CASTING THE DECIDING VOTE (1 OF 4)
by Jeff Strite
Scripture: I Timothy 2:1-8
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Casting the Deciding Vote (1 of 4)
Series: House of Prayer
Jeff Strite
I Timothy 2:1-8
OPEN: (A sermon given just prior to the California recall vote on October 7th 2003).
How many of you have heard about the upcoming recall vote in California? (A resounding number of people raised their hands). Well, I don't how you could have avoided it. But it has been an excellent example of American politics. There has been vast confusion, an abundance of mudslinging advertisements and personal attacks and there has been the attendant ''media circus.''
As I thought about that situation there in California, it occurred to me that everyone who is voting that recall will be doing so in the belief that their candidate is the best… and that the others are either less competent, incompetent, or demonic. And that reminded me of a story I read several years ago:
A candidate for city council was doing some door to door campaigning, and things were going pretty well, he thought, until he came to the house of grouchy old man. After the he gave his little speech, the old man growled, ''Vote for you? Why I'd rather vote for the devil!''
At this point, the candidate realized he didn't stand a chance of swaying the old man, but with a smile he said: ''I understand. But in case your friend is not running, may I count on your support?''
APPLY: When we cast our votes (in city, state and national elections), we do so under the belief that we have the power - thru our vote - to change things. And, in America we've been often reminded that our votes can be more important than we might suspect.
Back in 1984, the California Secty of State compiled this list:
In 1645, one vote gave Oliver Cromwell control of England
In 1649, one vote caused Charles I of England to be executed.
In 1776, one vote gave America the English language instead of German.
In 1845, one vote brought Texas into the Union.
In 1868, one vote saved President Andrew Johnson from impeachment.
In 1876, one ...
Series: House of Prayer
Jeff Strite
I Timothy 2:1-8
OPEN: (A sermon given just prior to the California recall vote on October 7th 2003).
How many of you have heard about the upcoming recall vote in California? (A resounding number of people raised their hands). Well, I don't how you could have avoided it. But it has been an excellent example of American politics. There has been vast confusion, an abundance of mudslinging advertisements and personal attacks and there has been the attendant ''media circus.''
As I thought about that situation there in California, it occurred to me that everyone who is voting that recall will be doing so in the belief that their candidate is the best… and that the others are either less competent, incompetent, or demonic. And that reminded me of a story I read several years ago:
A candidate for city council was doing some door to door campaigning, and things were going pretty well, he thought, until he came to the house of grouchy old man. After the he gave his little speech, the old man growled, ''Vote for you? Why I'd rather vote for the devil!''
At this point, the candidate realized he didn't stand a chance of swaying the old man, but with a smile he said: ''I understand. But in case your friend is not running, may I count on your support?''
APPLY: When we cast our votes (in city, state and national elections), we do so under the belief that we have the power - thru our vote - to change things. And, in America we've been often reminded that our votes can be more important than we might suspect.
Back in 1984, the California Secty of State compiled this list:
In 1645, one vote gave Oliver Cromwell control of England
In 1649, one vote caused Charles I of England to be executed.
In 1776, one vote gave America the English language instead of German.
In 1845, one vote brought Texas into the Union.
In 1868, one vote saved President Andrew Johnson from impeachment.
In 1876, one ...
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