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inotof Mar 5, 2005

I know that all the sermons on here are on a free recieved basis and that is awesome.Our church does an out reach ministry to people that are in county lock up as well as prision. We send them letters and correspond with them by said letters. Many times we write our own submissions and use thier tetimonies. My question is this, I've noticed that often times S.I. will have text copies of the sermons, can i use those to send to our inamates? Also, if anyone knows any sites that offer free christian crossword puzzles or word games PLESE PLEASE let me know.

sermonindex Mar 6, 2005

The only time you cannot use material without expressed written consent....is if the material is copyrighted (they have literally sent the information into the Federal Government, applied and paid the fee to have it copyrighted). If that is the case or you are not sure...it is always best to not offend someone....to ask the person or company if you can use it.If you ask permission, you at least will be on their good side....if you don't you take the chance of sinning by offending at the very least....and maybe even be fined for it in a court of law. But in my mind the chance of sin is not worth violating the copyright or maybe violating it. Seek out thoroughly the permission. PJ

inotof Mar 7, 2005

Thanks! Any idea where i can find some good sites with poems and prose of the Christian Nature?