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Dear Abby Once Wrote In Her Column About A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 17, 2011

Dear Abby once wrote in her column about a lifeguard who was being charged with the death of a teenager. The lifeguard was working at a large pool with two or three others each with a specific area to cover. He was approached by a group of teenagers excitedly telling him of someone who was lying at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Tags: Servanthood

Hell Is Past Calvary

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 28, 2012

HELL IS PAST CALVARY Adrian Rogers once recalled hearing about a nightclub called "The Gates of Hades." The story goes that a newcomer to the city was looking for this nightclub and he stopped a policeman to ask directions. It just so happened that there was a church on that same street called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28

Tags: Hell

The Dimensions Of Leadership

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 5, 2013

THE DIMENSIONS OF LEADERSHIP True leaders must be rather than just do. They must lead by vision and values of the organization rather than by mere hierarchical position. The emerging role of future leaders has at least 5 dimensions: (1) to articulate and communicate the mission, vision and ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Six Kinds Of Biblical Preaching

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 19, 2022

Thomas Constable points out that there are 6 different kinds of biblical preaching: (1) kerugma, which means proclamation of the clear facts of the Christian message. (2) didache or teaching. This was explanation and interpretation of the facts-the "so what?" (3) paraklesis, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:11

Tags: Ministry, Church, Holy Spirit, Teaching, Preaching, Word Of God, Pastors, Simon Peter  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Stages Of Temptation

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 9, 2024

SEVEN STAGES OF TEMPTATION 1 THE LOOK --- "When he is drawn away" 2 THE LUST --- "By his own desires" 3 THE LURE --- "And Enticed" 4 THE CONCEPTION ---- "When desire has conceived" 5 THE BIRTH -- "It gives birth to sin" 6 THE GROWTH ...read more

Scripture: James 1:10-15

Tags: Tribulation, Defeat, Overcoming, Tests, Trials, Deception, Satan, Spiritual Warfare, Temptation, Victory, Lies, Sin, Lust  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Source Of National Security  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 24, 2003

THE SOURCE OF NATIONAL SECURITY "It must be felt that there is no national security but in the nation’s humble acknowledged dependence upon God and His overruling providence." ...read more

Tags: War

Experts Estimate There Are About One Million ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Experts estimate there are about one million evangelicals, Pentecostal or charismatic Christians in New York City, most of them from historically African-American ...read more

Tags: Church General

Ponder This Thought From Max Lucado, "If God Can ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 28, 2009

Ponder this thought from Max Lucado, "If God can make a billion galaxies, can’t he make good out of our bad and sense out of ...read more

Tags: God Brings Hope

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Soul Could Mean Many  PRO

Contributed by Ryan Yandris on Mar 2, 2003

(One soul could mean many) Andrew brought Simon- just one. But that was many, for under God, Simon brought three thousand souls in one day! It has been estimated that probably 95% of church members have never lead anyone to Christ. I like what Paul say’s in 1 Cor 9:19 " I made myself a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27

Tags: Evangelism How To, What Is Evangelism?

Denomination: Pentecostal

Medicine For ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

“Medicine for America” “Peculiar People” Titus 2:14 says, “[Christ] …gave Himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for Himself a people that are His very own, eager to do what is good.” The King James Bible says the Lord will purify unto Himself a “peculiar people.” ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:14

Tags: Patriotism

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Minister The Word  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2010

MINISTER THE WORD There are valid ministries which are pleasing to the Lord such as, missions, youth ministries, local church services and ministerial alliances. However, there are two ministries that are often set on the back burner. The ministry of truly preaching the whole council of God's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4

Tags: Bible Influence

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Daily Needs Of Israel In The Wilderness  PRO

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Mar 1, 2016

THE DAILY NEEDS OF ISRAEL IN THE WILDERNESS The 40-year wilderness wandering by Moses and the Israelites must be one of the biggest miracles in the Bible, yet we take it for granted. Think about the metrics of their dire situation: FOOD: God’s people had to be fed daily. Feeding 3 to 3 1/2 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14

Tags: Wilderness, Complaining, Unthankfulness, Griping, Faithfulness Of God  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Meditate On The Lord.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 18, 2021

Where I was Pastoring at the time I got 5th Sunday off. I had a favorite fishing hole. The water wasn’t very deep so I could wade in the water. That was fun for me. It had big trees that hung over the water and the sun would shine through them and made it look beautiful. It was great, this river ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Tags: Life Is Rough, God Teaches To Smooth Us

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Small Church Growth In '06 Outreach Magazine ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008

Small Church Growth In '06 Outreach magazine cited a growth of 21.5% for megachurches from 1994 to 2004. At the same time congregations of less ...read more

Tags: Church Growth

When I Was A Boy Of 14, My Father Was So ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was ...read more

Tags: Parenting

C.s. Lewis Wrote, "It Is He Who Thinks Most Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2011

C.S. Lewis wrote, "It is he who thinks most of the next world that does the most in this world." Where there is no faith in the future, there is no work in the present. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Tags: Heaven

Christian Store Shoppers Buy Books (32%), Bibles ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 16, 2006

Christian Store Shoppers buy books (32%), Bibles (22%), Music (15%), greeting cards (8%). The most common reason shoppers’ visit a Christian store is to purchase a gift ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General

Out Of This World: For $995, Space Services Inc., ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

Out Of This World: For $995, Space Services Inc., will place a gram of a person’s ashes in an aluminum capsule the size of 4 dimes stacked together, and attach it to a rocked and ...read more

Tags: Death Nearness

Atheists, Agnostics And Adults Associated With ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Atheists, agnostics and adults associated with non-Christian faith groups make up 21% of the adult U.S. population while 39% are what Barna labels notional ...read more

Tags: Apologetics General

According To A 3m Survey, 45% Of Laptop-Using ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2008

According to a 3M survey, 45% of laptop-using business travelers admit to peeking at someone else’s laptop in public places. 50% have noticed others looking ...read more

Tags: Church General