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Love  PRO

Contributed by Roger Whipp on Dec 31, 2014

Love is one of the most powerful emotions we have. The actress Joan Crawford once said “Love is a fire but whether it warms your heart or burns your house down, you can never tell!” Love can motivate, give pleasure, hurt even destroy. It can make us do bold, even stupid things. During the 17th ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-31, Romans 5:8

Tags: Love, Holy Spirit, Love And Obedience

Denomination: *other

Why Do So Few Christians Share Their Faith?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 4, 2022

What makes people hesitate to share their faith? Here are some of the fears that have been mentioned to me: "I am afraid I might do more harm than good." "I don't know what to say." "I may not be able to give snappy answers to tricky questions." "I may ...read more

Tags: Witnessing, Parables, Evangelism, Excuses, Fear Of Man, Fear, Great Supper, Gospel, Great Commission, Man Pleasing  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Obituary Of Someone Else

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 20, 2022

Our church was saddened to learn this week of the death of one of our most valued members, Someone Else.   Someone’s passing creates a vacancy that will be difficult to fill. Else has been with us for many years and for every one of those years, Someone did far more than a normal person’s ...read more

Tags: Volunteers, Church Members, Service, Sacrifice

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Americans Believe In Supernatural Healing?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 9, 2024

Americans hold diverse spiritual beliefs when it comes to healing and the supernatural. Let’s explore some of these perspectives: 1. Belief in God or a Higher Power: Over 90% of U.S. adults believe in God or another higher power. Among them: 54% believe in “God as described in the Bible.” 34% ...read more

Tags: Faith, Hell, Healing, Heaven, America, Prayer, Miracles, Atheists  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Various Studies Conducted By Yale, John Hopkins ...  PRO

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 15, 2001

Various studies conducted by Yale, John Hopkins and other groups have documented the following; The absence of a father is a stronger factor than poverty in contributing to juvenile delinquency. In 48 cultures around the world crime rates were highest among adults who as children had been raised ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Tags: Parenting, Father's Day, Family

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dont Laugh At A Youth For His Affectations; He ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Dont laugh at a youth for his affectations; he is only trying on one face after ...read more

Tags: Children

In A Time Of Drastic Change It Is The Learners ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

In a time of drastic change it is the learners who inherit the future. The learned usually find themselves equipped ...read more

Tags: God's Sovereign Will

If We Really Think That Home Is Elsewhere And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If we really think that home is elsewhere and that this life is a ""wandering to find home,"" why should ...read more

Tags: Home

A Friend Is One Who Jumps Down And Puts On The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A friend is one who jumps down and puts on the drag when he finds you are ...read more

Tags: Compassion

Never Get Married In College; Its Hard To Get A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Never get married in college; its hard to get a start if a prospective employer finds ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

When In The Dark Is It Better To Move Or Stand ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When in the dark is it better to move or stand still? If still, you wont bump into anything ...read more

Tags: Sin Bondage To

John Wesley:

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 5, 2011

John Wesley: "No man ever he went to heaven alone; he must either ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

Denomination: Brethren

Invictus  PRO

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Aug 5, 2001

William Ernest Henley (1849-1903) Invictus Out of the night that covers me, Black as the Pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is ...read more

Tags: Death, Truth, Judgment

Denomination: Baptist

A Man Passed By A Cage At The Zoo And Noticed ...  PRO

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Nov 8, 2003

A man passed by a cage at the zoo and noticed that in the cage was both a large lion and an active monkey. He saw a zoo worker nearby and asked, ‘How does that work having both a lion and a monkey in the same cage? It works ok for the most part. Do they ever not get along? Every once in a ...read more

Tags: Peace

The Importance Of Having The Right Desires Is ...

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 29, 2012

The importance of having the right desires is illustrated in the Christmas film, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” This film contains a powerful theme of REDEMPTION. Hollywood could not come up with a film like this today! If you remember the story, George’s life is falling apart because he DESIRES ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Tags: Disappointment, Heart's Desires

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Intercessory Prayer

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Apr 19, 2018

Richard Foster in his book "Prayer: Finding the Hearts True Home", says that intercession is a way of loving others. Intercessory prayer is selfless prayer, even self-giving prayer. "Intercessory prayer is priestly ministry, and one of the most challenging teachings in the New Testament is the ...read more

Tags: Prayer, Pray For One Another, Prayer And Obedience

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Following Conversation Occurred Between A ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 16, 2005

The following conversation occurred between a canary in a cage and a lark on the window sill. The lark looked in at the canary and asked, "What is you Purpose?" "My purpose is to eat seed." "What for?" "So I can be strong." "What for?" "So I can sing," answered the canary. "What for?" continued the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going Beyond Our Teachers  PRO

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 9, 2013

A well-known Bible teacher gives this insight: "Someone on our staff informed me several months ago that a woman had called the ministry office to find out what my 'official position' was on a biblically gray area. When she was told that it's not my policy to make 'official' public statements ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Tags: Legalism, Opinion, Spiritual Growth, Debatable

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Received This Story In An E-Mail, So I Am Not ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 16, 2001

I received this story in an e-mail, so I am not sure of the original source. A little boy purchased a model sailboat. He was so excited about building the boat. He diligently constructed the boat and was ready to test it on the water. He walked down the the lake to sail his boat. As soon as he ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness In Jesus, God's Forgiveness, Lordship Of Christ

With Me  PRO

Contributed by Dean Kennedy on Nov 25, 2002

WITH ME "I find it a comfort that God not only walks with me through tough times, but he hurts ...read more

Tags: Descriptions Of God, God In The Hardships, Promises Of God

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational