Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 26, 2007
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Introduction: Gregory Elder tells of growing up on the Atlantic Coast, where he spent long hours working on intricate sand castles. One year, for several days in a row, he was confronted by bullies who smashed his creations. Finally he tried an experiment: He placed cinder blocks, rocks, and chunks
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Contributed by Curtis Emerson on Jun 8, 2010
PRAYER AND THE CONTINENTAL CONGRESS
We need to remember Rev. Jacob Duché who, at the first meeting of the Continental Congress in Carpenters Hall in Philadelphia on September 7, 1774, was asked to come and open that session with prayer. "He read from the 35th Psalm and prayed for three hours. John
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Lutheran
Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jul 14, 2011
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IS THAT ALL?
Listen to the words of Francis Chan:
"You go to a building, someone gives you a bulletin, you sit in a chair, you sing a few songs, a guy delivers maybe a polished message, maybe not, someone sings a solo, you go home.
"Though Christians believe in an almighty and all powerful God
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Christian/Church Of Christ
NOT ASHAMED
No matter what you are looking for, you can find a religion or philosophy to fit your state of mind. We find this culture creating pressure on the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. We find people church-shopping--looking for the right “fit” for their needs. And I realize that we need to
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Orthodox
Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 1, 2012
ON YOUR KNEES
A young stranger to the Alps was making his first climb, accompanied by two stalwart guides. It was a steep, hazardous ascent. But he felt secure with one guide ahead and one following.
For hours they climbed. And now, breathless, they reached for those rocks protruding through the
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Presbyterian/Reformed
Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 9, 2008
In 1904 the Atlanta newspapers reported an amazing revival of prayer sweeping the city. On November 2nd the Supreme Court of Georgia closed so people could attend prayer meetings. Stores, factories, offices and even saloons followed suit. "For two hours at midday all Denver was held in a spell . .
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 9, 2008
“Her Day”
She cooked the breakfast first of all,
Washed the cups and plates,
Dressed the children and made sure
Stockings all were mates.
Combed their hair and made their beds,
Sent them out to play.
Gathered up their motley toys,
Put some books away.
Dusted chairs and mopped the stairs,
Ironed
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Christian Church
Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 23, 2008
John Hyde was known as “Praying Hyde”. He earned this moniker because of the countless hours he spent on his knees pleading for the souls of those he was called to reach in India. Prayer was the power of his ministry. Thousands came to faith in Jesus Christ in direct response to his prayers.
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Wesleyan
Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 28, 2008
Dr. James Dobson reports that the average preschool child watches between 30 and 50 hours of television per week while the average time spent interacting with his or her father is 37 seconds per day. He also stated, "There is no higher calling on earth for men than to be a father." Casting Crowns
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Baptist
John Hyde was known as “Praying Hyde”. He earned this moniker because of the countless hours he spent on his knees pleading for the souls of those he was called to reach in India. Prayer was the power of his ministry. Thousands came to faith in Jesus Christ in direct response to his prayers.
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Wesleyan
Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 8, 2008
Anger Irony
Bad weather had backed up all flights, and as a result our plane sat on the runway for three hours. All attempts to placate the passengers weren’t working. Then the pilot came on the intercom to announce his umpteenth update: "Folks, we'll be getting permission to take off, but I have
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Independent/Bible
Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 1, 2008
There are many things that clamor for our obedience and obeisance. For fifty years people have become the servant of the television, the ‘boob’ tube, haven’t they? I’m thankful that we were too poor to afford anything but one of those little 12 inch black and white screened General Electric
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Baptist
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I know of a priest back in New York City who went to Ireland to visit his relatives. While he was staying at his cousin’s farm, they decided to have some fun with him. After doing some chores in the fields, they told him to come in for dinner just as soon as he was through rounding up the sheep
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Episcopal/Anglican
Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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Sometimes the cup of iniquity is full and the people are ripe for judgment. In such a case it may happen as it did in the flourishing and extraordinarily beautiful city of Messina, Sicily, the third largest city in Italy. In the early morning of December 28, 1908, the city was almost entirely
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