Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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Jack Hayford, Founding Pastor of the Church on the Way in Van Nuys, California, declares, “I don’t perceive my call as one to protest the culture but to proclaim the Saviour.” [SOURCE: --Jack Hayford, Leadership, Vol. 14,
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Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 21, 2007
Went to Courageous Leadership Conference in Omaha where they talked about creating churches that don’t just reach the 1st generation but the 2nd and 3rd generations as well. It takes a generation of forward thinkers who will be
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Lutheran
Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 24, 2007
Four things strike me about Abraham’s journey to where God was leading him:1. He knew there was a destination. 2. He took a known route. 3. He knew the goal. 4. But, he
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Church Of God
Envy is defined from various dictionaries as – 1. Spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins). 2. A feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something possessed by another. 3. Painful or resentful
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 3, 2026
[359]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – EVERYONE IS GREEDY FOR MONEY
Everyone is greedy for money and they have a multitude of schemes to acquire it. Because I am old I can remember back in the 1950s when we went shopping with mum and shopkeepers were honest and always gave you good value. In those
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Contributed by Tim George on Apr 19, 2001
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Once when Alabama was playing Auburn, Coach Bear Bryant sent in his 2nd string quarterback with instructions to run on every play and he had better not pass the ball. Alabama led by three points and only had to run the clock out to win. Three downs in a row Alabama was crushed. On the fourth down
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Baptist
Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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Traits characteristic of the stress-prone:
1. Plans day unrealistically
2. First to arrive, last to leave
3. Always in a hurry
4. Makes no plan for relaxation
5. Feels guilty about doing anything other than work
6. Sees unforeseen problem as a setback or disaster
7. Is always thinking about
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John Sutherland Bonnell, the great preacher of a generation ago, has suggested five questions which are useful in evaluating Christian effectiveness and commitment.
Look Closely at them to judge your strengths and weaknesses as a disciple of Christ.
1. Does my life witness each day to the power of
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Baptist
Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 13, 2007
In a 1998 USA Weekend exclusive survey of more than a quarter million teens -- one of the most extensive ever -- teens responded honestly about tackling their identity crisis.
An unprecedented 272,400 students wrote in and confessed their short-comings and exposed their passion to improve
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Pentecostal
Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 9, 2005
The date, March 28th. The year, 1992. The place, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The moment seizer, and dare I say these words in a Kentucky pulpit, Christian Leattner. First ever player to start in four Final Fours. MVP of the East Regional of the NCAA tournament when he scored 31 points against
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Wesleyan
Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jul 9, 2005
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When you fold your hands, the thumb is nearest you. So begin by praying for those closest to you – your loved ones (Philippians 1 : 3 – 5).
The index finger is the pointer. Pray for those who teach – Bible teachers and preachers, and those who teach children (1 Thessalonians 5 : 25).
The next
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Baptist
Contributed by Garris Hudson on Apr 2, 2022
As we approach the last of the last days, we see an alarming trend among many pastors to drift away from the basic truths of Scripture. We should not be surprised. Jesus promised this day would come (Matthew 24, II Timothy 3). So, how do we know for sure from Scripture that Jesus is the very
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Contributed by Doug Lyon on Mar 3, 2008
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Jeff Foxworthy is a comedian who became famous through his “You Might Be A Redneck If …” routine. Well, I came across some “You Might Be A Preacher If …” statements.
You might be a preacher if …
· You’ve waded in a creek wearing a necktie
· You’d rather negotiate with terrorists than the church
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Independent/Bible
Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 31, 2008
How to find volunteers for a ministry:
WHAT NOT TO DO:
1. Do not generally stand in front of your congregation and make a plea for help.
2. Never beg people to join your ministry.
3. Never invite someone to join your ministry team unless you’re confident in their abilities to fulfill the roles you
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Independent/Bible
Chuck Swindoll:
In the fifty chapters of Genesis Joseph’s life story takes up one-fourth of the chapters. His life can be divided up into three sections:
• Birth to Seventeen Years (Genesis 30:24-37:2)
o During this time Joseph’s family was is transition-everyone was unsettled, on the move. A
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Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 9, 2009
BIBLE BY THE NUMBERS
The number 40 is an important spiritual symbol in the Bible.
Noah’s flood -- 40 days and nights
Moses on the mountain -- 40 days and nights
Elijah in the wilderness headed for Sinai/Horeb to hear the still, small voice -- 40 days
Jesus tempted in the wilderness for 40 days
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