Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 21, 2012
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WORKING HARD TO EARN SALVATION
United Methodist Bishop Reuben Job writes,
"If we are just good enough, do enough, deny ourselves enough, we will be forgiven, redeemed, and reconciled to God. Following this path brings no peace, assurance, or sense of companionship with God. Rather than asking
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Methodist
Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 20, 2013
WHOSE SIDE ARE YOU ON?
One day in 1943 thousands of soldiers were preparing to leave for Europe. The Army, the Navy, and the Marines were preparing to load on the ships. The General decided to have a huge parade through New York City to seek prayer and honor for the men. Many of these brave men
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It was early in the year, and I asked myself, “What is the most important things my congregation needs to know.”
I had decided to preach a series on what Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount, or the Plain, if you go by Luke. I mapped out the series, then I began to talk about what Jesus had to
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Presbyterian/Reformed
Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2008
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DESPAIR AND DEPRESSION--THE NEWS
Max Lucado, pastor and author describes the topic title best when he speaks of having "doubt storms". He said, "Sometimes the storm comes after the evening news. Some nights I wonder why I watch it. Some nights it's just too much. From the steps of the Supreme
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Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007
Thomas a’ Kempis, a 15th century monk, said this regarding Holiness:
"Truly, at the day of judgment we shall not be examined by what we have read, but what we have done; not
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Contributed by Charles Wallis on Mar 10, 2009
Sometimes we look around church and people look bored. They might be yawning, sleeping, or texting on their phone - that is not faith! Paul could see faith in the crippled man. Faith is not
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Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003
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There once was a woman who really felt she had nothing to share with or give to God and his people. During the services she would sit, sing softly to herself, pray to herself, engage in little small talk afterward. On Sunday the preacher gave a message on Expressions of Gratitude. When she went
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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Brandon A. Bradley told his story in Pray magazine last year: “I am a surgical assistant—the surgeon’s right-hand man. At one point in my career, I lost my passion. I wanted a job with spiritual significance, and I prayed for that. Imagine my shock when God led me to a position in plastic surgery.
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Contributed by Stephen Evoy on Jan 4, 2008
Once upon a time, a congregation outgrew their church building. Everyone agreed that they needed to build a new church; but they couldn’t agree on a blueprint, a budget or a building site. In desperation, the pastor invited everyone to join him for an evening of special prayer. One woman came,
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Free Methodist
Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 6, 2010
He writhed on the floor while men and women gathered around him hurling their prayers. That’s the best way I can describe it. "Come out in Jesus name!" they said, and he writhed all the more as if in pain, and certainly in turmoil. The voices rose, "Come out you unclean spirit!"
I had been
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Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 19, 2011
SOMETHING TO BE SAVED FROM
To be saved, like the thief on the cross, you must see yourself as destitute of any goodness worthy of heaven and, like this thief, by faith receive the righteousness of Jesus Christ.
Vance Havner tells of a lady who came forward during the invitation in one of his
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Contributed by Larry Langston on Jan 7, 2009
On the the 3rd day of October, 1789, President George.Washington, at the request of Congress made the following declaration, proclaiming a A National Thanksgiving
Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits,
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