Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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The old cow gave good milk, but she sure was dumb. She had a whole field in which to feed, yet no grass seems quite as tasty as those patches outside her own pasture. She often stretches her head through the barb wire fence, while right behind her is everything that she needs --excellent grazing
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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One time the popular actress Sophia Loren sobbed to her Italian movie director, Vittorio De Sica, over the theft of some of her jewelry. And he said to her, “Listen to me, Sophia. I am much older than you and, if there is one great truth I have learned about life, it is this: NEVER CRY OVER
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Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jul 1, 2007
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To “love your neighbor as yourself” is best described in Matthew 7:12 - "Do for others what you would like them to do for you.” In other words to love God supremely and to love other people purely is the Bible in a nutshell. It is the beginning and end of life the way God intended it to be lived.
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Salvation Army
Contributed by Kermit Reaves on Jul 24, 2007
Some people are asleep because they have never been awake. I am familiar with that state because I was once in it myself. I attended church, heard God’s Word preached, sang the great hymns, listened to others pray — but with no depth of comprehension. I was simply present where others worshiped. I
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Baptist
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Philip Yancey writes in his book, Prayer, that
“… Keeping company with God also includes expressing the times of trial and frustration. In Fiddler on the Roof, Tevye keeps up a running dialogue with God, giving credit for the good things but also lamenting all that goes wrong.
In one scene he
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Episcopal/Anglican
Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 13, 2007
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The Slavic peoples today populate several nations: the Czech Repulic, Slovakia, Poland, Belarus, Russia, Ukrania, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia.
During Medieval times, the Slavic peoples were ready to convert to a "modern" religion. They were between three
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Independent/Bible
Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 16, 2007
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Quote: Glamour is not Greatness
James R. Sizoo said: Let it never be forgotten that glamour is not greatness; applause is not fame; prominence is not eminence. The man of the hour is not apt to be the man of the ages. A stone may sparkle, but that does not make it a diamond; people may have money,
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Contributed by Chris Willis on Oct 30, 2007
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Sometimes as pastors we can be susceptible to rare gaffes. So its no surprise that the story is told about the baptism of a King by St. Patrick in the middle of the fifth century. Sometime during the ritual, St. Patrick leaned on his sharp-pointed staff and inadvertently stabbed the king’s foot.
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 16, 2007
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A sacrifice of praise will always cost you something. It will be a difficult thing to do. It requires trading in our pride, our anger, and most valued of all, our human logic. We will be compelled to voice our words of praise firmly and precisely, even as our logic screams that God has no idea what
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Baptist
Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 28, 2007
When I’m watching a football match I can’t bear to hear ‘supporters’ shouting negativity, abuse or ridicule at players they think are not performing well, even if what they’re saying might have a hint of truth. I don’t believe that players ever do better when their own ‘fans’ are screaming abuse at
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Anglican
Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 1, 2007
In A.D. 398 John Chrysostom was appointed patriarch of Constantinople, where his zeal for reform antagonized the Empress Eudoxia, who had him exiled. Allowed to return after a short time, Chrysostom again infuriated Eudoxia, who sent him away again. How did Chrysostom respond to such persecution?
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Other
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Anger is the spontaneous reaction we have when someone interferes with our will or messes up our plans. If you doubt that, see what emotion seizes you on the way home when someone cuts you off on Loop 410. (The other day, Susan and I were driving to church when a car wasn’t cooperating with my
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Christian/Church Of Christ
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Since my high school years, the message of the Gospel Hymn “God Will Take Care of You” by Civilla D. Martin, have spoken to my heart, especially in times such as these. I would like to share the lyrics of the first stanza and the refrain with you this morning. You may also find the complete text
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Methodist
Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008
In his autobiography, Gandhi wrote that during his student days he read the Gospels seriously and considered converting to Christianity.
He believed that in the teachings of Jesus he could find the solution to the caste system that was dividing the people of India.
So one Sunday he decided to
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Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 16, 2008
Have you had the experience of being asleep late at night, when everyone is gone to bed, the lights are out and suddenly you hear banging on the door? You shock out of your slumber and wonder what in the blazes is going on? Who would dare knock at this hour of the night? And you’re not sure if
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Salvation Army
Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
Imagine a group of children about to pick sides for a game of kickball. We know the drill don’t we. The best two players are selected as “captains,” and they in turn will be the best players they can for their teams. But just suppose, the two who are always picked last are given the chance to be
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Baptist
Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 2, 2008
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The antiquated train on a branch line was creeping slowly through the countryside when suddenly it came to a dead stop. The only passenger in the car, a hurried salesman riding the line for the first time, asked the conductor why they had stopped. The conductor said, "Nothing to worry about, sir.
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 2, 2008
I read the true story once about a woman who was babysitting for the 2 year old son of her preacher. The boy was sleeping in her home one night while the preacher and his wife were out of town and the boy woke up at 4:30 a.m. crying for his daddy.
“I didn’t know what to do until I remembered my
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MANY YEARS AGO I READ SOME WORDS PENNED BY F. BUECHNER. I wrote these words in the front of my Bible. I have studied these words many times. I make an offering of these words to you.
THE SKELETON IS YOU!
F. BUECHNER:
OF THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS ANGER IS POSSIBILLY THE MOST FUN.
TO LICK YOUR WOUNDS,
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Assembly Of God
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