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Topical Scripture: Luke 15 It’s a July Fourth weekend without baseball. The National League was formed in 1876, the American League in 1901. In 1981, the players struck from June 11 until August 10. As best I can tell, that’s the only time in 144 years that the game was not played on Independence Day. […]
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A Home in Your Microwave Luke 10:25-37 Dr. Jim Denison The microwave oven for homes was first sold in America in 1952, and it’s changed our lives so much that sociologists call us the “microwave society.” I’m old enough to remember when popping popcorn meant getting out the popper, putting in the oil, stirring in […]
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A Tale of Two Sermons Luke 16:19-31 James C. Denison I have been preaching for 32 years, but I’ve never done what I’m going to do today–preach two sermons in one service. I’m going to preach first the sermon I had planned before Tuesday’s Dallas Morning News was published, and then the sermon I need […]
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Topical Scripture: Luke 18:1–8 Temple University was founded in 1888 by Dr. Russell Conwell. He raised $7 million by traveling all over America and telling the following story more than 6,000 times. It is a true story he called “Acres of Diamonds.” There was once an African farmer who heard tales of settlers making millions […]
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All Good Things Come to Him Who Hustles While He Waits Luke 15 Dr. Jim Denison It’s not always easy to help someone in need. Years ago, when I was pastor of First Baptist Church in Midland, Jeff Byrd and I were returning to the office after lunch. An old Chevy Impala was broken down […]
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Ben Franklin Was Right Luke 17:11-19 Dr. Jim Denison You and your fellow Americans consumed 45 million turkeys over Thanksgiving, eating 525 million pounds of turkey meat. I thought you should know something about the meal you just consumed, so I looked up turkey facts in preparation for today’s message. Here is what I learned: […]
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Bribing God Luke 12:13-21 James C. Denison The latest Batman movie has grossed $300 million faster than any film in history. I’ve seen it, and was amazed and frightened by Heath Ledger’s Joker along with the rest of the audience. It’s called The Dark Knight for good reason—don’t go expecting a comedy. But while I […]
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Building on Purpose Luke 10:38-42 Dr. Jim Denison I read this week an unusual list of instructions, purportedly written for those traveling the jungle regions of South America. The title: “What to Do If Attacked by an Anaconda.” The instructions are as follows: If an anaconda attacks you, do not run. The snake is faster […]
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Christmas 2.0 Luke 2:1-7 Dr. Jim Denison A couple of Christmases ago I wrapped Janet’s presents in birthday paper and never noticed (though she did). On Monday I received an email essay forwarded by a compassionate friend. It reads: This is the time of year when we think back to the very first Christmas, when […]
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Finding Joy in Strange Places Luke 10:1-24 Dr. Jim Denison Americans lead the world in consumption of aspirin, and in physical problems caused by stress. Depression is a very real issue in our country and culture. More than 35 million Americans take Prozac. By 2020 depression will likely be the world’s second-most disabling disease, after […]
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