**Obituary for Marvin Barker Sr.**
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marvin Barker Sr., who was called to his eternal home on [date]. Born to Virgil Barker Sr. and Anna Barker, both of whom have preceded him in death, Marvin lived a life full of love, devotion, and faith. He
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Contributed by John Shearhart on Jul 17, 2006
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Why do we have such a hard time quitting sin?
a. We enjoy sin
God, make me good, but not yet.
-St. Augustine.
b. There is much to do
When a person becomes a Christian, he usually undergoes some radical life changes, especially if he has had an immoral background. Through the first steps of
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Contributed by Don Jones on Mar 19, 2007
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The great evangelist George Whitefield was relating the difficulties of the gospel ministry to some friends. He said that he was weary of the burdens and was glad that his work would soon be over and that he would depart this earthly scene to be with Christ.
The others admitted having similar
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Contributed by David Barnes on Jul 20, 2002
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Famous last words in history.
1. Entrepreneur, P. T. Barnum, d. 1891 “How were the receipts today at Madison Square Garden?”
2. John Barrymore, actor, d. May 29, 1942 “Die? I should say not, dear fellow. No Barrymore would allow such a conventional thing to happen to him.”
3. Humphrey Bogart,
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 3, 2002
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A PHILADELPHIA POLICE OFFICER'S SEPTEMBER 11TH EXPERIENCE
I am a Philadelphia Police Officer. I am married with a wonderful son. On September 11th, I (like most of my fellow Americans) witnessed the senseless slaughter of human life. The department was put on high alert and our tours of duty
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Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 12, 2002
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Suicide is a real and relevant problem in our culture. According to the 2001 Statistical Abstract of the U.S there were almost 31,000 (30,775) people who took their own lives in our country. Over 4000 (4135) of those were by people between the ages of 15-24, young men and women in the prime of
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The clock of life is wound but once,
And no man has the power
To tell just when the hands will stop.
At late or early hour.
To lose one’s wealth is sad indeed.
To lose one’s health is more,
To lose one’s soul is such a loss
That no man can restore.
Thirty-nine people died while you read this
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Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 21, 2003
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Not long after Paul was in prison there was a man, one of the early church fathers, by the name of Pollycarp. He lived his life for the sake and the glory of God. At eighty-six years old the officials called upon him. Even before this he had a vision that he was to by martyred. He could have fled
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 28, 2003
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WINNING FOR ANOTHER--COMMUNION MEDITATION
Giving your life for someone else is a powerful image. When it happens, it is impossible to miss the divine in it.
Even when the sacrifice happens on a less than mortal level, it still echoes a spiritual truth.
The world saw a little of this over the
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Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 19, 2004
Speaking about the topic dealt with in this psalm, Bro. J. Vernon McGee tells the story of how he and his wife lost their first child in the hospital. He gives the following account:
I only heard the cry of that little one. All she ever did in her life was cry. I shall never forget the day
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Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 30, 2004
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Statistics on Suicide in America
More than 30,000 reported annually (83 per day, 1 every 17 minutes)*(Experts believe the actual count is twice that high.) (And there are 8-20 attempts for each completed suicide)
Suicide is the 8th leading
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Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 30, 2004
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Suicidal Rates in America
Persons under 25 accounted for 15% of all suicides in 2000. (From the 1950’s to the late 70’s the suicide rate increased by 200%, and has remained steady since.)
Psychological autopsy studies show that more than 90% of completed suicides had one or more mental
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2001
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ILLUSTRATION:
When John Owen, the great Puritan, lay on his deathbed his secretary wrote (in his name) to a friend, "I am still in the land of the living." "Stop," said Owen. "Change that and say, I am yet in the land of the dying, but I hope soon to
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Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 26, 2001
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IMPENDING DANGER
On March 26, 2000, Seattle’s famed Kingdome—home of the Seattle Seahawks, Mariners, and at times, the Super Sonics—was destroyed.
Maryland-based Controlled Demolition Incorporated was hired to do the job of imploding the 25,000-ton structure that had marked Seattle’s skyline for
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