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Close: (The Following Illustration Can Be Found ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

CLOSE: (the following illustration can be found on the internet – the event occurred April 25, 2003) Maurice Cheeks is the retired All Star point guard who at one time coached the Portland Trail Blazers. His team had just finished warming up for a playoff game against the Dallas Mavericks. The ...read more

Tags: Faith General

Great Britain Followed France's Lead And Closes ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Great Britain followed France’s lead and closes their borders, but once again, they were too late. South Hampton, Liverpool, North Hampton, all reported cases of mystery flu by nightfall. The authorities explain that from all indications a person can be infected for up to a week without even ...read more

Tags: Apologetics The Bible

A Little Girl Had Been Baptized Following The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

A little girl had been baptized following the morning message. She went home and the family had a huge get-together. The little girl was so happy and joyful and skipping around the house. She came by her grandfather and he snapped at her for being so joyful. The little girl, saddened by her ...read more

Tags: Children

I Remember Speaking With A Very Devoted Follower ...

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 27, 2007

I remember speaking with a very devoted follower of Jesus that is a Catholic. And a homeless man came and asked to be blessed. This follower of Jesus was taught that she could not offer a blessing for this person because she did not hold the proper status. While I respect the tradition that seeks ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Flower That Follows The Sun Does So Even On ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The flower that follows the sun does so even ...read more

Tags: Creation

I Will Not Follow Where The Path May Lead, But ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I will not follow where the path may lead, but I will go where there is no ...read more

Tags: Truth

If You Want Your Child To Follow In Your ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If you want your child to follow in your footsteps, youve probably ...read more

Tags: Parenting

All You Have To Do To Be Successful Is Follow ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

All you have to do to be successful is follow the advice ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

The Fear Of Death Follows From The Fear Of Life. ...

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jun 4, 2009

The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time. ~Mark ...read more

Tags: Death

Denomination: Pentecostal

Note: The Following (Point I) Is Directly Quoted ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 30, 2009

NOTE: The following (point I) is directly quoted from Melton, Donnie www.learnthebible.com and he answers the questions for the Tithes and Offering quiz (he designed) handed out to the congregation: I. The tithes and offering test: a. Malachi 3 - Tithes and Offering Test: i. The first problem ...read more

Tags: Stewardship

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following God Ordained Passions, Like Wilson ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 6, 2010

Following God Ordained Passions, like Wilson Bentley the Snowflake Photographer I want to die the same way Wilson Bentley died. Wilson grew up on a farm in Jericho, Vermont, and as a young boy he developed a fascination with snowflakes. Obsession might be a better word for it. Most people go ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Tags: Zeal

Historia De Patrick's Adulterio (Translation Follows)

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Mar 22, 2010

Historia de Patrick's Adulterio (Translation follows) Patrick Means escribió en su libro, guerras secretas de los Hombres: Él dijo: hace 9 años mi mundo se derrumbó. Yo estaba en una conferencia de Líderes de Ministerio en Europa Central cuando mi supervisor me llamó a media noche. ¡Necesito que ...read more

Tags: Adultery

Denomination: Salvation Army

El Señor Está Contigo (Translation Follows)

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Mar 22, 2010

El Señor está Contigo (Translation follows) Los indios americanos tenían una practica única de entrenar a sus guerreros jóvenes. En la noche del cumpleaños número 13 de un varón, después de aprender a cazar, rastrear y pescar, lo pasaban por una prueba final. Con la aprobación de sus padres, lo ...read more

Tags: Fear And Worry

Denomination: Salvation Army

Si Quieres Algo, Dilo! (Translation Follows)

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Mar 22, 2010

Si quieres algo, dilo! (Translation follows) Por nuestras palabras hemos creado cuadros en nuestra imaginación, en nuestro pensamiento y comenzamos a gravitar hacia lo que hemos dicho. Debemos pintar buenos cuadros. Yo siempre pinto un buen cuadro de mi mismo, Digo “Gerardo” estás lleno de salud, ...read more

Tags: Prayer General

Denomination: Salvation Army

You Follow What You're Tied To  PRO

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 31, 2012

YOU FOLLOW WHAT YOU'RE TIED TO Two hunters were out hunting and come upon what appeared at first as an abandoned farm. The barn was sagging, the house was in disrepair, and there were junk cars and car parts lying around. The only thing that made it a working farm were a few chickens pecking away ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-5, Luke 21:5-35, Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Tags: Fear, Marriage, Sin Bondage To, Sidetracked

Denomination: Baptist

Following What You Can't See

Contributed by Richard Wimpey on May 19, 2015

Last year I atteneded a miracle league softball game that my grandaughter Addie was playing in. It was amazing to watch all the children with disabilities play ball. Many of the parents would tell the kids when to swing the bat to help them connect with the ball. As one little girl hit the ball I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:28-29

Tags: Holy Spirit, Blind Faith, Blind

Denomination: Baptist

John Maxwell Rights The Following In His Book, ...

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 8, 2008

John Maxwell rights the following in his book, “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership”: “Leadership ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Denomination: Wesleyan

Ten Characteristics Of The Jesus Follower - James 1

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 28, 2024

They are sometimes deceived (16). They are loved unconditionally by the Father (16). They are recipients of the best gifts from above (17). They have a Father who will never change (17). They are born again by the Word of God (18). They listen to the voice of God (19). They are careful with ...read more

Tags: Discipleship, Disciples, Commitment, Following Jesus

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Does Monday Have To Follow Sunday?

Contributed by James Snyder on Mar 9, 2024

The older I get, the more I wake up not knowing what day it is. That is particularly true on Mondays. My favorite day of the week is Sunday. I enjoy attending church, fellowshipping with other Christians, and of course, the Sunday worship services. I enjoy Sunday morning and evening like no other ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Tags: Stress, Planning, Frustration

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Joy Of Christ Forgiveness: A Member Of A Major ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008

Joy of Christ Forgiveness: A member of a major non-Christian religion said to a missionary to India, "Tell me one thing your religion can offer the people of India that mine can’t." The missionary thought for a moment and replied, "Forgiveness! Forgiveness!" Unlike the followers of all other world ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness In Jesus