Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 27, 2008
The family is experiencing assaults on many fronts in the 21st century, but the U.S. Census Bureau reported February 20, 2008, that the traditional family of husband, wife, and two or more children is still common. The U.S. Census Bureau report said that almost 45 million (61 percent) of the
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Jim Nicodem is the founding, senior pastor of Christ Community Church with campuses in St. Charles, Dekalb, and Blackberry Creek, Illinois. In his sermon “The Straight Scoop on Anger” Pastor Jim shares this illustration: “You’re watching a football game, your favorite team. We’ll assume it’s the
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Methodist
Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 16, 2008
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A FATHER AND A DAD
A Father isn't a Dad because he has given you 'life'.
Or just because your Mother is his wife.
If you have a problem, a Father may not care.
A Dad will ask about your problem, and let you know he is there.
A Father thinks that respect is due him
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I was about six years old, first grade student… And half of the school facilities were under construction, remodeling the classrooms. So they put all the grades, from 1 to 8 on a condensed schedule. Grades 5- 8 in the morning, from 7:00 to 1:00 PM, and grades 1 to 4, afternoon, from 2:00 to 6:00
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Contributed by Steve Lotze on Sep 27, 2008
How many of you go straight to joy when you’re in a trial?
Kind of wonder about people like that – tend more like chippie…
Anyone here own a parakeet? – cleaning is hassle – Chippies owner vacuuming feathers off floor – brilliant idea! – vacuum bottom of cage… don’t try this at home kids…
The
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Contributed by Garris Hudson on Nov 11, 2024
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Many readers will be familiar with Al Mohler’s helpful analogy of “theological triage” in which he speaks of first-order, second-order, and third-order doctrines. (Note - this is a theological statement about the Bible, not a clear biblical statement from Scripture. It is one author trying to
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When we had Abbey Andrews here for the October meetings with Dr. Nichols she sang a song that she wrote called, “Saturate Me.” The song is a prayer to the Lord to have Him saturate us with His holy presence, His love and His awesome fire. This song has become a favorite of mine and Ashley has
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 21, 2010
The late Art Linkletter once saw a small boy drawing a picture. He inquired, “What are you drawing? The boy replied, “A picture of God.” Art told the young boy that no one knows what God looks like, to which the boy responded, “They will when I get through.” Just what does God look like? What is
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Presbyterian/Reformed
Contributed by Ferdinand Funk on Sep 26, 2008
The story is told that after Helen Keller’s teacher,
Anne Sullivan, had given her
the names of physical objects in sign language,
Miss Sullivan attempted to explain God
and tapped out the symbols for the name "God."
Much to Miss Sullivan’s surprise,
Helen spelled back,
"Thank you for telling
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Mennonite
Blackaby shares from his book “The Power of the Call” pages 10-14 on a clear picture of what one looks like who is called by God into pastoral ministry:
i. The pastor is chosen
ii. He is chosen by God
iii. He is chosen by God to be His servant
iv. He is chosen by God to shepherd His people
v. He
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Contributed by Roger Haber on Oct 24, 2006
Gilbert Bilizekian, in his book, Community 101, writes,
Indeed, community finds its essence and definition deep within the being of God. Oneness is primarily a divine mode of being that pertains to God’s own existence, independently from and prior to any of his works of creation. Whatever
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Baptist
Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008
LARRY BURKETT REMINDS US, “SINCE FINANCES IS ONE OF THE MOST OFTEN DISCUSSED TOPICS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT, IT WOULD SEEM OBVIOUS THAT GOD WOULD USE THAT AREA TO TEST OUR OBEDIENCE TO HIM. WE MUST COME TO THE POINT THAT GOD’S APPROVAL IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE WORLD’S RICHES. BEING OBEDIENT MEANS
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 31, 2008
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As Clayton J. Schmit put it in his commentary on our text, “The moment of birth is one of unspeakable joy. Yet, if parents stopped to count the cost of taking a child home (which, fortunately, they never do) they might be tempted to turn the gift down.
The cost of baby food and diapers, sleepless
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 10, 2002
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"YES VIRGINIA, THERE IS A JESUS."
It is truly heartwarming to know that millions of people around the world believe in Santa. Sure, most are under four feet tall, but still it’s amazing that so many believe in the big guy in the red suit. Consider the following:
Around the globe, today, live
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What if we had entered this sanctuary this morning to find it filled with cigarette smoke? Yet we fill God’s house with it! What if you found a spittoon ate the end of each pew? Yet God’s house is filled with tobacco juice every time we put just pinch between the teeth and gum. What if every
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Church Of God
Contributed by Nathan Parker on Mar 10, 2007
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Life Examples: Elijah: Responding to Stress (1 Kings 19:3)
Stressful situations can drive us to inappropriate responses. The prophet Elijah illustrates the importance of viewing circumstances from God’s perspective.
God sent the prophet to rescue Israel from its moral and spiritual decline.
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Baptist