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ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Ecc. 1:2,18-26 Col. 3:1-11 Luke 12:13-21 Psalm 49   Jesus has a way of getting to the heart of the matter and to our hearts. Someone, attracted by the a read more..

"And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our LORD Jesus Christ. Faithful is He that calleth read more..

"But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved." - Matthew 24:13   Warning and comfort are beautifully blended in this brief statement by our LORD. The warning cl read more..

"His compassions fail not. they are new every morning." - Lamentations 3:22-23   A time not in peace and plenty, but in days of war and adversity the Prophet Jeremiah made this be read more..

"Verily I say unto you, wherever this Gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her." - Matthew 26:13 &nb read more..

I accompanied my husband when he went to get a haircut. Reading a magazine, I found a hairstyle I liked for myself, and I asked the receptionist if I could take the magazine next door to make a copy o... read more..

Each morning brings the opportunity and need to re-focus on God.  Listen Online: {audio}podcast/sm20070805.mp3{/audio} read more..

This is the day the LORD hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.   TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST   Gen. 18:20-32 Col. 2:6-15 Luke 11:1-13 Psalm 138   As the Gospel of Luk read more..

"Please, Your Honor, I'd like to be excused from jury duty," pleaded an anxious-looking man."Why should I excuse you?" asked the judge."You see, I owe a man fifty dollars, and he's leaving in a few ho read more..

"A sword, a sword, sharpened and polished, sharpened for the slaughter, Polished to flash like lighting. Shall we rejoice in the scepter of my son, Judah? The sword despises every such stick. read more..

"He will be very gracious unto thee at the voice of thy cry; when He shall hear it, He will answer thee." - Isaiah 30:19   In the text the LORD told stubborn, unrepentant Israel th read more..

Thanks to satellites, we can see things from up high in space.  A lot of people think that the government or NASA can watch their every move with their hi tech surveilance. As you can see read more..

"Nevertheless I am continually with thee." - Psalm 73:23   In this Psalm we find the writer, Asaph, like a frail vessel, that has been tossed to and fro by tempestuous waves, but read more..

During a summer break from my studies at an engineering university, I worked in a scrap yard repairing construction equipment. One afternoon, I was taking apart a piling hammer that had some very larg... read more..

If only Forrest Gump could play ping pong like this! I always wondered how they did a lot of the special effects in movies. You know the kind where all action stops and the image rotates and then st... read more..

"The LORD redeemeth the soul of His servants; and none of them that trust in Him shall be desolate." - Psalm 34:22   Divine assurance is very comprehensive in this text. Note it is read more..

A couple moved to the country when they retired. One mild winter, they had a bit of a problem with rodents in the garage. So they bought one of those little sub-sonic mouse repellant, the kind you plu... read more..

"I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that day." - 2 Timothy 1:12   In this age of unsettled opinions, read more..

This is pretty neat.  People wearing all black and white gloves "act out" the words of the song "Who Am I?" with the assistance of a black light.   (adsbygo read more..

"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is steadfast on Thee, because he trusts in You." - Isaiah 26:3   Perfect peace, is it really attainable? In these days of unrest read more..

A little boy got lost at the YMCA and found himself in the women's locker room. When he was spotted, the room burst into shrieks, with ladies grabbing towels and running for cover.The little boy watch... read more..

NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST   Prov. 8:22-35 Col. 1:21-28 Luke 10:38-42 Psalm 27   Some might be wary of this gospel lesson, in which Jesus seems to be rebuking the sort of practic read more..

Sometimes night brings confusion and anger, but perseverance will bring hope. Listen Online: {audio}podcast/sm20070729.mp3{/audio}... read more..

Our pastor, an avid golfer, was once taking part in a local tournament. As he was preparing to tee off, the organizer of the tournament approached him and pointed to the dark, threatening storm clouds... read more..

"Take heed therefore how you hear." - Luke 8:18   All who preach and teach the Word of God carry a great responsibility. It is a solemn thing to stand before men and to speak in t read more..

"I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us." - Romans 8:18   In addition to the ailments which he read more..

A lot of people think that farm equipment is for work.  To look at a John Deere or Massey Ferguson tractor one can clearly see they are made for hauling hay, plowing fields and, of course, squa read more..

Have you ever had a resume rejected? Don't ever let it happen again. The next time that nasty old rejection letter comes your way, respond with yourown:Dear [Interviewer's Name]:Thank you for your let... read more..

"We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose." - Romans 8:28   This joyous declaration of a bold faith read more..

Who are you trusting to write your life's legacy?  Listen Online: {audio}podcast/sm20070722.mp3{/audio} read more..