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Category Archives: Church
A Question of Salvation
The leaders of a certain church decided that they wanted to reach out to the poor people in their community. So they designed programs to benefit the needy, and eventually many of them, including some homeless people, were attending the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged eternity, helping the poor, illustration, Matthew 25, parable, salvation, sheep and goats, the least of these
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Powerful!
This past offseason the New York Yankees acquired power hitter Giancarlo Stanton in a trade. Stanton led the major leagues last season when he blasted 59 home runs for the Florida Marlins. Stanton will beef up an already powerful Yankee … Continue reading
The Importance of Prayer
Some vandals once broke into a church building and set it on fire. It just so happened that a group of men in the congregation were scheduled to gather at the church to pray early that morning. When they got … Continue reading
One Lord, One Faith
Did you hear about the Baptist who was injured in an automobile accident? He was rushed to a Methodist hospital. The emergency room doctor was from the Church of the Nazarene. The surgical nurse belonged to the Church of God. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Communion Meditations, Humor, Prayer
Tagged Ephesians 4, illustration, John 17, one faith, unity in the church
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Unusual Title
A lady once came in to the office of a large church, wanting to see the Pastor of Missions. This was a large church, with several pastors, each with a specific title—Senior Pastor, Pastor of Caring and Fellowship, and so … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor, Leadership
Tagged greatest commandments, illustration, love, love God, love people, love your neighbor
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Need Your Help
A small town had only one bank and three churches. One Monday morning, the bank called all three churches with the same request: “Could you bring in Sunday’s collection right away? We are out of $1 bills.” It is a … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor
Tagged 2 Corinthians 9:7, church collection, generosity, giving, God loves a cheerful giver, illustration, miserly, stewardship
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Time for the Collection
G. Brian Manning writes about the time when his five-year-old son had just graduated from wearing bow ties to neck ties. He was so proud to be dressed just like his Dad. However, one Sunday morning, his son clutched his … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor
Tagged church offering, cute things kids say, giving, illustration, Leviticus 27:30, stewardship, tithing
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Ulterior Motive
Genia Obal remembers the time when her seven-year-old daughter won $2 for her memory work in Sunday school. After the morning service, the pastor’s wife congratulated her. The daughter proudly announced, “And I put it all in the morning’s offering!” … Continue reading
Breaking Bread Together
I recently attended a worship service where the person leading the worshipers into communion time said, “Now is your personal time to be alone with God.” I strongly disagree. Many Christians have come to the conclusion that communion is just … Continue reading
Everything New
A church once hosted a birthday party for one of their members, a gentleman who had just turned 100 years old. One of the newer members of the church commented to the guest of honor, “In your lifetime you must … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Communion Meditations, Humor, Leadership
Tagged change, illustration, repentance, Romans 12:2, spiritual growth
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