![]() ![]() It was a time when holy hands were raised in praise, and a time when prayer was given on bended knees and spontaneous testimonies would be given. It was a time when the structured church bulletin didn't rule the order of service, a time when the Amens and the Hallelujahs echoed, as the Spirit led. Amidst the backdrop of the song "Old Time Religion" and surrounded by family, friends and his to-be wife, York makes his way to the front of the church, encouraged by the pastor and praying friends.įor one who is such a religious dinosaur as myself and who is older than dirt and twice as gritty, I often reminisce of yesteryear's church service. Kindly Major Buxton (Stanley Ridges) convinces York to engage in battle, where the pacifist's prowess with a rifle earns him honors as he continues to struggle with his decision to kill.Ī particularly moving scene of the movie is when Sergeant York wanders into an old fashioned church filled with family and friends. ( Hebrews 13:7-8)ĭo you remember the classic movie 'Sergeant York' hereby a prize-winning Tennessee marksman Alvin York (Gary Cooper), a recent convert to Christianity, finds himself torn between his non-violent beliefs and his desire to serve his country when recruited to fight in World War I. For it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not ritual meals,which have never benefited those who participated in them. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever! Do not be carried away by all sorts of strange teachings. ![]() "Remember your leaders, who spoke God’s message to you reflect on the outcome of their lives and imitate their faith. ![]()
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