Contributed by Garris Hudson on Jul 12, 2023
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There are 10 key points about the Love of God in I John 4:7-21:
1. LOVE IS OF GOD (4:7) - not that God is love only. He is not limited or bound by anything.
So, what is love? Study I Corinthians 13...... There are 3 Greek words (agape, phileo, eros). This love is agape, unconditional,
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Contributed by Rob Culler on Mar 21, 2001
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One of golf’s immortal moments came when a Scotsman demonstrated the new game to President Ulysses Grant. Carefully placing the ball on the tee, he took a mighty swing. The club hit the turf and scattered dirt all over the President’s beard and surrounding vicinity, while the ball placidly waited
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Contributed by Garris Hudson on Feb 19, 2022
"Another reason for the gift of tongues was to let the people know that the Gospel was for the whole world. God wants to speak to every person in his or her own language and give the saving message of salvation in Jesus Christ!
The emphasis in the Book of Acts is on worldwide evangelization,
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Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Dec 31, 2023
The Story of Denise and Diane
One Sunday morning many years ago, as I pastored in Massachusetts, a lady attended our church for the first time. At the end of the service, at the time of the invitation, she came to the altar. I noticed that one of our ladies prayed with her. After the service, as I
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Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 17, 2024
Here is a wee question, is struggling with God a bad thing? Where is a person's character developed? Did the saints of God become saints before or without struggling with God, without responding to those things in the scriptures or the words of Jesus that offended them, before they repented of
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Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 26, 2007
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It is not wrong when we seek the favor of men, however, it is most important we strife to have the favor of God in our lives. How?
1. Study the Word of God.
2. Be a doer of the Word.
3. Pray daily and be filled continually with His Holy Spirit.
4. Then you can be led of the Spirit.
5. Tell others
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Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 8, 2012
LUTHER AND MARX
1983 must have been a strange year for the German people. During that year the people observed the birth days of two notable men. That year marked the 500th anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther and the 100th of Karl Marx. Marx was the father of socialism/communism. Its
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Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 10, 2007
I friend of mine from Seminary, This is how he became a Christian. For years as a businessman, he met with this client, These two upright, and generous men. They had such a wonderful spirit about them. They were always throwing out unbelievably great quotes. One day, my friend said, “You guys, I
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Video Illustration: Last week we looked at a clip from the “Finger of God” and today I want to show you another clip which shows individuals tapping into the power of God and not into the philosophy of men or man’s intellect. Really the person documented in our clip today is led by the Spirit and
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Contributed by Colin Bain on May 1, 2009
. It is the story of a blind boy with his father on a hill flying a kite. The young lad had the kite string in his hand and a smile on his face which was pointing to the skies. Eventually someone came and asked the unspoken question “What can you possibly get out of flying the kite?”
The boy
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I SERVE A RISEN SAVIOUR
One Sunday morning a pastor was dressing for church and had the radio on listening to radio station. Suddenly he heard, "It’s Easter, and it doesn’t make any difference if Christ be risen or not..."
Shocked, A.H.Ackley shouted," It’s a lie! He is risen!"
His wife
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Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 14, 2025
[163]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – JOY FOR SORROW - CARE IN HURT
The title of this poem has two contrasts – sorrow turning to joy, and hurt adopting care.
This poem was written 27 years ago and since that time much has changed in the world for the followers of the Lord. Persecution has increased
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Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 3, 2026
Before power steering, turning a car was basically CrossFit.
Two hands on the wheel.
Face red.
Whole body involved.
You didn’t turn—you wrestled that thing like it owed you money.
Then power steering came along. And suddenly a pinky finger could do what used to take a full upper-body workout.
Same
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