Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 26, 2001
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A cartoon has been found in the ruins of ancient Rome showing how crazy the Christian message seemed to the people of that time. It’s a caricature of Jesus’ crucifixion, showing a man’s body hanging on a cross – but the body has a head of a donkey. Standing to left of this cross is a
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WHAT WILL YOU NEED?
Let's suppose for a moment you are in a place you have never been before. You have no idea how you got there. A person comes out and tells you, "You must go into that room and choose one of four things to take with you on your journey when you leave this place. You may not ask
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Presbyterian/Reformed
Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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"Years ago we discovered the exact point, the dead center of middle age. It occurs when you are too young to take up
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Contributed by Gary Miller on May 11, 2007
The following song by "Casting Crowns" illustrates the importance of praising God:
Praise You in This Storm
words by Mark Hall/music by Mark Hall and Bernie Herms
I was sure by now, God You would have reached down
and wiped our tears away,
stepped in and saved the day.
But once again, I say
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Brethren
Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 26, 2003
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2002 Winter Olympic Men’s 1000 Meter Speed Skating Race - A few years ago, at the 2002 Winter Olympics, there were five finalist for the Men’s 1000 Meter Speed Skating Race. During the final lap, the American and Chinese were out front with the Canadian and Korean skaters hot on their heels.
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Contributed by Fred Mueller on Dec 16, 2004
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The story is told of the pioneer days in our country. A man was making his way west when he came to the Missouri River. It was winter and the ice covered the river from bank to bank. But how could the man be sure it would hold his weight? He knew people often drowned in that river when the ice
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Presbyterian/Reformed
Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 25, 2002
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In his book, “Mere Christianity,” C.S. Lewis declares, “God is going to invade this earth in force. But what is the good of saying you are on his side then, when you see the whole universe melting away like a dream, and something else - something it never entered your head to conceive - comes
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Baptist
Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002
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A Native American and a white man were deeply moved by the same sermon. That very night the Native American received Jesus as his Savior, but for days the white man refused to accept Christ. At last he, too, repented and enjoyed the sweet peace of having his sins forgiven. Later he asked his
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Christian Missionary Alliance
Contributed by Mark Eberly on May 12, 2009
ONE WAY TO WIN: BET IT ALL
God has the answers that we need. I often see people not trusting in God and truly seeking His face. Worshiping with others and seeking out the answers that we are looking for is often done superficially. We show up once or twice and wonder why "church" doesn't seem to
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Church Of God
Contributed by Mark Bauer on Aug 1, 2007
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We stand before the Lord
like a child with her hand in the candy jar.
who finds he cannot withdraw his hand
without letting go of the candy.
She is unwilling to do this
The candy represents everything we want in life
at that moment.
But he child is helpless
caught between 2 desires
candy
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Lutheran
Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 27, 2003
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PEARLS FROM GOD-- COMMUNION MEDITATION
The cheerful girl with bouncy golden curls was almost five. With her mother at the checkout stand, she saw them: a circle of glistening white pearls in a pink foil box. "Oh please, Mommy. Can I have them? Please, Mommy, please!"
Quickly the mother checked
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Wesleyan
Contributed by Brent Williams on Jun 7, 2001
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The Train and the Boy
I would like to tell you a story about a man named John Griffith. John was the father of an 8-year-old boy during the 20’s and 30’s. John was very fortunate during those times, because he had job. John loved his son very much. He was the apple of his eye. John’s son was a
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Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jul 6, 2005
It’s a lesson that this familiar song from 20 years ago taught us.
“Making your way in the world today takes everything you’ve got
Taking a break from all your worries sure would help a lot
Wouldn’t it be nice to get away?
Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name
And they’re always
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Illustration from Michael McCartney-- A case in point of some one thinking incorrectly.
Last Wednesday night I had an individual come to church. He was drunk and came into the café building being provocative and vulgar with me. He said, “Pastor Mike I have come to get you to beat the devil out of
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
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