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1. No Seagulls Came

Matt 11:1-19; Rom 8:28-39

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William B. Oglesby

There's a story from World War II that's been told many times which occurred over the Pacific. Eddie Rickenbacker and some colleagues on an aircraft were shot down and managed to inflate a raft. The food and water were soon expended, and all hope for their rescue seemed to fade. As they related the story later, they described how together they had formed a prayer band and had prayed earnestly for ...

2. The Fluctuation between Light and Darkness

Matthew 11:2-12

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William B. Oglesby

There are times in the lives of all of us when things seem to go exceptionally well. Plans work out, dreams take substance and shape, and projects fall into place. On such occasions, quite naturally, we rejoice, for it is clear to us that life is full and that there are not only satisfactions but also accomplishments which enable us to feel worthwhile. By the same token, there are times in the li...

3. The Most Neglected Beatitudes

Matthew 11:6

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William B. Oglesby

Jesus speaks here what has been called the most neglected of all the Beatitudes, "And blessed is he who takes no offense at me." John dies in the prison. "Blessed is he that takes no offense." It is a word for that time, and it is a word for our time. For faith is comparatively easy when things go well; faith becomes difficult when things turn against us and there seems to be no release. It is th...

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1. No Seagulls Came

Matt 11:1-19; Rom 8:28-39

Illustration

William B. Oglesby

2. The Fluctuation between Light and Darkness

Matthew 11:2-12

Illustration

William B. Oglesby

3. The Most Neglected Beatitudes

Matthew 11:6

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William B. Oglesby

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