... going to be taxed to support the government. "Why?" he asked ...
2. They Grow in Clusters
Mark 5:21-43
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Brett Blair
... and their intertwining roots provide support for one another against the ... church, we provide this same support. Pain and suffering come to ... Sequoia trees, we can be supported in those difficult times by ...
3. Miss Donna
John 1:29-42
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James W. Moore
... came to the funeral to support his friend Miss Donna in ... because of the love and support you gave me 38 years ...
4. The Power Of God
Philippians 4:13
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Brett Blair
... crying at the response and support that she had received from ...
5. Obedience
John 14:15-31
Illustration
Erma Bombeck
... from faith and the wonderful supportive fellowship that comes from the ...
6. The Shifting Sands of Tower of Pisa
Matthew 7:21-29
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Brett Blair
... was not stable enough to support a monument of this size ...
7. The Cost of Freedom
Galatians 5:1-15
Illustration
Brett Blair
... to maintain this declaration and support and defend these states; yes ...
8. Giving It All
Matthew 21:33-46
Illustration
Brett Blair
... man wanted to give to support mission work, but he knew ...
9. They Will All Be Taught By God
John 6:35, 41-51
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
... society's interest in and support of religion. Historically and traditionally ...
10. Be Kind!
Luke 10:25-37
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Ann Landers
Columnist Ann Landers once wrote, "Be kind to people. The world needs kindness so much. You never know what sort of battles other people are fighting. Often just a soft word or a warm compliment can be immensely supportive. You can do a great deal of good by just being considerate, by extending a little friendship, going out of your way to do just one nice thing, or saying one good word." Being civil to one another is the least we can do. Every major religion or philosophy acknowledges that.
11. Times Were Hard
Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
Illustration
Trace Haythorn
... things like roads and military support and the justice system, was ...
12. When God Created Fathers
Ephesians 6:1-4
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Erma Bombeck
... . You'll see. They'll support a small child who wants ...
13. Content with the Customs
Illustration
Staff
... provide a spiritual father to support and strengthen the individual's ...
14. The Story of Sarah's Sorrow
2 Corinthians 7:10
Illustration
Max Lucado
... donations. Politicians clamored for her support. Organizations sought her endorsement. Sarah ...
15. Dig Down To Build Up
Illustration
Brett Blair
... , one that is capable of supporting the skyscraper. A doghouse needs ...
16. Failure and Perseverance
Illustration
Editor James S. Hewett
... had to work to help support them. At age nine, his ...
17. Two Ropes
Illustration
R. B. Kuiper
During his days as guest lecturer at Calvin Seminary, R.B. Kuiper once used the following illustration of God's sovereignty and human responsibility: I liken them to two ropes going through two holes in the ceiling and over a pulley above. If I wish to support myself by them, I must cling to them both. If I cling only to one and not the other, I go down.
18. Hospitality Opens the Door for Healing
Matthew 10:40-42
Illustration
Andrew R. Wolfe
... them and I try to support them. And in that welcoming ... and in that supporting, the possibility for healing is ...
19. Maintenance or Mission
Mark 10:35-45
Illustration
Brian Stoffregen
... we get these people to support our congregation?" The mission congregation ... asks, "How can the Church support these people?" 12. The maintenance ...
20. Giving Till It Helps
Mark 12:38-44
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... has no other means of support but me?" No, they responded ... never work another day to support his wife and family?" Embarrassingly ...
21. Live Churches
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Staff
... 's name. Live churches strongly support world missions; Dead churches keep ... do! Live churches' members enthusiastically support the ministries; Dead churches have ...
22. A Firm Foundation
Illustration
... out the shock without damage. Supports were sunk into the soft ... foundation were cantilevered from the supports. The rooms were built in ...
23. The Surrendered Self
Illustration
Editor James S. Hewett
... number of years Jones had supported a prominent man financially. And ... that he could no longer support him, the man turned on ...
24. Compassion for the Suffering
Luke 13:31-35
Illustration
Glenn E. Ludwig
... a setting of love and support. Cicely Saunders, out of Christian ...
25. The Brokenness of Christ's Body
Luke 22:54-62
Illustration
Robert Beringer
... because some ugly steel scaffolding supports the walls. I found it ...
26. The Demons Within - Sermon Opener
Luke 8:26-39
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Staff
... away rather than offering our support and care. AIDS is just ...
27. Master of My Fate; Captain of My Soul
Luke 8:26-39
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... -- and 28 percent of that support was from people who are ...
28. A Radical Price To Pay
Luke 9:51-62
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Larry Powell
... west Africa. He appealed for support of Christian work throughout the ...
29. Growing in Our Environment
Illustration
Bill Bouknight
... live or work in a supportive, encouraging atmosphere in which we ...
30. ADJUSTABLE JUSTICE?
Illustration
G. William Genszler
... citizens to stand by and support these activities. Much of the ...
31. Your Place Is Behind Jesus
Matthew 16:21-28
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Johnny Dean
... his rebuke of Peter would support that interpretation. He told all ...
32. Turning Jesus Down
John 4:5-42
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John N. Brittain
... variety of self-help and support groups; and they want sermons ...
33. Make a Decision
John 11:17-37
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Robert AuBuchon
... way we live - do they support our belief of God? Many ...
34. Missing the Point
John 10:1-21
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Steve Jackson
... announced: The Low Self-Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday from ...
35. Always Alongside Us
John 14:15-21
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... near, standing along side me, supporting me, guiding me.
36. Pillars Driven into the Sand
Matthew 7:21-29
Illustration
Jef Olson
... provide the foundation necessary to support the house…and keep it ...
37. The Love of a Father - Sermon Starter
Mt10:29-31
Illustration
King Duncan
... be nurturing of his children, supportive of his wife, and yet ...
38. Niebuhr vs. Niebuhr on War
Matthew 13:24-30
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D. Mark Davis
... not a pacifist. He did support the US involvement in World ...
39. 100 Points!
Matthew 20:1-16
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... church all my life and supported its ministry with my tithe ...
40. Only 60 Seconds
Matthew 25:14-30
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... a time in order to support his family. In addition to ...
41. 300,000 for Me; 140 for Jesus
John 1:43-51
Illustration
Bill Bouknight
... had asked 300,000 to support me, but only 140 to ...
42. No Poland without a Cross
Mark 8:31-38, Matthew 16:21-28
Illustration
Chuck Colson
... a morning of prayer in support of the protest. Soldiers surrounded ...
43. Bonhoeffer, A Man of Conscience
Mark 6:14-29
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Max A. Forsythe
... , thus any who did not support the state were deigned enemies ...
44. Service
Mark 10:35-45
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James W. Moore
... go on living as a support for the fragile life of ...
45. Having a Life Purpose
Mark 10:35-45
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... survive. Deprived of all external supports that might give life meaning ...
46. Practical Advice Regarding Temptation
Luke 4:1-13, Mark 1:9-13
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Charles Spurgeon
What settings are you in when you fall? Avoid them. What props do you have that support your sin? Eliminate them. What people are you usually with? Avoid them. There are two equally damning lies Satan wants us to believe: 1) Just once won't hurt. 2) Now that you have ruined your life, you are beyond God's use, and might as well enjoy sinning.
47. God and Creation Are Always One
John 17:20-26
Illustration
Anthony Jewiss
... , possibly to the extent of supporting sentient life. Two schools of ...
48. The Key to Survival
John 17:20-26
Illustration
Keith Wagner
When we think of threats we usually think of terrorism, disease or lack of employment. But, Jesus says our greatest threat is divisiveness or disunity. Without "oneness" we will perish or become "worldly." In other words he reminds his followers to maintain a relationship with God, with Christ and with one another. Relationships are the key to survival. Just as those with addictions need a support group, people of faith need to stay connected to the church.
49. Acceptance Changes Lives
Luke 7:36-50
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King Duncan
... like Alcoholics Anonymous and other support groups. When people feel accepted ...
50. Prayer Is a Relationship
Luke 11:1-13
Illustration
Brian Stoffregen
... in the future with their support. You can live with the ...