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Following Jesus

Contributed by David Simpson on Mar 23, 2017

Mark Batterson said in his book: “All In” – “Most people in most churches think they are following Jesus, but I’m not so sure. They may think they are following Jesus, but the reality is this: they have invited Jesus to follow them.” Too many times I want Jesus to follow me, to serve my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:11

Tags: Following Jesus, Follow Jesus

Denomination: Christian Church

The Lord Has Given Everyone Of Us Sufficient ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2008

The Lord has given everyone of us sufficient ability to attain success in life. There are many stories of people who succeed despite of their physical handicapped: Blind people, crippled, people with no arms, no feet, etc. Only people with no heads who did not succeed in life. Illustration. An ...read more

Tags: Becoming A Christian

I Ain’t 16 Anymore

Contributed by James Snyder on Jul 24, 2021

I’ve had so many birthdays in my life that I really don’t know how old I am. All I know is that I’m one year older than I was last year. I would not be able to remember when my life began if it wasn’t for paperwork.. To many people, numbers are very important, but in my opinion, a number is just a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Tags: Birthday, Growing, Responsibity

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Rain On The Rocks

Contributed by Jack Kale on Sep 30, 2017

Rain on the Rocks We were on the last morning of a five day float down the Buffalo River in Arkansas. Our family joined another for the second annual Kale-Parker river trip. Everyone had their own boat and each was packed with supplies ranging from coolers, cook-wear, clothes, fishing gear, and ...read more

Tags: Beauty, Color, Rain, Rocks, Stones  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

Amy Was Very Close To Her Grandmother. They ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Amy was very close to her Grandmother. They visited often and shared some of the most memorable moments. When she was very small, they played together, walked together and when Amy was sick Grandma would stay with her so Mom and Dad could go to work. So they loved each other in all situations and ...read more

Tags: God's Provision

The Resurrected Body Is Free From The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

The Resurrected Body is Free From the Restriction on Lifespan 42 So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; I read with interest Internet accounts on how long living creatures live. Let’s start with creepy crawlies. The ...read more

Tags: Easter Resurrection

Brother Lawrence And Disciplines

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 10, 2009

BROTHER LAWRENCE AND DISCIPLINES Around 1610, a child was born in France by the name Nichols Herman. Later in life, he would become known as Brother Lawrence. As a young man, he fought in the Thirty Years War and sustained a near fatal His injury to his sciatic nerve. The injury left him quite ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9

Tags: Discipleship, Recognition, Seeking Christ

The Christian's Passion  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

The Christian's Passion "Denying Oneself" There is a tale of the great English actor Macready. Macready was once asked by a preacher; "What is the difference between you and me?" You see the actor appeared before crowds night after night proclaiming fiction and people listened with delight. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-37

Tags: Passion, Christian Love

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Matters Of The Heart

Contributed by Segun Omole on Jan 14, 2009

Judge 16: 1-31 I have heard and read quite a number of analysis of the weakness of Samson, his lack of self control and his inability to resist the power of a woman...well, guess these are all correct in their own ways but I would like to look at this man of God from another perspective. I believe ...read more

Tags: Emotions

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Great Days  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

TWO GREAT DAYS There are two great days in a person’s life -- the day we are born and the day we ...read more

Tags: Finding Fulfillment, Doing God's Will, God Brings Purpose

Aristotle Said, "We Are What We Repeatedly Do. ...  PRO

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 11, 2002

Aristotle said, "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is not an act. It is a habit." So what kind of ...read more

Tags: Character, Christian Values, Holiness

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

59% Of Americans Say Religion Is "Very Important ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

59% of Americans say religion is “very important in their life” versus just 30% of Canadians. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Faith General

But The Soul Renounced Shall Abide In The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 9, 2006

"But the soul renounced shall abide in the boundlessness of God’s life. This is liberty, this is prosperity. The more ...read more

Tags: Prayer Adoration

When You Have A Right-Standing Relationship With ...  PRO

Contributed by George Rhodes on Apr 19, 2006

When you have a right-standing relationship with God, you have a life of freedom, liberty, and delight; ...read more

Tags: Christian Liberty

Denomination: Baptist

The Incessant Witless Repetition Of Advertisers ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The incessant witless repetition of advertisers moronic fodder has become so much a part of life that if we are not ...read more

Tags: Business And Marketplace

A Man Who Buys A Book Is Not Just Buying A Few ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"A man who buys a book is not just buying a few ounces of paper, glue and printers ink; he ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

A Library Book ... Is Not, Then, An Article Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"A library book ... is not, then, an article of mere consumption, but fairly of capital, and often in the case of professional men, ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

Watch Where Jesus Went. The One Dominant Note ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Watch where Jesus went. The one dominant note in His life was to do His Father's will. His was not the way of wisdom or ...read more

Tags: Faith

The Condition Of Our Hearts, The Openness Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The condition of our hearts, the openness of our attitudes, the quality of our competence, the fidelity of our experience these give ...read more

Tags: Workplace

Dr. Wright States It This Way, "There Is No ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 24, 2007

Dr. Wright states it this way, “There is no limit to the number of losses and crises that occur in life-some of them are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational