Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 10, 2001
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Alex Haley, the author of "Roots," had an unusual picture hanging on his office wall. It was a picture of a turtle on top of a fence post. When asked, "Why is that there?" Alex Haley answered, "Every time I write something significant, every time I read my words & think that they are wonderful,
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Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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J.S. Bach said, "All music should have no other end and aim than the glory of God and the soul’s refreshment; where this is not remembered there is no real music but only a devilish hub-bub."
He headed his compositions: "J.J." "Jesus Juva" which means "Jesus help me."
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
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Opening Video Illustration: Star Wars: Episode 1- Phantom Menace 14 min. 45 sec.
Overview from Belknap: Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan ask the Gungan ruler Boss Nass to help them warn the Naboo of impending danger. Boss Nass responds that they don’t care about the naughty Naboo since the Gungans are safe in
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Enablement for Uncommon Things
Peter F. Drucker: No organization can depend on genius; the supply is always scarce and unreliable. It is the test of an organization to make ordinary human beings perform better than they seem capable of, to bring out whatever strength there is in its members, and
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Charismatic
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But have you ever stopped to think what would have happened if it had been the three Wise Women instead of three Wise Men?
1. They would have asked directions in Bethlehem rather than feeling that they needed to stop off at the Palace in Jerusalem,
2. They would have arrived on time,
3. They
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Anglican
Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 13, 2006
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Many Converts-Few Disciples: This is the conclusion of George Barna after 2 years of research. Is this why church-es have lost their relevance in American culture? Not one person polled, when asked to identify their most important goal for their life, said it was to be a committed follower of Jesus
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 13, 2006
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Who Prays?
· 88% of Americans pray
· 82% believe in the healing power of prayer
· 78% say prayer is an important part of daily life
· 63% pray often
· 25% pray occasionally
· 65% believe they have had specific prayers answered
· 79% say praying helps speed recovery
· 24% say they have been cured
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Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 16, 2006
Rick Warren simply defines a servant as one “always on the lookout for ways to help others.” He continues with the definition. “Real servants maintain a low profile. Servants don’t promote or call attention to themselves. Instead of acting to impress and dressing for success, they “put on the apron
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Salvation Army
Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 1, 2007
Many times when my wife and I are asked how can we keep going, country after country for almost 45 years. I tell them it is the joy of the Lord that
gives strength. Winning souls is the second best joy you can have here on earth next to your own personal salvation. Remember it is not only a
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Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Feb 19, 2007
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Years ago, when I worked in the hospital’s Emergency Room, the Chief ER doctor, who was also one of my elders in my church, loved to have me help him sew up his patients so we could "discuss" spiritual things between us. Obviously, the patients, who didn’t
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 26, 2007
I read the story about a high school student, who went through an initiation for his sorority. They blindfolded him and tied him to the railroad tracks. What he did not know was there was another set of tracks. All he heard was the train coming. As it approached closer and closer he screamed for
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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"Broken Dreams As children bring their broken toys With tears for us to mend, I brought my broken dreams to God Because He was my friend. But then instead of leaving Him In peace to work alone I hung around and tried to help With ways that were my own. At last I snatched them back
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Contributed by David Ward on May 13, 2007
In Chicago they have "High Occupancy Vehicle" lanes that get you there faster because you’re not slowed down by individual vehicles driven by individual people. On the Highway to His heaven, God wants us to travel in a High Occupancy Vehicle. When traveling in the HOV lane we pass up most of the
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Baptist
Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 23, 2007
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A Christianity Today poll (February 10, 1992), found that half of all Americans believe in extrasensory perception. One of every four professing Christians believe in clairvoyance, and almost half in psychic healing. 25% believe the movement of the stars governs the affairs of men and women.
You
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Presbyterian/Reformed
Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 9, 2007
I am amazed by what people will believe. I read this recently, the following headlines were observed:
* Dinosaurs Honked Like Buicks
* Cow Mattresses Help Cows Produce More Milk
* Mother To Be On Diet Of Only Chicken, Lays Huge Egg
* WWII Bomber Found On The Moon
* Woman Gives Birth To 2
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