Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 11, 2010
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THE STORY OF ROBERT DICK WILSON
Robert Dick Wilson was truly a remarkable gentleman. Bible students are indebted to him for the masterful work he did in helping to confirm the credibility of the Old Testament.
Robert Wilson was born in 1856; he graduated from Princeton University at the age of
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Baptist
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88 REASONS
You might remember a man by the name of Edgar Whisenant. He was
a NASA engineer who used his mathematical skills to set a date for the return of Jesus. He wrote a book called, "88 Reasons Why the Rapture Will Take Place in 1988" The book caused a real buzz in the Christian
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Methodist
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UNSELFISH AND HAPPY
A fascinating study on the principle of the Golden Rule was conducted by Bernard Rimland, director of the Institute for Child Behavior Research. Rimland found that "The happiest people are those who help others."
Each person involved in the study was asked to list ten
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
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A young police officer was taking his final exam for the police academy. And he comes across this question:
“You are on patrol in the outer city when an explosion occurs in a gas main in a nearby street.
On investigation you find that a large hole has been blown in the footpath and there is an
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Anglican
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I like to watch the History Channel. We call it the “All Hitler All the Time” channel because they have so many shows about Hitler. It’s interesting that back in the 1950’s many Christians wondered if Hitler was the Antichrist. Others thought maybe it was Stalin.
In the 1970’s I remember
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Christian/Church Of Christ
Contributed by Ronnie Brown on Jun 9, 2006
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The word impenitent means without repentance, without remorse. In one of my favorite movies, Indiana Jones is looking for the Holy Grail. He has certain clues that will take him through the deadly traps that lay ahead. The first clue is this: “The Breath of God. Only the penitent man will pass.”
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Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006
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Which Way Is Up?
Some years ago I read about a speedboat driver who had recently survived a racing accident. He said that he had been at near top speeds when his boat veered slightly and hit a wave at a dangerous angle. The combined force of his speed and the size and angle of the wave sent the
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The highest honour a nation can bestow upon one of her sons is to name him “The Father of his country.” This is a title given to heroes as far back in history as the Roman Empire. “When a Roman citizen had done some brave, beautiful deed of infinite value and of noble self-denial, while soldiers
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Methodist
Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 15, 2002
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Americans Are Most Likely to Base Truth On Feelings
Pontius Pilate asked the classic question, “What is truth?” Do you know what Americans think about truth? Find out in this week’s report.
· By a 3-to-1 margin (64% vs. 22%) adults said truth is always
relative to a person’s situation. The
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Contributed by Joe Fornear on Oct 20, 2004
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Tammy Faye Baker in one of those TV reality series went to a book signing and several other celebrities were with her – She was asked “What advice would you give to a parent who first finds out their child is gay?” – She responded, “Love them anyway – love them unconditionally” – she blew everyone
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Independent/Bible
Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 24, 2007
Jesus did as much when he gave his first sermon in Luke 4. Jesus was asked to read the scripture in the synagogue and give some teaching. He read from Isaiah about freeing the captives, healing the sick, making the blind see, and enacting the Kingdom Day of Jubilee. He said today it is fulfilled in
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Church Of God
Contributed by Hal Seed on Dec 4, 2007
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When the wise men come to Jesus, they bring three gifts: Gold, which is the gift for royalty, a gift for a king. Incense, which was for divinity, a gift you give a God. And myrrh, which is a funeral gift, a gift used for burial. Their gifts show amazing insight.
At first hearing, you might think
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Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Apr 10, 2008
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TEN COMMANDMENTS FOR SPOUSES
I. Thou shalt not wrap thy husband’s sandwiches in magazine articles about a man’s responsibility to love his wife.
II. Thou shalt not leave Scripture verses about submission taped to they wife’s hairdryer.
III. If thou teachest Sunday School, thou shalt
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Pentecostal
Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 10, 2010
BIBLE STATISTICS
Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible, and every verse in it, excepting two, Psalm 119:122 and Psalm 119:132, contains a reference to the Word of God.
The shortest chapter is Psalm 117; shortest verse, John 11:35.
In the New Testament, there are about 180 direct
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