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The Good Samaritan Is A Portrait Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 2, 2022

The Good Samaritan bears the features of the Lord Jesus Christ who comes to seek and save the lost. (1). "He came where he was." Christ comes to us right where we are. In our stripped and wounded condition we could do nothing for ourselves (Ro 5:6). (2). "He had compassion on ...read more

Tags: Neighbor, Kindness, Good Deeds, Good Samaritan, Types Of Christ, Ministry  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Run Your Race Tjbts

Contributed by Blake Henson on Jun 6, 2023

Run Your Race shows how silly it would be for someone to stop short of home in a game, but it is the same in our Christian life when we are not Christians all the time. We must realize the need to be active serving Christians 24/7 in our lives. URL: https://youtu.be/Ai6qZPECLiw SUMMARY In this ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7

Tags: Run Your Race, Never Stop Living For Jesus

Unsung Heroes-Claudius Lysias

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 22, 2023

Introduction: He was a high-ranking officer in the Roman army, mentioned only a couple of times in Scripture. We don’t know if he ever became a Christian, but we do know that he saved the life of Paul the apostle at least twice! Text: Acts 24:22-23, KJV: 22 And when Felix heard these things, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:22-23

Tags: Paul, Persecution, Claudius Lysias

Denomination: Baptist

Unsung Heroines-Rhoda Of Jerusalem

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 13, 2022

Introduction: She’s only mentioned in one passage, and often for what she didn’t do. But this unsung heroine knew what she had seen, and nothing was going to change her mind! Text: Acts 12:11-17, KJV: 11 And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:11-17

Tags: Prayer, Peter, Rhoda, Unsung Heroines

Denomination: Baptist

Twentieth Centuries. His Wife Was A Minister's ...  PRO

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 21, 2007

twentieth centuries. His wife was a minister’s daughter, and their Church was College Avenue Methodist Church in Somerville, Massachusetts [SOURCE: http://www.ethicalstl.org/platforms/platform071199.shtml]. Many of his, matter-of-fact poems still speak vividly to us today. I have always ...read more

Tags: Lord's Prayer, Prayer How To

Denomination: Methodist

Mike Murdock Notes This From His Book Leadership ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 6, 2008

Mike Murdock notes this from his book Leadership Secrets of Jesus page 209: i. He starts with scripture verse “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” Galatians 6:7. ii. Everything begins with a seed to sow! Someone plants a small acorn. It becomes ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Golden ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 15, 2010

The Golden Rule Four men sit down together. In the discussion they start to speak about what is called “the Golden Rule,” and how it is understood. The first speaks. “Leviticus 19 says, “Love your neighbour as yourself.” But who is my neighbour? The great rabbi Hillel, who is one of the main ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Tags: World Religions

The Lost Camper: Making Yourself Available

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 6, 2011

THE LOST CAMPER: MAKING YOURSELF AVAILABLE One of my favorite sayings: "God doesn't want your capability. He only wants your availability. If you'll give Him your availability, He'll provide the capability." Availability is when you make yourself accessible for utilization. Availability is what we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8

Tags: Servanthood

Go Find Something To Do For God

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012

GO FIND SOMETHING TO DO FOR GOD Ruth Rettig tells the story of having gone through unsuccessful cancer surgery and following up with chemo in Houston, which meant 500-mile roundtrips from their home in central Texas. The trips were exhausting enough but the chemo made her feel sick to death. She ...read more

Tags: Birth Of Jesus

Denomination: Methodist

In A Speech Made In 1863, Abraham Lincoln Said, ...  PRO

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 22, 2003

In a speech made in 1863, Abraham Lincoln said, "We have been the receipients of the choicest bounties of heaven; we have been preserved these many years in peace and prospertiy; we have grown in numbers, wealth, and power as no other nation has ever grown. But we have forgotten God. We have ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:13-14, Proverbs 30:8-9, Matthew 13:22, Luke 15:11-32, Titus 2:11-15, Isaiah 26:3, Luke 9:52-62, Psalm 139:7-8, 2 Corinthians 3:13-18, Colossians 3:10, Luke 19:32, Luke 4:14-27, 1 Peter 1:1-9, Ephesians 2:8-10, Ephesians 4:11-16, John 20:24-31, John 15:13-15, Matthew 24:17-21, 2 Chronicles 7:1-4, Zechariah 9:9-12, John 1:1-18, Proverbs 4:1-30, Romans 8:35-39, 1 Peter 1:4, 2 Peter 1:4, Galatians 1:1-22, 1 Peter 1:22, Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 5:1-11, James 4:1-10, Isaiah 57:15, 1 John 2:2, Genesis 17:15-19, Jeremiah 31:27-34, Revelation 2:4-5, Joshua 18:1-25, Luke 18:9-14, 2 Peter 1:3-11, Luke 19:1-10, Matthew 25:31-46, Nehemiah 2:18-20, John 13:23-24, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4, Matthew 25:21, John 4:21-24, John 10:7-15, John 12:1-8, Mark 3:1-9, Ecclesiastes 3:1-9, Mark 10:35-45, Psalm 100:1-5, Matthew 24:36-44, Luke 6:27-30, Matthew 2:1-18, Isaiah 7:1-16, Matthew 1:23, 2 Corinthians 3:1-11, Matthew 3:1-12, Luke 2:1-7, Matthew 2:13-23, 1 Kings 17:1-7, Matthew 5:21-37, Revelation 2:1-29, Hebrews 1:6-14, 2 Timothy 1:3-5, John 17:1-24, Colossians 2:1-10, John 1:29-42, 1 John 4:7-12, Proverbs 1:20-30, Joshua 1:1-9, 1 John 5:1-12, 1 John 5:10-12, Joshua 1:1-11, James 1:19-27, Matthew 22:37-40, John 2:1-11, Genesis 6:5-13, 1 Corinthians 13:1-7, Matthew 26:26-30, 2 Samuel 7:12-16, 1 Corinthians 9:19-34, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, 2 Timothy 3:10-17, Exodus 14:10-15, 1 Timothy 6:19, Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 4:1-11, 1 John 1:1-10, Philemon 1:17-19, Hebrews 11:8-10, Genesis 40:1-23, John 8:1-11, Colossians 4:2-6, John 14:15-21, Isaiah 48:17-18, 2 Chronicles 1:6-12, Titus 3:1-5, Acts 8:9-24, Romans 12:12-14, 1 Peter 1:18-23, Exodus 1:1-8, 2 Samuel 9:6-13, 1 John 5:14-15, Mark 10:17-31, Luke 13:1-17, Matthew 21:1-11, Ecclesiastes 9:10, Romans 8:24-25, Philippians 4:6-12, Hebrews 7:1-28, John 14:15-17, Luke 6:6-11, Hebrews 11:1-40, Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 25:14-28, Psalm 138:1-8, Psalm 13:1-6, Romans 1:8-15, Isaiah 27:6, Matthew 13:44-52, John 20:19-31  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Christian, Compassion, Commit, Commitment, Grace, Greatness, Injustice, Jude, Judgment, Heaven Our Hope, Hope, Humility, Forgotten, Faith, Peace Of God, Privilege, Promise, Pride, Love, Prosperity, Safari, Strength, Wealth, Wear, Trust  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

I Love To Cook. The Only Problem Is That Many Of ...

Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 1, 2008

I love to cook. The only problem is that many of the things I like to cook are things that my wife does not particularly care to eat. I like to cook things in a crock pot or in a pressure cooker. One of my favorite things to cook is ham hocks and beans. My dad taught me to cook it and we used ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Power Of A  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

The Power of a Christ Centered Ministry In Galatians chapter five the apostle Paul writes about the fruit that comes out of mankind. First there are those who produce fruit that comes by living according to the sinful nature and second, there is fruit that is produced as one lives under the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Tags: Assurance Of Salvation

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Visited By Angels

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012

VISITED BY ANGELS Dr. Ralph Harlow tells the story getting away with his wife Marion for a few days to visit family and of walking with his wife through the woods of Ballarvale, MA as Spring was breaking forth. The path that he and Marion were on was spongy as they walked along a beautiful creek. ...read more

Tags: Angels

Denomination: Methodist

Symbols Of The Bible In Scripture

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 4, 2021

The Bible identifies itself through several clear metaphors and similes. These symbols serve the purpose of helping us understand what the Bible is and what it can do in our lives. Let’s examine of a few of those symbols today. 1. A Mirror - James 1:23-25 - As a mirror the Word of God perfectly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 4:1-3, 2 Peter 1:21

Tags: Bible, Scripture, Word Of God, Sword Of The Spirit, Symbols  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am…  PRO

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Mar 16, 2008

I am… BLESSED when I come in and BLESSED when I go out (Deut 28:6) SAFE wherever I go (Psa 91:11) REDEEMED from the hand of the enemy (Psa 107:2) The SALT of the earth (Matt 5:13) The LIGHT of the world (Matt 5:14) VALUABLE! (Matt 10:31) Exercising my AUTHORITY over the enemy (Luke 10:19) VALUABLE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Polycarp (2nd Century)  PRO

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 3, 2007

POLYCARP(2nd Century) Can you imagine what it was like for the church in Smyrna as they watched their beloved and aged pastor burn at the stake? Polycarp was his name. he was a disciple of Jesus’ disciple, the Apostle John. One could tell it immediately because he possessed the same tenderness and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25, 2 Samuel 12:1-15, Exodus 3:6-8, Psalm 91:1-2, Luke 8:43-49, James 1:23-25, Joshua 24:11-15, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Colossians 2:6-14, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Bible, Faith, Love, Father, Fellowship, Gratefulness, Pieces, Destruction, Willingness, Empty, Unsaved, Posture, Young People, Negative, Energy, Spiritual Faith, Stand, Self-Control, Existentialism, Jabez, Procrastination, Mind, New Beginning, Edify, Right, Endure, Broken, Prepare, One, Reverence, Forward, Release, Sanctification, Look, Choose, Might, Positive, Soldier, Holiness, Influence, Teamwork, Priorities, Lost, Grow, Counselor, Friend, Listen, Righteousness, Pride, Teen, Comforter, Unity, Encouragement, Faithfulness, God's Love, Power, Hope, Leadership, Prayer, Anxiety, Worry, Heart, Soul, Trust, Endurance, Humility, Joy, John, Church, Children, Persecution, Son, Family  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Letter

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Dec 23, 2023

Now, to the question before me, I shall respond without delay, about the Christ child, and the reason for Christmas day. I suppose they deem me an expert, a good witness of repute, So, I was asked to do my best the falsities to dispute. I lend now my witness; written here from mine own hand: the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:18-23, Isaiah 60:1-3, Numbers 24:17, Isaiah 9:6-8, Luke 2:1-14, John 1:14, Micah 5:2, Matthew 2:1-10, Genesis 49:10, Daniel 9:24-25, Galatians 4:4-5, Titus 2:11-15  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Saint Nick, Christmas Letters, Birth Of Christ, Letter, Santa Claus, Stories, Christmas Poetry, Christmas Stories, Christmas, Advent  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Mary: Circumcised Heart

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

The Heart of Mary: Circumcised Heart "A man is not a Jew if he is only one outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical. No, a man is a Jew if he is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code..." (Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:28-29

Tags: Christmas

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Catholic Sister, Sister Chris Schenk, Was ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

A Catholic sister, Sister Chris Schenk, was shocked when she took theology classes several years ago (1994) that taught Mary Magdalene, “a woman who had been one of Jesus’ most courageous apostles had been turned into a prostitute.” Then Schenk learned there were efforts to restore the reputation ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Tags: Easter Resurrection

How God Used A Phrase From A Gospel Tract To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 18, 2009

How God Used a Phrase from a Gospel Tract to Bring an Indian to Faith in Christ, the Bread of Life; Paul Harvey on the Meaning of God’s Providence So providence assumes that God is the supreme Creator of all things. And as Creator he prevents the universe from going into non-existence, he guides ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-59

Tags: Bible, Bible Influence