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    The Tragedy of Missed Opportunities

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    The Pastor's Workshop
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    Scripture
    Jeremiah 8:20, Matthew 23:37-38; 25:10, Luke 9:61-6, 2 Corinthians 6:2 , Acts 24:24–27, Hebrews 3:7–13
    History records the Battle of Cannae as perhaps Rome's most devastating military defeat, orchestrated by the tactical genius of Hannibal of Carthage. In the aftermath of this crushing victory, the...

  • Quote

    Author
    Mark Buchanan
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    Scripture
    John 14:6, Matthew 7:13-14, Acts 24:14, Luke 9:23, Psalm 1:1-2, Psalm 25:4-5
    [The] earliest name for Christianity was the Way, suggesting that it was not a set of doctrines to master but a path to travel. Suggesting that each step was a deepening of the familiar and a discover...

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    Scripture Guide, 2 Timothy 4:6-18

    Author
    Charles Teixeira
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    Scripture
    2 Timothy 4:6-18, Acts 9:15-16, Acts 24:null, Romans 12:1, Philippians 2:17, Exodus 29:40-41, Leviticus 23:13, Numbers 15:1-12, Numbers 28:24
    Introduction Believed to be some of Paul’s last words of his long ministry, 2 Tim. 4:6ff are Paul’s closing remarks to his beloved disciple, Timothy. Imprisoned in Rome by this point, Paul concludes ...

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    20th Sunday after Pentecost

    Author
    Charles Teixeira
    Keywords
    Scripture
    2 Timothy 4:6-8, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18, Joel 2:23-32, Luke 18:9-14, Psalm 84:1-7, Acts 9:15-16, Acts 24:null, Romans 12:1, Philippians 2:17, Exodus 29:40-41, Leviticus 23:13, Numbers 15:1-12, Numbers 28:7, Numbers 28:24
    Preaching Commentary Introduction Believed to be some of Paul’s last words of his long ministry, 2 Tim. 4:6ff are Paul’s closing remarks to his beloved disciple, Timothy. Imprisoned in Rome by this...

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    Paul in Prison

    Author
    Andrew M. Davis
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    Scripture
    Acts 24:27, Acts 16:25, Romans 5:3-5, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Acts 24:26-27, Philippians 4:11-13
    Roman imprisonments were brutal. There was no concern for prisoner comfort, no plan for meals or for medical care, and no concern for a just and speedy trial. Paul’s imprisonment in Caesarea went on f...

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    If I Still Can’t Sleep

    Author
    Bill White
    Keywords
    Scripture
    Acts 24:16, Leviticus 6:4-5, Proverbs 28:13, Luke 19:8-9, Psalm 32:3-5
    A shoplifter wrote to a department store, saying, “I’ve just become a Christian, and I can’t sleep at night because I feel guilty. So here’s $100 that I owe you.” He signed his name then added a littl...

  • Quote

    Author
    Mark Twain
    Keywords
    Scripture
    Titus 1:15, 1 Timothy 1:5, Acts 24:16, 2 Corinthians 1:12, Psalm 32:5, Hebrews 10:22
    A clear conscience is the sure sign of a bad memory.

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    Author
    Steven Wright
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    Scripture
    Titus 1:15, 1 Timothy 1:5, Acts 24:16, 2 Corinthians 1:12, Psalm 32:5, Hebrews 10:22, 1 John 3:20
    A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
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