Contributed by J. B. Hall on Mar 30, 2008
H. In 3 John, 9 John speaks of just such an individual: “I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.”
I. Diotrephes was opposing the Lord’s apostle because he wanted the preeminence [supremacy, superiority]!
J. He actively resisted the
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Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 17, 2009
"What we value speaks volumes about us. When the oil industry got going, gasoline was a curious side-product. It wasn’t good for much. When auto pioneers worked on developing engines, they would buy gasoline by the quart from the pharmacy. Now, we fight wars over oil fields; we value what once was
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Independent/Bible
Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003
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Faith is the first step you must take to receive mercy from God. Faith is not just believing God exists, it is acting on that belief. It is staking your entire eternity on the offer God
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Contributed by N A on May 23, 2010
KNOCKING PEOPLE DOWN
Coach Shug Jordan at Auburn University asked his former linebacker Mike Kollin, who was then playing for the Miami Dolphins, if he would help him do some recruiting. Mike said, "Sure, coach. What kind of player are you looking for?"
The coach said, "Well Mike, you know
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Contributed by Brian Mavis on Oct 27, 2000
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You share Christ by imitating Christ. A story is told – by Fredrick Beuchner I believe – called “The Happy Hypocrite." It is a story about a man who was born with an awful facial deformity. He grew up alone and lonely. When reaching adulthood, he decided to move from his town to begin a new life.
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Contributed by Brian Mavis on Apr 11, 2001
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Chemistry 101 -- Table of Elements
Two new additions to the Periodic Table of Elements:
Element Name: WOMAN
Symbol: WO
Atomic Weight:(don’t even go there)
Physical properties: Generally round in form. Boils at nothing and may
freeze at anytime. Melts whenever treated properly. Very bitter if
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Contributed by Ian Biss on Sep 30, 2001
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As she awoke this day, thoughts of Sunday danced through her mind, Nancy was looking forward to Easter, the whole family would be coming over to visit this year because they were all close to home. Now that the grandchildren were getting older, the Easter egg hunts became more lively with all the
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Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 11, 2001
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ILL. A few years ago, Time Magazine featured a story about Peter Sellers. It told about him appearing on the Muppet Show & being interviewed by Kermit The Frog. His interview began with Kermit telling Peter Sellers, "Now, just relax & be yourself."
Peter Sellers responded, "I can’t be myself
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Christian/Church Of Christ
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In the Greek Islands there is place where you can seek out the home of the famous Hippocrates – the founder of modern medicine. There you will find an olive tree that supposedly dates back to the days of Hippocrates. That would make the tree nearly 2,400 years old.
The trunk of the tree is
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Methodist
Contributed by Larry White on Jan 11, 2002
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THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE UNASHAMED
"I’m part of the fellowship of the unashamed. The dye has been cast. I have stepped over the line, the decision has been made. I am a disciple of Jesus Christ. I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still.
My past is redeemed, my present makes
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 8, 2002
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HUGGING IS THE ANSWER!
Perhaps I feel this way because my wife is affectionately known as "The Happy Hugger." If it’s moving she’ll stop it and hug it, and if it’s not moving she’ll dust it off and sell it!
However, there’s another reason I believe hugging is the answer. According to Greg
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 24, 2002
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Michael Green writes, “He can give the power we need, and only he. Power for being witnesses to Jesus – is that not needed? Are not many Christians tongue-tied at the thought of speaking to anyone else about their Lord, while others find it second-nature? The difference lies in the Holy Spirit,
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Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 16, 2002
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In a recent report by Linda Duxbury of Carleton University’s School Of Business. Ottawa, and Chris Higgins of the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario, London, entitled “Work-Life Balance in the New Millennium: Where are We? Where Do we need to Go?,” the authors
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Evangelical Free
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I don’t know why we carry our sin along with us. I do it too – instead of quickly running to Jesus, instead of running to the cross where I find forgiveness, sometimes I carry my sin around. I feel badly about it, but probably because of shame I don’t take it to Jesus right away. I’m ashamed to
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Contributed by Sermon Central on May 30, 2002
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In January 1997, a Brink’s truck carrying 3.7 million dollars worth of coins and currency crashed on an elevated highway in Miami, Florida. The money flew everywhere. For nearly two hours, news cameras captured the mad scramble of residents as they scooped up cash, stuffing nearly five hundred
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