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In The Most Recent Issue Of Leadership Journal, ...  PRO

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 6, 2006

In the most recent issue of Leadership Journal, Marshall Shelley says, “Churchgoers may seek a ‘life-changing experience’ but only if it ...read more

Tags: Church General

Denomination: Baptist

In About 150a.d., Justin Martyr Described A ...

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2006

In about 150A.D., Justin Martyr described a church meeting: "And on the day called Sunday, all who live in cities or in the country gather together to one place, and the memoirs of the apostles or the writings of the prophets are read, as long as time permits; then when the reader has ceased, the ...read more

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Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's Rather Like A Person From Brooklyn Who's ...  PRO

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Sep 21, 2006

It’s rather like a person from Brooklyn who’s read about farming and assumes he knows what it’s like. Or an accountant in Seattle who once watched a rodeo and figures he knows how to ride a Brahma bull. That’s just not how it works. From our pain, we can learn of God’s mercy; and from our ...read more

Tags: Church General

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Move The Piano  PRO

Contributed by James Chandler on Jan 10, 2007

A new preacher at the local church walked into the auditorium of His new church. He thought it would be best to move the piano from the right side of the stage to the left side of the stage, so he moved it. Soon after he was fired for the disruption caused by the new ...read more

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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

60% Of Canadians Believe "Through The Life, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

60% Of Canadians believe “through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, God provided the way for the forgiveness of sins,” but only 17% attend church at least ...read more

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Hispanics Purchased 14.6% Of All U.s. Homes Sold ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

Hispanics purchased 14.6% of all U.S. homes sold in ’05. In California, they comprise 28% of home buyers. The rate of homeownership among Hispanics hit a record 50% in Q4 of ‘05, according HUD. Low interest rates and flexible lending rules are the key cause factors. Hispanics are ...read more

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Plump Preachers 76% Of Christian Clergy Are ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

Plump Preachers 76% of Christian clergy are overweight versus 61% of the public, according to a ’04 a Duke ...read more

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Pentecostal Power From Its Origins In An Ame ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

Pentecostal Power From its origins in an AME Church on Azusa Street in Los Angeles, Pentecostalism has emerged as the world’s fastest-growing Christian movement. The World Christian Encyclopedia reports more than 500 million followers, comprising 25% of the world’s Christians, up from 6% in 1906. ...read more

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100 Years Old The April 1906 Azusa Street ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

100 Years Old The April 1906 Azusa Street revivals in Los Angeles are considered the birth the modern Pentecostal movement. According to the World Christian Encyclopedia, adherents to Charismatic faiths now number more ...read more

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Jim Henderson, Author And President Of Off The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

Jim Henderson, author and President of Off the Map, placed a winning eBay auction bid of $504 to send a Chicago atheist to church (one visit per $10 bid). Off the Map is ...read more

Tags: Church General

If You Want To Make God Laugh, Tell Him Your ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If you want to make God laugh, tell him your ...read more

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We Cant Cross A Bridge Until We Come To It, But ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"We cant cross a bridge until we come to it, but I always like to lay down ...read more

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Dont Change Your Game Plan Unless You Have To. ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Dont change your game plan unless you have to. Certainly, youve got to have a plan thats flexible, but ...read more

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Make No Little Plans; They Have No Magic To Stir ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Make no little plans; they have no magic to ...read more

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The Conscientious Plodder Is Nearly Always ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The conscientious plodder is nearly always outdistanced by the fellow who stops ...read more

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Good Things Happen Only When Planned. Bad Things ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Good things happen only when planned. Bad things ...read more

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Just Because Something Doesnt Do What You ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Just because something doesnt do what you planned it to do ...read more

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In Preparing For Battle I Have Always Found ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but ...read more

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You And I Must Not Complain If Our Plans Break ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"You and I must not complain if our plans break down, if we have done our part. That probably means that the plans of One ...read more

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Our Plans Miscarry Because They Have No Aim. ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Our plans miscarry because they have no aim. When you dont know what harbor youre aiming ...read more

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