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  • I Am Drawn To Realize That I Must Make Room And ...

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 4, 2008
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    I am drawn to realize that I must make room and give careful attention to the witness of the Scriptures. It is my attention to the Scriptures as the challenged, but undefeated Word of God that I will overcome the flood of doubts and opposition to my faith that will come in 2008. I need an anchor ...read more

    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • The Dreamer Was A Favorite Son

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008
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    THE DREAMER WAS A FAVORITE SON (Vv. 3-7) The Bible tells us that Joseph was loved more than all his children because he was the son of his old age. When Joseph's brethren saw that he was loved more than they were, they hated him and could not speak peaceably unto him. The coat of many colors ...read more

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  • One Preacher Told Of Having A "Rap Session" With ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 2, 2008
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    One preacher told of having a “rap session” with some high schoolers. He told them they could ask him anything they liked, and he’d try to answer them. Toward the end of that session, one girl challenge him with this comment: “The Bible says God loves everybody. Then it says that God sends people ...read more

  • One Preacher Told Of Having A "Rap Session" With ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 8, 2008
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    One preacher told of having a “rap session” with some high schoolers. He told them they could ask him anything they liked, and he’d try to answer them. Toward the end of that session, one girl challenge him with this comment: “The Bible says God loves everybody. Then it says that God sends people ...read more

  • Railroads And Canal Boats

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 20, 2008
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    RAILROADS AND CANAL BOATS In 1829, Martin Van Buren sent the following letter to then President Andrew Jackson: To: President Jackson The canal system of this country is being threatened by the spread of a new form of transportation known as "railroads." The federal government must preserve the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A. Entirely ...

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jul 15, 2008
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    a. Entirely sanctified This idea was hugely important for the early Church of God reformers. They believed that this was one of the primary beliefs that made them as Church of God people distinctive. They believed and called people to be entirely sanctified meaning that God would sanctify his ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • I Was About Six Years Old, First Grade Student… ...

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jul 29, 2008
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    I was about six years old, first grade student… And half of the school facilities were under construction, remodeling the classrooms. So they put all the grades, from 1 to 8 on a condensed schedule. Grades 5- 8 in the morning, from 7:00 to 1:00 PM, and grades 1 to 4, afternoon, from 2:00 to 6:00 ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Jim Always Thought He Was A Pretty Good Guy. Oh ...

    Contributed by Fred Schaeffer on Dec 5, 2008
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    Jim always thought he was a pretty good guy. Oh ... he made some mistakes once in a while ... but overall he thought he was OK. He knew that he wasn’t a BAD person. Oh, he fudged on his income tax a little bit .. not really cheated he said .. just fudged a little bit. He would stay out on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Letting Children Free To ...

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 8, 2008
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    Letting Children Free to Develop? I’ve used this illustration before, but I think it speaks so well as to the nature of guidance and children: A Gentleman was once talking with a man who told him that he did not believe in giving little children any moral instruction whatsoever. His theory was ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • The Dreamer Was A Favorite Son. (Vv. ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2008
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    The dreamer was a Favorite son. (Vv. 3-7) The Bible tells us that Joseph was loved more than all his children because he was the son of his old age. When Joseph’s brethren saw that he was loved more than they were, they hated him and could not speak peaceably unto him. The coat of many colors ...read more

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  • Seeker

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Dec 15, 2008
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    "SEEKER" In recent years, there has been a movement of calling people who are not Christians "seekers." It was a way to classify people who come into the church looking for God without labeling them offensively as "sinners." It was a way to try to keep church accessible to anyone and everyone. Has ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • The Dreamer Was A Favorite Son. (Vv. ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008
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    The dreamer was a Favorite son. (Vv. 3-7) The Bible tells us that Joseph was loved more than all his children because he was the son of his old age. When Joseph’s brethren saw that he was loved more than they were, they hated him and could not speak peaceably unto him. The coat of many colors ...read more

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    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 30, 2009
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    MOSES AND THE BUSH JOKE We all know that our past President from TX is now a private citizen, back in his home state. I heard that recently George W. Bush was waiting in an airport lobby when he noticed a man in a long flowing white robe with a long flowing white beard and flowing white hair. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • What Is Your Money Doing To ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 14, 2009
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    WHAT IS YOUR MONEY DOING TO YOU? On their way to church on Sunday, a mother gave her child a one-dollar bill and a quarter. "Sweetheart," the mother said, "you can place either one in the offering plate. It’s entirely up to you." As they were driving home, the mother asked the daughter what she ...read more

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  • Mind ...

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 7, 2009
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    Mind Reader? The Guardian, a British daily newspaper, reported on February 9, 2007 that a team of scientists has determined that reading brain waves can reveal a person’s intentions. Literally, if this report is true, science has determined a way to read the mind and determine what you intend to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Opportunity Definition, Ancient Greek Statue ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 2, 2009
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    Opportunity Definition, Ancient Greek Statue Symbolism Our English word opportunity comes from the Latin and means “toward the port.” It suggests a ship taking advantage of the wind and tide to arrive safely in the harbor. The brevity of life is a strong argument for making the best use of the ...read more

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  • Pacific Fleet New Testament Stained With Blood Of ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 9, 2009
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    Pacific Fleet New Testament Stained with Blood of Son Christ gives salvation when we meet the terms of pardon listed in His will, just as those under Jewish law were purified when they obeyed the laws and institutions sealed by animal blood. Thus one receives the benefits of Christ’s blood when he ...read more

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  • Skepticism About The Virgin Birth  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2009
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    SKEPTICISM ABOUT THE VIRGIN BIRTH A group of Bible scholars have unanimously agreed that Jesus had a human father, but they are uncertain who it was. Thus, according to these scholars, Jesus was not born of a virgin, was not conceived by the Holy Spirit, was and is not literally the Son of God, ...read more

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  • How Much Time Do We Have ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2010
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    How Much Time Do We Have Left? A few years ago People Magazine published an article entitled, “Dead Ahead,” telling about a new clock that keeps track of how much time you have left to live. It calculates an average life span of 75 years for men and 80 years for women. So you program your sex and ...read more

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  • Astronomer Sir Percival Lowell Deceived By Eye ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 6, 2010
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    Astronomer Sir Percival Lowell Deceived by Eye Condition At the turn of the century the world’s most distinguished astronomer was Sir Percival Lowell. He was esteemed for his study of the solar system and had a particular fascination with Mars. He was certain that he had determined that there were ...read more

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