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When a Christian finds him or herself in a difficult ministry situation we just don’t know what to say, or do, or how we can help. Many times our presence with someone is worth more than any word we can say or action we can take. In fact, a new study shows that the simple act of holding hands with a…

A little boy was eagerly looking forward to the birthday party of a friend who lived only a few blocks away. When the day finally arrived, a blizzard made the sidewalks and roads nearly impassable. The lad's father, sensing the danger, hesitated to let his son go. The youngster reacted tearfully. “But…

Christ’s earthly ministry wasn’t simply work; He loved every person He came across. I once read this story written by an evangelist: “I was once conducting a session with high school teenagers. I told them that they could ask me any question on any subject, and I would try and answer it. Their questions…

Compassion is about the moment! It is about using what I have at hand—money, talent, encouragement, or a shoulder to cry on—to meet another person’s need. Compassion is about tears from heaven Science tells us there are three kinds of tears. (1) Basal tears flow continually into our eyes to lubricate…

JESUS SAID…IN THE GOSPEL OF MARK A Christian Education Program for Men Lasting 6 Weeks Written and Presented by The Rev. Philip R. Taylor Meets each week for 1 ½ hours (Day & Time TBD) Objectives: 1. Listen to the voice of Jesus in the Gospel of Mark 2. Respond to the words of Jesus 3. Discover what…

Thank you for the kind words Michael! I'm humbled you say that...I see such wonderful leadership qualities in you. By the way...here is a great sermon illustration for you to use preaching if you want...it is showing how "sin can be there all along but you never knew it was poised to destroy you". I…

John MacArthur Basisinformationen zur Bibel Christliche Literatur-Verbreitung Postfach 11 01 35 • 33661 Bielefeld Wenn nicht anders angegeben, sind die Bibelzitate der Schlachter 2000 entnommen. Abkürzungen weiterer Bibelausgaben: Elb.: Elberfelder Bibel, unrevidierte Fassung Lu 12: Lutherbibel von 1912…

1-23-08 Mark 9.1 Serves as the conclusion to Jesus’ comments concerning the coming of the Son of Man. Serves as the beginning of events leading up to the Mount H___________ Transfiguration Mark 9:2-8 Most commentator view Mark’s record of the transfiguration experience as a preview for the three disciples…

Advent of Christ, the First A. Announced in the Old Testament by: Moses Deut. 18:18, 19 Samuel Acts 3:24 David Ps. 40:6–8; Heb. 10:5–8 Prophets Luke 24:26, 27 B. Prophecies fulfilled by his: Birth Is. 7:14; Matt. 1:23 Forerunner Mal. 3:1, 2; Matt. 3:1–3 Incarnation Is. 9:6 Time of arrival Dan. 9:24,…

A Christian Guide to Passover (PESCH) Below is a compilation of several contemporary Seder services that are used today. Because of the passage of time and that Passover was intended to be a family tradition, it is not possible to reconstruct with certainty the type of Passover meal or celebration that…