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2 Chronicles 1:1-17

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Michael B. Brown

... decisions. As an undergraduate at a small denominationally supported college, I had the good fortune to know a man named Owen Weatherly. Dr. Weatherly, formerly pastor of some large urban congregations, had moved south to become Chair of the department of ... will find them entertaining. At best, they will help you grow. Third, I have found that whenever I am faced with a major decision -- whether personal or professional -- it helps immensely to go off alone and ask the question, 'What would Jesus do?' If I ...

2. The Curriculum of God’s Kingdom

Matthew 4:12-17

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Phil Thrailkill

... was a fishing village on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee, the home of the first four disciples, and situated on a major north-south trade route. So often town.”5 It was Jesus’ base of operations for his ministry trips into the countryside. It was in ... am indebted to Randy Clark. 11. For a study of repentance by a long time student of revivals and awakenings, see Richard Owen Roberts, Repentance: The First Word Of The Gospel (Wheaton, ILL: Crossway Books, 2002), and on Mt. 4:12ff. see pages 27-32 ...

3. It's Not How You Start But How You Finish That Counts

Ephesians 4:1, 11-16

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James Merritt

... 200 meters, the long jump, and the 4X times X 100 meter relay. The only other person ever to do that in history was Jesse Owens in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. In 1988 Lewis won two more Olympic gold medals; in 1992 he won another two gold medals; in 1996 he ... gladly, voluntarily do what He wants you to do, go where He wants you to go, be what He wants you to be. Now there is one major difference in being a prisoner of the Lord. If you are a prisoner of the Lord Jesus Christ, you never want to escape for it is ...

4. The Heart of the Matter

Psalm 51:1-19

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King Duncan

... it’s impossible, but I say it is very, very difficult. Have you ever tried to do something simple, like lose weight? For some people it is a major ordeal. They are never able to pull it off, so to speak. And, think of it, extra weight is just on the surface of our lives. Now go ... his formidable insights were framed by his life’s frustrations and sadness. A modern admirer, Virginia Stem Owens, says, “Nowhere within the considerable number of his published pages will you find a single silver lining.” ...

5. The Fred Factor

1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

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Scott Suskovic

... that out. I asked if she went to MIT, to some cardboard design school. "No, it's a boring job. I'm a communications major. For now, this job is a paycheck to cover the bills." Certainly that's true for all jobs — to pay the bills. But if ... , and give thanks. If your work is only about a paycheck, there will always be discontent. It will never be enough. Some time ago, Terrell Owens of the Philadelphia Eagles was in a huge battle with the owner of the team because he felt that his 8.1 million dollar contract ...

6. Warning Against Falling Away

Hebrews 5:11-6:12

Understanding Series

Donald A. Hagner

... faculties are disciplined by practice to distinguish between right and wrong.” The author’s Hellenism is readily apparent here. See H. P. Owen, “The ‘Stages of Ascent’ in Hebrews 5:11–6:3,” NTS 3 (1956–57), pp. 243–53. 6:1–3 The six ... to public disgrace (again the last three words are not explicit but are implicit in the meaning of the final participle). Two major questions emerge from the statement in these three verses: (1) How is the word impossible to be understood? and (2) Can ...

7. Have Your ID Ready

Matthew 11:2-11

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King Duncan

... and his death, he restored our relationship with God. In 2006, Dr. Samuel Weinstein, the Chief of pediatric cardio-thoracic surgery for a major hospital in New York, traveled to El Salvador to perform life-saving operations on children with severe heart problems. One of his many ... 26, 2006) (From 1001 Illustrations That Connect #252 – Craig Brian Larson, Editor – LOGOS) Cited by David E. Owen, http://sermons.pastorlife.com/members/sermon.asp?sermon_id=3494. 7. “What Good is Prayer?” Interview with ...

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