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Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 13, 2009

MORE ON PRAYER Leonard Ravenhill - Prayer is not an argument with God to persuade him to move things our way, but an exercise by which we are enabled by his Spirit to move ourselves his way. Harry Emerson Fosdick - Prayer is putting oneself under God’s influence. Pope Pius XII - A man without ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Tags: Prayer How To

Many Years Ago, In My High School Chemistry ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Many years ago, in my high school chemistry class, a little poem was often quoted. Its effort at humor may have been lacking but the consequences of an erroneous belief were certainly well depicted. It goes “Alas for little Willie, We’ll ne’er see Willie more, For what he thought was H2O, Was H2 ...read more

Tags: Humility

Easter Outline - 7 Fears Of Death

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Mar 25, 2024

Seven fears related to death: 1) Fear of the process: But.....Jesus is with you. – Psalm 23:4 2) Fear of non-existence: But....You will be alive and well. – John 11:25-26 3) Fear of bodily decay: But....You will receive a new body. – 1 Corinthians 15:51-54; ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Tags: Death, Easter, Christ, Family, Fear, Hope, Heaven, Reunion, Resurrection, New Heaven  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pastor's Wife

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Jul 15, 2015

The Pastor’s Wife A Tribute to an Outstanding Woman She serves in a lofty position not sought by in her life; having fallen in love with a ministry man, she became a pastor’s wife. She gave her life to Jesus, to share the Gospel Light, to make both God and her husband proud— happy being the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10, Romans 13:7, Proverbs 17:6, Psalm 139:13, Psalm 127:1-3, 1 Timothy 5:1-2, Genesis 3:20, Proverbs 31:10-29, Proverbs 23:25, Luke 8:21, Proverbs 19:14, Ephesians 5:22-23, 1 Peter 3:1-6, Titus 2:4-5, 1 Timothy 3:11  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Sacrifice, Honor, Wife, Servant, Pastor, Companion, Ministry Wife, Honoring The Pastor, Example, Position, Honoring Women, Pastor's Wife, Servants, Great Women  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Life Comes In Three Volumes, Volume #1) ...  PRO

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 1, 2002

Life comes in three volumes, volume #1) YESTERDAY, #2) TODAY, #3) TOMORROW. Yesterday is gone, but it pays to visit on Memory Lane. Tomorrow is a good place to dream, ...read more

Tags: Finding Fulfillment

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Between '98 And '01, At Least 80,000 People Lost ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Between ’98 and ’01, at least 80,000 people lost $2 billion to religious scams in the U.S. vs. $450 million lost by 15,000 people between ...read more

Tags: Sin General

According To The Parents Television Council. Mtv ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

According to the Parents Television Council. MTV has roughly three times as many sexual incidents throughout the day as ABC, CBS, NBC or Fox do at 10 ...read more

Tags: Television And Movies

The Harvard Center For Risk Analysis Estimates ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

The Harvard Center for Risk Analysis estimates that the use of cell phones while driving causes about 2,600 deaths and 330,000 injuries each year in the ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

What Do Girls Do Who Haven't Any Mothers To Help ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

What do girls do who haven’t any mothers to help them through their troubles? Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888), U.S. author. Jo ...read more

Tags: Parenting

The Top 10 Issues Facing Today's Church 1-Prayer ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 14, 2007

The Top 10 Issues Facing Today’s Church 1-Prayer 2-Discipleship 3-Leadership 4-Evangelism 5-Doctrine /Worldview 6-Apathy 7-Marriage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1

Life & The Internet 45% Of Internet Users, Or ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

Life & The Internet 45% of Internet users, or about 60 million Americans, say the internet helped them make big decisions or negotiate their way through major life ...read more

Tags: Entertainment

The Top 10 Issues Facing Today's Church 1-Prayer ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

The Top 10 Issues Facing Today’s Church 1-Prayer 2-Discipleship 3-Leadership 4-Evangelism 5-Doctrine /Worldview 6-Apathy 7-Marriage ...read more

Tags: Church General

Filling Out A Series Of Reports At The End Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Filling out a series of reports at the end of the school year, one tired teacher came upon this line: List three reasons for entering the teaching profession. Without ...read more

Tags: Learning

Bono On The Poor

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 8, 2013

Bono, lead singer of U2, said this: "Look, whatever thoughts you have about God, who God is or if God exists--most will agree that God has a special place ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:26

Tags: Poverty, Poor, Helping Poor

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Is What I Tell New ...

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 7, 2008

This is what I tell new believers. 1. Talk to God each day. (Prayer) 2. Let God talk to you each day. (The Word) 3. Then talk to others ...read more

Tags: Salvation

Education Pays: The Unemployment Rate For All ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

Education Pays: The unemployment rate for all people with a bachelor’s degree or better was just 2.9% in February, vs. 8.5% for people with less than a high school ...read more

Tags: Workplace

There Are Three Types Of Christians Who Respond ...  PRO

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 7, 2007

There are three types of Christians who respond to the call of service: 1. Rowboat Christians -- have to be pushed. 2. Sailboat Christians -- always go with wind. 3. Steamboat Christians -- make up their ...read more

Encouragement

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 30, 2008

ENCOURAGEMENT According to Hallmark, 90% of consumers want more choices in encouragement cards that will allow them to share support in unique ways for real life ...read more

Tags: Encouragement

Traditional Young ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 13, 2009

TRADITIONAL YOUNG ADULTS 94% of 20-somethings respect parenthood, and 84% have great esteem for marriage, finds a survey by the J. Walter Thompson advertising agency. ...read more

Tags: Youth

Sent By God  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 8, 2002

SENT BY GOD Bill Bright, the founder of Campus Crusade for Christ, in a recent interview told of his most memorable occasion to share the gospel. "I remember as a young believer I felt impressed to call on a man who was a CEO of one of the great fortune 500 companies. As presumptuous as it ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To, Great Commission, Promises Of God