Contributed by Charles Wallis on Nov 20, 2008
The 60’s were very difficult times in America. Morals were declining rapidly, Vietnam was an unpopular war. Many were advocating free love, drugs, and a sexual revolution. Out of those days of spiritual decay, God raised up a group called the "Jesus People." One man who was saved was Greg Laurie
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Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 18, 2011
LIBERAL, MISSOURI: A TOWN OF ATHEISTS
There was an experiment in atheism here in the United States. Back in the 1800s, Liberal, Missouri decided to become completely atheistic. Religion was not allowed inside the city limits. No church could exist within the city and religious people were
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 22, 2001
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An African pastor once told of a construction worker that fell on a nail, and as a result, got tetanus. The people in his church fervently prayed and fasted, but the man died. When they had the funeral, however, it turned out to be a crusade! Many people came to a saving knowledge of Christ as a
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 13, 2002
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The popular talk-show host Larry King was one asked whom he would choose, if he had the choice to interview one person across history. Larry King replied that he would like to interview Jesus Christ and that he would ask Him just one question: ¡§Are you indeed virgin born?¡¨ ¡§The answer to that
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Contributed by James Botts on Aug 29, 2002
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In Edgar Allan Poe’s story, “The Tell-Tale Heart” the main character committed murder. Unable to escape the haunting guilt of his deed, he begins to hear the heartbeat of the victim he has buried in his basement. A cold sweat covers him as he hears the beat-beat-beat of a heart, that goes on
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Contributed by W F on Sep 29, 2004
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The whole idea that a god can tempt humans to do evil is not a Christian concept. It comes from the ancient gods of Greece and Rome – like Mars, the god of violence, and Athena the goddess of war. Ancient people believed that these gods interfered with human life in evil ways. But it’s not like
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Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 24, 2006
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Lionel luckhoo is in the Guinness book of records the most successful trial lawyer 245 successful murder defenses in a row! At 63 he decided to put his analytical skills to the claim that Jesus rose from the dead! He found the resurrection answered his personal needs and his intellectual
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Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 16, 2008
- Religious pluralism (accepting different religions) is a definite reality in Canada. One neighborhood school has 65 nationalities.
- Accepting? Definitely! Engage and dialogue? Absolutely!
- Respect other religions and beliefs? We shouldn’t have to ask that question; people should assume we
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Salvation Army
Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 8, 2001
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As noted by Fred Smith, "Michael N. Hart, the historian, says that Christianity enjoys its greatest uniqueness in this, for no other great religion tells its adherents to love their enemies. In most religions, revenge is not only justified but commanded." Because we have been greatly forgiven and
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Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2002
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Norman Wright describes four changes that have taken place in family life in recent years. One is the move toward a nuclear family. This is the mother, father and children. In the past, it was common for families to involve the extended members as well. The second change is the selection of the
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Contributed by James O. Davis on Oct 28, 2003
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In Sweden for instance, a royal commission some years ago heralded the arrival of the contraceptive society as though the achievement of free sex were a national, moral goal. The commission announced that ninety percent of all Swedish people have a permissive attitude toward pre-marital sex and
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If we could journey through the halls of hell and could talk to its inhabitants, we would find all kinds of people there: thieves, adulterers, liars, murderers, good people, moral people, respectable people¡ people who always obeyed the law. What are they doing there? Well, if we would ask them,
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 26, 2007
The Japanese eat a low fat diet and have less heart attacks than the British and Americans.
The French eat a high fat diet and have less heart attacks than the British and Americans.
The Japanese drink very little wine and have less heart attacks than the British and Americans.
The Italians drink
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Contributed by Richard Francis on Aug 19, 2008
Wikapedia defines religion as: A religion is a set of beliefs and practices, often centered upon specific supernatural and moral claims about reality, the cosmos, and human nature, and often codified as prayer, ritual, or religious law. Religion also encompasses ancestral or cultural traditions,
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Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Mar 3, 2009
John McArthur said, “We live in a culture that has elevated pride to the status of a virtue. Self-esteem, positive feelings, and personal dignity are what our society encourages people to seek.
“At the same time, moral responsibility is being replaced by victimism, which teaches people to blame
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Contributed by Dave Kinney on Mar 29, 2009
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Dr. Jess Moody once wrote with biting sarcasm,
"What do aged atheists have to talk about, as they sit around waiting to die? Do they discuss the legacy of morality, decency, integrity, and spiritual sensitivity they have given to their children? Or the good atheism has done the world: the
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Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 12, 2009
Before Andrew Jackson became the 7th President of the US, he served as a major general in the Tennessee militia. During the War of 1812 his troops reached an all time low in morale. As a result they began arguing, bickering, and fighting among themselves. It is reported that Old Hickory called
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