Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 23, 2001
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Alexander Whyte said, “ It would change your whole heart and life this very (day) if you would take Peter and Cornelius home with you and lay them both to heart. If you would take a four cornered napkin when you get home, and a…. Pen and ink and write the names of the nations, and the churches, and
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Contributed by Ian Biss on Oct 16, 2001
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Illustration of woman on phone. The telephone rings, and the young mother answers. "Honey, it’s mom. I called because I know that you’re busy with the three children, and I want to give you some help. I’m going to stop by to clean the house, take care of the baby, and prepare dinner for when the
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Grace Brethren
Contributed by Mike Dubose on Mar 3, 2002
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Three men were out fishing one day & caught a mermaid. The mermaid said she would grant them each a wish if they would let her go.
So the 1st man said, “make me twice as smart as I already am." The mermaid said, your wish is granted & immediately the man started quoting Shakespeare & had this
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Methodist
Contributed by Robert Massey on Mar 23, 2002
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I recently read the story of a man who had just brought a boat and kept it in the harbor on the coast of Florida. A hurricane warning went into effect, the storm was brewing just off the coast and was about to hit land. He didn’t know what to do. He have made a sizable investment in this boat
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Church Of God
Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 23, 2002
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I AM THE NEW YEAR
I am the new year. I am an unspoiled page in your book of time.
I am your next chance at the art of living.
I am your opportunity to practice what you have learned about life during the last twelve months.
All that you sought and didn’t find is hidden in me, waiting for you to
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Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jul 17, 2003
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Beyond the Sunset
Should you go first and I remain,
To walk the road alone.
I live in memories garden, dear,
With happy days we’ve known.
In spring I’ll wait for roses, red,
When faded, the lilacs blue.
In early fall when brown leaves fall,
I’ll catch a glimpse of you.
Should you go first
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Mennonite
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Spurgeon (1) wrote, " I think I may say to every person whom I am addressing,-If you are yourself saved, the work is but half done until you are employed to bring others to Christ. You are as yet but half formed in the image of your Lord. You have not attained to the full development of the
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 17, 2009
By the way, I got a prayer handkerchief in the mail about two-three weeks ago. It was a fundraising approach by an interdenominational group and it cited Acts 19 as its affirmation. They missed the point! Even as the people snuggling together under Peter’s shadow missed the point. The power—the
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Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 15, 2009
SURE OF WHAT WE HOPE FOR
Saving faith has much assurance. Michael Faraday, the great scientist, was taken ill. When it became evident his sickness would soon result in his death, a group of fellow scientists came to see him--not so much to talk about science as to talk about death. One of them
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Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 22, 2010
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CARD-CARRYING AUTHORITY
A Department of Water Resources representative stops at a Texas ranch and talks with an old rancher. He tells the rancher, "I need to inspect your ranch for your water allocation."
The old rancher says, "Okay, but don't go in that field over there."
The Water
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Independent/Bible
Contributed by Ted Robinson on Feb 25, 2013
ROCKY BALBOA: DON'T GIVE UP
These are the words Rocky Balboa said to his son when he was ready to give up and lead a life of mediocrity:
"Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It is a very mean and nasty place and it will beat you to your knees and
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Pentecostal
Main Idea: Putting your faith in Jesus is like sitting in a chair.
Verse: “Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6 NKJV).
Illustration: (Point to a chair) Do you
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Charismatic
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THE UNCASHED CHECK
If someone bought your house, and wrote you a check for say $10 000, you would have the deposit. You could take that check, put it in your wallet, and carry it around for the next 20 years. You would have the deposit. But that would be silly! You would technically have
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Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 19, 2002
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CALVIN AND HOBBES—THE REST OF THE STORY
The next day at home, father is sitting at his desk doing paper work. Calvin walks in with a clipboard and pen in hand.
CALVIN: Dad, your polls took a big dive this week. Your "Overall Dad Performance Rating" was really low. See? Right about yesterday
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