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The Emphasis On The Resurrection Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 4, 2023

Notice the repeated emphasis on the Resurrection of Christ throughout the book of Acts. How can we do any less today in our preaching and teaching! Do you frequently mention the resurrection of Christ from the dead? If not, you should preach like Peter and Paul! 1. The pivotal point in Peter's ...read more

Tags: Jesus, Easter, Resurrection, Pentecost, Preaching, Acts, Resurrection Of Christ  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For The Priesthood Being Changed, There Is Made ...

Contributed by Obioha Uriel Amanze on Jun 11, 2010

For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also ...read more

Tags: Law

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ability To Collaborate Is The Most Sought ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

The Ability To Collaborate is the most sought skill managers want in a new employee. 75% rank it first with ambition ringing in at ...read more

Tags: Workplace

Proverbs On The Words That We Speak

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 18, 2024

PROVERBS ON WORDS THAT WE SPEAK The Book of Proverbs shows us the seriousness of our words before the Lord. _________________________________________ "Violence covers the mouth of the wicked" (Proverbs 10:11). "The mouth of the foolish is a present destruction" (Proverbs ...read more

Tags: Lying, Wisdom, Mouth, Words, Speech, Lips  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Twelve Rules For A Happy Marriage

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Twelve Rules for a Happy Marriage. 1. Never both be angry at once. 2. Never yell at each other unless the house is on fire. 3. Remember that it takes two to make an argument. The one who is wrong is the one who will be doing most of the talking. 4. Yield to the wishes of the other--as an ...read more

Tags: Marriage Commitment

You Know You're Getting Old When…

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008

You Know You’re Getting Old When… 1. You and your teeth don’t sleep together. 2. Your try to straighten out the wrinkles in your socks and discover you aren’t wearing any. 3. At the breakfast table you hear snap, crackle, pop and you’re not eating cereal. 4. Your back goes out, but you stay ...read more

To-Do Lists

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 15, 2008

TO-DO LISTS 96% of business leaders keep a to-do list during the day, according to NFI Research. 81% have 1 to 20 ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Spiritual Satisfaction: 87% American Adults Are ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

Spiritual Satisfaction: 87% American adults are able to identify an activity that brings them the greatest degree of spiritual satisfaction or fulfillment. 23% named attending church services and events as their most fulfilling spiritual activity. 12% indicated spending time with their family ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:23

Tags: Disciplines General, Come Back To This

Christian Bookstores Are Reporting Bibles Sales ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

Christian bookstores are reporting Bibles sales increases up to 40% since 9/11. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence

Twenty Ways To Encourage Your Children To Use ...  PRO

Contributed by Rick Davis on Jun 11, 2003

TWENTY WAYS TO ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILDREN TO USE DRUGS AND BECOME HOODLUMS,TRAMPS AND REBELS. 1. Never eat together as a family. 2. Never have weekly, monthly, or annual family outings that they can look forward to as a family unit. 3. Talk to your children, not ...read more

Tags: Children

Denomination: Baptist

God's Cures/Remedies For...

Contributed by Timothy Brown on Feb 14, 2010

God's Cures/Remedies for... * Worry: John 14:1, "Let not your heart be troubled, ye believe in God, believe also in me..." * A broken heart: Psalm 147:3-6, "He heals the brokenhearted, binding up their wounds. He counts the stars and calls them all by name. How great is our Lord! His power is ...read more

Tags: Anxiety

Denomination: Baptist

Blackaby: What Does A Calling Look Like?  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2013

BLACKABY: WHAT DOES A CALLING LOOK LIKE? Henry Blackaby shares from his book "The Power of the Call" pages 10-14 a clear picture of what one looks like who is called by God into pastoral ministry: 1. The pastor is chosen 2. He is chosen by God 3. He is chosen by God to be His servant 4. He is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4, 1 John 4:7-10

Tags: Pastor, Leadership General, Elder, Shepherd

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Often Do You Preach On The Resurrection Of Christ?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 19, 2022

Peter spent one verse on Jesus' life/incarnation (Acts 2:22) and one verse on His death/crucifixion (Acts 2:23), but now proceeds to spend 9 verses on His resurrection. In fact, the resurrection of Christ could well be called the main theme of the apostolic preaching in Acts. In fact, notice ...read more

Tags: Pentecost, Preaching, Word Of God, Simon Peter, Book Of Acts, Resurrection, Teaching  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Homeschoolers Are Expected To Grow At The Rate Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Homeschoolers are expected to grow at the rate of 7%-15% a year for the foreseeable future. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Children

Little Known Characters Of The New Testament

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 26, 2023

It’s interesting to look at the people Paul publicly affirmed in his letters. When referring to them, the thing he commended was NOT their oratorical skills, or their personality, or their effectiveness, or their wealth, or any of the other things we often value so much in people and leadership. So ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Tags: Commitment, Faithfulness, Dependability, Fruit Of The Spirit, Servant Leadership, Works Of The Flesh, Reliablity  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The 10 Best 2007 Movies For Families: 1. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 30, 2008

The 10 Best 2007 Movies for Families: 1. Ratatouille, 2. Enchanted, 3. Alvin and the Chipmunks, 4. Bella, 5. The Game Plan, 6. In the Shadow of the Moon, 7. Shrek the Third, 8. The Ultimate Gift, 9. Nancy Drew, 10. Bridge to Terabithia. The 10 Best 2007 Movies for Mature Audiences: 1. Amazing ...read more

Tags: Culture

57% Of Americans Say They've Bought A Lottery ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

57% of Americans say they’ve bought a lottery ticket with the past 12 months. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Money

34% Of U.s. Evangelical Protestants Believe ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

34% of U.S. Evangelical Protestants believe divorce is a sin while just 20% of the total population holds this view. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

Between '00 And '04, Use Of Drugs For Adhd ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Between ’00 and ’04, use of drugs for ADHD doubled for adults ages 20-44 and rose 56% for children according to a new Medco Health Services study. ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Three Types Of People In Romans 8

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Oct 15, 2019

Those who Do Not Have the Spirit (8:5-8). Those who Have the Spirit (8:9). Those ...read more

Tags: Holy Spirit, Natural Man

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational