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Tag Archives: Hebrews 9:27-28
I was working outside my house recently when I found an empty container for a smokeless tobacco product. The container had these words—“WARNING: This product can cause gum disease and tooth loss.” My first thought was, “Hmmm. They left out … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged cancer, consequences of sin, forgiveness, Hebrews 9:27-28, Hell, illustration, salvation, sin, tobacco, warnings
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Destiny
A man recently went looking for his sow that had gone missing. When he found her he discovered that she had found a hiding place to give birth to six piglets. Ironically, the birthing site she chose was underneath his … Continue reading
Common Destiny
Not often does it catch us off guard when a person who is 99 years old passes away, but that is exactly what happened for many people when beloved actress Betty White died a few days ago. Expectations were high … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Culture, Current Events
Tagged Betty White, death, Hebrews 9:27-28, judgment, old age, salvation
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Mystery Destination
In 1994 Northwest Airlines offered some unusual round-trip passages aboard one of their planes. Fifty-nine dollars bought a “Mystery Fare” ticket that provided a one-day trip to an unknown American city. Buyers didn’t find out where they were heading until … Continue reading
A Scary Sermon
Jewish leaders had accused the apostle Paul of wrongdoing, and he was taken into custody. Charges were brought up against him, and Paul had the opportunity to speak in his own defense in front of Governor Felix. Acts 24:25 says, … Continue reading
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Tagged Hebrews 9:27-28, judgment, Paul before Felix, righteousness, salvation, self-control, sermon idea
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And Then He Died
Many years ago, there was a merchant in London named Henry Goodyear who was a religious sceptic. He was very much inclined to scoff at the Bible and its teachings. Goodyear had a niece who was a follower of Jesus … Continue reading
Entrance to the Kingdom
We have some friends who live near Disneyland and for several years they have purchased season passes to the magic kingdom. Their 2-year-old daughter has lived her whole life being able to go to Disney on a regular basis. This … Continue reading
Not Interested
A minister in Florida lamented that he couldn’t get his congregation to take seriously his messages about eternity. “It’s so beautiful here in the winter that heaven doesn’t interest them,” he said, sighing. “And it’s so hot here in the … Continue reading
Are You Ready?
I have heard that there is an old tombstone in a cemetery in Indiana which bears the following epitaph: Pause Stranger when you pass me by, As you are now, so once was I. As I am now, so you … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor
Tagged death, epitaphs, eternity, Hebrews 9:27-28, illustration, judgment, salvation
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In Another Life
A woman who believed in reincarnation was trying to sway her husband over to her point of view, but he was more than a bit skeptical. He exclaimed, “You mean to tell me that I might come back in the … Continue reading
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