While recovering in the hospital from a serious auto accident, I received a letter from a total stranger who seemed to know just what to say to make my day brighter. In fact, I received several letters from him, and each one was better than the one before. When I was able to get around, I met him
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Christian/Church Of Christ
Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 8, 2008
He is calling you to this full-time Christian service.
Story: On October 12, 1492, Christopher Columbus, whose name means “Christ-bearer,” sailed toward the Bahamas. When he landed on the beach, he planted a standard and claimed the territory for Spain and for the glory of God. He recorded his
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Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 6, 2009
"Only One Boy"
One missionary to China tells of a boy who "prepared the way" for Jesus in a certain village. The missionary had never visited this village before. "Are there any Christians in your village?" he asked a man. "Only one boy," was the answer.
The missionary walked on, and stopping at
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Christian Church
Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 22, 2004
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One day I received a telephone call from a friend. He was working for his doctorate in one of the most prestigious theological seminaries in America. He asked if I would go with him to call on the head of the seminary, who was also his professor. He explained to me that hisprofessor was a good
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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Many years ago a painter by the name of Stenburg lived in Dusseldorf Germany. He was searching for a model to portrait. He chose a gypsy girl from the street, her name was Pepita. It was the first time for her to be invited to an artist’s studio. Her amazed eyes rounded here and there and suddenly
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Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 18, 2002
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A headline on the front page of the newspaper once read, “Signing Up For Eternity.” It was an article about people who were putting their signature on cards, sending them on a rocket to circle Saturn for the next 100 years.
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Methodist
Contributed by Donnie Martin on Apr 26, 2003
Saving faith may thus be defined as a voluntary turning from all hope and grounds based on self merit, and assuming an attitude of expectancy toward God, trusting Him to do a perfect saving work based
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Contributed by Evie Megginson on Feb 6, 2004
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J. Wilbur Chapman once said, "My life is governed by this rule: Anything that dims my vision of Christ or takes away my taste for Bible study, or cramps my prayer life or makes Christian work
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Baptist
Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Apr 12, 2005
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The Bible records more than 300 prophecies concerning Jesus Christ in the Old Testament. All these prophecies were fulfilled through his life, death and resurrection. Statisticians have come to the conclusion that the chances of
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Baptist
Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006
In the Nascar racing circles a DNF is about the worse thing that can follow your name. It means you Did not finish the race. Forty three cars begin the race but only those that finish have a chance of
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Wesleyan
Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Oct 22, 2006
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Indeed, it is true, that being a Christian believer without being faithful to the church of the Lord Jesus Christ is like:
- A student who will not go to school
- A soldier who will not join the army
- A salesman without customers
- An author without
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Baptist
Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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"The early Christians were aflame. And, just as moths are attracted to the flame, so will others be drawn to us if we burn brightly and intensely for God. But proximity alone will not ignite them; we must touch them with the spark
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