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  • Our Community Recently Suffered A Devastating ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 1, 2007
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    Our community recently suffered a devastating flood. Area churches have partnered with the Salvation Army to pool donated goods for disater victims at a warehouse. I pastor one of the churches involved in the disaster relief. "I was told first-hand by a Salvation Army worker who helped a lady who ...read more

  • You Are Way Too Christian For Us

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Sep 2, 2007
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    YOU ARE WAY TOO CHRISTIAN FOR US Greg graduated with me from Seminary with his Masters and went on to a major University to work on his PhD in theology. Greg is a very gifted and intelligent man and he did extremely well in his studies, pretty much at the top of his class in every area of study. So ...read more

  • In A Recent Issue Of Preaching Today (Sept/Oct ...

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 10, 2007
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    In a recent issue of Preaching Today (Sept/Oct 1998), Dr. Brian Harbour related the following story. Dr. Harbour, pastor of FBC Richardson and Dr. Duane Brooks, pastor of Tallowood Baptist Church in Houston, were in Waco attending a Baylor Regents meeting. They were on the elevator and were going ...read more

  • A Young Woman Named Sally Was Going Away To ...

    Contributed by Rick Bezanson on Oct 17, 2007
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    A young woman named Sally was going away to college. Her mother worked two jobs so her daughter could go to college. Sally was nervous and afraid about leaving home for the first time to go and live in a far away place. She was also afraid of not having her mother’s guidance. Before Sally left, her ...read more

  • The Weak Ones

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
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    1 Peter 5:8 – Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Any of you watch those nature shows? Growing up, we’d always watch “Mutual of Omaha’s ‘Wild Kingdom,’” with Marlin Perkins. Remember that? We loved that show. My ...read more

  • In 1988, Author Robert Fulghum Had A Book ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 31, 2008
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    In 1988, author Robert Fulghum had a book published entitled, “All I really need to know I learned in Kindergarten”. The idea behind the little book was that since the basics of human social behavior are taught us as young children, such as kindness, fairness, cleaning up after yourself, sharing ...read more

  • Go To God – He Is The Source Of Our Goodness On ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008
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    Go to God – he is the source of our goodness on this earth. Matthew 7:11 If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! Story: This story about Hudson Taylor – a well known missionary ...read more

  • It's As If God Says To A Rebellious Mankind, "Ha! ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 3, 2008
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    It’s as if God says to a rebellious mankind, "Ha! Rebel against me all you want. No matter what you do, what I’ve determined will come to pass will come to pass! Look! It’s as good as done. I have installed my King on Zion, my holy hill" A man once met Horace Greely, the famous newspaper editor, ...read more

  • I Think Jesus Still Performs Personal Miracles ...

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 9, 2008
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    I think Jesus still performs personal miracles for His followers so we can learn to put trust Him. These kinds of miracles don’t make the headlines. They may not mean much to anyone else. These are the little things that show us God cares about even the little details of our live … and that He ...read more

  • Power Of The Flesh  PRO

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 17, 2009
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    POWER OF THE FLESH A certain man was in very big trouble. He was sacked from five jobs. When he could not feed his family again, his wife ran away, leaving him with three daughters. To worsen his sorrow, his first daughter became pregnant while in form three. When he tried to beat her, she said, ...read more

  • Elizabeth Taylor On ...

    Contributed by Tim Harlow on May 13, 2009
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    ELIZABETH TAYLOR ON MARRIAGE Following her wedding to CONRAD HILTON in 1950, ELIZABETH TAYLOR said, "Your heart knows when you meet the right man. There is no doubt that Nicky is the one I want to spend my life with." Following her wedding to MICHAEL WILDING in 1952, she said, "I just want to be ...read more

  • Roman Battle ...

    Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Jun 7, 2009
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    Roman Battle Shield: • worn by heavy-armed infantry • adapted to form of human body • main form of complete body protection • single handed combat = soldier completely protected • deflected arrows, darts, missiles • protected soldier from hand held weapons • much larger • oval shape or rectangular ...read more

  • The Man Detested The Cat. He Was Allergic To Cat ...

    Contributed by Bret Toman on Jun 8, 2009
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    The man detested the cat. He was allergic to cat hair. He hated the smell of the litter box. He couldn’t stand the scratching on the furniture and he couldn’t get a good night’s sleep because the cat kept jumping on the bed. When his wife was out of town for the weekend, he put the cat in a bag ...read more

  • Reconciliation: Chancing One's Arm  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 12, 2009
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    RECONCILIATION: CHANCING ONE’S ARM A. The oldest Christian site in Ireland is said to be St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin. (Slide Of St Patrick’s) 1. It is a beautiful edifice, but it also has a interesting piece of history involving one of its doors– it is known as the "Door of ...read more

  • Pastor Li De Xian (Shee-An) Was Arrested 13 Times ...

    Contributed by Rick George on Oct 29, 2009
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    Pastor Li De Xian (Shee-an) was arrested 13 times in six months for "illegal preaching" to his congregation of 100. During his first arrest he was drug outside, brutally beaten, repeatedly kicked in the stomach and groin before his congregation. Upon arrival at the police station, he was beaten ...read more

  • Alexander And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 10, 2009
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    Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst Judith Viorst wrote a popular children’s book called Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. It’s about a little boy whose day starts out bad and goes downhill from there. He gets gum in his hair and ...read more

  • Italian Composer Antonio Rossini Didn't Know Why ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 20, 2009
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    Italian Composer Antonio Rossini Didn’t Know Why His Watch Was So Valuable You cannot go forward when you have plenty when you are empty on the inside. Harry Emerson Fosdick said that, “No horse gets anywhere until he is harnessed. No stream or gas drives anything until it is confined. No Niagara ...read more

  • Mr. And Mrs. ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 24, 2009
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    "Mr. and Mrs. Thing" John MacArthur, in his book titled Overcoming Materialism, offers this analysis: Mr. and Mrs. Thing are a very pleasant and successful couple. At least, that’s the verdict of most people, who tend to measure success with a “thingometer.” And when the “thingometer” is put to ...read more

  • God Will Make A Way In A ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 30, 2009
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    God Will Make A Way in a Tragedy 2 Thessalonians 3:1 Finally, brothers, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you. (NIV) In other words, as we depend on the Lord, then we persevere in loving each other like Christ did. As we depend on the ...read more

  • Cinderella Man Tells The True Story Of Boxing ...

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 4, 2010
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    Cinderella Man tells the true story of boxing legend James J. Braddock (Russell Crowe), who made an incredible comeback during the Great Depression. Injured and arthritic, Braddock’s promising career was cut short, and he had to go on public assistance when he couldn’t get work at the docks in New ...read more