A,	What is Sermon Assistant---------

Sermon assistant is an effective tool designed to assist Pastors, Sunday school teachers, and bible students by providing a unique set of handy biblical tools.   At the heart of the Sermon Assistant is a word processor, surrounding the word processor are 4 databases filled with information needed for presentations or study.  All databases are open and visible on the desktop, at the same time, in their own windows for ease of access. 



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IMPORTANT  IMPORTANT    IMPORTANT    IMPORTANT:

Simtel does not allow VB developers to include any runtime files with their program; therefor you need to down load the following file [simvb6_5.zip].  This file is located at this URL:  

http://www.simtel.net/simtel.net/win95/dll.html

This file is self-extracting, self-installing.  Download simvb6_5.zip and install it before installing serm_137.zip.

OR YOU CAN DOWN LOAD A COMPLETE VERSION AT MY WEBSITE:

http://members.xoom.com/russgamble/

EMAIL ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS  russgamble@arthlink.net
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B,	This is a shareware product. It is fully functional and ready for installation.

C, 	Installation: 

NOTE:

 THIS PROGRAM WILL INSTALL THE SOFTWARE:
 @ C:\PROGRAM FILES\SERMONASSIST. 
 IF YOU SELECT AN ALTERNATIVE LOCATION THE SOFTWARE MAY NOT WORK

 1, Download the file to any directory you wish.

2, Double click on the serm_37.zip file.

3, Four additional  files will be appear in the download directory, not including the original file.

4, Double click on the Setup.exe file and follow the install instructions.

5, Using Windows Explorer open the directory where the install program 
placed the file Sermonassistant.exe and drag it to the desktop.  

D,	Distribution: freely distributable.

E,	Contact Information:

	Russ Gamble   russgamble@earthlink.net

The following is a brief outline of what is in some of the databases:

1) Full King James bible, old and New Testament

2) Sermon outlines
Sample sermons
Sermon definitions

3) Bible Dictionary
Bible Names
Topical Text Book Index
Word Usage Count

4) Over 2000 quotations
Over 100 poems
Famous last stands
Famous Epitaphs  
Famous Farewells
Fictional Farewells
Plus much more.....


Disclaimer & Distribution---------

Sermon Assistant  is provided "AS IS". The author or the other people whose names are mentioned in this document are in no way responsible for any damages arising from the use of Dream Maker software and makes no warranty or representation, either express or implied, including but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. 

Sermon Assistant is SHAREWARE, i.e. you can copy and use the program at will provided no extra cost is charged for its distribution by you.  IF YOU DECIDE TO KEEP THE PROGRAM THERE IS A $15 REGISTRATION FEE.

The database files provided with Sermon Assistant are copyrighted by Dream Makers software.

You may freely redistribute this package, on the conditions: 
[a] that the whole package is redistributed, AND, 
[b] that NO alteration is made to the package, or to any of the files in it, AND, 
[c] that no charge (other than charges by Dream Maker Software) be made for any redistribution. 
Bulletin boards and CD-ROM producers may freely distribute this package, subject to the above conditions. 

Use of this product for any period of time constitutes your acceptance of this agreement and subjects you to its contents. 


Shareware Program:------

This is a share ware program.  You are invited to try it free but it costs $15 to keep. use this game or distribute it. But you can not sell, or request donations for this product.  A registration fee will entitle you to all free updates for one year.
  
Send registration fee to: 

Russ Gamble 
PO BOX 1888 
Martinez Ca 94553

Compatibility issues-------------------

Version 1.35

Win95/98 Compatible

Recommended screen resolution:
800x600 resolution and 16 bit color minimum

To Run program---------------

Double click on the desktop bookshelf  Icon.
  
To Un-install-------------------

1,  Select, from the Windows desktop, "Start"

2,  Settings

3, Control panel

4,  Add/Remove Programs

5,  Scroll down and select the game

6,  Click on the remove button

Program Use Information------------------------

Editing Database window information

In order to copy information from the database windows to the sermon construction window you must use the Windows clipboard.  The process is simple.  Highlight the section of text you want from one of the database windows and hit CTRL "C."  Move your cursor to the desired  area on the sermon construction window and hit CTRL "V."

Accessing Database Contents

Each database's content  category can be  accessed by the scroll tabs on top of each display screen by simply highlighting the desired selection.  Each section contains a massive amount of information.  We are only displaying the categories here:

Bible 

King James old Testament
King James new Testament
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Sermon Types & Samples

Basic Sermon Out Line
Expository Sermon
Textual Sermon
Topical Sermon
Title, The
Application, The
Conclusion, The
Divisions , The
Discussion, The
Illustration, The
Introduction, The
Proposition, The
Topical Sermon Sample
Textual Sermon Sample
Expository Sermon Sample

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Quotes, Poetry, History

Animals
Carson
Cats
Children
Churchill
Community
Computers
Death
Despair
Dog
Earth
Famous Epitaphs
Famous Farewells
Fictional Farewells
Food
Fool 26
Frost Robert
Fun
Gain 44
God
Hate
History
Husband
Jesus
Keats
Last Stands
Last Words
Lawrence D.H.
Life
Lincoln
Love
Man
Me 50
Misc.
Money
Moses
Music
Pain
Parents
Rain
Reagan
Rogers
Sacrifice
Sex
Sin 77
Strife
Sun
Teen Poetry, Love
Time 68
TV
Twain
War
Water
Wife
Wilde Oscar
Wise 12
Women
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Dictionary, Word Usage, etc

Bible Dictionary
Bible Names
Topical Text Book Index
Word Usage Count

Future updates

This program will be continually improved and the databases expanded. If you pay the $15 registration fee you will be entitled to all updates, free of charge, that are released within one year of registration.


Updated files can be down loaded from the following URL------------
http://members.xoom.com/russgamble/
