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Topical Scripture: Psalm 22 I recently came across a list of ninety-eight of our most common phobias. I didn’t know about “ephebiphobia,” a “fear of teenagers” (though I understand it, having raised two of them). I’m glad not to have “glossophobia,” a “fear of speaking in public,” or “gynophobia,” a “fear of women.” It turns […]
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How to Handle Doubts John 20:24-31 Dr. Jim Denison Thesis: Jesus will give every doubter who asks the miraculous gift of his presence One of my favorite stories concerns a Baptist young man who went away to college and made himself obnoxious to his friends by bragging constantly about his Baptist heritage. According to him, […]
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Topical Scripture: Acts 5:1–11 These are actual label instructions on consumer goods: On a Sears hair dryer: Do not use while sleeping. On a bag of Fritos: You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside. On some Swanson frozen dinners: Serving suggestion: defrost. On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding: Product will be hot […]
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How to Leave a Legacy Ruth 4:13-17 Dr. Jim Denison Alfred Nobel’s brother died, but the press got confused and ran his obituary instead. It was titled, “The Dynamite King,” since he invented the explosive, and described the mass destruction dynamite had caused. Nobel was horrified. Then and there he determined to change things. In […]
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How to Live in the Now Matthew 6.28-34 Dr. Jim Denison A friend sent me some interesting facts about the class which recently graduated from high school in America. They have no recollection of the Reagan era. There has been only one Pope in their lifetime. They were five when the Soviet Union broke apart […]
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How to Win Over Worry Matthew 6:25-27 Dr. Jim Denison An Arabian sultan grew displeased with his chief servant and ordered him beheaded. On the execution block, the man turned to his king and said, “If you will spare my life one year, I will teach your white stallion to talk.” The king was shocked […]
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Topical Scripture: John 6:35 The Masters concludes today. The tournament is played on one of the most beautiful and historic golf courses in the world. However, the tournament was cancelled from 1943 to 1945 due to World War II. To assist the war effort, cattle and turkeys were raised on the grounds. Here are some […]
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Topical Scripture: John 11:21-26 Two deaths during the month of April dominated the news here and abroad. One lived a full life devoted to public service; the other never had a chance to live. Both had families who loved them. When former first lady Barbara Bush died at the age of 92 a few weeks […]
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Living a Type “A” Life Matthew 4:1-4 Dr. Jim Denison I want to tell you a story I’ve shared very seldom in public, about the football which changed my life. Of all my friends growing up, I was the youngest. This meant that I was picked last for the kickball games and baseball teams. When […]
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Looking Past Looks Matthew 7:15-20 Dr. Jim Denison A little horse named “Seabiscuit” is the most famous animal in the world these days. It’s an amazing and inspiring true story; when we saw the movie, the audience broke out in applause at the end. The little horse who took on the world and won proves […]
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