Contributed by Robert Travis on Jun 23, 2001
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I was waiting for my test results from a Christian Education class at the Bible Colllege where I attended. I knew I had every answer right and I was anticipating an A as my grade, but to my disappointment I received a C. The teacher admitted I had every answer right, but I had failed to follow
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Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 7, 2004
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President Nixon once told about talking to Winston Churchill’s son; he told him how much he admired the prime minister’s great ability at giving “extemporaneous” speeches. Churchill’s son replied, “Oh, yes. I’ve watched my father work for hours preparing those
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 17, 2005
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A VIEW OF SUFFERING
Yes, suffering is the enemy of the average American.
In America, Christians pray for the burden of suffering to be lifted from their backs. In the rest of the world Christians pray for stronger backs so they can bear their suffering. It’s why we look away from the bag lady
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 17, 2005
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A LOOK AT THE PARADE
The parade route begins near the twin towns of Bethpage and Bethany, less than two miles from Jerusalem and winds into the Holy City. The Grand Marshal is an unlikely hero – a rustic from a blue-collar town up north, the son of a woodworker. In keeping with his “common man”
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 17, 2005
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WILL YOU GIVE HIM YOUR BEST?
There is a legend about an ancient village in Spain. The villagers learned that the king would pay a visit. In a thousand years, a king had never come to that village. Excitement grew. "We must throw a big celebration!" The villagers all agreed. But, it was a poor
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 17, 2005
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WHAT I CAME TO DO
The word Hosanna literally means “Save!”
“Save!” the crowd shouted. I wonder if Jesus thought, “That’s exactly what I’m here to do. How right you are, but how little you understand.”
Without knowing the details, the crowd was clearly articulating what
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 17, 2005
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I WILL NOT OFFER ANYTHING THAT COSTS ME NOTHING
Matthew Rogers writes:
When I consider the story of that first Palm Sunday, I am struck by the thought that…
A coat might not be worth much after a donkey walks on it. In a crowd like that there was no guarantee that once you laid it down you
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 17, 2005
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THE DIFFERENT FACES OF PRAISE
Roberto Benigni is an Italian guy who won an "Oscar" in 1998 for best actor in the film "Life Is Beautiful."
I didn’t watch the Academy Awards that year, but I read that upon hearing his name called, Roberto Benigni leaped to his feet ... threw his arms in the air
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Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 17, 2013
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FEW WHO BEAR HIS CROSS
In Thomas á Kempis' book, The Imitation of Christ he says,
Jesus has many who love his kingdom in heaven, but few who bear his cross. He has many who desire comfort, but few who desire suffering. He finds many to share his feast, but few his fasting. All desire to rejoice
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Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Apr 1, 2023
Who’s that ridin’ on a colt?
Who’s that lowly and humbly coming-
coming into Jerusalem on that glorious Palm Sunday day?
Who’s that bringin’ hope with him?
Who’s that gracefully offering-
offering Himself as the Shepherd to all who’ve gone astray?
Who’s that?
Isn’t He the Messiah?
Isn’t He the
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