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We Have No Government Armed With Power Capable Of ...

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 6, 2011

We have no government armed with power capable of contending with human passions unbridled by morality and religion. Avarice, ambition, revenge or gallantry would break the strongest cords of our Constitution as a whale goes through a net. Our Constitution is designed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Tags: Patriotism

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unwanted  PRO

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Oct 30, 2000

Mother Teresea “We have drugs for people with diseases like leprosy. But these drugs do not treat the main problem, the disease of being unwanted. That’s what my sisters hope to provide. The sick and poor suffer even more from rejection than ...read more

Tags: Poverty, Giving General, Compassion, Church

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Most Christians Believe The Virgin Birth Is ...  PRO

Contributed by James Wilson on Dec 17, 2000

Most Christians believe the Virgin Birth is true. According to George Barna, 85% of those surveyed believe that Jesus Christ was born to a virgin. He also found that even 75% of the people who do not embrace Jesus as their Savior believe that he was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Tags: Mary Jesus Mother, Apologetics Jesus, Christmas

Denomination: Baptist

Ct Studd: Wealthy, Nationally Famous Athlete Put ...  PRO

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 31, 2001

CT STUDD: wealthy, nationally famous athlete put it all aside to disappear into the mission field: China, India, and then Africa. Lost from sight for 13 yrs without contact. WHY? ’Some people love to dwell near church with choir and ...read more

Tags: Discipleship, Great Commission, What Is Evangelism?

3 Buddies Were Discussing Death And One Asked The ...  PRO

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Oct 8, 2001

3 Buddies were discussing death and one asked the group: What would you like people to say about you at your funeral?  "He was a great humanitarian, who cared about his community."  "He was a great husband and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:11-25, 2 Kings 2:11-17, 2 Kings 5:1-17

Tags: Death, Easter Resurrection

Denomination: Baptist

A Sunday School Class Was Discussing King ...  PRO

Contributed by Kelly Hudnall on Dec 12, 2001

A Sunday school class was discussing King Solomon. People pointed out that though Solomon had been so wise, he made some foolish choices. Finally, the teacher asked, "Are we picking too much on Solomon?" One ...read more

Tags: Marriage Obligations, Ot Kings, Christian Love

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Young Boy Was On His Way To Church In ...  PRO

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002

A young boy was on his way to church in Chicago. On his way someone asked him where he was going. He gave the name of the church, which surprised the stranger. “That’s a long walk—why would you go so far ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ, Unity

Denomination: Congregational

J. Oswald Sanders Writing In His Book On ...  PRO

Contributed by Gary Bordelon on Sep 21, 2002

J. Oswald Sanders writing in his book on spiritual leadership said - "If those who hold influence over others fail to lead toward the spiritual uplands, then surely the path to the lowlands will be well worn. People travel together; ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Saw A Woman Coming Out Of Loblaws This Week ...  PRO

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Aug 4, 2005

I saw a woman coming out of Loblaws this week with a t-shirt that said “I’LL LOVE YOU WHEN YOU ARE MORE LIKE ME” That’s often how we do it – once people get redeemed, then we will love them, it is not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Tags: Unconditional Love

Denomination: *other

Late-Age Divorce Is A Growing Trend In The U.s., ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

Late-Age Divorce is a growing trend in the U.S., according to U.S. Census Bureau’s statistics. The number of senior citizens getting a divorce has risen 34%--the equivalent of 2.2 million people--from ...read more

Tags: Divorce

A Popular Acrostic For This Christian Lifestyle ...

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006

A Popular acrostic for this Christian lifestyle is WWJD.. What Would Jesus Do. You can see it on wristbands worn by many people. The Ohio State Football coach Jim Tressel wears one. He said it is a reminder when he ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

However, As Robert Saucy Points Out, "The New ...

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Jun 25, 2003

However, as Robert Saucy points out, “the New Testament never confuses Israel and the church. As opposed to the church, which is a religious body composed of individuals from all nations, the term Israel retains its reference to the people ...read more

Tags: Church General

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

It Is Clear From Acts 2 That The Members Of The ...

Contributed by Jay Robison on Aug 30, 2004

It is clear from Acts 2 that the members of the early church depended on one another. They were unified and interconnected. As a church today, we depend on one another. We are a family. I depend on you for an example of holiness, for enthusiasm about what we are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Tags: Church Purpose Of

Denomination: Baptist

Check Out This Welcome Sign Into A Town In ...  PRO

Contributed by Joe Fornear on Oct 20, 2004

Check out this Welcome sign into a town in Florida– “Welcome to Sebastian – Home of Pelican Island” – “Friendly People and Six Old Grouches”. - I know this sign is being cute but in reality some individuals basically present themselves this way to the world. Most of the time they are friendly ...read more

Tags: Character

Denomination: Independent/Bible

C. H. Spurgeon, A Baptist Minister In The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

C. H. Spurgeon, a Baptist minister in the mid-eighteen hundreds, claimed that 98 percent of the people he met-- including the criminals he visited in England’s prisons--told him that they believed the Bible to be true. But the vast majority had never made a ...read more

Tags: Assurance Of Salvation

Carl Jung Told Of A Man Who Asked A Rabbi, "How ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Carl Jung told of a man who asked a rabbi, “How come in olden days God would show Himself to people but today nobody ever sees God?” The rabbi said, “Because nowadays nobody can bow low ...read more

Tags: Endurance

William Barclay Describes A Cold, Legalistic ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

William Barclay describes a cold, legalistic religion whose followers always do the right thing, but in a rigid, austere fashion. They are people who go through the proper moves, but are not the warm type to whom you could pour out your heart in grief and tears. Theirs ...read more

Tags: Grace

Methodist Minister And Author Charles L. Allen ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Methodist minister and author Charles L. Allen wrote of a fisherman friend who told him that one never needs a top for his crab basket. If one of the crabs starts to climb up the sides of the basket, the other crabs will reach up and pull it back ...read more

Tags: Faith

Vance Havner Was One Of The Great Preachers In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Vance Havner was one of the great preachers in the last century. Sometimes your medicine bottle has on it, "Shake well before using." That is what God has to do with some of His people. He has to shake them well before they are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:12-14

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

A Sunday School Class Was Discussing King ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

A Sunday school class was discussing King Solomon. People pointed out that though Solomon had been so wise, he made some foolish choices. Finally, the teacher asked, "Are we picking too much on Solomon?" ...read more

Tags: Parable Ten Virgins