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Evidences Of ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Evidences of Salvation Faith The second truth relating to man’s acceptance of God’s great salvation is true Biblical faith. Faith is the indispensable channel of salvation. In Hebrews 11:6 we are told that “…without faith it is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Tags: Salvation

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Religion Very Important: Roughly 6 In 10 ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

Religion Very Important: Roughly 6 in 10 Americans say religion is a “very important” part of their lives. A majority of Americans say they attend religious services at least once a month, including a third who go every week. More than 8 in 10 Americans are Christian, including roughly 50% who are ...read more

Tags: Faith

Authentic ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 11, 2009

Authentic Christianity A small child, sitting in church asked his father, “Dad, what is a Christian?” The father replied, “A Christian is a person who loves and obeys God. He loves his friends and neighbours, and even his enemies. He prays often, is kind, gentle, and holy, and is more interested ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:34-40

Tags: Christian Witness

On Christmas Morning, A Little Girl Was Singing ...  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 19, 2002

On Christmas morning, a little girl was singing “Happy birthday to you.” Below in the kitchen making breakfast her mother immediately thought, “Dear little thing is all confused. She’s gotten Christmas mixed with someone’s birthday. But as she listened more closely she heard her daughter sing, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-45

Tags: Christmas, Humility

Denomination: Wesleyan

Ellin Is 30 Years Old. She Has A $3,500 ...  PRO

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jan 25, 2003

1. Ellin is 30 years old. She has a $3,500 balance on her Citibank credit card at 18% interest. She makes the minimum payment each month. How old will she be when she has her credit card paid off? [70 years old] 2. Susan and Tom needed a new washing machine, so they went to Sears and found one for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Tags: People, Wise, Gifts Giving

Denomination: Methodist

Marijuana: The Average Age Of First-Time ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

Marijuana: The average age of first-time marijuana users in the U.S has dropped from 19 to 13. A recent Gallup poll indicates 34% of Americans favor legalization, the greatest support since ‘69. In ‘01, 50,000 people were sentenced to prison for marijuana violations. In some states with ...read more

Tags: Addiction

Teens Are Facing An Intimacy Crisis That Could ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Teens are facing an intimacy crisis that could haunt them in future relationships. Casual teen attitudes toward sex — particularly oral sex — reflect their confusion about what is normal behavior. “When teens fool around before they’re ready or have a very casual attitude toward sex, they proceed ...read more

Tags: Marriage Faithfulness

Martin Luther Had Visitors For Dinner One Day. ...

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Jan 7, 2007

Martin Luther had visitors for dinner one day. His puppy happened to be at the table, looking for a morsel from his master. The puppy watched with open mouth and motionless eyes. Martin Luther said, "Oh, if I could only pray the way this dog watches the meat! All his thoughts are concentrated on ...read more

Hate

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 7, 2009

HATE One of the worst cases of hatred I have ever come across is found in a will written in 1935 by a Mr. Donohoe. It says, "Unto my two daughters, Frances Marie and Denise Victoria, by reason of their unfilial attitude toward a doting father...I leave the sum of $1.00 to each and a father's ...read more

Tags: Hatred

Denomination: Baptist

The Hero And The Saint

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 6, 2010

THE HERO AND THE SAINT The late great German-born American Jewish rationalist intellectual, popular lecturer and writer, religious leader, and social reformer, Felix Adler (1851 - 1933), starts things off well when he said, "The hero is one who kindles a great light in the world, who sets up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Tags: Christian Witness

Accused

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 29, 2012

ACCUSED A Louisiana man has been released from death row, becoming the 300th prisoner nationwide to be freed after DNA evidence showed he was innocent. Of those 300 prisoners, 18 had been on death row, according to lawyers from the New York-based Innocence Project. [source: Good News Network]. It ...read more

Tags: False Teaching

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"I Love You, Daddy. Amen."

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 14, 2014

James Dobson tells of the time he was away on a business trip. While he was away, and his wife and 2 children were sitting down to eat, his wife turned to their two year old son Ryan and asked if he would like to pray before he and sister ate. The invitation startled the little boy, but he folded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:4-5

Tags: Thanksgiving, Children, Fathers Day, Prayer Before Meals

A Young Lady Was Calling To Get An Appointment ...  PRO

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jul 8, 2008

A young lady was calling to get an appointment for a massage. She called information to get the number for "Angels Touch Massage." She called the number and asked for prices. The person on the other end said "I would be glad to give you a massage, but I don’t think you would want a massage from ...read more

Tags: Holy Spirit In Believers

Denomination: Pentecostal

Church Alternatives

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 30, 2008

CHURCH ALTERNATIVES A Barna study finds a majority of U.S. adults believe there are biblically legitimate alternatives to participation in a conventional church. Among them are engaging in faith activities at home with one’s family (acceptable by 89% of adults); being active in a house church ...read more

Tags: Evangelism The Lost

Jesus Honored Marriage And Weddings

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 7, 2022

Note the high honor our Lord places upon marriage and the wedding ceremony in his very first miracle. It honors God when we come to a wedding pure and proclaim our trust in God for the marriage to succeed! By his presence at the marriage feast, the Son of God said, ‘This is an honorable thing’ ...read more

Tags: Jesus, Marriage, Miracles, Weddings

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Cross

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 14, 2023

HIS CROSS The idols of my heart were many, I sunk low beneath the Law’s demand. Satan’s chains held me a prisoner, Burdened down by sin, I could not stand. Then there before me stood the answer! Guilt and slavery would soon be loss. For my shackles broke and fell from me, When I knelt humbly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-18

Tags: The Cross, Poems Of The Crucifixion, Salvation Poems, Chains Of Sin, Redemption  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of God

Contributed by James Dina on Oct 25, 2020

THE GRACE OF GOD "But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which [was bestowed] upon me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me." (1 Corinthians 15:10) Grace can be defined as the love and mercy given ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:10

Tags: Grace, Grace Of God, Unmerited Favor

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Little Light

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 26, 2021

I HAVE A COMPELLING FOCUS TO REACH MY GOD POTENTIAL… MY CANDLE? I FIND THE ROOM SO DARK… WILL MY LITTLE LIGHT MAKE A DIFFERENCE? WILL I CONSIDER MY SEEDS, MY LITTLE CANDLE, THE LIGHT… James 3:5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, James 3:5

Tags: Light, Consumed

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Questions On ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 11, 2008

QUESTIONS ON SUFFERING Steven Curtis Chapman is one of the best known singer-songwriters of contemporary Christian music. Over the last 15 or 20 years, his songs have blessed millions of people. Recently tragedy struck the Chapman home, and Michelle Malkin wrote about it: “Steven Curtis Chapman’s ...read more

Tags: Suffering Joy In

Above The Circumstances

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 11, 2008

ABOVE THE CIRCUMSTANCES David and Becky Guinn have been on my mind this past week. In 1997, the Lord blessed me to go with David on a mission trip to Ukraine. It was a life-changing experience for me. David and Becky deeply love the Lord. They have faithfully served the Lord for years in college ...read more

Tags: Endurance