Contributed by Greg Buchner on Feb 8, 2004
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I was in line at McDonalds with my family the other day when it hit me. We often come to Christ with our requests as if we’re ordering a super-value meal. “Yes, I’ll have a reassurance sandwich, with a side of prosperity, and a large, refreshing dose of hope to wash it all down. And super-size
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Methodist
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Bucket Theology
Two buckets of water were mentioned in the Bible. Do you remember what Pilate did when he had a chance to acquit Jesus? He called for a bucket and washed his hands of the whole thing. Matthew 27:24: “When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that instead an uproar was
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Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 1, 2006
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Martyrdom Of Polycarp
Polycarp, venerable bishop of Smyrna was a personal friend and pupil of John the Apostle. When he was age 86, he was urged by the Roman proconsul to reproach Christ and be set free.
“Eighty and six years have I served Him and He never did me any injury. How then can I
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Assembly Of God
Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007
One traveler, who toured that area of the world before it became commercialized, wrote this description of how evening banquets at rich guys’ houses went in 1894. He said,
“…entertainment is a public affair. The gateway of the court, and the door… stand open… A long, low table, or more often
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Baptist
Contributed by David Moore on Feb 18, 2010
DON'T FORGET ABOUT GROWING
In N. Ireland, during the troubles there, some of those caught up in paramilitary violence would be converted, and no sooner were they saved than they were paraded from church to church sharing their testimony as an ex-paramilitary. Such events often drew large crowds,
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Contributed by Scott Spencer on Aug 1, 2011
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Elizabeth Elliot: "If the only thing you have to offer is a broken heart, you offer a broken heart. Realizing that nothing I have, nothing I am will be refused on the part of Christ, I simply give it to Him as the little boy gave Jesus his five loaves and two small fishes--with the same feeling of
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Calvary Chapel
Contributed by Sermon Central on May 19, 2002
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When the first Memorial Day was celebrated, a group of women from Washington D.C. asked the War Department for permission to put flowers on the soldiers graves at Arlington Cemetery. After a lot of haggling, permission was finally granted to do so. But a stern order was attached to the permission.
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The death of C.S. Lewis in Nov. 22, 1963 has for years been overshadowed by the assisination of President John F. Kennedy on the same day. While the anniversary of Lewis’ death seldom gets much press, throngs of people crowd into Arlington Memorial Cemetary to watch the changing of the guard at the
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Pentecostal
Contributed by Richard Francis on Aug 31, 2005
One of the affects of the London bombings for me has been to make me realise how precious people actually are, pray to see them through God’s eyes, and the thought that one minute they are here and the next blown away without possibly learning of Jesus or receiving even a small compassionate smile
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Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 28, 2007
When I’m watching a football match I can’t bear to hear ‘supporters’ shouting negativity, abuse or ridicule at players they think are not performing well, even if what they’re saying might have a hint of truth. I don’t believe that players ever do better when their own ‘fans’ are screaming abuse at
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Anglican
Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jul 13, 2008
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Last October, the Dalai Lama, the exiled Tibetan Buddhist monk, visited Canada. He started his tour in Ottawa to a crowd of 5,000 people and Parliament gave him an honorary Canadian citizenship. Wherever he has travelled, thousands have congregated to hear his words. What people want is a key to
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Salvation Army
Contributed by Jim Heckman on Sep 17, 2008
Top Ten Reasons Hurricane Season Is Like Christmas
10: Decorating the house (with plywood).
9: Dragging out boxes that haven’t been used since last season.
8: Last minute shopping in crowded stores.
7: Regular TV shows pre-empted for ’Specials’.
6: Family coming to stay with you.
5: Family and
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Brethren
Contributed by Jim Heckman on Sep 17, 2008
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Top Ten Reasons Hurricane Season Is Like Christmas
10: Decorating the house (with plywood).
9: Dragging out boxes that haven't been used since last season.
8: Last minute shopping in crowded stores.
7: Regular TV shows pre-empted for 'Specials'.
6: Family coming to stay with you.
5: Family and
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Brethren
Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 28, 2009
HEAVIEST-EVER NEWBORN
KISARAN, Indonesia – Indonesia’s heaviest-ever newborn drew curious crowds Friday to a hospital where the boy named Akbar — or the "Great" in Arabic — came into the world at a record 19.2 pounds (8.7 kilograms).
Akbar Risuddin was born to a diabetic mother in a 40-minute
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HERE ARE 8 LIES OF THE DEVIL CONCERNING HELL. Unfortunately, many of these lies are found in pulpits, churches, seminaries or college campuses.
1.Hell is not a place, it is a state of mind (16:22 – “he died”).
2. Hell is annhiliation. When you die, you no longer exist!
3. Hell is
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Contributed by Rick Bartosik on May 23, 2001
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The world famous Polish piano maestro, Ignace Paderewski, had been invited to appear at one of the great music centers of New York. It was a very formal evening with everyone wearing tuxedos and evening gowns. In the audience was a lady who brought her little boy along for the concert. She thought
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