No pagan god had the best interests of humanity at heart. Moreover, no pagan god could be counted on to be consistent. So pagans offered up sacrifices and the best they could hope for is regular rain, no
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Catholic
Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009
As we prepare for communion this morning, let us do so by confessing to God that we have not always looked at others with eyes of forgiveness but unforgiveness, not always with eyes of hope and promise but fear and gloom, and not
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Church Of God
Contributed by Susan Blader on Nov 27, 2006
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Rainbows in the Streets
The story is told of Professor Migliore who worked with inner-city kids in Trenton, New Jersey. One day, after telling the story of Noah to some of the children, he asked, “Now then, boys and girls, where do you see rainbows?” Several replied, “In the street!”
The
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Disciples Of Christ
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Listen to what Ann Graham Lotz says in her book, “I saw the Lord.” She writes:
“Hurricane Katrina was a resounding wake-up call, not just to New Orleans and the Gulf coast, but to this entire nation. Wake up, America! Disaster can strike at any moment! Your unprecedented prosperity, your advanced
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Baptist
Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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Joseph Bayly, in his book The View From A Hearse, tells of what he said to offer hope to a woman whose small son was dying. "It’s good to know, isn’t it," I spoke slowly, choosing my words with unusual care, "that, even though the medical outlook is hopeless, we can have hope for our children in
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Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 9, 2007
"Nice is about what the other person is thinking and feeling–it’s their perception of the situation. Kind is about what you choose to do and why. When you want to be nice it’s because you want to please the other person; you want everyone to be happy. When you want to be kind it’s because you want
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Independent/Bible
Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 8, 2008
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In the summer of 1805, a number of Indian chiefs and warriors met in council at Buffalo Creek, New York, to hear a presentation of the Christian message by a Mr. Cram from the Boston Missionary Society. After the sermon, a response was given by Red Jacket, one of the leading chiefs. Among other
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Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 22, 2002
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Ralph Waldo Emerson was approached by a troubled man who said, with great anxiety, “I’m told the world is coming to an end.” Emerson answered, “Never mind; we can get along without it.”
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Congregational
Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 12, 2002
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THE REAL REINDEER
According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the summer each year, male reindeer drop their antlers at the beginning of winter, usually late November to mid-December. Female reindeer retain their antlers till after
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When I was up in SUNDERLAND three months ago, when I heard Suzette Hattingh speak.
She told us how she held a crusade in Yapura on the island of Irian Jaya.
And the miracles that she saw. The Indonesian army offered the use of 110 trucks to bus people to the meetings free of charge.
Thousands
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Anglican
Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 27, 2003
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A young woman asked for an appointment with her pastor to talk with him about a besetting sin about which she was worried. When she saw him, she said, "Pastor, I have become aware of a sin in my life which I cannot control. Every time I am at church I begin to look around at the other women, and I
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contributed by W F on Sep 4, 2005
According to a recent poll of 997 adults (for Britain’s Woolwich building society), 34 per cent of women think an investment in bricks and mortar is the best measure of a secure long-term relationship. Only 13 per cent still believed in the merits of an engagement ring.
We want to be secure and we
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Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 15, 2005
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“Jesus says in his society there is a new way for [people] to live:
you show wisdom, by trusting people;
you handle leadership, by serving;
you handle offenders, by forgiving;
you handle money, by sharing;
you handle enemies, by loving;
and you handle violence, by suffering.
In fact, you have a
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Presbyterian/Reformed
Experiencing "let-down" after success:
I don’t know why it is, but often we experience a big “let-down” right after a big success. You get a degree, or finish a project, or land a big promotion, or win a big award or make a big purchase --- you complete some major goal. And then you have that
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Christian/Church Of Christ
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