Monthly Archives: August 2011

GRIN AND SHARE IT: Acts 2:38

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Dr. Mike Harmon

A woman had just returned to her home from an evening of church services, when she was startled by an intruder. She caught the man in the act of robbing her home of its valuables and yelled, “Stop! Acts 2:38! … Continue reading →

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: The Fatted Calf

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Dr. Mike Harmon

Over at Fortitude Holiness Tabernacle, Dexter Rice, the Sunday School teacher, was telling his class the story of the Prodigal Son. Wishing to emphasize the resentful attitude of the elder brother, he laid stress on this part of the parable. … Continue reading →

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What Does “An Eye for an Eye” Mean?

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Dr. Mike Harmon

(Post Author: Bill Pratt) The biblical injunction to take a life for a life, an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth – called lex talionis –  is repeated several times (e.g., Ex. 21:23-25; Lev. 24:17-22; Deut. 19:16-21).  … Continue reading →

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: The Secret To A Happy Marriage

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Dr. Mike Harmon

A couple was celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. Their domestic tranquility had long been the talk of the town. A local newspaper reporter was inquiring as to the secret of their long and happy marriage. Well, it dates back to … Continue reading →

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SERMON ILLUSTRATION: Too many say, “That’s not my job.”

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Dr. Mike Harmon

That’s Not My Job This is a story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, & Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could of done it, but … Continue reading →

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SERMON ILLUSTRATION: Blessings Depend On One’s Point Of View

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Dr. Mike Harmon

One’s Point of View It all depends on the way you look at things. One day a father and his rich family took his son on a trip to the country with the firm purpose to show him how poor … Continue reading →

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: A Movie Bet

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Dr. Mike Harmon

A Movie Bet Two fellas were watching an old cowboy movie and it came to the part when the cowboy, on his horse, at full gallop, was headed right towards a cliff. One of the guys said to the other, … Continue reading →

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: Real Church Bulletin Bloopers

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Dr. Mike Harmon

Church Bulletin Bloopers “For those of you who have children and don’t know it, we have a nursery downstairs.” “The outreach committee has enlisted 25 visitors to make calls on people who are not afflicted with any church.” “The audience … Continue reading →

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GRIN AND SHARE IT: Pastor, The Honeymoon Is Over!

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Dr. Mike Harmon

The Honeymoon Is Over! When the flood of dinner invitations is reduced to a trickle and the menus switch from sirloin to burgers, you know the honeymoon between you and your congregation is over. In the beginning you reign from … Continue reading →

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FOR PREACHERS ONLY: Why Be Good?

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Dr. Mike Harmon

(A Sermon Outline) Text:  Luke 15:25-30 Introduction:  The young prodigal son took his portion of inheritance and squandered it.  He enjoyed for a season, wine, women and song.  The money soon was gone and he got a job feeding swine. … Continue reading →

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