Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 28, 2008
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"The fear of man is being more impressed with man's reaction to our actions than with God's reaction. That's bondage. When we have the fear of God upon us, we are impressed only with God's reaction. We are freed from the concern of what people think. That's freedom! That's release! That's great
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Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 21, 2001
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Illus.: “$25 For A Crippled Puppy”
A farmer was sitting on the front porch one summer evening when a newspaper boy came to deliver his paper. The boy noticed a sign on the porch which read, “Puppies For Sale.” He got off his bike and said to the farmer, “How much do you want for the pups,
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I found a great article which addresses the question “Does God Play Favorites? On page 1562 in the Quest Study Bible: Listen to what it says: The whole Bible teaches that God is fair and just (Psalm 11:7). It also states that God does not take pleasure in the death of the wicked (Ezek. 18:23), but
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Contributed by Neil Olcott on Sep 10, 2009
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LEARN TO SPEAK THE LANGUAGE
A new missionary recruit went to Venezuela for the first time. He was struggling with the language and didn’t understand a whole lot of what was going on. Intending to visit one of the local churches, he got lost, but he eventually got back on track and found the place.
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Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 7, 2011
THE DAY YOU ENLISTED
I remember when I enlisted in the U.S. Army. It was at the height of the Viet Nam War. The year was 1967. I had a draft number and was probably going to be drafted – so I went down to the army recruiter and enlisted for three years. I signed on the dotted line, and before
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Contributed by Sermon Central on May 26, 2005
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Things You’d Love to Say at Work But Can’t
• How about never? Is never good for you?
• I’ll try being nicer if you’ll try being smarter.
• It sounds like English, but I can’t understand a word you’re saying.
• Ah … I see the screw-up fairy has visited us again.
• I like you. You remind me of
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 14, 2002
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MAKING PEOPLE PRAY
A bus driver and a minister were standing in line to get into heaven. The bus driver approached the gate and St. Peter said, "Welcome, I understand you were a bus driver. Since I’m in charge of housing, I believe I have found the perfect place for you. See that mansion over the
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Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 18, 2003
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- Someone once said: A Bible in the hand is worth two in the bookcase.
- And someone else said: A Bible stored in the mind is worth a dozen stored in the bottom of one’s trunk.
- Here’s a pop quiz: Which of the following aren’t in the Bible? -Cleanliness is next to godliness - God helps those who
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Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 3, 2010
AN ANGEL STORY
Julie and the kids were on their way home from the park when it happened. Ben was only about 5 years old and happily walking and running ahead on the edge of the road. There was no footpath beside the road, but he was still on the grassy area. Then he must have seen our house on the
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Contributed by Mark Haines on Apr 5, 2011
C.S. LEWIS DEFENDS THE FAITH
C. S. Lewis is probably best known today as the author of The Chronicles of Narnia because that series of children's books have been made into movies. Lewis wrote many other books, including one entitled, Mere Christianity. In that book he tries to explain and
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ILLUSTRATION
The test of a financial loss would reveal whether or not we are depending on God and whether or not we understand that our possessions belong to him. Once the great evangelist John Wesley was on a trip, he got word that fire had destroyed his home. Instead of being upset, he declared
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Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2002
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When you Read a book you have a desire to ask the author what he meant. The Holy Spirit, the Author of the Bible, is in your heart. When you’re studying the Scriptures and you get into something you don’t understand, you’ve got the privilege of talking to the Author and asking the Holy Spirit to
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Video Illustration from “Men In Black” Start time 1:11:48 Scene is an old man and a dog at a booth. Jay and Kay are in a desperate race to track down the stolen galaxy. Searching for information, the Men in Black interrogate an alien (disguised as a dog), who is quick to point out just how limited
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Patience:
1. Is the ability to sit back and wait for an expected outcome without experiencing anxiety, tension, or frustration.
2. Is the ability let go of your need for immediate gratification and be willing to wait.
3. Patience is the trait that displays tolerance, compassion, understanding, and
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Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 17, 2003
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Story is told about an old farm couple who were driving along in their pickup and she says, “We never sit all snuggled up in the truck like we used to.” He looks over at her and replies “I haven’t moved” When we discover as a church or as individual
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Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 23, 2012
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UNTIL THE TRUMPET SOUNDS
A pro-choice feminist and a pro-life conservative were debating the relative merits of the sanctity of life issue. Sensing victory in the debate, the feminist declared, "You don’t understand, we’ve won in the White House, and we’ve won in the courthouse. Face it, it’s
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