Contributed by Don Jones on Mar 24, 2007
B.B. Warfield says, "A minister must be learned, on pain of being utterly incompetent for his work. But before and above being learned, a minister must be godly. Nothing could be more fatal, however, than to set these two things over against one another. Recruiting officers do not dispute
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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"War is an ugly thing but not the ugliest of things; the decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feelings which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. A man who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a
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Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 25, 2010
In 1896, H. G. Wells published a book titled The Time Machine, an imaginative tale of a scientist who builds a machine that can transport someone through time. The time traveler is preoccupied with the future, not the past. Like many scientists, he believes “progress” will enable the human race to
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A CHILD'S PERSPECTIVE OF THANKFULNESS
When asked to list what he was thankful for, one little boy wrote, "My glasses!"
"That's good," said the teacher, "they help you see better".
"No," responded the child, "I’m thankful for my glasses because they keep the other boys from hitting and fighting
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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If you have serious doubts you’re wrestling with in your life, listen to these words from Tom Skinner:
“I spent a long time trying to come to grips with my doubts, and suddenly I realized that I had better come to grips with what I believe. I have since moved from the agony of
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Contributed by Charles Newman on Aug 4, 2007
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Sometimes I find myself like the little boy reasoned in his prayer to God. He told God that "Lord, if you can’t make me a better boy, don’t worry about it. I’m having a real good time like I am."
We get so caught up in
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Methodist
Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 5, 2007
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One sunday the pastor was on his way to church when he happens to pass by a man fishing in the lake. He noticed that the man fishing was his church member. He asked why the member was fishing when he was supposed to be in church. The member replied, " its better for me to do fishing because my mind
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Contributed by Daniel Harman on Mar 19, 2008
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HEALTHY BENEFITS OF FRIENDSHIP
A in depth study revealed that people with friends enjoy better health, live longer, are happier and find greater fulfilment in life. Time spent with friends will ENRICH our lives & make us healthier – it acts as medicine to help boost the immune system against both
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Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jul 14, 2008
One of the most difficult problems Protestant churches are experiencing is the lack of denominational loyalty. Protestants regularly church-shop. If the preaching isn't good enough, or the youth group isn't large enough, or the music isn't glorious every week…then we search for a church
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Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 4, 2020
Sam was chatting with his friend Ted. He asked Ted whether he had bought his wife anything for Valentine's Day.
“Yes,” Ted rapidly replied, “I bought her a belt and a bag.”
“That sounds good,” Sam responded. “I hope she will like
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Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 6, 2020
The neighbors cut down a shade tree., and Marylu was lamenting that, our shade landscaping was now sunny. When one of her favorite hostas died, she lamented its loss.
I could have said, “Chin up. Just say, ‘Hosta La Vista, baby.’” But then again, it was
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Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 26, 2010
GOOD FOR GOODNESS' SAKE
“You better watch out, you better not cry
Better not pout I'm telling you why - Santa Claus is coming to town
He's making a list and checking it twice; Gonna find out Who's naughty and nice
Santa Claus is coming to town
He sees you when you're sleeping - He knows when
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Christian/Church Of Christ
Contributed by Joel Santos on May 9, 2006
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CARROTS, EGGS OR COFFEE
A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as though just as one problem was solved, a new one
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Contributed by Jack Kale on Sep 30, 2017
Lifted
The lift looked like some kind of futuristic interplanetary transport device. Driven under the power of an operator with a complex remote control, the boat lift hoisted Ed’s Miss Mickey, a 50’ Bertram out of the water. 60,000 pounds was no problem for the lift that is said to be able to
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Contributed by Tim George on Feb 14, 2001
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When Queen Elizabeth was a little girl, she threw a tantrum. Her nanny said, “Do you know who you are?’ “Of course, “ she replied, “ I am Elizabeth.” “No,” scolded her nanny, “you are the heir apparent to the throne of the British Empire and the future Queen of England.” To that the
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