Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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I have never seen a man who could do real work except under the stimulus of encouragement and enthusiasm and the
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Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2002
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One good way to think of baptism is to consider it a “signing of a contract” between you and God. If you were to buy a house, you would be required to sit down with the sellers of the home and approve a contract. To show your approval, you would be required to sign your name at the bottom of the
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
"I have yet to find a man, however exalted his station, who did not do better work and put forth greater effort under a spirit of
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Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 11, 2009
“The real question is not whether God loves us, but whether He approves of us, whether we are pleasing to Him. One thing is certain: if we are not pleasing to God, He will never
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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"Whatever task you undertake, do it with all your heart and soul. Always be courteous, never be discouraged. Beware of him who promises something for nothing. Do not blame anybody for your mistakes or failures.
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Contributed by Charles Wallis on Feb 25, 2009
A court has determined that a cross in the Mojave National Perserve must be covered up while they decide whether the cross is consitutional or not. But whether the goverment approves of the cross or the message of
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006
Slippery Slope: World Net Daily reports that, in a survey taken between June 24 and July 8, 53% of respondents said they opposed “gay” marriages and 38% approved. In ‘96, the same survey found 65% opposed and 27%
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Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 12, 2011
WE EARN IT!
But Americans regard approval, success, and status as rewards for performing well. When this value system gets translated into the Christian life, salvation becomes a matter of our efforts.
A cartoon picturing modern day Pharisees was captioned, "We
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Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 23, 2009
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Philip Yancey wrote, "The notion of God's love coming to us free of charge, no strings attached, seems to go against every instinct of humanity. The Buddhist eight-fold path, the Hindu doctrine of Karma, the Jewish covenant, and the Muslim code of law—-each of
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Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Feb 23, 2010
DRUDGE FIRST, GENIUS LATER
When Polish pianist Ignace Jan Paderewski played before Queen Victoria, he won her enthusiastic approval. "Mr. Paderewski," she exclaimed, "you are a genius."
Paderewski shook his head. "Perhaps, Your Majesty, but before that I
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Contributed by Todd Catteau on Oct 31, 2005
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As Christian workers, worldliness is not the trap which most endangers us; nor is it sin. The trap we fall into is extravagantly desiring spiritual success. Never seek after anything other than the approval of God. Unless the worker lives a life hidden with Christ in God, he is apt to become
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 7, 2008
Legislation will soon be introduced to the U.S. Senate to regulate retailers’ charity affinity promotions. The intent is to make sure charities actually receive money pledged by companies. The proposed legislation would require retailers to notify charities they plan to use the nonprofit groups’
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