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1. Bury the Problem

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Staff

... no high-powered explosives. As officials pondered what to do, a ... they had nothing to lose, officials gave the job to the ...

2. Properly Clothed

Luke 24:49

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Russell F. Anderson

You will recall that every time Clark Kent transformed himself into Superman, he would go into a telephone booth and strip off his ordinary business suit, revealing his official Superman costume. He could only stop locomotives and lift skyscrapers when he was properly clothed in the outfit that revealed his true identity. As Christians, we can do no mighty deed unless we are properly clothed with the Spirit of God, which discloses our true spiritual selves and supplies the power to do wondrous things.

3. Christ Is Risen

John 20:1-18

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Brett Blair

... . Before them was passed the official might of the Union of ...

4. We All Need Dad

Eph 6:1-4

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King Duncan

... the delight of the park officials, it worked. The big bulls ...

5. Roman Catholic Position on Heaven and Hell

Matthew 13:42; 25:46

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Father Agnellus Andrew was a famed British clergyman, who for years advised the BBC about Roman Catholic issues. One producer wrote him to ask how he could establish the precise and official Roman Catholic position about heaven and hell. The Father sent back his reply: "Die."

6. A Courageous Mr. Nobody

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Jon Johnston

... as predicted. A high public official from Kansas wired Ross to ...

7. The One Who Intercedes

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Editor James S. Hewett

... and the high ranking government officials until they got to the ...

8. Rasputin

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Editor James S. Hewett

... or dismissal of any government official. He had men appointed or ...

9. One Pastor's Answer to What He Does

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Editor James S. Hewett

... manager, administrator, correspondent, keeper of official records. He is sometimes a ...

10. The Little Orphan Girl

Matthew 7:7-12

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Mark Adams

... in my little girl.” The official at the desk asked him ... the man said, “Yes.” The official then said, “We’re very ... of her.” And again the official said, “We’re sorry sir ... clothing and a home?” The official replied, “Well, yes, that’s ...

11. Structure Slows Things Down

Mark 1:29-34

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Sid Burgess

... the Great, Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire ... lesser clergy, comparable to local officials. The church becomes part of ...

12. Ordinary People

John 18:28-40, John 18:1-11

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Brett Blair & John C. Purdy

... . We have ordinary soldiers, policemen, officials, priests, magistrates, and citizens - all ... doing what soldiers, police, officials, priests, and zealous citizens do ...

13. It Takes Time for Truth to be Accepted

Matthew 11:1-19

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... 1995, the state didn't officially notify the US Archivist until ... , when the ratification finally became official.

14. Acting Bulletproof

Luke 13:1-9

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John R. Steward

... in 85 million. According to official records there has not been ...

15. Memorable Words

Luke 3:1-20

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Paul Boller

... . However, when they extended the official invitation they ran into a ...

16. Gorbachev! Christ is Risen!

John 20:1-18

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... . Before them was passed the official might of the Union of ...

17. The Global Effect of a Galilean Peasant

Luke 23:26-43

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Larry R. Kalajainen

... Jesus Christ. In southern Zaire (officially emocratic Republic of the Congo ...

18. ADJUSTABLE JUSTICE?

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G. William Genszler

... officer, the judge, the government official, yes, even the school teacher ...

19. A Diminishing Benediction

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William Goodin

... benediction. That is their first official act as an ordained pastor ...

20. Go With Positive

John 2:1-11

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Brett Blair

... sense that my childhood was officially over. I decided that I ...

21. Rebellion in the Vineyard - Sermon Starter

Mt 21:33-46

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King Duncan

... getting through to the religious officials of his day. They wanted ...

22. Humility in Action

Matthew 23:1-12

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Roy T. Lloyd

... the cameras flashed and city officials approached with hands outstretched to ...

23. The Attitude Change

John 1:43-51

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Staff

... the owner told his corporate officials that he was going to ...

24. Can You Prove You Are Alive?

Luke 24:36b-48

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R. Scott Colglazier

... the blue, he received an official notification from the government of ...

25. The Eternal Words of Christ

Luke 21:25-36

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Donald Deffner

... , "This is a warship on official maneuvers. You are ordered to ...

26. The Overwhelming Future

John 14:23-29

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Robert Deffinbaugh

... seem—they are worse. Public officials seem to have taken the ...

27. Heirs According to the Promise

Gal 3:26-29

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King Duncan

... is exactly what happened. The officials turned the young prince over ...

28. The Rewards of Risk

John 3:1-17

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Lee Griess

... people to take risks." An official at Sara Lee Direct where ...

29. Obedience

John 14:23-24

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Johnny Dean

... I had the honor to officiate. The young couple had requested ...

30. Never Too Young Or Too Old

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Charles Swindoll

... home run in his last official time at bat. Mickey Mantle ...

31. The Fake Stanford University Story

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Brett Blair

... Stanford University, according to the official account.

32. Translated Last Words

2 Tim 3:16

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Brett Blair

... 's request, including Henry's official Great Bible. All were based ...

33. Don't Surrender Your Gospels

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Staff

... Christian Scriptures. Later that year, officials enforced the decree in North ...

34. Lifting the Limit

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Staff

... by the citizens, the local officials immediately established a speed limit ...

35. Take the Stairs

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Dennis Kinlaw

... the personal secretary of the official he had come to see ...

36. One Act At Time

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Robert P. Dugan, Jr.

... begin a prayer club. When officials refused her that right, she ...

37. Cardinal Rules

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Stuart Briscoe

... of my young colleagues was officiating at the funeral of a ...

38. The Unbaptized Arm

Matthew 3:13-17

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Staff

... and tall black hats, the official dress of the Orthodox Church ...

39. A Novel Reaction to Criticism

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Jamie Buckingham

... letter from a public school official in the little town of ...

40. Let Loose

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Editor James S. Hewett

... the execution, and after his official report, Procula, Pilate's wife ...

41. Warts and All

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Tim Temple

... years ago, sat for his official portrait, he told them that ...

42. The Silent Minute

Matthew 6:5-15

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Maxie Dunnam

... officer was interrogating high Nazi officials and asked one of them ...

43. Wanted: Dead or Alive

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Maxie Dunnam

... in a statement that the officials might be in for “quite ...

44. The Ease of Stress

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Maxie Dunnam

... law was necessary because zoo officials discovered the animals were showing ...

45. Looking for Signs

John 4:43-54

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Larry Powell

... Jesus came to Capernaum, an official prevailed upon him to heal ... not believe" (v. 48). The official impressed Jesus by answering, "Sir ... already believed. Jesus rewarded the official’s faith by saying, "Go ...

46. All the More Reason

Psalm 100:1-5

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Brett Blair

... , that our Thanksgiving holiday was officially recognized by Congress. It had ... . For you see Lincoln's official Thanksgiving was sanctioned in order ...

47. The Coming of Christ Was to Simple Folk!

Luke 2:21-40

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James Cox

... . And Anna was not an official prophetess. She was merely a ... Peter. It was unimportant public officials like Matthew. It was women ...

48. Sketch Test

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... . Giving his name to the official, Dore hoped he would be ... be. "All right," said the official, "we'll give you a ...

49. Smiles That Change the World

Luke 6:27-36

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Richard A. Jensen

... take a stand against the official government policy of apartheid. Apartheid ...

50. Lighting Our Lamps

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... placed at appropriate locations, are official signs which give us direction ...

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1. Bury the Problem

Illustration

Staff

... no high-powered explosives. As officials pondered what to do, a ... they had nothing to lose, officials gave the job to the ...

2. Properly Clothed

Luke 24:49

Illustration

Russell F. Anderson

3. Christ Is Risen

John 20:1-18

Illustration

Brett Blair

... . Before them was passed the official might of the Union of ...

4. We All Need Dad

Eph 6:1-4

Illustration

King Duncan

... the delight of the park officials, it worked. The big bulls ...

5. Roman Catholic Position on Heaven and Hell

Matthew 13:42; 25:46

Illustration

6. A Courageous Mr. Nobody

Illustration

Jon Johnston

... as predicted. A high public official from Kansas wired Ross to ...

7. The One Who Intercedes

Illustration

Editor James S. Hewett

... and the high ranking government officials until they got to the ...

8. Rasputin

Illustration

Editor James S. Hewett

... or dismissal of any government official. He had men appointed or ...

9. One Pastor's Answer to What He Does

Illustration

Editor James S. Hewett

... manager, administrator, correspondent, keeper of official records. He is sometimes a ...

10. The Little Orphan Girl

Matthew 7:7-12

Illustration

Mark Adams

11. Structure Slows Things Down

Mark 1:29-34

Illustration

Sid Burgess

... the Great, Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire ... lesser clergy, comparable to local officials. The church becomes part of ...

12. Ordinary People

John 18:28-40, John 18:1-11

Illustration

Brett Blair & John C. Purdy

... . We have ordinary soldiers, policemen, officials, priests, magistrates, and citizens - all ... doing what soldiers, police, officials, priests, and zealous citizens do ...

13. It Takes Time for Truth to be Accepted

Matthew 11:1-19

Illustration

... 1995, the state didn't officially notify the US Archivist until ... , when the ratification finally became official.

14. Acting Bulletproof

Luke 13:1-9

Illustration

John R. Steward

... in 85 million. According to official records there has not been ...

15. Memorable Words

Luke 3:1-20

Illustration

Paul Boller

... . However, when they extended the official invitation they ran into a ...

16. Gorbachev! Christ is Risen!

John 20:1-18

Illustration

... . Before them was passed the official might of the Union of ...

17. The Global Effect of a Galilean Peasant

Luke 23:26-43

Illustration

Larry R. Kalajainen

... Jesus Christ. In southern Zaire (officially emocratic Republic of the Congo ...

18. ADJUSTABLE JUSTICE?

Illustration

G. William Genszler

... officer, the judge, the government official, yes, even the school teacher ...

19. A Diminishing Benediction

Illustration

William Goodin

... benediction. That is their first official act as an ordained pastor ...

20. Go With Positive

John 2:1-11

Illustration

Brett Blair

... sense that my childhood was officially over. I decided that I ...

21. Rebellion in the Vineyard - Sermon Starter

Mt 21:33-46

Illustration

King Duncan

... getting through to the religious officials of his day. They wanted ...

22. Humility in Action

Matthew 23:1-12

Illustration

Roy T. Lloyd

... the cameras flashed and city officials approached with hands outstretched to ...

23. The Attitude Change

John 1:43-51

Illustration

Staff

... the owner told his corporate officials that he was going to ...

24. Can You Prove You Are Alive?

Luke 24:36b-48

Illustration

R. Scott Colglazier

... the blue, he received an official notification from the government of ...

25. The Eternal Words of Christ

Luke 21:25-36

Illustration

Donald Deffner

... , "This is a warship on official maneuvers. You are ordered to ...

26. The Overwhelming Future

John 14:23-29

Illustration

Robert Deffinbaugh

... seem—they are worse. Public officials seem to have taken the ...

27. Heirs According to the Promise

Gal 3:26-29

Illustration

King Duncan

... is exactly what happened. The officials turned the young prince over ...

28. The Rewards of Risk

John 3:1-17

Illustration

Lee Griess

... people to take risks." An official at Sara Lee Direct where ...

29. Obedience

John 14:23-24

Illustration

Johnny Dean

... I had the honor to officiate. The young couple had requested ...

30. Never Too Young Or Too Old

Illustration

Charles Swindoll

... home run in his last official time at bat. Mickey Mantle ...

31. The Fake Stanford University Story

Illustration

Brett Blair

... Stanford University, according to the official account.

32. Translated Last Words

2 Tim 3:16

Illustration

Brett Blair

... 's request, including Henry's official Great Bible. All were based ...

33. Don't Surrender Your Gospels

Illustration

Staff

... Christian Scriptures. Later that year, officials enforced the decree in North ...

34. Lifting the Limit

Illustration

Staff

... by the citizens, the local officials immediately established a speed limit ...

35. Take the Stairs

Illustration

Dennis Kinlaw

... the personal secretary of the official he had come to see ...

36. One Act At Time

Illustration

Robert P. Dugan, Jr.

... begin a prayer club. When officials refused her that right, she ...

37. Cardinal Rules

Illustration

Stuart Briscoe

... of my young colleagues was officiating at the funeral of a ...

38. The Unbaptized Arm

Matthew 3:13-17

Illustration

Staff

... and tall black hats, the official dress of the Orthodox Church ...

39. A Novel Reaction to Criticism

Illustration

Jamie Buckingham

... letter from a public school official in the little town of ...

40. Let Loose

Illustration

Editor James S. Hewett

... the execution, and after his official report, Procula, Pilate's wife ...

41. Warts and All

Illustration

Tim Temple

... years ago, sat for his official portrait, he told them that ...

42. The Silent Minute

Matthew 6:5-15

Illustration

Maxie Dunnam

... officer was interrogating high Nazi officials and asked one of them ...

43. Wanted: Dead or Alive

Illustration

Maxie Dunnam

... in a statement that the officials might be in for “quite ...

44. The Ease of Stress

Illustration

Maxie Dunnam

... law was necessary because zoo officials discovered the animals were showing ...

45. Looking for Signs

John 4:43-54

Illustration

Larry Powell

46. All the More Reason

Psalm 100:1-5

Illustration

Brett Blair

... , that our Thanksgiving holiday was officially recognized by Congress. It had ... . For you see Lincoln's official Thanksgiving was sanctioned in order ...

47. The Coming of Christ Was to Simple Folk!

Luke 2:21-40

Illustration

James Cox

... . And Anna was not an official prophetess. She was merely a ... Peter. It was unimportant public officials like Matthew. It was women ...

48. Sketch Test

Illustration

... . Giving his name to the official, Dore hoped he would be ... be. "All right," said the official, "we'll give you a ...

49. Smiles That Change the World

Luke 6:27-36

Illustration

Richard A. Jensen

... take a stand against the official government policy of apartheid. Apartheid ...

50. Lighting Our Lamps

Illustration

... placed at appropriate locations, are official signs which give us direction ...

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