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Vance Havner was an influential American author and pastor, recognized for his impactful sermons and theological works. Born in 1901, he dedicated much of his life to serving in various churches and theological institutions. Havner's writings focused on the practical application of biblical truths in daily life, and he was renowned for his ability to convey complex theological ideas in a straightforward and relatable manner. He passed away on August 12, 1986.

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“It is not that God is stingy and must be coaxed, for He "giveth liberally and upbraideth not." It is that we ourselves are so shallow and sinful that we need to tarry before Him until our restless natures can be stilled and the clamor of outside voices be deadened so that we can hear His voice. Such a state is not easily reached, and the men God uses have paid a price in wrestlings and prevailing prayer. But it is such men who rise from their knees confident of His power and go forth to speak with authority.”

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Book:Blood, Bread and Fire:: The Christian’s Threefold Experience

Source: Blood, Bread and Fire:: The Christian’s Threefold Experience

“Jesus is all we have; he is all we need and all we want. We are shipwrecked on God and stranded on omnipotence!”

Want Needs Spiritual Jesus Omnipotence Stranded

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“We need a dedicated minority who, like the apostles of old, are willing to be called the scum of the earth and a spectacle to the world for the scandal of the cross.”

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“The man who sets out to live the life worthwhile-to follow his vision and speak his heart-need not look for position, honors, prosperity.”

Men Needs Looks Heart Christian Speak Vision Position He Man Honor Prosperity Christian Inspirational Live Life Worthwhile

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“We need to take down our "Do not disturb" signs... snap out of our stupor and come out of our coma and awake from our apathy.”

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“We have always needed old people to keep things from going too fast and young people to keep them from going too slow. Youth has fire and age has light and we need both.”

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Book:Day by Day

Source: Day by Day

“We need men of the cross, with the message of the cross, bearing the marks of the cross.”

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Book:Day by Day

Source: Day by Day

“If you would try out a preacher, send him to preach to farmers: if he cannot make the grade there, let him reconsider his call - or maybe he needs to be converted.”

Ifs Needs Trying Grades Farmers Preacher

Book:That I May Know Him,

Source: That I May Know Him,

“Somehow the idea has gotten around that it is unchristian to take a stand against heresy. Some of us need to read the New Testament again.”

Needs Ideas Testament New Testament Heresy Unchristian

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“We need to be preaching a dynamic Gospel and living firecracker lives.”

Needs Preaching Firecracker

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“There is great need today for the New Testament prophet who speaks to edification, exhortation, and comfort, a strengthening, stirring and soothing ministry.”

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Book:That I May Know Him,

Source: That I May Know Him,

“Nobody in pulpit or pew needs a revival more than a bitter-spirited fundamentalist with his dispensations right and his disposition wrong.”

Needs Bitter Disposition Revival Fundamentalist Spirited Pulpit

Author:Vance Havner

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Born: 1901
Died: August 12, 1986
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Quotes: 207

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