Monthly Archives: September 2013

GOD AND FOOTBALL

Posted on September 26, 2013 by beyondthepulpitmabc - Dr. Michael Trammell

Some of you are football fans. And some of you are seriously loyal to a particular team. My guess is that a few of you, on occasion, have even offered up a prayer for your favorite team. Let me tell … Continue reading →

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NO LAUGHING MATTER

Posted on September 24, 2013 by beyondthepulpitmabc - Dr. Michael Trammell

Let me see if I can tell this story quickly. Two people plan a trip to Florida to relive their honeymoon from 20 years earlier. Because of their hectic schedules they had to travel separately. The husband flew down from … Continue reading →

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HONESTY

Posted on September 19, 2013 by beyondthepulpitmabc - Dr. Michael Trammell

Four college buddies decided, rather than study for a final exam, they would take a road trip and party. They misbehaved so badly they all slept late and missed the final exam. They decided to concoct a story and see … Continue reading →

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“SET THE EXAMPLE”

Posted on September 17, 2013 by beyondthepulpitmabc - Dr. Michael Trammell

According to a recent study by the American Bible Society, 8 out of 10 of the most biblically-minded cities in America are located in the South, while 7 out of 10 of the least biblically-minded cities are in the Northeast. … Continue reading →

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YOU’RE TOO LATE!

Posted on September 12, 2013 by beyondthepulpitmabc - Dr. Michael Trammell

Max Lucado tells the story of a young man who approached his pastor at the close of a worship service and asked, “What can I do to find peace in my life?” The wise minister replied, “I am sorry, but … Continue reading →

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REAL INFLUENCE

Posted on September 10, 2013 by beyondthepulpitmabc - Dr. Michael Trammell

A study in the early 90’s revealed that men who are 6’2” or taller have starting salaries that, on average, are 12.4% higher than equally-qualified men who are less than six-feet tall. In contrast, Southern Baptists use the name of … Continue reading →

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FAITH THAT MOVES MOUNTAINS

Posted on September 5, 2013 by beyondthepulpitmabc - Dr. Michael Trammell

A small congregation in the foothills of the Smokey Mountains encountered a major problem when they built their new church. A church member had willed the congregation some property so they built a new sanctuary on the new site and … Continue reading →

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Deception

Posted on September 3, 2013 by beyondthepulpitmabc - Dr. Michael Trammell

I may be speaking to mostly guys here. How many of you grew up watching war pictures? I have seen more than one movie that depicted the German Army switching road signs to slow the advance of Allied forces in … Continue reading →

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