Contributed by George Rhodes on Apr 19, 2006
A Christian couple was ministering to believers in Eastern Europe, behind the Iron Curtain. The couple had brought in Christian literature, blankets, and other necessary items. At the church gathering, the couple assured the believers that Christians in America were praying for believers in Eastern
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Baptist
Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 27, 2006
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A few years ago a reporter was doing a story on gang violence in the inner city. He found and interviewed 2 cousins who had been raised together in the same home by their grandmother, but had somehow ended up in rival gangs. In their interviews they both said that neither of them would hesitate
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Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 30, 2006
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Author, pastor and commentator Dr. Warren Wiersbe makes an interesting observation in noting that “The magi were seeking the King; Herod was opposing the King; and the Jewish priests were ignoring the King.” He makes further mention of the fact that the Jewish leaders were a mere five miles away
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Salvation Army
Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Mar 27, 2007
On Oct. 3, 1863, the war between the North and South raged, and Abraham Lincoln was weary with his anguished responsibility. Despite that he was able to write, ‘’The year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties,
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Pentecostal
Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007
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"The fruit of the Spirit begins with love...love is the first thing, the first in that precious cluster of fruit. Someone has said that all other eight can be put in terms of love. Joy is love exulting; peace is love in repose; long-suffering is love on trial; gentleness is love in society;
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Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 7, 2012
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TOP TEN PREACHERS
A man wrote to a pastor of a large Church saying, "I am visiting your city and I would like to preach in your Church."
The pastor wrote back saying, "Thank you for the offer but we are already sorted for in this area."
The man wrote again saying, "I feel I ought to preach
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WHICH BASIN?
Remember there were TWO basins of water mentioned in the Bible. One, Herod used it to wash his hands -- "this has nothing to do with me". The other one, Jesus used it to wash His disciples' feet. It has nothing to do with Him too. It's the job of slaves but He did it. And He
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Independent/Bible
Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jul 2, 2007
When America first entered Baghdad and overthrew Saddam, the people cheered. Shortly after, however, their cheers turned to jeers and anger.
The crowd in Jerusalem had seen and heard about Jesus, the Prophet/King/Messiah. Some of them had been healed. Others had been fed. All had jumped on the
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Baptist
Princeton.edu also states, “The Great Awakening, the series of religious revivals that swept the English colonies in America in the eighteenth century. The Great Awakening had other important social and political consequences, too. It brought an upsurge in missionary activities among the Indians
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 23, 2007
Many of you remember the struggles of the Viet Nam War. During that war, our troops would often set up “fire bases”. These were bases where troops & artillery would be placed. They were arranged in such a way that if one fire base was attacked, usually one or two other bases could provide
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Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 26, 2007
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It is not wrong when we seek the favor of men, however, it is most important we strife to have the favor of God in our lives. How?
1. Study the Word of God.
2. Be a doer of the Word.
3. Pray daily and be filled continually with His Holy Spirit.
4. Then you can be led of the Spirit.
5. Tell others
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