Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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"Redemption is a word implying helplessness. The picture of redemption is of one held captive by forces that cannot be overcome. Only a third party can intervene to rescue. Redemption never comes by our own effortsSpiritually, redemption cannot happen without a Redeemer. This word is precious
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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"The choice before us is plain: Christ or chaos, conviction or compromise, discipline or disintegration. I am rather tired of hearing about our rights and privileges as American citizens. The time is come it is now when we ought to hear about the duties and responsibilities of
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Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Apr 18, 2007
D. L. Moody preached one Sunday night in Chicago. He asked the congregation to think about the message a week and come back. That night Mrs. O’Leary’s cow kicked over the lantern and the great Chicago fire ensued. Hundreds of people
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Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 7, 2009
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A GREAT TRUTH
A psychiatrist once unknowingly referred to one of God’s paradoxes, remarking, "The greatest secret of mental health comes down to us in the words, ’Whoever would save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his
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Contributed by Hugh Laing on Jan 19, 2010
The attitude of the average Christian today is … “JUST RELAX AND ONE DAY BE RAPTURED.”
But He is coming with flaming vengeance on this world...with flaming vengeance!!!
And to you who think... “Some time ago I bought my ticket to Jordan” be warned...true Christians
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Baptist
Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000
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In 1973, four hostages were taken in a botched bank robbery in Stockholm, Sweden. At the end of their captivity, six days later, they actively resisted rescue. They refused to testify against their captors, raised money for their legal defense, and one of the female hostages later became engaged
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Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 13, 2001
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A young man left his employer, a lumber merchant, and began business in opposition to him. For a while he prospered greatly and got many orders that would have gone to the firm he had left. But just when his business seemed to be most flourishing, and he had more orders than he could supply, a
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Christian/Church Of Christ
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The scene is a four engine jet liner. The pilot’s voice comes on the intercom: "Those of you on the left side of the plane have probably noticed that one of our engines has failed. Please do not be alarmed. We can still fly on three engines, but we will probably arrive about 15 minutes late." A few
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Contributed by James Dunn on Feb 1, 2002
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Author Edgar Jackson poignantly describes grief: Grief is a young widow trying to raise her three children, alone. Grief is the man so filled with shocked uncertainty and confusion that he strikes out at the nearest person. Grief is a mother walking daily to a nearby cemetery to stand quietly and
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Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Oct 19, 2002
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HOW I WANT TO GO
An old preacher was dying. He sent a message for his Doctor and his Lawyer, both church members, to come to his home. When they arrived, they were ushered up to his bedroom. As they entered the room, the preacher held out his hands and motioned for them to sit on each side of
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Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Mar 1, 2003
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August 1999 Landover, Maryland
100 years of Christian fellowship, unity, and community outreach ended last Tuesday in an act of congregational discord. Holy Creek Baptist Church was split into multiple factions.
The source of dissension is a piano bench which still sits behind the 1923 Steinway
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Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 11, 2003
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[Worship Is a Time to Celebrate, Citation: Rod Cooper, "Worship or Worry?" Preaching Today, Tape No. 108.]
I used to be the chaplain for the Astros and the Oilers when I was in Houston, Texas.
After I’d do a chapel, they’d give me tickets.
One time in the Astrodome I watched Earl Campbell run
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
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I read an account about a storm that came as a surprise. "The storm came roaring in from the Atlantic, and it left the city of New York paralyzed. Ordinarily such a snow fall cause little inconvenience in that city. Snowplows are assembled and crews are at work even as the first flakes begin to
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United Methodist
Contributed by David Schaal on Sep 10, 2003
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The other day, Hunter my 6 year old shocked me as I came in the door. He said Dad, did the trash man come yet? I said, “I think so,” he said,” Good, I will go get the trash can and bring it in.” I thought, “ I am such a great leader, I have taught my son the responsibilities of taking care of and
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