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Ignoring The Barriers Of The Past

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 19, 2009

IGNORING THE BARRIERS OF THE PAST Every four years, the world’s attention turns to the summer Olympic games. For a few days, men and women from around the globe gather to compete against the best. Amazing records are broken and new ones are set at these games. The Four-Minute-Mile: Just a few ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:1-8, Deuteronomy 2:1-3, Ecclesiastes 9:10

Tags: Encouragement

Apathy Vs. Ignorance

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 16, 2020

I asked one man what the difference was between ignorance and apathy. You know what he told me? “I ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 15:27-31

Tags: Apathy, Ignorance

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Martin Luther On The Scriptures

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

In truth thou canst not read the scriptures too much; And what thou readest, thou canst not read too well; And what thou readest well, thou canst not too well understand; And what thou understandest well, thou canst not too well ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence

Though There Are No Scripture References ...

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Dec 10, 2009

Though there are no scripture references specifically telling us, please understand that Satan, the arch enemy of the Lord God and of all humanity, must have been screaming in rage over the events transpiring in Bethlehem that night. Did you know that the first prediction of God sending a Savior ...read more

Tags: Satan

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Essential Message Of The Scriptures

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 17, 2009

Dr. Walter Martin states with such clarity: "Into this whirlpool of stagnant human philosophy and perverted revelation came the Son of God who, through His teachings and example, revealed that there was such a thing as divine humanity, and through His miraculous powers, vicarious death and bodily ...read more

Tags: Cults

Denomination: Baptist

The Amazing Accuracy Of Scripture

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 28, 2020

Professor Emeritus of Science at Westmon College, Peter Stoner, has calculated the probability of one man fulfilling the major prophecies made concerning the Messiah. The estimates were worked out by twelve different classes of 600 college students. The students carefully weighed all the factors, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 4:1-3

Tags: Word Of God, Inerrancy, Prophecies Fulfilled, Inspiration Of The Bible, Bible, Messiah  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Symbols Of The Bible In Scripture

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 4, 2021

The Bible identifies itself through several clear metaphors and similes. These symbols serve the purpose of helping us understand what the Bible is and what it can do in our lives. Let’s examine of a few of those symbols today. 1. A Mirror - James 1:23-25 - As a mirror the Word of God perfectly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 4:1-3, 2 Peter 1:21

Tags: Bible, Scripture, Word Of God, Sword Of The Spirit, Symbols  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Humanity Of Christ In Scripture

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 6, 2022

The result of the virgin birth is that God became a man. He was born like a man. He lived like a man. He died like a man. In the Gospels, Jesus Christ exhibits all the signs of being human. But He was God wrapped in flesh (John 1:14). • He had a human parentage – Luke 1:31; Gal. 4:4. • He had a ...read more

Tags: Virgin Birth, Humanity Of Christ, Jesus, Christmas

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Deity Of Christ In Scripture

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 6, 2022

While Jesus was and is a man, He was and is also God. What does the Bible say? • He is omnipresent – Matt, 18:20; Matt. 28:20 • He is omnipotent – Matt. 28:18; Heb. 1:3 1. Over disease – Matt. 4:23 2. Over Satan – Heb. 2:14 3. Over demons – Matt. 8:16 4. Over men – John 17:2 5. ...read more

Tags: Christmas, Deity Of Christ, Jesus, Two Natures, Virgin Birth  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will Rogers - "Everyone Is Ignorant, Just On ...  PRO

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 1, 2001

Will Rogers - "everyone is ignorant, just on ...read more

Tags: Temptation Pride, Humility

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Better To Hide Ignorance, But It Is Hard ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"It is better to hide ignorance, but it is hard to do this ...read more

Tags: Addiction

Men Are Born Ignorant, Not Stupid. They Are ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Men are born ignorant, not stupid. They are made ...read more

Tags: Culture

The Recipe For Perpetual Ignorance: Be Satisfied ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The recipe for perpetual ignorance: Be satisfied with your opinions and ...read more

Tags: Truth Absolute

It Is Impossible To Defeat An Ignorant Man In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

It is impossible to defeat an ignorant ...read more

Tags: Truth Absolute

Everybody Is Ignorant, Only On Different ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Everybody is ignorant, only on ...read more

Tags: Truth Absolute

For Us To Ignore By Inaction The Slaughter Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"For us to ignore by inaction the slaughter of American civilians and American soldiers, whether in nightclubs or airline terminals, is simply not in the American ...read more

Tags: Self

There Arefew Stronger Indications Of Ignorance ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

There arefew stronger indications of ignorance of the power and evil of sin than the confident assertion of ...read more

Tags: Sin General

Is Sloppiness In Speech Caused By Ignorance Or ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Is sloppiness in speech caused by ignorance or apathy? I don't ...read more

Tags: Communication Speech

Supernatural Realities Ignored By Current ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 28, 2009

Supernatural Realities Ignored by Current Culture Francis MacNutt quotes theologian Walter Wink in his book “Deliverance from Evil Spirits" and writes: "...if you want to bring all talk to a halt in shocked embarrassment, every eye riveted on you, try mentioning angels, or demons or the devil. You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34

Tags: Supernatural

Residents Of Pompeii Ignored Warning ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 2, 2009

Residents of Pompeii Ignored Warning Signs Naomi and I visited the ruins of Pompeii outside of what is today Naples. The Roman City of Pompeii was destroyed in A.D. 79. The explosion of Mount Vesuvius was so sudden, the residents were killed while in their routine: men and women were at the market, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-51

Tags: Judgment