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The World Needs Followers Of Jesus...

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 2, 2023

THE WORLD NEEDS FOLLOWERS OF JESUS... who cannot be bought; whose word is their bond; who put character above wealth; who possess opinions and a will; who are larger than their vocations; who do not hesitate to take chances; who will not lose their individuality in a crowd; who will be as honest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Tags: Disciples, Examples, Witnesses

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parallels Between Jesus And Melchizedek

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 13, 2023

Jesus Compared to Melchizedek (Hebrews 7) 11 Now if perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need would there have been for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, rather than one named after the order ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10-11

Tags: Jesus, Giving, Abraham, Priesthood, Melchizedek, Shadows, Tithing, Types, Stewardship  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The World Needs Followers Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 28, 2024

THE WORLD NEEDS FOLLOWERS OF JESUS... who cannot be bought; whose word is their bond; who put character above wealth; who possess opinions and a will; who are larger than their vocations; who do not hesitate to take chances; who will not lose their individuality in a crowd; who will be as honest ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-21

Tags: Followers Of Jesus, Disciples, Commitment, Christians, Sacrifice, Witnesses  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Coming --- Get Busy!

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Mar 22, 2024

During his 1960 presidential campaign, John F. Kennedy often closed his speeches with the story of Colonel Davenport, the Speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives. On May 19th, 1780 the sky of Hartford darkened ominously, and some of the representatives, glancing out the windows, ...read more

Tags: Work, Laziness, Rapture, Prophecy, Time, Second Coming, Return Of Christ, End Times, Faithfulness  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Post-Resurrection Appearances Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Mar 25, 2024

Post-resurrection Appearances of Jesus in the New Testament: To Mary Magdalene Jn 20:14-18; Mk 16:9 To the women returning from the tomb Mt 28:8-10 To Peter later in the day Lk 24:34; 1 Cor 15:5 To the disciples going to Emmaus in the evening Lk 24:13-31 To the apostles (except Thomas) Lk ...read more

Tags: Easter, Apologetics, Resurrection, Gospel, Truth, Witnesses, Evidences  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Our (Lawyer) Advocate

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 10, 2024

I would like for you to picture a scene. There is a court room. The judge is seated behind the bench. The jury is in place. There are people watching the proceedings. There is someone on trial sitting before the judge. And that person is you! The charge against you is that you are a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Tags: Forgiveness, Advocate, Judgment Seat, Lawyer, Court Room  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Story Goes That Jesus Returned To Heaven ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

The story goes that Jesus returned to heaven following His death on the cross and resurrection from the tomb and the angels gathered around Him in amazement. Finally, Gabriel spoke up, “Master, you suffered terribly down there. Do they know and appreciate the extent of your sacrifice?” “No,” ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:14-20

Tags: Evangelism How To

Garbed As A Peasant  PRO

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Mar 18, 2002

GARBED AS A PEASANT Soren Kierkegaard, the Danish theologian, told a story about a certain kingdom wherein there was a handsome prince, searching for a woman worthy enough to be his wife and become queen of the land. One day while running an errand for his father he passed through a poor village. ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness In Jesus, Lordship Of Christ, Humanity Of Christ

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parallels Between Jesus And The Manna In The Wilderness

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jul 18, 2024

The manna that fell in the Wilderness can be compared to Christ in 5 specific ways: CAME FROM HEAVEN: Manna, as described in the Old Testament, serves as a symbolic representation of Christ. Let me explain further. Heavenly Origin: Manna was a miraculous food provided by God to sustain the ...read more

Tags: Christ, Bread Of Life, Manna, Typology

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness: Never Does The Human Soul Appear So ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

Forgiveness: Never does the human soul appear so strong and noble as when it forgoes revenge and dares ...read more

Tags: Love Of The Disciples, Forgiveness For Others, Forgiveness General

The Whole Idea That A God Can Tempt Humans To Do ...  PRO

Contributed by W F on Sep 29, 2004

The whole idea that a god can tempt humans to do evil is not a Christian concept. It comes from the ancient gods of Greece and Rome – like Mars, the god of violence, and Athena the goddess of war. Ancient people believed that these gods interfered with human life in evil ways. But it’s not like ...read more

Tags: God The Father

Denomination: *other

A.w. Tozer Stated, "Within The Human Heart ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 29, 2005

A.W. Tozer stated, “Within the human heart ‘things’ have taken over. God’s gifts now take the place of God, and the whole course of ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

812,000,000 Human Beings Are Now Online ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

812,000,000 human beings are now online worldwide. ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

George Jessel Said, "The Human Brain Starts ...

Contributed by Mark Kennicott on May 11, 2006

George Jessel said, "The human brain starts working the moment you are born and never stops until ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Denomination: Pentecostal

C.h. Spurgeon Said, "Human Nature's Way Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Tyler Larson on Oct 10, 2006

C.H. Spurgeon said, “Human nature’s way of salvation is, “Do, do, do.” But God’s way of salvation is, “Done, done, it is all done.” You have but to rely by faith ...read more

Tags: Faith Vs. Works

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abstinence Up U.s. Department Of Health And Human ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007

Abstinence Up U.S. Department of Health and Human Services officials, Wade Horn and Jeffrey Trimbath, publicly defend abstinence education programs. They claim the goal of such programs is to delay teens’ introduction to sexual activity, noting reliable statistics indicate that’s exactly what it ...read more

There Isnt Any Doubt About It, The Human Soul ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"There isnt any doubt about it, the human soul cannot go on forever in sin without some desire to free ...read more

Tags: Becoming A Christian

An Adult May See Human Wisdom Manifested In Its ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

An adult may see human wisdom manifested in its highest form by watching a childs boundless ...read more

Tags: Children

I Believe That Every Human Mind Feels Pleasure ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

I believe that every human mind feels pleasure in ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

We Can Amplify The Human Voice Many Times, But ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"We can amplify the human voice many times, but we seem unable to do anything for the ...read more

Tags: Character