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  • My Supreme Weapon Is Dying.

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 30, 2011
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     | 2,200 views

    "MY SUPREME WEAPON IS DYING." Joseph Ton was pastor of Second Baptist Church, Oradea, Romania, until he was exiled by the Romanian government in 1981. In Pastoral Renewal, he writes of his experience: "Years ago I ran away from my country to study theology at Oxford. In 1972, when I was ready to ...read more

  • The 100-Year Prayer Meeting

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 3, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,588 views

    The 100-Year Prayer Meeting In 1722, Count Nicholas Ludwig von Zinzendorf, troubled by the suffering of Christian exiles from Bohemia and Moravia, allowed them to establish a community on his estate in Germany. The center became known as Herrnhut, meaning “Under the Lord’s Watch.” It grew quickly, ...read more

  • Napoleon On Christ

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 18, 2011
     | 2,891 views

    NAPOLEON ON CHRIST Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor Napoleon I of France (1769-1821), was one of the greatest military commanders of all time. He conquered the larger part of Europe and did much to modernize the nations he ruled. What did Napoleon say about Jesus? "I know men and I tell you that ...read more

  • Burn The Books!  PRO

    Contributed by Mark Brunner on Aug 16, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,550 views

    Burn the Books! (08.18.05--Envy!--Prov 14:30) “Envy cannot read; therefore its will is that all books should be burned.” If we can’t have it then it should not be possible for others to know what we ourselves have not be given. When we equate envy with justice, we travel a very rocky road. Denying ...read more

  • The Book "Holy Blood, Holy Grail" Speaks Of The ...  PRO

    Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,687 views

    The Book "Holy Blood, Holy Grail" speaks of the destruction of early Christian texts during the persecutions of the emperor Diocletion of 303 A.D., after which it continues: “As a result Christian documents—especially in Rome—all but vanished. When Constantine commissioned new versions of these ...read more

  • The Story Of Squanto  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 26, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 1,408 views

    The Story of Squanto Most of us know the story of the first Thanksgiving -- at least, we know the Pilgrim version. But how many of us know the Indian viewpoint? No, I’m not talking about some revisionist, politically correct version of history. I’m talking about the amazing story of the way God ...read more

  • When We Truly Are The Church

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,788 views

    WHEN WE TRULY ARE THE CHURCH Chuck Colson tells this story: "My mind goes back to a Christmas 20 years ago in Romania, when the country was still in the grip of communist tyranny. The story begins with Laszlo Tokes, pastor of a fast-growing reformed church in the city of Timisoara. His ...read more

  • Stoyan's Father By Nik Ripken

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 14, 2019
     | 3,737 views

    When Stoyan was twelve, they imprisoned his protestant pastor father. His father remained in custody for ten years. “At first,” he said, “they held him in a secret police place in our city.” “Every morning one of the guards would take some of his own human waste and spread it on the piece of toast ...read more

  • A Supernatural Event!" Matthew 5:43-48 Key ...

    Contributed by Mark Brunner on Jan 31, 2005
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     | 4,115 views

    “A Supernatural Event!” Matthew 5:43-48 Key verse(s): 44:“‘But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.’” Pray for them who hate you! We know that this is what Jesus taught. And there are examples from Scripture of those who have dealt with their enemies in this manner. ...read more

  • In England, Most Radio And Television Stations ...  PRO

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 6, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,249 views

    In England, most radio and television stations are run by the government-operated British Broadcasting Service (the BBC). There are some independent stations today, but 40 years ago, the BBC ruled the airwaves alone in England. In 1965, a free-spirit named Roy Bates, decided to set up his own, ...read more

  • Missy  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,401 views

    Missy Dear Heavenly Father, I don’t’ know if you have any special place set aside for the small creatures in your future plans, but, I would like to ask a favor of you; that is, if you feel I’m worthy of entrance into your Kingdom. I know that your eye is on the sparrow and that not one thing ...read more

  • Jesus In Every Book Of The Bible  PRO

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 8, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,188 views

    JESUS IN EVERY BOOK OF THE BIBLE The Bible is about Jesus. He is pictured or prophesied about in each of the 66 books as well as in countless types in the lives of different characters in the Bible. Here is a breakdown of how He is pictured in each of the books... O.T Book Main Revelation Key ...read more