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  • In Spain In The 11th Century, The Following Hymn, ...

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 1, 2006
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    In Spain in the 11th century, the following hymn, Adon Olam [Lord of the World], was sung in Jewish synagogues: Lord of the world-he reigned alone While yet the universe was naught, When by his will all things were wrought, Then first his sovereign Name was known. And, when the all shall cease to ...read more

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • It Was April 1742 When George Fredrick Handel ...

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 17, 2006
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    It was April 1742 when George Fredrick Handel premiered his oratorio THE MESSIAH in Dublin. The next year several performances were given in London, and King George II was present on one such occasion. When the King first heard “The Hallelujah Chorus,” he was so overwhelmed and inspired that in ...read more

    Denomination: Methodist

  • During World War Ii, A Church Building In ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 26, 2007
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    During World War II, a church building in Strasbourg was destroyed. After the bombing, the members surveyed the area to see what damage was done. They were pleased that a statue of Christ with outstretched hands was still standing. It had been sculpted centuries before by a great artist. Taking a ...read more

  • Life Examples: Jesus: Example Or Sacrifice (Mt. ...

    Contributed by Nathan Parker on Mar 10, 2007
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    Life Examples: Jesus: Example or Sacrifice (Mt. 26:39) Some believe that Jesus came to show us how to live a good life-and to be sure, He is our example of righteousness. We are to become like Him. But that isn’t the reason Jesus came. Jesus came to die, to become the sacrificial, substitutionary, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • It Is Not The Critic Who Counts: Not The Man Who ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006
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    It is not the critic who counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, and comes ...read more

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  • In 1925, Betty Stam Said: "Lord, I Give Up My ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    In 1925, Betty Stam said: "Lord, I give up my own purposes and plans, all my own desires, hopes, and ambitions, and accept Thy will for my life. I give myself, my life, my all utterly to Thee, to be Thine forever. I hand over to Thy keeping all of my friendships; all the people whom I love are to ...read more

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  • Helen Roseveare Is A British Medical Doctor Who ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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    Helen Roseveare is a British medical doctor who worked for many years as a missionary in Zaire. During the revolution of the 1960s, she often faced brutal beatings and other forms of physical torture. On one occasion, when she was about to be executed, she feared God had forsaken her. In that ...read more

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  • Years Ago A Young Minister Visited Dundee, ...

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
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    Years ago a young minister visited Dundee, Scotland, deeply concerned that his ministry was producing such meager results. He decided to visit the scene where years before Robert Murray McCheyne had ministered in such evident power of the Spirit of God. McCheyne died at the age of 30, but not ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jesus Said, "My Father's House Is To Be A House ...

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
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    Jesus said, “My Father’s house is to be a House of Prayer.” All through the Bible, we find again and again, God working through the prayers of His children. We remember the Day Elijah … We remember Elisha, when he prayed that his servant’s eyes would be opened and he saw the armies of God, with ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

  • There Is A Man Who Keeps On His Desk A Fairly ...

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 4, 2007
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    There is a man who keeps on his desk a fairly large stone on which is lettered one word: FIRST. Acting as a constant reminder of Jesus’ words, “He that is without sin… let him cast the first stone,” it helps check within him the automatic desire to be hasty in condemning others. As he daily ...read more

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Erik Weihenmayer Climbed Not Only To The Top Of ...

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Oct 28, 2007
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    Erik Weihenmayer climbed not only to the top of Mount Everest, but also to six other major mountain tops. He is one of 100 mountain climbers to scale the Seven Summits — the highest mountains on each of the seven continents — and he did it in just seven years. He also climbs cliff faces, skis at ...read more

    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • The Lyrics Of Renowned Worship Leader Scott ...

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 1, 2008
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    The lyrics of renowned worship leader Scott Wesley Brown in his contemporary praise song, “He Will Carry You” affirm that we can depend on the Jesus through the ministry of the Holy Spirit to always renew our faith, our hope, our courage, and our joy even in the presence of grief, loss, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • God Does The Remembering

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 7, 2008
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    GOD DOES THE REMEMBERING A 91-year-old lady reads the Scriptures regularly, but now her memory is failing her. Friends commented, "So what’s the use of all this reading when you cannot remember what you’ve read." Her answer is always the same. "God has blessed me richly. I eat well and sleep ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • A Death Blow To Self-Centered False Gospels  PRO

    Contributed by Michael Wiley on Nov 12, 2008
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    John MacArthur writes: This passage...strikes a death blow to the self-centered false gospels that are so popular in contemporary Christianity. It leaves no room for the gospel of getting, in which God is considered a type of utilitarian genie who jumps to provide a believer's every whim. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • For Real Spiritual Victory, Your Will Must Be ...

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 2, 2008
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    For real spiritual victory, your will must be broken. We are like that horse my son got when he first got out of the army. Ben got a wild mustang that wasn’t must good for anything. You couldn’t ride him. You couldn’t use him to pull a buggy. It was even risky to be around him. He might bite ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Good Jealousy

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 19, 2009
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    GOOD JEALOUSY Dennis De Haan illustrates: Shep, the newest member of our family, is a young Shetland sheepdog who openly displays his jealousy when I kiss my wife. He doesn’t snarl or bite, but in the language of barking he seems to be saying, "Hey, Master, you belong to me!" His jealousy gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • The Next Plague In Exodus 9 Is A Severe ...

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 25, 2009
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    The next plague in Exodus 9 is a severe electrical thunderstorm with hail. I remember as a kid looking out over the field near our house and seeing a brown cloud of what looked like dust billowing it’s way towards me. The sky took on a brown tinge that seemed to paint the whole atmosphere and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Hard Places Cannot Be Mended

    Contributed by Sean Harder on Sep 30, 2010
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    HARD PLACES CANNOT BE MENDED How many of you have read the Pilgrim’s Progress? This is a classic allegory of the Christian journey. The main character, Christian, is on a journey from the city of Destruction to the Celestial City, and along the way him and all the other pilgrims come across ...read more

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  • Not In Vain

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on Apr 10, 2011
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    NOT IN VAIN In Washington, a Sunday school class was disrupted by a boy who wouldn’t behave. He also kept the other children from paying attention. The faithful teacher became discouraged and felt that his efforts were in vain. The mischievous youngster grew to manhood and travelled west, where he ...read more

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alabama Judge: Church Or Jail

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 26, 2011
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    ALABAMA JUDGE: CHURCH OR JAIL Is going to church a privilege or a sentence? It depends upon you and the particular church. For some in Alabama, it is a sentence: BAY MINETTE, Ala. (AP) — Authorities say non-violent offenders in southern Alabama will have a new choice: Go to jail, or go to church ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible