Psalm 51 (AD)
The only sacrifice you ever desired was done
On that rugged Cross by Your own holy Son.
In Your sight, I have sinned only against Thee.
The painful burden of that sin is ever with me.
If You took my life, it would be just and well.
You have every right to send my soul to Hell.
I
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How do you think the people on your staff, in your family or church, or even close friends would say that you make them feel about themselves??
Consider these great quotes on how we treat others:
John Maxwell – "People may hear your words, but above all, they feel your attitude. Your
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When you stop and consider the work of the Holy Spirit—and that’s what Pentecost is all about—there are three direct dimensions:
• First, the Holy Spirit does an INWARD work in us. He is the One who administers justification, regeneration, and the new birth in our lives. He is the One who cleanses
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J. C. Ryle tells of a mother whose daughter ran away and lived a life of sin. For a long time, no one knew where she was, but she finally came back, turned to Christ in repentance, and believed in Him. Someone asked the mother what she had done to bring her daughter back and she replied, “I prayed
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One day a certain old, rich man of a miserable disposition visited a rabbi, who took the rich man by the hand and led him to a window.
He said, "Look out there my wealthy friend."
The rich man looked into the street. "What do you see"? asked the rabbi.
"I see men,
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Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 9, 2024
I was sitting on my deck at home one day this week having a brief devotional with the Lord. I looked up into a tree and saw a very small bird, a tiny yellow finch. I looked at him, and he looked at me. He was perched there without a care in the world, feeling safe and sound on his God-given turf.
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Contributed by John Bright on Mar 10, 2025
Since this is the season of Lent, it’s a good time to repent of the unhealthy habits we have developed over the years. That means we tell God: “You’re right, and I’m wrong.” That’s the beginning of repentance. Then we need to make a plan. There’s an old saying: Those who fail to plan, plan to
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Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 28, 2001
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I’d like to begin by telling you a little story about something that happened to me this week. I took the minivan in for an oil change at the Chrysler dealer. I was sitting in the waiting room, which was empty except for me and one other man. I was a little bored, so I struck up a conversation. And
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Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 28, 2001
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Illus.:The Hitchhiker
Roger Simms, hitchhiking his way home, would never forget the date—May 7. His heavy suitcase made Roger tired. He was anxious to take off his army uniform once and for all. Flashing the hitchhiking sigh to the oncoming car, he lost hope when he saw it was a black, sleek,
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 18, 2002
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The Story of Redemption
I want to begin the study tonight by telling you a story. I first heard this story about 30 years ago. I was listening to J Vernon McGee on the radio explain a great Bible truth and he told the following story to illustrate the Biblical principle.
In your mind go back
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Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 7, 2004
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"They knew that they had a serious problem before they even pulled over to the side of the highway to check it out. The car shrieked and shuttered. Something was dragging on the pavement- and whatever it was, it sounded expensive.
They got out of the car to survey the damage and sure enough it
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