Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 18, 2006
At a Danish Protestant Church, the congreagtion always turned and bowed before a white blank wall. Why? Custom for the local Church goers: After a restoration of interior wall; A pre reformation mural of the Virgin Mary was found. A Catholic
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Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000
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Those of us who pray for the persecuted church, mourned the loss of Cardinal Ignatius Kung who died last month at the age of 98. Though I’m not a Catholic, I admire Cardinal Kung who stood by his convictions, and withstood persecution for his faith.
He was ordained as a Bishop of Shanghai in
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Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 25, 2001
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The most important figure of the Reformation was a monk by the name of Martin Luther (1483-1546). Luther was a man full of self-doubt, guilt, and worry. In his early 20s, Martin Luther was nearly struck by lightning while crossing an open field during a storm, which led to his vow to become a monk.
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Contributed by John Shearhart on Aug 19, 2006
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“It is precarious to call any one chapter of the Bible ‘the greatest chapter’ because the entire Bible is great. It is God’s Word. Nevertheless, there is a sense in which the eighth chapter of Romans is even superlatively great. These thirty-nine verses begin with ‘no condemnation’ and end with
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Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008
THE EMBLEM OF SUFFERING AND SHAME
Crucifixion was a form of execution that the Romans had learned from the Persians. The Persians had developed a method of crucifying victims by impaling them on a pole. Later cultures developed different methods of crucifixion, And Rome employed several of them.
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Contributed by Rick Bezanson on Jul 11, 2008
Many say the movie; "The Passion of the Christ" is too violent. Yes, it is violent. But it also is historically very accurate. People complain about the graphic way Mel Gibson portrays a Roman scourging. But it is historically accurate. One witness to a Roman scourging gave this description: "The
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007
Congregation Finances 57% of U.S. congregations report their financial situation is good or excellent vs. 66% in ’00. Financial health of congregations varies by faith community. 48% of Old-line Protestant congregations report their financial situation is good or
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 2, 2002
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In a book called “The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire” a Roman Emporer is quoted:
--I have now reigned above 50 years in victory or peace, beloved by my subjects, dreaded by my enemies, and respected by my allies. Riches and honors, power and pleasure, have waited on my call, nor does any
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 6, 2003
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HALF A CLOAK
There is a legend about Martin of Tours who is said to be the first military chaplain. He followed the Roman Army from place to place ministering to the soldiers, and to people in the places they conquered.
One cold winter day he was following the Roman Army into a city. There was a
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Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Jul 13, 2001
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If a man is filled with anger, than anger controls his life.
If a man is filled with greed, then greed dominates his life.
If a man is filled with lust, then lust governs his life.
If a man is filled with love, then love influences all he does.
And if a man is filled with
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Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 8, 2002
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BURIED IN THE DEEPEST SEA
Several years ago Rick Stacy baptized a man in Lake Superior.
It was late October and about 9:00 PM.
Rick had been talking with Myron and his wife about accepting the Lord as their personal savior and sealing that decision with baptism into Jesus.
Myron was hesitant
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Contributed by David Gant on Feb 28, 2004
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One Sunday morning an old cowboy entered a church just before services were to begin. Although the old man and his clothes were spotlessly clean, he wore jeans, a denim shirt and boots that were very worn and ragged. In his hand he carried a worn out old hat and an equally worn out bible.
The
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Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 23, 2004
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IT WAS PENTECOST SUNDAY. As the congregation filed into church, the ushers handed each person a bright red carnation to symbolize the festive spirit of the day. The people listened attentively to the reading of the Pentecost story from the Book of Acts about how the disciples had heard “what
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Contributed by Robert Garrett on Apr 11, 2005
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There was a woman who was going through some very difficult and trying circumstances. She was experiencing major distress in her marriage, her job was very unfulfilling and was causing her heartache. She became so distraught over her circumstances that she felt like just giving up. She felt
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Contributed by David Tack on Aug 25, 2011
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BREAD AND BUTTER
A small-town baker bought his butter from a local farmer. After weighing his butter, he concluded the farmer had been reducing the amount in the packages but charging the same. Therefore, the baker accused the farmer of fraud. In court the judge asked the farmer, "Do you have
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