Especially the Children
Once upon a time, there was a magic Christmas tree that was positioned exactly in the middle of the world. It was beautifully decorated with presents and tinsel and colored […]
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Long Walk
A woman whose husband died six months before Christmas, sat down to write out a Christmas card to a close friend. This is what she said: “Some say to me,
People of Hope
America’s annual “Superbowl” game is preceded by a gala breakfast, attended by a “Who’s Who” of football celebrities. Several years ago, a pastor who was present at the breakfast gave
Unhook Your Suspenders!
The following notice appeared in the window of a coat store in Nottingham, England: “We have been established for over 100 years and have been pleasing and displeasing customers ever
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No Christmas Blues!
A wedding ceremony was about to begin. Members of the bridal procession anxiously waited for the organ music to accompany them down the aisle. But there was only silence. One
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Our Turning Point
A long line of travelers formed waiting for immigration clearance at a Florida airport. The officers in charge seemed to be exercising unusual care inspecting baggage and credentials. After waiting
All We Need To Know
In a book called “The Cloister and the Hearth,” by Charles Reade, two men are shown back-packing their way across Europe during very dangerous times. One of them constantly tries
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Stop Talking and Start Listening!
In one of the comic strips about a young man named “Kudzu,” a preacher is greeting members of his congregation as they file out of Church … Kudzu is finding
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Standing Beside You
Decades ago, in a New York Times editorial, the following proposal was made: “Amid all the ‘Weeks’ observed during the year in behalf of this, that, and the other thing,
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Do You Measure Up?
In today’s Gospel Lesson, Jesus, in parable form, tells the story of a poor widow who sought justice for herself but couldn’t find it. She really was in a tough
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It’s Time To Step Down!
There is the story of a pious old monk who was asked to explain the unique nature of his Religious Order. He said, “Well … when it comes to learning,
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Only One Question
“Come to Me, all you who are weary” Jesus once said, “and I will refresh you.” Jesus’ invitation extends to all. He doesn’t care if you live in a castle
Walk By Faith, Not By Sight
In today’s Gospel Lesson, the Apostles say to the Lord Jesus, “Increase our faith.” Jesus replies, “Were your faith the size of a mustard seed you could say to this
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Childrens Sunday Sermons September 2010
Children’s Sunday Sermon September 5, 2010 Good morning boys and girls. Today we read in our bibles that Jesus said if we really want to be His loyal followers then
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Richly Blessed!
The story is told, in parable form, of a man who felt that life had been unfair to him. And he was filled with great sadness … Then he learned
Would Anyone Recognize You?
Two thousand years ago, Jesus said to the power brokers of His time, “No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other,
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Through The Sinners Gate
Robert Murray M’Cheyne is revered in Scotland as one of that nation’s great Christian Preachers. Although he died at an early age, his name already had become a household word.
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A Tap On The Shoulder
In an autobiographical sermon, the late Peter Marshall spoke of his difficult childhood years. He said, I never knew my father as other boys know their father. He died when
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Read The Book!
C.S. Lewis wrote that the sin of pride is “the utmost evil because it is essentially competitive.” Lewis explains: Pride is competitive by its very nature. Pride gets no pleasure
Making Your Own Dirt?
At a conference of scientists, the discussion gravitated toward the wonders of human achievement: in fact, they reached the conclusion that human beings no longer required the services of God.
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