyme scheme, not always easy to write. This poem deals with the Christian’s position before a holy God, but at the same time, a God of love. It covers many aspects of the Christian’s standing, salvation and life. We ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:12-13, Romans 6:4, 1 Peter 1:18-19

Tags: Praise, Testimony, Relationship, Christian Poems, Praise Poem, A Poem Of Rhymes (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[360]. A Message From A Poem – I Never Knew You – Depart From Me

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 5, 2026

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[360]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – I NEVER KNEW YOU – DEPART FROM ME This poem is based on these verses – {{Matthew 7:22-23 Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?’ Then I will declare ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28, Revelation 20:11-13, Revelation 20:15, Matthew 7:22-23

Tags: Judgment, Rejection, Lost Souls, Departure, Great White Throne, Christian Poems, Never Knew You, Classes Of People, No Salvation (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sherlock Holmes And Dr Watson

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 3, 2026

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Story: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. They set up their tent and fell asleep. Some hours later, Holmes woke his faithful friend. "Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see." Watson replied, "I see millions of stars." "What does that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-12

Tags: Sherlock Holmes, Dr Watson

Denomination: Anglican

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