Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 8, 2008
Everett Ferguson (Early Christians Speak -- Faith and Life in the First Three Centuries, Revised Edition (Abilene, Texas: Abilene Christian University Press, 1981, 1987) - The sharing of food by the wealthier with the poorer was an important means of charity. The host provided food for those chosen
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Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010
The organist at St Paul's Cathedral (London) caught sight of Felix Mendelssohn (German composer, 1809-47) in the congregation. He sent the great composer a note inviting him to play the organ after the service. Mendelssohn agreed.
The congregation, already shuffling out of the pews to go home,
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 2, 2008
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LIVING WITHOUT POWER
The story is told of an elderly woman named Norena, who lived in southern Florida. When a hurricane hit that area, her home was one of many that was severely damaged. Norena received an insurance settlement, and the repair work began. However, when the money ran out, so did
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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There is no use in your walking five miles to fish when you can depend on being
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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A child on a farm sees a plane fly overhead and dreams of a faraway place. A traveler on the plane
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007
73% of Americans report owning their primary residence, while 22% say they rent their
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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"You become about as exciting as your food blender. The kids come in, look you in the
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Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 5, 2002
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There is a story of a Persian king who was elevated from a poverty-stricken home to the glory of a royal throne. When he became king he sent his servants to the old shack where he was reared, with orders to gather every relic of those days. They brought fragments of his home many broken toys, and
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