BEING BAP-A-TIZED
Years back when our youngest daughter, Kimberly, was about 4, she saw her first baptism. We were explaining the meaning, and her response was, "I want to be bap-a-tized!" We talked her into waiting until she was old enough to pronounce it --- but the attitude was right.
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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Three men died on Christmas Eve and were met by Saint Peter at the pearly gates. “In honor of this holy season,” Saint Peter said, “You must each possess something that symbolizes Christmas to get into heaven.” The first man fumbled through his pockets and pulled out a lighter. He flicked it on.
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I know what the tears in heaven will be
when a mom looks for children and there’s one she can’t see
after searching each mansion and her child she can’t find to know that one’s missing and lost for all time
there will be such great heartache like none ever known
to look at the circle and find one
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Assembly Of God
Contributed by Tim Adams on Dec 1, 2009
Remember Jonah? He fought the will of God. He was miserable in his hometown when he heard the will of God. He ran away to Tarshish and was miserable on the whole trip. When you have to hide in a belly of a ship to get away from the storm you brought upon yourself by disobedience you’re always
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Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 26, 2012
When my wife and I attended Freed-Hardeman College (now University), one of our teachers gave a chapel talk about the importance of names. In so doing, he told us HIS story of the difficulties he had growing up with the name, “RC” Oliver. As a child entering school, his teacher and principal did
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Independent/Bible
Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 16, 2008
RIGHTEOUSNESS CREDIT
The meltdown in world wide economic markets is seen by many economists over the issue of the sub-prime mortgage failure in the United States. Basically, it revolves around giving credit to those who did not deserve it.
You may have received in the mail those tantalizing
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Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 16, 2009
Kurt Cobain ended his life about 13 years ago (4/1994); filled with bitterness and anger. He was the founder and lead singer of the group "Nirvana." His violent suicide prompted a lot of questions. "Why? He had it all a great career, dedicated fans, plenty of money, a beautiful wife and a 19 month
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 20, 2002
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ONLY A DONKEY
The donkey awakened, his mind still savoring the afterglow of the most exciting day of his life. Never before had he felt such a rush of pleasure and pride.
He walked into town and found a group of people by the well. "I’ll show myself to them," he thought.
But they didn’t notice
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 26, 2007
Too many professing believers have given up on God. They’ve dropped the ball.
•Many because they were never encouraged.
(Gregory Dawson (SC.com) Ben Hooper was born several decades ago as an illegitimate child who never knew his dad. As a result, he was constantly taunted by classmates. When he was
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Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 18, 2008
In one of his meetings, D.L. Moody was explaining to his audience the truth that we cannot bring about spiritual changes in our lives by our own strength. He demonstrated the principal like this: "Tell me," he said to his audience, "how can I get the air out of the tumbler I have in my hand?" One
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Contributed by Sam Wrisley on Oct 24, 2007
His name is Mark. He is a 50 year old man divorced and addicted to alcohol. I met him across some glass and was only able to talk to him through this heavy black phone. Mark was in Jail. With tears in his eyes he spoke of his fear. He has one chance to do right and doesn’t want to mess up. In
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Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2012
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WHAT KIND OF HEART DO YOU HAVE?
I was reading this week an article by Bryan Doyle. It talks about hummingbirds.
Hummingbirds have race car hearts that eat oxygen at an eye-popping rate. Their hearts are built of thinner, leaner fibers than ours. Their arteries are stiffer and more taut. Their
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The average child laughs 400 times a day,
the average adult laughs 15 times a day.
What happens in life that adults lose their laughter?
Do we quit laughing
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Assembly Of God
Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
Did you know that we spend roughly 68 times more money caring for the average felon than on a church’s ministry to a spiritually hungry child. From George Barna, Transforming
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Charismatic
Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 25, 2008
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Kids are say some of the greatest things. One child complained to his grandpa, "I don't get it. Every time mom says that she can't take anymore and is worn
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