Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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C.S Lewis: tells the story of a wasp enjoying himself sucking the goodness on the the jam whilst the rest of its body has been decapitated – The wasp continues sucking unknowing to its condition. He says it’s a picture of human nature today we enjoy the sweet pleasures of life yet we fail
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Contributed by Don Crowson on Mar 23, 2008
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Researcher George Barna in 2006 asked pastors what they thought was the number 1 priority in the lives of their congregations. Pastors responded that 70% of their peoples #1 priority was their walk w/God. Keep in mind that Barna is asking pastors about people who regularly attend worship. When
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 8, 2008
It’s amazing to think that the creator of the heavens and the earth wants to have a personal relationship with me! As Stuart Hamlin wrote:
“How big is God? How big and wide his vast domain?
To try and tell, these lips can only start.
He’s big enough to rule this mighty universe;
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006
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John Williams of J.C. Williams Group, the 3rd largest consulting firm in the world, delivered some revealing and enlightening observations on the changing face of retail at a recent CBA gathering. These changes reach beyond retail to virtually every organization in America. They are:
· Time
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008
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Peace isn't just a truce. General McArthur said "A truce just says you don’t shoot for awhile. Peace comes when the truth is known, the issue is settled, & the parties embrace each other."
Peacemakers don’t just try to stop conflict. They’re doing something far more meaningful, something healing
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Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 8, 2003
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In a 1991 poll, George Gallup, Jr., reported seven needs of the average American:
1. The need for shelter and food,
2. The need to believe life is meaningful and has a purpose,
3. The need for a sense of community and deeper relationships,
4. The need to be appreciated and respected,
5. The
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 5, 2006
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Unwed Mothers birthed 1.5 million of the 4 million total births in the U.S. last year. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 55% percent of births for those ages 20-24 were to unwed mothers; almost 28% for ages 25-29. Unwed couples seem to have a positive
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Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 16, 2011
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SPIRITUALITY AND JUSTICE
Quoting Major Campbell Roberts when he spoke at the launch of this TSMP goal,
"Two hungers are emerging, a hunger for - Spirituality and a hunger for – Justice. If we can live out and help another find a relationship with Jesus that energises them to live and act justly
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Salvation Army
Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2011
Mom was Right!
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day for everyone. Many studies have found a relationship between eating breakfast and learning ability, attention span, and general well-being. The American Dietetic Association (www.eatright.org) reports that adults who eat breakfast
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Christian Missionary Alliance
Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008
The Titanic movie
Segregation of the rich and poor…
Rose DeWitt Bukater, rich, educated and beautiful
Caledon Hockley, heir to a Pittsburg steel fortune, handsome and sophisticated.
Jack Dawson, a poor orphan who worked from job to job with no real future in sight.
This particular movie focused
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Pentecostal
Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 6, 2004
In a church I know well one lady slapped another ladies child in the nursery. When the lady found out about it she was furious, but she didn’t want to say anything. Her pastor encouraged her to talk to the other lady about what had happened. When she confronted her in love, the other lady
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Wesleyan
Contributed by Sermon Central on May 11, 2001
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An initial sin or mistake leads to regret … which is followed by some destructive coping mechanism … which brings more sin and mistakes … which prompts more regret. On and on the downward spiral goes
Some of the coping mechanisms we turn to include "drugs, alcohol, overeating, gambling,
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