Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jul 27, 2007
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I choose not to be arrogant nor to put my hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put my hope in God, who richly provides me with everything for my enjoyment. I choose to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. I choose to lay up treasures in heaven that
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Mennonite
Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 1, 2007
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A man told his doctor that he wasn’t able to do all the things around the house that he used to do.
When the exam was complete, he said, "Now, Doc, I can take it. Tell me in plain English what is wrong with me."
"Well, in plain English," the doctor said, "you’re
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Independent/Bible
Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 13, 2007
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The Ten Commandments in Verse
Above all else love God alone;
Bow down to neither wood nor stone.
God’s name refuse to take in vain;
The Sabbath rest with care maintain.
Respect your parents all your days;
Hold sacred human life always.
Be loyal to your chosen mate;
Steal nothing,
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Other
Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 23, 2007
A missionary came to church on Sunday. He was in Africa for several years. The question was asked, "What was your most harrowing time?" His answer was, "During the summer". We were all surprised. We3 thought he would say natives, wars, snakes or some other terrible thing but summer?
He
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Baptist
Contributed by Dale Harlow on Dec 17, 2007
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John Maxwell is an expert in the area of leadership, especially Chistian leadership. In his book Today Matters he makes a statement that applies to growth. He says;
The truth is, if we don’t take responsibility for our growth, it won’t happen. Growth is not automatic. If you believe it simply
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Christian/Church Of Christ
Billy Graham tells the story of a little boy who was frightened by the thunder and lightening during a terrible storm and he called out one night and said, “Daddy, come here I’m scared.” And the father said, “Son, don’t be scared, God loves you. He will take care of you.”
“I know God loves me,”
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Christian/Church Of Christ
Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 8, 2008
Clement of Rome [1st Century]: Let the strong take care of the weak; let the weak respect the strong. Let the rich man minister to the poor man; let the poor man give thanks to God that he gave him one through whom his need might be satisfied. Let the wise man manifest his wisdom not in words
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 8, 2008
Aristides [early 2nd century AD]: They [Christians] love one another. They do not overlook the widow, and they save the orphan. He who has ministers ungrudgingly to him who does not have. When they see strangers, they take him under their own roof and rejoice over him as a true brother, for they do
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 8, 2008
Irenaeus [130-200 AD]: And instead of the tithes which the law commanded, the Lord said to divide everthing we have with the poor. And he said to love not only our neighbors but also our enemies, and to be givers and sharers not only with the good but also to be liberal givers toward those who take
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Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 29, 2013
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WE ARE LIKE WHAT WE WORSHIP
N.T. Wright observes, we "become like what we worship; we take on the character of our object of worship. Those who worship money become, eventually, human calculating machines. Those who worship sex become obsessed with their own attractiveness or prowess. Those who
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Congregational
A passenger ship tragically capsized at sea. Many drowned, but one teenager was found clinging to a rock.
After he was rescued, someone asked him if he was terrified.
He responded by saying, “Yes, I was shaking all the time…but the rock I was holding onto wasn’t shaking!”
Psalm
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contributed by John Petty on Jan 12, 2010
The Lord has more need of our weakness than of our strength: our strength is often His rival; our weakness, His servant, drawing on His resources, and showing forth His glory. Man’s extremity is God’s opportunity; man’s security is Satan’s opportunity. God’s way is not to take His children out
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Church Of God
Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010
YOU HAVE TO GET IN
A trapeze artist once supposedly boasted that he could take a person seated in a wheelbarrow across a tightrope many hundreds of feet up between two tall buildings. "Who thinks I can do it?" he asked a crowd who had gathered to watch.
One man raised his
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Church Of God
Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 12, 2010
Many Jewish Families lost their place in the genealogical record by failing to return home.
Also, many who once had a place at our table, have disappeared, and can no longer prove their pedigree. Their status with the Lord and with men is in doubt.
Perhaps a Christian. Perhaps a member. But
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Baptist
Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010
GODLY VISION
The capacity to create a compelling picture of the desired; state of affairs that inspires people to respond; that which is desirable, which could be, should be; that which is attainable. A godly vision is right for the times, right for the church, and right for the people. A godly
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Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 21, 2009
In the story, A Wart Hog from Hell: Revelation, written by Flannery O’Connor, Mrs. Turpin is a self-righteous woman who turns on God when life takes a bad turn.
Out on the farm she screams to God, "Just who do you think you are!?"
Momentarily the question returns to her as it echoes off the
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Nazarene
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