WHY THEM, WHY YOU, BETTER YET, WHY ME? (2 OF 5)
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7
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Why Them, Why You, Better Yet, Why Me? (2 of 5)
Series: A New Look at an Old Story
Donald Cantrell
2 Corinthians 4:7
2Co 4:7 KJV - But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
Christmas Series ‘‘A New Look at an old Story’’
Theme: ‘‘We have this treasure in earthen vessels, but why us?’’
I - The Numbing Recipients of this Treasure
II - The Natural Response of this Treasure
III - The Noted Realm of this Treasure
Take It to the World
Fritz Kreisler the world-famous violinist, earned a fortune with his concerts and compositions, but he generously gave most of it away. So, when he discovered an exquisite violin on one of his trips, he wasn’t able to buy it. Later, having raised enough money to meet the asking price, he returned to the seller, hoping to purchase that beautiful instrument. But to his great dismay it had been sold to a collector.
Kreisler made his way to the new owner’s home and offered to buy the violin. The collector said it had become his prized possession and he would not sell it. Keenly disappointed, Kreisler was about to leave when he had an idea. ‘‘Could I play the instrument once more before it is consigned to silence?’’ he asked.
Permission was granted, and the great virtuoso filled the room with such heart-moving music that the collector’s emotions were deeply stirred. ‘‘I have no right to keep that to myself,’’ he exclaimed. ‘‘It’s yours, Kreisler. Take it into the world, and let people hear it.’’
Why Scooter Gennett?
Baseball is known for its surprises. It’s a beautiful game that lets grown men play a kids game. For more than a century of baseball and thousands of games, only 16 men have homered four times in one game. The last was Josh Hamilton, five years ago. Most, like Hamilton - Carlos Delgado, Shawn Green, Mike Cameron and Hall of Famers Mike Schmidt, Lou Gehrig and Willie Mays - were sluggers. Twelve of the 16 hit at least 200 home ...
Series: A New Look at an Old Story
Donald Cantrell
2 Corinthians 4:7
2Co 4:7 KJV - But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
Christmas Series ‘‘A New Look at an old Story’’
Theme: ‘‘We have this treasure in earthen vessels, but why us?’’
I - The Numbing Recipients of this Treasure
II - The Natural Response of this Treasure
III - The Noted Realm of this Treasure
Take It to the World
Fritz Kreisler the world-famous violinist, earned a fortune with his concerts and compositions, but he generously gave most of it away. So, when he discovered an exquisite violin on one of his trips, he wasn’t able to buy it. Later, having raised enough money to meet the asking price, he returned to the seller, hoping to purchase that beautiful instrument. But to his great dismay it had been sold to a collector.
Kreisler made his way to the new owner’s home and offered to buy the violin. The collector said it had become his prized possession and he would not sell it. Keenly disappointed, Kreisler was about to leave when he had an idea. ‘‘Could I play the instrument once more before it is consigned to silence?’’ he asked.
Permission was granted, and the great virtuoso filled the room with such heart-moving music that the collector’s emotions were deeply stirred. ‘‘I have no right to keep that to myself,’’ he exclaimed. ‘‘It’s yours, Kreisler. Take it into the world, and let people hear it.’’
Why Scooter Gennett?
Baseball is known for its surprises. It’s a beautiful game that lets grown men play a kids game. For more than a century of baseball and thousands of games, only 16 men have homered four times in one game. The last was Josh Hamilton, five years ago. Most, like Hamilton - Carlos Delgado, Shawn Green, Mike Cameron and Hall of Famers Mike Schmidt, Lou Gehrig and Willie Mays - were sluggers. Twelve of the 16 hit at least 200 home ...
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