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  • Temporary Deviations From Fundamental ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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    "Temporary deviations from fundamental principles are always more or less dangerous. When the first pretext fails, those who become interested in prolonging ...read more

  • If A Book Comes From The Heart, It Will ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007
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    "If a book comes from the heart, it will contrive to reach other hearts; all art and ...read more

  • From Stories For Preachers: The Pastor Of A ...  PRO

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 16, 2005
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    From Stories for Preachers: The pastor of a local church decided to take drastic action on stewardship: he hired an electrician to wire the pews. The next Sunday he said, "Today is Stewardship Day. We will be making our pledges publicly, in church, this morning. Who will pledge $50 a week?" As he ...read more

  • Prejudice Comes From An Unclean ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 18, 2009
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    Prejudice Comes from an Unclean Heart I like this thought posted by Mike Atkinson in his daily email humor list some time ago. If you can start the day without caffeine; if you can get going without pep pills; if you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains; if you can resist complaining ...read more

  • From Page 95-96

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 22, 2009
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    From page 95-96 “Who Stole My Church” “Anyone know anything about Isaac Watts?” I asked. Yvonne spoke: “Wasn’t he a hymn writer? I think he wrote ‘When I survey the Wonderous Cross.” “Yep, he did. Know any of his other songs?” “I think he wrote one of the Christmas carols,” Ted , probably the most ...read more

  • Biblical Stories From Children  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 14, 2009
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    BIBLICAL STORIES FROM CHILDREN The church is meant to supplement what is done in the home. We have a tough job in this department, don’t we? I came across some true statements that kids made in a Sunday School class: "Moses led the Hebrews to the Red Sea, where they made unleavened bread, ...read more

  • There Is A Legend From The Early Years Of The ...

    Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Mar 15, 2010
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    There is a legend from the early years of the church when a serious follower of Christ joined a community of monks to flee temptation. Safe within the walls of the monastery he would avoid temptations of sexuality, covetousness, greed, anger, etc. Yet one day he was told that his brother ...read more

  • Mom-Isms From Biblical ...

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 14, 2010
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    Mom-isms from Biblical moms: a. There has been some commonality through the years when it comes to motherhood let’s look at just a few Bible mom’s and imagine what they had to deal with and how they handled raising their children. ILL Notebook: Mother (Great Sayings of Biblical Mothers). In fact, ...read more

  • Deliver Us From Evil

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 12, 2011
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    DELIVER US FROM EVIL Dr. Thomas Dooley gave a chilling example related to this prayer. It came from his experience in Southeast Asia between 1954 and 1960. Dr. Dooley authored three books about conditions there, the most well-known being 'Deliver Us from Evil', published in 1956. The subject was ...read more

  • A Letter From John Wayne

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 24, 2011
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    A LETTER FROM JOHN WAYNE Dr. Robert Schuller’s teenage daughter, Cindy, was in a motorcycle accident and had to have her leg amputated. John Wayne was a big fan of Robert Schuller. He heard Dr. Schuller say on one of his programs that his daughter had been in an accident and had to have her leg ...read more

  • Know The True From The False

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Feb 23, 2012
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    KNOW THE TRUE FROM THE FALSE I have heard and read several variations of this story. Some relate it to training bank tellers, some to treasury agents, and some to FBI agents. I don’t know which, if any, is true. The story makes a good point even if none of the stories are true. It is important ...read more

  • A Lesson From A Light Bulb  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 5, 2012
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    A LESSON FROM A LIGHT BULB A missionary in Africa lived in his central mission which had a small generator to supply current for his church and a small rectory. Some natives from an outlying mission came to visit the pastor. They noticed the electric light hanging from the ceiling of his living ...read more

  • Death Steals From Us

    Contributed by Jeffrey Rowe on Dec 29, 2012
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    Death steals from us in this life by suddenly separating us from the people and things we’ve come to care about. It robs us. A little while back, our church office building was broken into by thieves who took some of our equipment. Personally I’ve had my car broken into a couple of times. I’m ...read more

  • Quotes From Napoleon On Jesus

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Mar 8, 2016
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    QUOTES FROM NAPOLEON ON JESUS I know men; and I tell you that Jesus Christ is no mere man. Between Him and every person in the world there is no possible term of comparison. Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne, and I have founded empires. But on what did we rest the creations of our genius? Upon force. ...read more

  • Joy And Peace From A Child

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017
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    Dr. Bryant Kirkland, pastor of 5th Ave. Pres. Church in NY was traveling to do a series of sermons on the west coast. He needed time on that 3 hour flight to study and prepare, so he buckled down and let everyone near me feel the tension. His body language said, "Don't bother me, I'm a busy man ...read more

  • Quote From Anne Lamott

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 31, 2008
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    Quote from Anne Lamott "I’ve seen prayers answered. But often, in my experience, if you get what you pray for, you’ve really shortchanged yourself." What an adventure prayer is! To see how the Lord answers our prayers goes beyond our wildest imaginations! (Eph 3:20 NIV) Now to him who is able ...read more

  • From Dying To Self - A Wealthy ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 2, 2008
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    Illustration from Dying to Self - A wealthy university graduate chose to live frugally in a single room, cooking his own meals. As a result he was able to give two million dollars to foreign missions. In explanation of his choice he wrote these words: “Gladly would I make the floor my bed, a box my ...read more

  • Stay Away From The Bait

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on May 1, 2008
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    STAY AWAY FROM THE BAIT Imagine a fish. This fish really likes minnows. So Mr. Fish swims around the edges of the pond where minnows live in the shallows. He has had several close calls at the north end when he thought he saw a minnow, but narrowly escaped when he felt a hook as he bit down and he ...read more

  • The Resurrected Body Is Free From The ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    The Resurrected Body is Free From the Restriction on Lifespan 42 So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; I read with interest Internet accounts on how long living creatures live. Let’s start with creepy crawlies. The ...read more

  • The Price They Paid – From Illustrations ...  PRO

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,301 views

    THE PRICE THEY PAID – From Illustrations Unlimited:Have you ever wondered what happened to those fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their ...read more