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I heard a story about a visitor to a mental hospital for the criminally insane. The visitor was shocked to see that only 3 guards were supervising more than 100 dangerous inmates. He asked the guide, “Don’t you fear these people will plot an escape and overpower
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006
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Honesty Poll Revealing: Gallup has discovered that Clergy rank only 6th among most honest professionals. The question: “Which professions are the most honest?”
Nurses 73%
Pharmacists 69%
Veterinarians 63%
Medical Dr.’s 58%
K-12
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 16, 2007
Gaming Growth DFC Intelligence expects worldwide online gaming subscription revenue to reach nearly $7 billion by 2011, more than tripling in the next 5 years. Business Week reports more than 50% of ’05 subscription revenue came
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 18, 2007
Gaming Growth DFC Intelligence expects worldwide online gaming subscription revenue to reach nearly $7 billion by 2011, more than tripling in the next 5 years. Business Week reports more than 50% of ’05 subscription revenue came
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Contributed by Ruth Hind on Dec 19, 2007
He came to give us eternal life, which contrary to popular belief is more than pie in the sky when you die, it’s a transformation of the ordinary into the extra-ordinary. It’s a change in the quality of life, it’s like putting on 3D specs or
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 2, 2007
William Jennings Bryan, Secretary of State in Woodrow Wilson’s Cabinet, was interviewing a man who was seeking a diplomatic post in China. Bryan warned the applicant that it was necessary to qualify as a linguist. "Can you speak the Chinese language?" he asked.
The man was equal to the
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Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 19, 2010
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MARY, JOSEPH, AND KIDDUSHIN
David Stern comments, "The Hebrew/Aramaic word for betrothal is "kiddushin," which signifies "sanctification, separation," i.e., the setting aside and separating of a particular woman for a particular man. According to the Mishna, adultery during the betrothal period
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Independent/Bible
Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 6, 2003
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Overcomers
1. Johnny Fulton was run over by a car at the age of three. He suffered crushed hips, broken ribs, a fractured skull, and compound fractures in his legs. It did not look as if he would live. But he would not give up. In fact, he later ran the half-mile in less than two minutes.
2. Walt
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Contributed by Johnny Small on Mar 12, 2003
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God So Loved
I want to paint a picture for you this morning. Picture yourself arguing with a friend and you really lose it. You pull out a gun and kill your friend. You are caught and arrested. You receive your day in court and found guilty of your sin of murder. You are sentenced to die by
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Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 8, 2003
strike first, strike fast, strike hard -
Illustration: For years many Karate schools taught this philosophy. In competition these opponents are the easiest to read. They become proficient at initiating a number of specific combinations that lead to quick victories. But there are inherent
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 26, 2005
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A Prayer for Deliverance
1. Personally affirm your faith in Christ:
“Lord Jesus Christ, I believe You are the Son of God and the only way to God – that You died on the cross for my sins and rose again so that I might be forgiven and receive eternal life.”
2. Humble yourself:
“I renounce all
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