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  • Cut-Off Forgiveness

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 15, 2011
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    CUT-OFF FORGIVENESS John MacArthur: "I'll never forget one time when I cut off a guy in a Porsche. I was driving a Volkswagen bus. He had a convertible with a hat and the whole routine- Sunglasses, leather jacket, everything. So he pulled up beside me. He started to curse. He just cursed and ...read more

  • Love One Another...?

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Nov 13, 2012
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     | 7,838 views

    LOVE ONE ANOTHER...? A story from the Peanut’s cartoons - you know - with Snoopy and Charlie Brown: It’s Christmas time and Lucy comes in where Charlie Brown is standing and says, "Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown. `Tis the season of peace on earth and good will toward men. Therefore, I suggest we ...read more

  • Have You Heard The Statement, "Conscience Gets A ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
     | 2,251 views

    Have you heard the statement, “Conscience gets a lot of credit that belongs to cold feet”? Think through the implications of that. There are many evil things that many people would do if they didn’t fear getting caught. Another expression of that says we are only one light bulb away from ...read more

  • You See "Perfect" In Terms Of God's Expectation ...

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 4, 2007
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    You see “perfect” in terms of God’s expectation of us does not mean sinless - we can’t be sinless we’ve already blown that! But perfection when understood in the context of progression is possible. Let Odessa Texas’ Permian Cougars coach Gary Gaines explain it. {Video Clip: Friday Night Lights - ...read more

  • The Healthy Christian Life

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Aug 12, 2007
     | 2,357 views

    ILLUSTRATION A father is reading his newspaper when his small son jumps up into his lap and tugs at the bottom of the paper, wanting his father’s attention. The father feels a surge of anger within. Why? He at first perceives that his right to read the paper without being disturbed is being ...read more

  • E. One Time While Doing Training At Fort Riley, ...

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 22, 2007
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    e. One time while doing training at Fort Riley, I got out of my vehicle. There was no moon light and it was very cloudy. I figured I could find the remainder of my vehicles because I could hear them running. I started walking towards the next vehicle when all four of my vehicles shut off. I ...read more

  • The Real Power Of The Resurrection Was ...

    Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 23, 2008
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     | 4,934 views

    The real power of the resurrection was demonstrated not only 2,000 years ago, but is also demonstrated today in the lives of people who are following Jesus Christ. Those who refuse to give in to the power of darkness and are walking in the light of the resurrection, prove every day that God in the ...read more

  • J. A. James Is Quoted As Saying, "Although The ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008
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    J. A. James is quoted as saying, “Although the pulpit is intended to be a pedestal for the cross, even the cross itself is sometimes used as a mere pedestal for the preacher’s fame. We may roll the thunders of eloquence, we may scatter the flowers of poetry, we may diffuse the light of science, we ...read more

  • Too Many Christians Of Our Day Seem To Be Totally ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008
     | 1,772 views

    Too many Christians of our day seem to be totally unconcerned with the need to be conformed to the image of Christ (Rom.8: 29). Rather, they seem to think that they can live pretty much as they please, as long as they admit it to God. This could not be farther from the truth. Somewhere along the ...read more

  • The Family Sat Down At The Table And Dad Asked ...

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 8, 2008
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    The family sat down at the table and dad asked his young son to “say grace” over the meal. While the family waited, the little boy quickly eyed every dish which his mother had prepared; then he bowed his head and prayed, “Lord, I don’t like the look of it, but thank you — I’ll eat it anyway.” ...read more

  • John Demitt's Wife

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Apr 23, 2008
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    JOHN DEMITT'S WIFE When I preached in Circleville about Angels, the pastors wife told me her story. She went down into town with the kids to do laundry. A terrible winter storm hit while she was there. She was really afraid, so she prayed for God's protection for the trip back up the hill to her ...read more

  • Dr. Robert Lewis (Pastor Of The Fellowship Bible ...

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 27, 2008
     | 1,953 views

    Dr. Robert Lewis (pastor of the Fellowship Bible Church of Little Rock, AR) says: “The first ‘big idea’ driving many churches is to create a church that meets the needs of its members. And since so many people have deep spiritual needs, there is much good in this approach. But often it also leads ...read more

  • A Group Of Infantry Soldiers Were Going Through ...

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2008
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     | 3,626 views

    A group of infantry soldiers were going through Airborne School at Fort Benning Georgia. As they prepared for their first jump, the jumpmaster explained that when the green light went on, everyone was to stand up, hook up, jump out, count to four and the chutes would open. If that failed, they ...read more

  • If Someone Ran Through The Door Of Our Church ...

    Contributed by David Moore on Jul 11, 2008
     | 2,077 views

    If someone ran through the door of our church tonight and cried out, “There is an exothermic oxidation of a combustible substance resulting in rapid, persistent chemical change which is releasing heat and light, accompanied by flame.” We might wonder what the problem is. But if they just should ...read more

  • In The Darkness Of The Catacombs, In The Filth ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 22, 2008
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    "In the darkness of the catacombs, in the filth of underground sewers, in the shadows of a thousand Roman nights, these phrases were searched by tired faces. These pages were held in trembling hands. These words sent the light of hope into the hearts of God's people. It was a message straight from ...read more

  • Nothing But The Cross

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2008
     | 3,820 views

    NOTHING BUT THE CROSS J. A. James is quoted as saying, "Although the pulpit is intended to be a pedestal for the cross, even the cross itself is sometimes used as a mere pedestal for the preacher's fame. We may roll the thunders of eloquence, we may scatter the flowers of poetry, we may diffuse ...read more

  • Too Many Christians Of Our Day Seem To Be Totally ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2008
     | 1,475 views

    Too many Christians of our day seem to be totally unconcerned with the need to be conformed to the image of Christ (Rom.8: 29). Rather, they seem to think that they can live pretty much as they please, as long as they admit it to God. This could not be farther from the truth. Somewhere along the ...read more

  • Preach The Cross

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008
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     | 3,840 views

    PREACH THE CROSS J. A. James is quoted as saying, "Although the pulpit is intended to be a pedestal for the cross, even the cross itself is sometimes used as a mere pedestal for the preacher's fame. We may roll the thunders of eloquence, we may scatter the flowers of poetry, we may diffuse the ...read more

  • No Difference

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008
     | 4,073 views

    NO DIFFERENCE Too many Christians of our day seem to be totally unconcerned with the need to be conformed to the image of Christ (Rom.8: 29). Rather, they seem to think that they can live pretty much as they please, as long as they admit it to God. This could not be farther from the truth. ...read more

  • Someone Once Wrote; And, I Quote: "Whoso Draws ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 31, 2008
     | 1,698 views

    Someone once wrote; and, I quote: "Whoso draws nigh to God one step through doubtings dim, God will advance a mile in blazing light to Him." The late great American author, lecturer, and radio commentator, Will Oursler (1913 - 1985), once said: "The beginning of faith is the beginning of our ...read more