Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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Illustration: One day a small boy was trying to lift a heavy stone, but he couldn’t budge it. His father, passing by, stopped to watch his efforts. Finally he said to his son: “Are you using all your strength?’
“Yes, I am,” the boy cried, exasperated.
“No,” the father said calmly, “You’re not.
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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Ive never been one who thought the good Lord should make life easy; Ive just
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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"Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers. Pray for powers equal to your tasks. Then the doing of your
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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"We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves strong. The
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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Strong men can always afford to be gentle. Only the weak are intent on
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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"The elements of our strength are many. They include our democratic government, our economic system, our great natural resources. But, the basic source of our
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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"Ive called for whatever it takes to be so strong that no other nation will dare violate the peace.
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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"It is the mark of weak men that they break down under unusual responsibilities, of strong men
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Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 11, 2009
A few years ago I had a good friend. I considered him to be one of my best friends. We spent a lot of time together. We shared some good times. I thought that he would be one of the friends I would have for the rest of my life. Then we hit a small bump in the road and lost touch. Our
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Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 4, 2010
Cinderella Man tells the true story of boxing legend James J. Braddock (Russell Crowe), who made an incredible comeback during the Great Depression. Injured and arthritic, Braddock’s promising career was cut short, and he had to go on public assistance when he couldn’t get work at the docks in New
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Contributed by John Petty on Jan 12, 2010
The Lord has more need of our weakness than of our strength: our strength is often His rival; our weakness, His servant, drawing on His resources, and showing forth His glory. Man’s extremity is God’s opportunity; man’s security is Satan’s opportunity. God’s way is not to take His children out
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Contributed by Scott Spencer on Nov 3, 2011
ST. HELENS VS. KRAKATOA
May 18, 1980. You might remember that on that day there was an incredible explosion which was estimated at 500 times more powerful than the force of the atomic bomb that destroyed Hiroshima. This explosion was so powerful that it ripped 1,200 feet off the top of a 9,700
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It is like the brand new, high tech fire helmets sent to a big city fire department to try recently. They were shiny, reflected light, had adjustable sizes, even a built in radio receiver. There was only one problem. When they were exposed to high heat they melted. But our lives are like that.
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