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Dependence Upon God Makes Heroes Of Ordinary ...

Contributed by Matthew Bullen on Sep 12, 2011

Dependence upon God makes heroes of ordinary people like you and ...read more

Tags: Trust

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Mayor In Brazil, Da Silva Was Seeking To Make ...

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 10, 2011

A mayor in Brazil, Da Silva was seeking to make its citizens get adequate health care and solve the problem of a lack of burial space. He proposed that a fine or jail time for the family of those who had family members who died too ...read more

Tags: Death

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes Life Worthwhile Is Having A Big ...  PRO

Contributed by Josh Hunt on Mar 15, 2012

"What makes life worthwhile is having a big enough objective, something which catches our imagination and lays hold of our allegiance, and this the Christian has in a way that no other person has. For what higher, more exalted, and more compelling goal can there be than to know ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Tags: God Brings Purpose

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Not So Much What Happens To Us That Makes ...

Contributed by James Kelly on Aug 3, 2012

"It is not so much what happens to us that makes the difference as much as it is how we respond to ...read more

Tags: Attitude General

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas Season Makes Us Think Of Shopping. ...

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 4, 2012

Christmas season makes us think of shopping. That brings to mind an older couple who are always holding hands. When I asked him why he always holds ...read more

Tags: Christmas

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Consecration To God--Making A Personal Stand For Jesus

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 14, 2017

I read the story of a young woman who out of curiosity entered a little Presbyterian church one evening. She heard the gospel for the first time and was converted. Later she heard God’s call on her life to go to China as a missionary. She was the only daughter of a multi-millionaire. She was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-50

Tags: Sacrifice, Missions, Consecrated Life

Denomination: Charismatic

Preachers Who Make You Throw Up!

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Aug 12, 2019

A Pastor was doing his Children's Church sermon where all the kids come down to the front & hear a story. The Pastor was discussing the story of Jonah. He quoted the Scripture from Jonah: "The Lord spoke to the fish, and it vomited Jonah upon the dry land." When the Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-7

Tags: Jonah, Bad Preaching, Children's Church, Embarrassing Moments

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Make A Lot Of Promises To Others And Many ...

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jan 12, 2009

We make a lot of promises to others and many promises are made to us. Sadly, too many promises are broken on both ends of the equation. God, however, never breaks a promise. ………………………………………………………….. Don’t let the broken promises of this world keep you from believing the promises of God. God will ...read more

Tags: Promises Of God

Denomination: Baptist

85% Of People Who Make A Commitment To Christ ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 16, 2009

85% of people who make a commitment to Christ make the decision by the age of 18, or they never ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Tags: Kids, Evangelism How To

You Are Here To Live, Not To Just Make A Living.

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 10, 2024

In 1923 a very important meeting was held at the Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chicago. Attending this meeting were nine of the world's most successful financiers: Charles Schwab, steel magnate: Samuel Insull, president of the largest utility company: Howard Hopson , president of the largest gas ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10

Tags: Death, Money, Wealth, Greed, Life, Riches, Suicide, Fame  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Church Makes You Throw Up!

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 12, 2024

Marty, a little boy, was in church one Sunday with his mother Doris, when he started feeling sick. 'Mummy,' he inquired, 'can we leave now?' 'No,' his mother replied, 'the service isn't over yet.' 'Well, I think I'm about to throw up.' Marty ...read more

Tags: Church, Children, Mothers, Sick

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trials

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

Sam Dixon was the General Secretary of the United Methodist Committee on Relief. He died under the rubble in the Montana Hotel of Haiti, serving God while meeting with other relief agencies to work together to better help the Haitian people. When one serves God so faithfully and suddenly is killed, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-16

Tags: God's Sovereignty, Serving, Choices, The Price To Follow

Denomination: Methodist

It Won't Happen To Us

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 21, 2011

IT WON'T HAPPEN TO US We began the week with the story of the Chicago nightclub fire in which 21 people were killed as they rushed to the exit. The club had already been cited for overcrowding and other safety violations--like not enough doors and windows. What happened was that a bouncer used ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12

Tags: Death, Life, Priorities, Choice, Death Nearness  (view more)  (view less)

Your Brain Makes Up Only About 2% Of Your Body ...  PRO

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 28, 2004

Your brain makes up only about 2% of your body weight, but it uses about 25% of the oxygen within your blood. Why does your brain require one fourth of your body’s need for oxygen? Because it is always active. In addition to controlling the function of your body, the brain cells and nerve fibers ...read more

Tags: Christian Love, Faith

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Winston Churchill Once Said, "You Make A Living ...  PRO

Contributed by Kory Wilcoxson on Feb 19, 2005

Winston Churchill once said, “You make a living by what you get…you make a life by what you give.” We want you to make the most of ...read more

Tags: Giving Yourself, Gifts Giving

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Wife And I Have The Secret To Making A Happy ...  PRO

Contributed by W F on Jun 12, 2005

My wife and I have the secret to making a happy marriage last. Two times a week we go to a nice resteraunt for some ...read more

Tags: Marriage Commitment, Marriage Obligations

Denomination: *other

We're Not Making A Difference Outside Our Walls, ...

Contributed by John Harvey on Jan 4, 2006

“We’re not making a difference outside our walls, and we haven’t done anything to gain the right to be heard.” Bishop Harry ...read more

Tags: Sharing My Testimony

Denomination: Baptist

Violent Music Makes Violent Kids. While Music ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

Violent Music makes violent kids. While music doesn’t put the gun in the hands of the kids who attack school-mates and teachers, it does put the gun in their minds, says author and publisher, ...read more

Tags: Children

The Average Movie Now Costs $64 Million To Make ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

The average movie now costs $64 million to make and another $39 million to market, according to the MPAA. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Television And Movies

Lord, Make Me A Crisis Man. Let Me Not Be A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"Lord, make me a crisis man. Let me not be a mile-post on a single road, but make me a fork that men must turn one way or ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To