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A. He's Closer Than You Think. Gen. 1:1 "In ...

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on May 26, 2007

A. He’s Closer Than You Think. Gen. 1:1 “In the beginning GOD!” That is a wow statement. God began us, created us. In the days of creation he waited until the last thing to create was mankind. God created Adam and Eve and it was like these two chairs right next to each other. But then Eve ...read more

Tags: God Brings Hope

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

During The Revolutionary War An American Officer ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

During the Revolutionary War an American officer felt led of the Holy Spirit to show love to an enemy who he felt should die. During a very dangerous assignment Duncan McColl, a British Soldier was protected from being shot and killed when an American officer gave an order “Do not to shoot Duncan ...read more

Tags: God's Provision

True Friends?  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 9, 2008

True Friends? Two little boys were the best of friends. As they grew up, their friendship only deepened. One became a preacher and the other a priest. And they would meet each week for coffee at the local Starbucks, no matter what else might be happening. After one such meeting, they shook hands ...read more

Tags: Friendship General

The Church's Identity And Purpose

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 15, 2009

THE CHURCH'S IDENTITY AND PURPOSE In his book, The Family of God, Batsell Barrett Baxter says the following: "There are some who think of the church as an organization like other organizations. It is true that the church is an organization, but it is not primarily an organization. Rather, it is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23, Ephesians 1:21-23

Tags: Church Purpose Of

Surprise With Joy And Delight

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Mar 15, 2011

SURPRISE WITH JOY AND DELIGHT She squealed with joy – I just know she would. She grinned and chuckled while dashing from room to room as she gazed at all the balloons, streamers and other decorations scattered about. Her little fingers mined through the candy, presents, and other trinkets of fun ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-17

Tags: Joy

Denomination: Lutheran

Humility

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Jun 27, 2021

The Western meaning of humility derives from the usage of the Hebrew speaking Jews, Latin speaking Romans and the Greeks, in particular Greek speaking Christians of the first century. In all three languages the word used to describe humility means "low", as in low to the ground: the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Tags: Service, Humility, Power

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In Your Pocket

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 10, 2006

“Feel for others - in your pocket” ...read more

Tags: Giving General

The Wise Person Questions Himself, The Fool ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The wise person questions himself, ...read more

Tags: Wisdom

Gratitude Is Not Only The Greatest Of Virtues, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the ...read more

Tags: Joy

A Committee Is An Arrangement Enabling One To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A committee is an arrangement enabling one to share ...read more

Tags: Church Practices

Democracy Is The Worst Form Of Government ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Democracy is the worst form of government ...read more

Tags: Political Freedom

It Is Good To Rub And Polish Our Brain Against ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

It is good to rub and polish our brain ...read more

Tags: Thought

Example Is Not The Main Thing In Influencing ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Example is not the main thing in influencing others. ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

There Is Time For Work. And There Is Time For ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

There is time for work. And there is time for love. That ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Fine Manners Need The Support Of Fine Manners In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Fine manners need the support of fine ...read more

Tags: Hospitality

True Patriotism Doesnt Exclude An Understanding ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

True patriotism doesnt exclude an understanding of the ...read more

Tags: Patriotism

The Beginning Of Thought Is In Disagreement Not ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The beginning of thought is in disagreement not only with others ...read more

Tags: Thought

James Packer: Sixfold Activity: Praising God ...  PRO

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 11, 2003

James Packer: sixfold activity: praising God for all that he is and all his achievements; thanking him for his gifts and his goodness to us; asking him to meet our own and others’ needs; offering him our gifts, our service, and ourselves; learning of him from his word, read and preached, and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23

Tags: Worship Definition

Denomination: Baptist

When A Puzzle Is Put Together Each Piece Is ...  PRO

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 29, 2003

When a puzzle is put together each piece is interconnected to the other pieces. Alone a piece is inadequate; a single piece cannot show you the whole picture. Likewise if one or more pieces of the puzzle are missing then it is defective; it’s lacking an essential part and is incomplete. Being ...read more

Tags: Church Purpose Of, Unity

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Two Christians Have Lived Very Good And Also Very ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 8, 2005

Two Christians have lived very good and also very healthy lives. They die, and went to heaven. As they are walking along, marveling at the paradise around them, one turns to the other and says "Wow, I never knew heaven was going to be as good as this!" "Yeah", says the other. "And just think, ...read more

Tags: Kingdom Of God