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OVERCOMING THE GREAT WALL
In ancient China, the people wanted to defend themselves from the barbaric hordes in the North and they built the Great Wall of China. It was too high to climb over, too thick to break down, and too long to go around. Very secure.
Yet during the first hundred years
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Independent/Bible
Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 4, 2008
I always tell couples that I marry about the 50/50 principle of marriage. True or false. Marriage is a 50/50 proposition. Each partner brings their half to make a whole. It’s false of course. It is 100/100. In relationships, two halves don’t make a whole. We joke about our better half. But in
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Church Of God
Swindoll states, The Bible never flatters its heroes. All the men and women of Scripture have feet made of clay, and when the Holy Spirit paints a portrait of their lives, He’s a very realistic artist. He doesn’t ignore, deny, or overlook the dark side. Personally, when I step into this chapter in
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Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 3, 2000
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Some time ago, oil was discovered in southern Kentucky. Believe me it wasn’t a major oil strike by any stretch, but it was a big deal for Kentucky and soon that entire area of the countryside was ripped apart, as more and more people began drilling. One day, a man who was driving through the area
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Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 4, 2002
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THE NEED FOR EASE
The following are actual responses from comment cards given to the staff members at Bridger Wilderness Area in 1996:
Trails need to be wider so people can walk while holding hands.
Trails need to be reconstructed. Please avoid building trails that go uphill.
Too many bugs and
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Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jul 15, 2008
a. Entirely sanctified
This idea was hugely important for the early Church of God reformers. They believed that this was one of the primary beliefs that made them as Church of God people distinctive. They believed and called people to be entirely sanctified meaning that God would sanctify his
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Church Of God
Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 5, 2011
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THE FOUNDATION MADE THE DIFFERENCE
On Oct. 17, 1989, a massive earthquake struck the San Francisco area. Buildings built on solid ground sustained much less damage than those built on shaky ground.
The south pier of the Golden Gate Bridge sits directly on top of the San Andreas fault, yet it is
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Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 9, 2012
WHAT DOES "SET APART" MEAN?
Jim Book: "My fear today is that many churches are dying because the average person in their pews have no idea what it means to be 'set apart' from the defilements of this world. The church is many areas is so worldly minded, it is difficult to see any real separation
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Christian/Church Of Christ
Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006
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Church Planting In NYC: While New York’s 5 boroughs claim 8.1 million residents, an estimated 22 million people live within 50 miles of Times Square. The city is home to millions of immigrants representing hundreds of languages and countries. A 16 denomination alliance has committed to planting 700
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Contributed by Pat Cook on Mar 13, 2006
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Perhaps you heard of the large two-engined train was crossing Canada. After it had gone some distance, one of the engines broke down. "No problem," the engineer thought, and carried on at half power.
Farther on down the line, the other engine broke down, and the train came to a standstill.
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Baptist
Contributed by Tony Earl on Nov 23, 2006
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#2 [COMPASSION]
One of God’s faithful missionaries, Allen Gardiner, experienced many physical difficulties and hardships throughout his service to the Savior. Despite his troubles, he said, "While God gives me strength, failure will not daunt me." In 1851, at the age of 57, he died of disease and
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Baptist
Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 9, 2001
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Have you ever been in a service where the music and the message were so powerful, so uplifting that you sensed the glory of His presence? A.H. Ackley wrote about it once:
In my failure, sin, and sorrow, brokenhearted,
crushed and torn,
I have felt His presence near me, He has all
my burdens
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Wesleyan
Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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When things go wrong as they sometimes will;
When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill;
When the funds are low, and the debts are high;
And you want to smile, but have to sigh;
When care is pressing you down a bit-
Rest if you must, but don’t you quit.
Success is failure turned inside
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Contributed by Charles Jones on Sep 7, 2011
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THE LONGING OF THE SOUL
Now I want you to imagine this: The moment that you take your last breath, it will be your first breath in Heaven, and the Lord and His angels will be right there to welcome you.
One of the first faces you will see is Jesus! He will be there with His arms wide open to
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