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National Day Of Fasting

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

National Day Of Fasting In 1995 U.S. Senator Mark O. Hatfield presented a resolution designating Monday of Thanksgiving week as "National Day of Fasting." He and Stan Mooneyham, President of World Vision International called on all Americans to experience hunger ...read more

Tags: Disciplines Fasting

And By The Way, That Is Often How It Happens. ...

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 18, 2007

And by the way, that is often how it happens. According to the latest IRS figures, workers who make $10,000 - $15,000 per year give 3 times more in charitable giving than those who make $50,000 - ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Can Man Do?

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 23, 2011

Charles Spurgeon says: You look at man as he is, and what can he do? He can do nothing! Jesus already says, 'Apart from Me, you can do nothing.' (John 15:5) But look at man with ...read more

Tags: Power

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Does One Vote Matter?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Mar 1, 2016

DOES ONE VOTE MATTER???? Yes! Your ONE VOTE matters. Voter participation often suffers because of the generally accepted belief that “one vote really can’t make a difference.” Here is historical proof quite to the contrary! 1645: 1 VOTE gave control of England to Oliver Cromwell. 1649: 1 VOTE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-10

Tags: Citizenship, Government, Voting, Elections

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Guys' ...

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 3, 2010

The Guys’ Rules We always hear "The Rules" from the female point of view...Now here are the rules from the male side. Please note...these are all numbered “1” on purpose! 1. Men ARE NOT mind readers. 1. Learn to work the toilet seat. You’re a big girl. If it’s up, put it down. We need it up, ...read more

Tags: Men And Women

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Choice Tjbts

Contributed by Blake Henson on Jun 6, 2023

The choice shows two coaches recruiting a player to join their team. One seems like a good coach and is the obvious choice to play for. While the other seems not so great and the obvious choice not to play for. However they are really God and Satan recruiting you for their teams. So, whose team do ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Tags: Hell, Heaven

23% Of Christians Interviewed In A Poll Said They ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 19, 2007

23% of Christians interviewed in a poll said they bought a lottery ticket once a week.People place more faith in lottery tickets than in God. Roger Babson states: 1. $1.00 spent for lunch lasts five hours. 2. $1.00 spent for necktie lasts five weeks. 3. $1.00 spent for a cap lasts five ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Always Hear "The Rules" From The Feminine ...  PRO

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 22, 2002

We always hear "the rules" from the feminine side. Now you get to hear the guys’ point of view. These are our rules! Please note...these are all numbered "1" ON PURPOSE. 1. Learn to work the toilet seat. You’re a big girl. If it’s up, put it down. 1. Birthdays, Valentines, and Anniversaries are ...read more

Tags: Marriage Obligations, Romantic Love

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Study Once Disclosed That If Both Mom And Dad ...  PRO

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 11, 2002

A study once disclosed that if both Mom and Dad attend church regularly, 72% of their children remain faithful. If only Dad, 55% remain faithful. If only Mom, 15%. If neither attended regularly, only 6% remain faithful. The statistics speak for themselves - the example ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Tags: Evangelism How To, Parenting

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Addiction: The Existence Of Gamblers Anonymous ...  PRO

Contributed by Don Mcclain on Jan 22, 2003

ADDICTION: The existence of Gamblers Anonymous implies that gambling can be addictive! - Current estimates list approximately 2.5 million people as pathological gamblers, another 3 million as problem gamblers, and another 15 million people as at risk to become problem or ...read more

Tags: Addiction

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If A Thing Reflects No Light, It Is Black; If It ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

If a thing reflects no light, it is black; if it reflects part of the rays, it is blue or indigo or red; but, if it reflects them all, it is white. We shall seek, not to absorb, but to reflect, the light from heaven. Thus we shall become pure and spotless, like the ...read more

Tags: God's Omnipotence

According To One Author "To London's ‘smart ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 8, 2008

According to one author “To London’s ‘smart society,’ John Newton was… an evangelical, but the “worst” kind: a fanatic who denounced all the self-indulgences and pleasures that society loved the most.” Focus On The Family Feb, 07 page 15, ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 2:10-19

The Way To Stay Free From Sin

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Nov 6, 2006

The way to stay free from sin Is to stay committed to God ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-12, Matthew 6:10, Matthew 26:39, Romans 6:13, Ephesians 4:26-27, Ephesians 6:11, 1 Peter 5:8-9, Proverbs 1:10, Proverbs 4:14, 2 Peter 3:17, Luke 10:19, Luke 22:31-32, Romans 16:20, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Hebrews 2:18, 1 John 4:4, Revelation 3:10, Revelation 3:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Man In A Hot Air Balloon Realized He Was Lost. ...  PRO

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 29, 2002

A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted, "Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don’t know where I am." The woman below replied, "You’re in a hot air balloon ...read more

Tags: Content, Disappointment, Christian Disciplines, Labor Day, Leadership General, Workplace  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I'm Part Of The Fellowship Of The Unashamed. The ...  PRO

Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 21, 2003

I’m part of the fellowship of the unashamed. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I’m a disciple of His. I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away or be still. My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, my future is secure. I’m finished and done ...read more

Tags: Dedication, Commitment, Commitment To Christ, Born Again, Assurance Of Salvation, New Life, Promise, Salvation  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sowing The Seed: A Comparison  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 12, 2004

SOWING THE SEED: A COMPARISON In the 13th Century, Nicolo Polo (father of Marco Polo) was visiting the court of the grandson of Ghengis Khan - Kublai Khan. Kublai Khan was the Emperor of China and he had never met Europeans before. He was delighted to meet this visitor from Venice AND he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15, Psalm 1:1, Numbers 1:11

Tags: Parable Sower And Seed, Happiness

One Day, While My Family Was Shopping At Lowes ...  PRO

Contributed by Bryan Mcnair on Jun 7, 2005

One day, while my family was shopping at Lowes Home Improvement store, I was showing my little girl, Lauren, some of the large area rugs rolled up on the floor. I told her that we needed one that could fit perfectly in our living room. As we looked at different styles and colors, I came upon one ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:25

Tags: Faith General

Denomination: Baptist

This Reminds Me Of Two Elderly Sisters Who Lived ...  PRO

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 12, 2006

This reminds me of two elderly sisters who lived in Arcadia during my youth ministry days. One named Alpha, was always sick with some sort of ailment or another, the other, named Virginia, still worked in a county office even though she was in her late 70’s and never seemed to suffer from any kind ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-40

Tags: Death

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fellowship Of The Unashamed

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 10, 2007

Pastor Paul Ciniraj of India wrote these words: “I’m a part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have the power of the Holy Spirit. The dye has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I’m a disciple of Jesus. I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

On An Icy Winter's Night Two Weeks Before ...

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Dec 20, 2007

On an ICY winter’s night two weeks before Christmas, 1987, a PREACHER was impatiently waiting at the O’Hare Airport in Chicago. All FLIGHTS has been CANCELED due to FOG and FREEZING RAIN. The TERMINAL was in BEDLAM. Thousands of people were CLUSTERED at the TICKET COUNTERS demanding projected ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ