Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Mar 15, 2007
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The Rev. Frank Bartleman was a leader in the 1907 visitation of the Holy Spirit on Azusa Street in L.A. He said, "Men love the spectacular. What we do not understand is ’wonderful.’ God’s fire falls on sacrifice, as in Elijah’s case.
The greater the sacrifice, consecration, the more fire.
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Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Mar 20, 2007
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Marvin Rosenthal, writing in "Israel, My Glory," tells about a mother who was asked by a census taker how many children she had. She responded, "Well, there’s Billy and Harry and Martha and...." "Never mind the names," the man interrupted, "Just give me the number!"
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Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Mar 20, 2007
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Perhaps no composer has captured the musical heart and soul of America as did Irving Berlin. In addition to familiar favorites such as "God Bless America" and "Easter Parade," he wrote, "I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas," which still ranks as the all-time best-selling musical score.
In an
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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When Christians grasp this truth they sacrificially do what God has called them to do. Everyone has a different call upon their lives, but all callings must be accomplished through a certain amount of sacrifice.
One person who grasped his call was Lough Fook, a Chinese Christian who was given a
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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Our expression of love should be motivated and empowered by the sacrificial love that we have already received.
B. Lance Armstrong won an unprecedented seven consecutive Tour de Frances.
1. During his fifth consecutive victory in the 2003 Tour de France, in the fifteenth stage of the competition,
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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H. YOU SEE DEAR FRIENDS, WE LEARN MORE ABOUT GOD IN THE VALLEY THAN WE DO ON A MOUNTAIN TOP, BECAUSE OUR HEARING IS MORE ACUTE
1. ONE OF THE THINGS THAT SUFFERING DOES, IS REMIND US HOW FRAIL AND DEPENDANT ON GOD WE ARE.
I. THAT’S WHY C. S. LEWIS CALLED SUFFERING AND PAIN, "GOD’S MEGAPHONE" AND
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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I’m reminded of a story I heard once about an Indian, He was sitting on the corner and kept saying thank you Jesus. Somebody came to the Indian and asked Him why do keep thanking Jesus? You lost everything you had. They killed your family, they took your land. Why do you keep thanking Jesus?
The
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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Deuce (I pointed the to a member of our congregation who had loaned me the helmet and suit) is race car enthusiast and an engine mechanic. But he’s not just any old engine mechanic. In the past, people have hired him to come and work on the engines of their race cars. He’s been all over the United
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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On the NASCAR circuit, they have their own form of church called the MRO (Motor Racing Outreach). Nascar great Darrell Waltrip helped found this organization and he commented that Nascar is a dangerous commercialized place and they can’t always get away to go back to their church. He said: “If you
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