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God's Standards For His Disciples
Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 31, 2011 (message contributor)
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1. Child-Like Disciples
Contributed on Oct 31, 2011
God shows us how to be his disciples. In this case we are to take the attributes of children because God has.
A first grader became curious because her father brought home a briefcase full of papers every evening. Her mother explained, “Daddy has so much to do that he can’t finish it all at the office. That’s why he has to bring work home at night.” “Well then,” asked ...read more
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2. Service Or Serve-Us?
Contributed on Nov 10, 2011
Even within the churc we fall prey to the temptation to look after ourselves. Too often it is about what we get over what we give.
1. Mark Twain once said that the only one who likes change is a baby with a wet diaper. That may be true, but change is inevitable. 2. Examples of change Service Stations have become Gas stations or Convenient stores – once full-service; now, self-service Grocery stores – bag and ...read more
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3. I Beg Your Pardon
Contributed on Nov 18, 2011
One of the most difficult things to do seems to be to forgive. God requires it of us because HE is forgiving.
At a convention with their wives, two businessmen who had been roommates in college crossed paths. They sat in the lobby all night talking. They knew they would be in trouble with their wives. The next day they happened to see each other. "What did your wife think?" "I walked in the door and my ...read more
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4. Won't You Be My Neighbor?
Contributed on Nov 18, 2011
What does it mean to be a neighbor to someone? How is it that we are to love others as ourselves? It is because God sets the pace for his people.
Years ago PBS featured a program where the host would enter the studio, take off his cardigan sweater, and his dress shoes and put on some sneakers – all the while singing his signature song: “It’s a beautiful day in this neighborhood A beautiful day for a neighbor Won’t ...read more