Contributed by Sermon Central on May 26, 2002
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AN HONEST DAY'S WORK
The USS Astoria (C-34) was the first U.S. cruiser to engage the Japanese during the Battle of Savo Island, a night action fought 8-9 August 1942. Although she scored two hits on the Imperial flagship Chokai, the Astoria was badly damaged and sank shortly after noon, 9
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Contributed by David Whitten on May 28, 2002
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ILLUSTRATION from “Stories from the Heart”
It was a few weeks before Christmas 1917. The beautiful snowy landscapes of Europe were blackened by war.
The trenches on one side held the Germans and on the other side the trenches were filled with Americans. It was World War I. The exchange of
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Christian/Church Of Christ
Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 22, 2011
THE BELLS TOLL FOR SOMEONE ELSE
We began the week with the story of the Chicago nightclub fire in which 21 people were killed as they rushed to the exit. The club had already been cited for overcrowding and other safety violations--like not enough doors and windows. What happened was that a
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Presbyterian/Reformed
"Why Should I Worship a Dead Jew?"
This challenging question was posed by a sincere young Jewish student who had been attending evangelistic meetings conducted by the author and composer of this hymn, Alfred H. Ackley. Mr. Ackley's answer to this searching question, ultimately prompted the writing
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Contributed by Garris Hudson on Nov 28, 2023
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The word "maranatha" is a Syriac expression that means: "our Lord comes." It was used as a greeting in the early church. When believers gathered or parted, they didn't say "hello" or "goodbye" but "Maranatha!" If we had the same upward look
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
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The city of Jerusalem has always been a major center for conflict. In 1099, an invading army took the city and massacred the inhabitants. The destruction was so complete that the invaders proudly reported that the narrow streets ran red with blood. 88 years later, an army appeared to retake the
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Baptist
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Keep It Between The Lines.
He was a sitting beside me in the passenger seat.
As I looked through the window at the quiet little street.
He was a smiling so proud as he gave me the key.
But inside I knew he was as nervous as me.
I said “Daddy, oh Daddy are you sure I know how?
Are you sure that I
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United Methodist
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"We were on shipboard," relates a captain’s wife, "lying in a Southern harbor. We were obliged, first to make our way ashore. The waves were rolling heavily. I became frightened at the thought of attempting it, when one came to me, saying, ’Do not be afraid: I will take care of you.’ "He bore a
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 8, 2005
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What would have happened had Moses tried to figure out what was needed to accomplish God’s command? One of the biggest arithmetical miracles in the world was required in the desert.
Moses led the people of Israel into the desert….Now what was he going to do with them? They had to be fed, and
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Barna notes that between the two parents mother’s and father’s the mom is doing a better job of teaching their kids about the spiritual dimension of life -- Barna survery:
a. Mom versus Dad: Men may enjoy advantages in physical strength, but they are much less likely than women to exercise their
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 9, 2008
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The Origin of Taps
It all began in 1862 during the Civil War when Union Army Captain Robert Ellicombe was with his men near Harrison’s Landing in Virginia. The Confederates were on the other side of the narrow strip of land.
During the night, Captain Ellicombe heard the moans of a soldier who
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