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The Late Martin Luther King, Jr. Once Said That ...

Contributed by Eddie Madrigal on Dec 18, 2012

The late Martin Luther King, Jr. once said that only in darkness can one see the stars. Only ...read more

Tags: Faith

Denomination: Lutheran

One Time Many Years Ago, The King Of Hungary ...

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 11, 2008

One time many years ago, the king of Hungary found himself depressed and unhappy. He sent for his brother, a good-natured but rather indifferent prince. The king said to him, "I am a great sinner; I fear to meet God." But the prince only laughed at him. This didn’t help the king’s disposition any. ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Martin Luther King Jr. Said, "Faith Is Taking The ...

Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 8, 2009

Martin Luther King Jr. said, "Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t ...read more

Tags: Faith

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered To Serve

Contributed by John Bright on Nov 9, 2023

In every war there are stories of courage, bravery, and acts of heroism that go beyond all human limitations. Do you know the name Desmond Doss? He was a soldier in WW2 that came from Lynchburg, Virginia. Because of his faith tradition that prevented him from carrying a weapon, he enlisted as a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:59-60

Tags: Courage, Heroism, Bravery, World War 2

Denomination: Methodist

Misapplied Scriptures: "God Is No Respecter Of Persons”, Acts 10:34

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 25, 2023

Introduction: “God is no respecter of persons!” How many times have we heard that during an invitation? It’s sad, but this is another verse that’s been misapplied over the years. Text: Acts 10:34, KJV: 34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34

Tags: Salvation, Peter, Cornelius

Denomination: Baptist

Visiting A Village School One Day, King Oscar Ii ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 8, 2005

Visiting a village school one day, King Oscar II of Sweden asked the pupils to name the greatest kings of Sweden. The answers were unanimous: Gustavus Vasa, Gustavus Adolphus, Charles X. Then the teacher leaned over to one little boy and whispered something in his ear. “And King Oscar,” ...read more

Tags: Finding Fulfillment

Visiting A Village School One Day, King Oscar Ii ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

Visiting a village school one day, King Oscar II of Sweden asked the pupils to name the greatest kings of Sweden. The answers were unanimous: Gustavus Vasa, Gustavus Adolphus, Charles X. Then the teacher leaned over to one little boy and whispered something in his ear. "And King Oscar," volunteered ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Sheila-Ism?" Matthew 25:14-30 Key Verse(S) ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Apr 6, 2005

“Sheila-ism?” Matthew 25:14-30 Key verse(s) 24:“Then the man who had received the one talent came. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘I knew that you are a hard man, harvesting where you have not sown and gathering where you have not scattered seed.’” Taking the safest route is something that my father always ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Tags: Faith, Faith General, Gift, Money, Obedience  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

Take One Down And Pass It Around!" Acts 14:21-25 ...

Contributed by Mark Brunner on May 11, 2005

“Take One Down and Pass It Around!” Acts 14:21-25 Key verse(s) 21a:“They preached the good news in that city and won a large number of disciples . . .” “Take one down and pass it around, ninety-nine bottles of beer on the wall.” Although this wasn’t one of those endearing songs to dads on vacation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:21-25

Tags: Gifts Encouragement, Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Lutheran

John 14:6 – "Jesus Told Him, ‘i Am The Way, The ...  PRO

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 14, 2006

John 14:6 – “Jesus told him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.’” This is so hard for prideful people to accept. Elaine Pagels (author of The Templar Revelation: Secret Guardians of the True Identity of Christ) says she had an epiphany while ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-14

Tags: False Teaching

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hispanics Purchased 14.6% Of All U.s. Homes Sold ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

Hispanics purchased 14.6% of all U.S. homes sold in ’05. In California, they comprise 28% of home buyers. The rate of homeownership among Hispanics hit a record 50% in Q4 of ‘05, according HUD. Low interest rates and flexible lending rules are the key cause factors. Hispanics are ...read more

Tags: Church General

In 246bc, When 14year Old Ying Zheng Ascended The ...

Contributed by Amanda Wilson on Aug 26, 2007

In 246BC, when 14year old Ying Zheng ascended the throne of the Chin provence of China and took for himself the title first emperor, he made his plans clear. And he proceeded to war against his neighbouring states until he had united China and made himself it’s emperor. But his plans did not stop ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In '06, 39.8 Million U.s. Residents (14%) Moved ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008

In ’06, 39.8 million U.S. residents (14%) moved within the previous one-year ...read more

Tags: Family

Ephesians 4:14-17. Have You Ever Had A Child That ...

Contributed by Tim Adams on Dec 1, 2009

Ephesians 4:14-17. Have you ever had a child that every instruction you gave them they said back to you “what for?” When I was growing up you might have had the luxury of asking one time if you were brave, never twice “what for.” We just didn’t question the wisdom and authority of our parents. ...read more

Tags: Fool

Denomination: Baptist

Over 50% Of Carpools End After 1 Year Due To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Over 50% of carpools end after 1 year due to changes in job, work schedules, or residences…or simply not meshing. ...read more

Tags: Workplace

Today More Than 1 In 8 Americans (33 Million) Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

Today more than 1 in 8 Americans (33 million) is at least 65 years of age or older. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Church General

[153]. A Message From A Poem – Jesus Christ Is Lord And King

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 3, 2025

[153]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – JESUS CHRIST IS LORD AND KING There are 22 letters in the Hebrew alphabet, and the writers of the Psalms, and Jeremiah, made use of what we call “Alphabetic Poems”. That is where you begin each new paragraph with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet. I think ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11, John 20:20, Matthew 27:37, Matthew 2:2

Tags: Jesus Is Lord, Jesus Is King, Christian Poetry, Christian Poems, Lord, King  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

84% Of Over 1,000 Students Surveyed Agreed That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

84% of over 1,000 students surveyed agreed that their future success would be determined by whether they have close family relationships. ...read more

Tags: Children

Try Doing This Sometime. Take An Empty 2-Liter ...  PRO

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003

Try doing this sometime. Take an empty 2-Liter bottle, and fill it up half way with just plain water, and the other half fill up with vegetable oil. Then try shaking that bottle up and mixing those two things together. What’s going to happen? Well, you can shake that bottle all day, but as soon as ...read more

Tags: Faith General

Denomination: Lutheran

As Of July 1, The U.s. Population Was At 296.4 ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

As of July 1, the U.S. population was at 296.4 million, but it may hit 300 million in ‘07. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Evangelism Urgency