It is not that people are unable to hear stronger sermons: it’s that we’ve become lazy listeners. People died for those doctrines you take for granted! What Paul meant by milk is not what we mean. We want Kool-Aid. Milk is at least good truth in a digestible form for babies, but Kool-Aid is pure taste plus nothing. And oh how we crave it!
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#1 · June 18, 2003, 11:38 am

Posted by: bigguyhereagain <bigguyhereagain@...>

*** The First Sermon ***
 
The first sermon preached each Sunday is not by the pastor, but by you. You preach a message of good cheer when you say "Good Morning" to those you meet as you are parking or are near the church door. You preach a message of welcome when you slide over in the pew instead of forcing others to sqeeze in front of you. You preach a message of hope and joy when you sing the hymns. You preach a message about the power of prayer when you let someone know you are praying for them. You preach a message of love when you smile and say hello to a visitor. You preach a message about the importance of the Scriptures when you listen carefully to the Bible being read. You preach a message of faith when you share a prayer request. You preach a message of encouragement when you voice a praise to the Lord.

Many messages are preached before the pastor stands to share the sermon. If your message is positive, faithful and consistent, then the message from the pulpit will be more effective. Go to church this Sunday and every Sunday, prepared to preach your best sermon.

 
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*** Important List ***
The most destructive habit......................Worry

The greatest Joy...............................Giving

The greatest loss................Loss of self-respect

The most satisfying work...............Helping others

The ugliest personality trait.............Selfishness

The most endangered species.........Dedicated leaders

Our greatest natural resource...............Our youth

The greatest "shot in the arm"..........Encouragement

The greatest problem to overcome.................Fear

The most effective sleeping pill........Peace of mind

The most crippling failure disease............Excuses

The most powerful force in life..................Love

The most dangerous pariah..................A gossiper

The world's most incredible computer........The brain

The worst thing to be without................... Hope

The deadliest weapon.......................The tongue

The two most power-filled words..............."I Can"

The greatest asset..............................Faith

The most worthless emotion..................Self-pity

The most beautiful attire......................SMILE!

The most prized possession................Integrity

The most powerful channel of communication.....Prayer

The most contagious spirit.................Enthusiasm

The most important thing in life..................GOD

Everyone needs this list to live by...pass it along!!!

 
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Have a Blessed Day
Dave and Barbara
 
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