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  • Together We Entered The Terrifying Building ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 16, 2005
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    Together we entered the terrifying building [Ravensbruck prison camp]. At a table were women who took away all our possessions. Everyone had to undress completely and then go to a room where her hair was checked. I asked a woman who was busy checking the possessions of the new arrivals if I ...read more

  • In Max Lucado's Book The "Applause Of Heaven" ...  PRO

    Contributed by Richard Wafford on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,695 views

    In Max Lucado’s book the “Applause of Heaven” reads, Even though by the “book” I’m guilty, by God’s love I get another chance. Even though by the law I’m indicted, by mercy I’m given a fresh start. “For it is by grace you have been saved … not by works, so that no one can boast.” 9 No other world ...read more

  • As I Begin To Close, In The Cemetery Of Tuskegee ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    As I begin to close, in the cemetery of Tuskegee Institute, in Tuskegee Alabama, there is a tombstone which reads: "GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER - Died in Tuskegee, Alabama, January 5, 1943. A Life that stood out as a gospel of Self-Forgetful Service. He could have added Fortune to Fame, but caring for ...read more

  • Let Me Give You Some Practical Advice. Three ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    Let me give you some practical advice. Three things that have tended to help me deal with my priorities and events that happen in my day. 1. There are only 24 hours in a day. There is only so much you can get done today – so be realistic when you schedule your day. Don’t schedule your day so ...read more

  • But Sometimes I Think The Church Has Forgotten ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
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    But sometimes I think the church has forgotten how to celebrate How to party Maybe it is because we have forgotten what Jesus has done for us. Or maybe because the stories the Bible have gotten old and we haven’t been around any new believers to remind us of the hope we have in Jesus Christ. That ...read more

  • In The Early Morning Hours Of September 29, The ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    In the early morning hours of September 29, the storm hit. Hurricane Juan made landfall in Nova Scotia as a category 2 hurricane with sustained wind speeds of 158 km/h and gusts up to 185 km/h. About three hours later, the storm hit PEI. By then it had weakened to a category 1 hurricane, and was ...read more

  • Two Millennia On It Is Very Much A Similar ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    Two millennia on it is very much a similar setting in our world we havent advanced at all, we still find ourselves with a diversity of religions,cults,pagan practices and personal philosophies.Just go down into our major city centres you will find a host of books on alternative spirituality, ...read more

  • Toxic Waste Burial  PRO

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Aug 16, 2007
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    ILLUSTRATION A few decades ago, several American companies authorized by the U.S. government attempted to bury toxic waste products underground. They filled large metal containers with chemical waste and other life-threatening products, sealed the drums tightly, and buried them deep down below the ...read more

  • Macarthur's New Testament Commentary: Romans 9-16 ...

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 17, 2007
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    MACARTHUR’S NEW TESTAMENT COMMENTARY: ROMANS 9-16 by JOHN MACARTHUR, JR STATES THE FOLLOWING ABOUT OUR CHAPTER. 1. Despite the great popularity of the book of Romans, chapter 16 is often neglected by preachers, teachers, and Bible students. It has almost no explicit teaching and includes several ...read more

  • A Wedding Made In Heaven  PRO

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 5, 2008
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    A WEDDING MADE IN HEAVEN A man and woman find themselves standing at the pearly gates. Saint Peter, to his surprise, finds the couple very disappointed to be getting into heaven. You see, they were on their way to get married and instead of arriving at their wedding, they ended up at the entrance ...read more

  • 'twas The Sunday Before Easter  PRO

    Contributed by Frank Carl on Mar 8, 2008
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    “’Twas the Sunday before Easter” ‘Twas The Sunday Before Easter, And all through Israel’s House There was planning and scheming by Herod the louse, While palm leaves were waving o’er Christ’s lovely head Just five days later, he’d be rejected and dead. The children were running and leaping for ...read more

  • Six Chairs Of Prayer

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 17, 2008
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    Six Chairs of Prayer Chair One: My attitude towards prayer is that it is not important. I have no motivation to pray and no desire to pray. Nothing is happening in my life in regards to prayer. Chair Two: My attitude towards prayer is that it is optional. I have a motivation and a desire to pray ...read more

  • In The Movie "Facing The Giants" The Coach ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 3, 2008
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    In the movie “Facing The Giants” the coach challenges one of the players to give his best effort. The young player says that he will – but the coach pushes him to promise to give it everything he’s got. The player promises that he will give his best effort. To ensure that he will "give it all he’s ...read more

  • Unexpected ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 23, 2008
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    UNEXPECTED ANSWERS Sometimes our prayers get answered in very unexpected ways. How exciting that is! Can you remember when you had prayer answered in a way that you never thought of? I would even say that if most of our prayers are answered in a predictable way, we are not praying for the right ...read more

  • C ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 23, 2008
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    CHRISTIANS? Let’s go for a second to the lastest Barna Poll on Born Again Christians. In order to do this we need to understand a little information about what they consider to be a Born Again Christian. In Barna Research Group studies, born again Christians are not defined on the basis of ...read more

  • Walking In The Confidence Of God  PRO

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008
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    Walking in the Confidence of God "Personal God" Christians can walk in confidence because the Lord is a personal God: Psalm 147:11 says, "the LORD delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love." Song of Solomon 7:10 presents a wonderful truth in regard to our ...read more

  • Hospitality To Strangers  PRO

    Contributed by Susan Babb, Osl on Oct 9, 2008
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    A. Friend – some years ago B. Sunday worship service, church like ours C. Service begun – member of congregation began worship, no pastor yet D. Man dressed shabbily in a heavy overcoat and wild hair and who could of used a bath came into service 1. Trouble finding a seat, pretty ...read more

  • Do Not Keep On ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 10, 2009
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    DO NOT KEEP ON BABBLING Dr. Clarence Bass, professor at Bethel Theological Seminary, early in his ministry preached at a church in Los Angeles. He thought he had done quite well as he stood at the door greeting people as they left the church. The remarks about his preaching were complimentary. ...read more

  • The Other 19 Percent

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 9, 2009
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    THE OTHER 19 PERCENT Even if they’re unsure of it, most people want to believe in Heaven, and most people have some concept of it. TIME took a poll 10 years ago, and 81% of the people they surveyed said they believed in the existence of Heaven, where people lived forever with God after they ...read more

  • Standing At The Edge Of The ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 9, 2009
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    STANDING AT THE EDGE OF THE PRESIDENCY In early 1975, Jimmy Carter, the ex-governor of Georgia, began campaigning in Iowa, the site of the first statewide contest in the race for the 1976 Democratic presidential nomination. Carter knew almost no one in the state, and his first piece of business ...read more

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