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  • J. I. Packer On The Goal Of Theology  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 23, 2010
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    J. I. PACKER ON THE GOAL OF THEOLOGY 'And this is eternal life, that they know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent' (John 17:3) The well known Christian author, Jim Packer, lectures in systematic theology at Regent's College in Vancouver. One of his former students says ...read more

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  • About Omniscience

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 1, 2010
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    ABOUT OMNISCIENCE An attribute of God alone. It is the quality of having all knowledge (Is. 40:14). Omnipotence, Omnipresence, and Omniscience represent the nature of God concerning His relation to the creation. (Source unknown - 10,000 Sermon Illustrations) A theological student came to Charles ...read more

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  • Warren Wiersbe On True Worship  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 7, 2011
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    WARREN WIERSBE ON TRUE WORSHIP Warren Wiersbe, in his book on True Worship, says, "We must beware of trying to get chummy with God. I know the apostle John leaned on the bosom of Jesus in the Upper Room; but he fell at the feet of Jesus when he beheld Him in His sovereign glory (Revelation 1:17)." ...read more

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  • World Hunger Compared To American Diet

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2011
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    WORLD HUNGER COMPARED TO AMERICAN DIET Most of us have no idea what it is like to be really hungry. We might use the expression "I’m starving!" But the truth is far from that. • People who starve to death each year in the world: 11 million • Overweight U.S. adults: 34 million • Average calories ...read more

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  • What Do Americans Love More Than Money?

    Contributed by Sermon Central on May 13, 2011
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    WHAT DO AMERICANS LOVE MORE THAN MONEY? Most Americans love money, but we love something even more: security. According to a 2009 survey by the Pew Research Center, 59 percent of U.S. adults prefer a job that offers better security over one that offers higher pay but less stability (33 percent). ...read more

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  • A Bankrupt Nation  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 8, 2011
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    A BANKRUPT NATION John MacArthur in his book “Can God Bless America” states that "America wants God's blessing but not God. Our nation has systematically pushed Him out of the national consciousness--rejecting biblical morality, ignoring His Word, and relying on the political and entertainment ...read more

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  • Passionate Counseling

    Contributed by Sermon Central on May 9, 2012
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    PASSIONATE COUNSELING A distraught man brought his wife to see the pastor. The woman was listless and unresponsive. After about thirty minutes of futile attempts to counsel them, the pastor walked over to the woman, pulled her from the chair, wrapped his arms around her and gave her a passionate ...read more

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  • A Cat And A Hot Stove

    Contributed by Sermon Central on May 11, 2012
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    A CAT AND A HOT STOVE Mark Twain once said, "If a cat sits on a hot stove, that cat will never sit on a hot stove again." He continued, "That cat will never sit on a cold stove either." His conclusion: That cat will associate stoves with a bad, hot experience and say, "Never again!" We all ...read more

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  • Paper Mud ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 5, 2012
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    PAPER MUD BALLS I heard of a traveler going through China who visited a temple where the people were making paper mud balls, wadding them up, and throwing them at an idol they were worshiping. If the mud ball stuck to the idol it meant that the idol would answer their prayers. If the mud ball ...read more

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  • You Gotta Look At It!  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 22, 2012
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    YOU GOTTA LOOK AT IT! A man was seated on a park bench when a little chap of about five sat down beside him and started winding what appeared to be a most prized possession--a watch. "My, what a pretty watch," remarked the man. "Does it tell you the time?" "No sir," replied the boy; "you gotta ...read more

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  • Tozer On Ambition To Lead  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 8, 2013
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    A. W. Tozer said, "A true and safe leader is likely to be one who has no desire to lead, but is forced into a position of leadership by the inward pressure of the Holy Spirit and the press of the external situation." He continued to elaborate, "I think there was hardly a great leader from Paul to ...read more

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  • Jesus Is Like The Shepherds In The Following And ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    Jesus is like the shepherds in the following and we must be like those sheep. Bob Crabtree, AG Superintendent of Ohio, tells while in the USSR, he saw two shepherds come together in the middle of the road. They had 300 sheep all become one group. He had to wait as the shepherds talked. Finally, ...read more

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  • A Nashville Newspaper Carried A Story Of Mrs. ...

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Aug 22, 2007
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    A Nashville newspaper carried a story of Mrs. Lilia Craig who hasn’t missed attending church in 1,040 Sundays (20 years) although she is in her eighties. There are many questions raised: Doesn’t it ever rain or snow in her town on Sunday? Doesn’t she ever have an unexpected company? Doesn’t she ...read more

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  • C. S. Lewis Explains The Conflict In The Four ...  PRO

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 19, 2008
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    C. S. Lewis explains the conflict in The Four Loves. Anyone who has ever taught or attempted to lead others knows the tendency in all of us toward exaggerating our depth of character while treating leniently our flaws. The Bible calls this tendency hypocrisy. We consciously or subconsciously put ...read more

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  • I Love Bumper Sticker Theology. It May Not Always ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 31, 2008
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    I love bumper sticker theology. It may not always be the most sound theological statements, but they generally at least have the ability to make you think. The one in particular that I am thinking about said, "God is my Co-pilot." Do you remember the sticker? It took a great deal of heat. Perhaps ...read more

  • The Nicholson Shed

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008
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    THE NICHOLSON SHED William Pattison Nicholson has been called the ’tornado’ of the pulpit. He was mightily used by God in Northern Ireland at the beginning of the 20th century. Nicholson was as Irish as the turf and as rugged as the hills of Donegal. But Holy Ghost power rested upon him. In the ...read more

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  • Contrary To Much Emphasis Today In The ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008
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    "Contrary to much emphasis today in the evangelical church, true prayer, like true worship, centers on God's glory, not man's needs. True prayer focuses on Thy name, Thy kingdom, Thy will." "We cannot help being exposed to assaults, but we pray that we may not fall and perish under them. The ...read more

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  • The Lord Has Given Everyone Of Us Sufficient ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008
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    The Lord has given everyone of us sufficient ability to attain success in life. There are many stories of people who succeed despite of their physical handicapped: Blind people, crippled, people with no arms, no feet, etc. Only people with no heads who did not succeed in life. An artist in Mexico ...read more

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  • While Touring, Europe A Tourist Visited A Lovely ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008
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    While touring, Europe a tourist visited a lovely estate in Italy. He admired the beautiful garden encountering the gardener he said, "You've done a beautiful job. How long have you worked here?" "Twenty-five years," came the answer. "How often has the owner been to this estate?" "Four ...read more

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  • Salt Is Used For Healing 2000 Years Ago There ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 2, 2008
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    Salt Is Used for healing 2000 years ago there wasn’t a drug store on every corner. If a soldier was hurt in battle, if a farmer was gored by a bull, if a child fell down and scraped his knee there was a common treatment. The wound was bathed in salt and water. And it proved to be an excellent ...read more

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