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  • Many Men Of Science, Too Few Men Of God  PRO

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 4, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
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    MANY MEN OF SCIENCE, TOO FEW MEN OF GOD In 1948, at an Armistice Celebration, (Armistice was the declaration of peace at the end of World War I) it was declared on November 11 at 11.00 am. So 11, 11 at 11. They did that symbolically because they felt that they were at the eleventh hour. They ...read more

  • The Shoes From My Father

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jan 21, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,083 views

    THE SHOES FROM MY FATHER Roy Smith was a preacher of a past generation. In his book Tales I’ve Told Twice, he tells about being at a dress rehearsal for the school play. He was a freshman at the little junior college in the town where his family always lived. He didn’t know how but somehow his ...read more

  • Hoarders And The New Birth

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 1, 2013
    based on 1 rating
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    The New Birth (John 3 & 2 Cor. 5:17) "Hoarders" Have you ever watched the show, "Hoarders?" It's about people who have a hard time throwing things away. They simply collect and, eventually, the clutter overwhelms them. The thing about a hoarder is that, unless there is a change within, the ...read more

  • Jennifer M. Ginn Shares A Similar Experience, In ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    Jennifer M. Ginn shares a similar experience, in her article “Living by the Word,” published in Christian Century [February, 2004]. She begins by quoting the words of a song that was popular when she was at camp. “I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to ...read more

  • But Sometimes I Think The Church Has Forgotten ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,792 views

    But sometimes I think the church has forgotten how to celebrate How to party Maybe it is because we have forgotten what Jesus has done for us. Or maybe because the stories the Bible have gotten old and we haven’t been around any new believers to remind us of the hope we have in Jesus Christ. That ...read more

  • Two Millennia On It Is Very Much A Similar ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    Two millennia on it is very much a similar setting in our world we havent advanced at all, we still find ourselves with a diversity of religions,cults,pagan practices and personal philosophies.Just go down into our major city centres you will find a host of books on alternative spirituality, ...read more

  • Dave Roever (Ree-Ver) Arrived In Vietnam In Late ...

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Oct 28, 2007
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    Dave Roever (REE-ver) arrived in Vietnam in late 1968, serving our nation as a member of the elite Brown Water Black Berets. He was a Christian and really loved the Lord. During his tour, he patrolled the Mekong Delta area until July 26, 1969 when he was severely wounded. As his boat rounded a ...read more

  • At A Leadership Conference Several Years Ago I ...

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 12, 2008
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    At a leadership conference several years ago I heard Pastor Wayne Cordeiro of New Hope Christian Fellowship in Hawaii tell the story about walking into a restaurant over the lunch hour and seeing one of his church members sitting at a table and talking quite excitedly with a man he didn’t ...read more

  • Bishop Will Willimon Is The Resident Bishop For ...

    Contributed by Matthew Mobley on Mar 28, 2008
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    Bishop Will Willimon is the resident bishop for the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. But before he was elected bishop in 2004, he was dean of the chapel at Duke University – one of the most prestigious universities in America. He tells this story from his days at Duke about ...read more

  • In The City Of Philadelphia There Was A Little ...

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jun 26, 2008
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    In the city of Philadelphia there was a little third-class hotel. Into it one night there came two tired elderly people. They went up to the night clerk and the husband pleadingly said, “Mister, please don’t tell us you don’t have a room. My wife and I have been all over the city looking for a ...read more

  • God's Hmo's

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 6, 2008
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    GOD'S HMO'S In Christian Counseling Today Magazine I discovered another article talking about "Spirituality Theology and Health." It highlighted the center for the study of Religion/Spirituality and Health at Duke University. After twenty years of study and 25 research studies they discovered the ...read more

  • A Thanks Offering

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008
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    A Thanks Offering 1 Chronicles 29:16, "O LORD our God, as for all this abundance that we have provided for building you a temple for your Holy Name, it comes from your hand, and all of it belongs to you." Christians are the temple that God cares about today, for 1 Corinthians 3:16 and 17 ...read more

  • Walking In The Confidence Of God  PRO

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008
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    Walking in the Confidence of God "Personal God" Christians can walk in confidence because the Lord is a personal God: Psalm 147:11 says, "the LORD delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love." Song of Solomon 7:10 presents a wonderful truth in regard to our ...read more

  • Spiritual Problem—spiritual Cure

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 2, 2008
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    Spiritual Problem--Spiritual Cure I picked up a recent book which I received from the AACC Convention called "Caring for People God's Way." The book is written by three people Tim Clinton, Archibald Hart and George Ohlschlager. The book is considered a new guide for Christian Counseling and is ...read more

  • Pass Your Wisdom

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Sep 28, 2008
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    Pass Your Wisdom You and I are supposed to be passing wisdom to each other... Here's the good news - every one of you can do that! Every one of you has the potential to pass on wisdom: To help someone grow, to help inspire someone, to champion someone ...to add value to their life. Every one of ...read more

  • Dumpster-Diving God  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,724 views

    DUMPSTER-DIVING GOD Being from the South, David Slaigle loves ribs. He remembered hearing about this particular restaurant that had amazing ribs, and a bunch of his friends and him drove 50 minutes to get there. The place was packed, and the food was great. It was "all you can eat rib night," and ...read more

  • Someone Came Up With These Observations About ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008
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    Someone came up with these observations about life - insights that are humorous: 1. A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand. 2. I love cooking with wine - sometimes I even put it in food. 3. If it weren’t for stress, I’d have no energy at all. 4. Whatever hits the fan will not be evenly ...read more

  • Do Not Keep On ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 10, 2009
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    DO NOT KEEP ON BABBLING Dr. Clarence Bass, professor at Bethel Theological Seminary, early in his ministry preached at a church in Los Angeles. He thought he had done quite well as he stood at the door greeting people as they left the church. The remarks about his preaching were complimentary. ...read more

  • Steven Curtis Chapman Talks About His Tragedy

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
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    STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN TALKS ABOUT HIS TRAGEDY Two months after the tragic accident that claimed the life of his five-year-old daughter Maria Sue, Steven Curtis Chapman appeared with his wife and three oldest children on CNN’s "Larry King Live" Aug. 7 to testify to the solid hope believers have in ...read more

  • Little Ones To Him Belong

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 21, 2009
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    LITTLE ONES TO HIM BELONG Author Keith Miller tells of an outgoing 40-year-old woman who was part of a sharing group he led. Here is her story: "When I was a tiny little girl, my parents died, and I was put in an orphanage. I was not pretty at all, and no one seemed to want me. But I longed to ...read more