Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Mar 6, 2002
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That question went through the minds of Daryl and Clarita Gusstafson? This God loving, dedicated Christian couple was infertile for many years, despite exhaustive medical tests and procedures. They prayed consistently for God to grant them the privilege of bringing a child into the world, but the
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Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 25, 2006
ILLUSTRATION... http://www.nbcolympics.com/athletes/5058592/detail.html
I think that Israel’s issue was the same as olympian Lindsey Jacobellis. First-time Olympian Lindsey Jacobellis of the U.S. distinguished herself as the top women’s rider in snowboard cross over the past two seasons. And she
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Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Apr 24, 2007
Early in the nineteenth century, the King of Prussia, Frederick William III, found his nation in great trouble.
He had been attempting to bring prosperity to his land, but constant wars had drained the treasury. After prayerful consideration, he wrote an open letter to the women of Prussia
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One day in 1943 thousands of soldiers were preparing to leave for Germany and Italy. 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 would never
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Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Feb 7, 2012
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THE NEXT BILLY GRAHAM
Baptist author and leader Russell Moore said recently: "The next Jonathan Edwards might be the man driving in front of you with the Darwin Fish bumper decal. The next Charles Wesley might be a ... profanity-spewing hip-hop artist right now. The next Billy Graham might be
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KNOWLEDGE BY REVELATION
Dr. Nichols states, "There must be a difference between the knowledge that comes from the gathering of information, and that which comes by revelation. The Pharisees and Sadducees had the best information anyone could have in their day. If you asked them, they would tell
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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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Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 26, 2013
IT TAKES TWO TO RECONCILE
"Be reconciled to God" 2 Corinthians 5:20 is necessary part of the process.
Let's say that we have had a quarrel between us and a friend. We forsake our pride and do whatever needs to be done to break down the barrier, to make it right. But, when we eat this humble
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"Recall that the Jewish lawyer asked Jesus, "What shall I DO?. So, here Jesus tosses the "DO" back to him! Don't misunderstand -- Jesus is not teaching a works based way to inherit eternal life, but He is saying in essence if you do this perfectly, without
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Contributed by Rita Sims on Aug 4, 2001
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A pastor went to visit some prospective members. It was a husband and wife and their son. At the beginning of the visit, it was a typical visit. They were getting to know each other, what they had done in their lives. Finally, the woman said, "I can’t stand it anymore. I’ve got to say
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 8, 2002
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The being we call God is unique. His name is I AM, it is not God. The astrologer worships his footstool -- The sun worshiper loves just, one small star. The animist, the works of His hands The Satanist prays to a created and lesser being. The materialist is consumed by a temporary condition
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Contributed by David Schaal on Sep 10, 2003
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The other day, Hunter my 6 year old shocked me as I came in the door. He said Dad, did the trash man come yet? I said, “I think so,” he said,” Good, I will go get the trash can and bring it in.” I thought, “ I am such a great leader, I have taught my son the responsibilities of taking care of and
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Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jun 21, 2007
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Hold up the chem.-light for everyone to see and say. Let’s use this chem-light as an example. This chem-light is designed to shine light in a dark area. It consists of a plastic container and we can see a fluid inside but it is not fulfilling its purpose. It is not giving off light. It is only
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008
Many years ago, a Scottish Jesuit priest expressed to John Knox, his great frustration and confusion over the inconsistencies of his life. The following was Knox’s suggested prayer:
Lord Jesus, receive my spirit, and put an end at Thy good pleasure to this my miserable life; for justice and truth
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