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Patience Makes It Happen

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 12, 2023

"The history books are full of stories of gifted persons whose talents were overlooked by a procession of people until someone believed in them. To name a few ... "Einstein was four years old before he could speak and seven before he could read". Einstein became one of the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Tags: Endurance, Flesh Vs Spirit, Fruit Of The Spirit, Spirit Filled Life, Long Suffering, Patience  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fathers Make A Difference

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 15, 2023

According to the 2022 U.S. Census Bureau, 18.4 million children, 1 in 4, live without a biological, step, or adoptive father in the home. That’s enough children to fill New York City twice or Los Angeles four times over. Research shows that a father's absence affects children in numerous ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:21

Tags: Reading, Dad, Fathers Day

Denomination: Methodist

The Difference Christmas Makes

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Dec 24, 2023

At Christmastime, we set up our Christmas trees and toy trains. We may even walk along singing carols, or we may preach a sermon, but these bits and pieces are barren if we are thinking only of them or even thinking only of being in heaven, and are not stopping to ask ourselves, “What difference ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Tags: Glory, God's Glory, Christmas, Making A Difference, Ordinary People, Shepherds  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Author Will Make Things Clear  PRO

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 18, 2001

THE AUTHOR WILL MAKE THINGS CLEAR Author Marshall Shelley, who suffered the deaths of two of his children, writes in Leadership: "Even as I child, I loved to read, and I quickly learned that I would most likely be confused during the opening chapters of a novel. New characters were introduced. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Tags: Faith, God In The Hardships, Trust

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Compassion Of Jesus Makes A Funeral A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 10, 2010

The Compassion of Jesus Makes a Funeral a Celebration When I was in the 5th grade and we lived above the funeral home in Pawnee, there was no street celebration, no brass band or snare drum or festive umbrellas but the funeral for Rev Sonious’ wife was something to behold. Just months before she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Tags: Funerals Christian

Kory Wilcoxon- Gary, Who Was In His 50s, Was ...

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 25, 2016

Kory Wilcoxon- Gary, who was in his 50s, was mentally disabled, and had the mental capacity of a six- or seven-year-old. He also had one of the worst singing voices I’ve ever heard. His singing was slurred and never close to the right key. And he didn’t have the social development to recognize his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-2

Tags: Make A Joyful Noise, Singing

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson On Mahatma Gandhi

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 27, 2017

I HAVE MANY PEOPLE I GREATLY RESPECT... ONE OF THOSE MEN I RESPECT FROM THE TWENTIETH CENTURY IS: MAHATMA GANDHI... Several stories have made an impression in my heart. I read once that Mahatma Gandhi attended a church in Northern Africa. Gandhi had read about Jesus' teachings and he loved ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22

Tags: Respect, Gandhi Makes A Difference

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Encourage: Plant A Tree

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 6, 2024

There was a man that looked around the barren community where he lived. The man wanted to do something to help the lifeless areas around his community. The man decided there was nothing he could do to help his neighbors. He prayed and asked God to help him help his family and his friends to bring ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22, Ezekiel 11:19

Tags: Make A Difference, Encourage, Help

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making It! (10.28.05--Making It!--Jeremiah ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Oct 26, 2005

Making It! (10.28.05--Making It!--Jeremiah 52:34) He had a job most people despised. In fact, his job most often elicited laughs than it did applause. He lived alone since his wife died. There were times that he would go on long fasts, sitting in front of his humble home, drawing stares from his ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 52:34

Tags: Faith, Believe, Peace

Denomination: Lutheran

If You Make Six Figures And Can't Make Ends ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If you make six figures and can't make ends meet, maybe your ends are ...read more

Tags: Money

That's Not Fair

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 28, 2010

THAT'S NOT FAIR My grandson protested to his mother "IT’S NOT FAIR!" Of course he doesn’t know what "fair" is yet, but saying "It’s not fair!" somehow gives him a reaction and some leverage. Not with God however. We may be very unfair on this earth that we rob of justice, but we can’t accuse God ...read more

Tags: God's Sovereign Will

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Make Someone A Soul-Winner  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2009

HOW TO MAKE SOMEONE A SOUL-WINNER General William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, once told his students, "If I had my choice, I wouldn’t send you to school, I’d send you to Hell for five minutes, and you’d come back real soul ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Tags: Evangelism How To

Duty Makes Us Do Things Well, But Love Makes Us ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Duty makes us do things well, but love makes us do ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

The Scripture Texts We Will Be Looking At Today ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 11, 2009

The Scripture texts we will be looking at today continue to paint a portrait of two lives. These two life stories communicate to us today the importance of having integrity and a strong relationship with the Lord. David’s story shows how he was a man after God’s own heart. The result of this ...read more

Tags: David, Integrity

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Rightful Place

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Apr 11, 2022

I have a dog named Simba. I named him Simba because he is the color of a lion and he has the personality of a lion. One afternoon, we were really tired and I decided to take a quick nap with Simba. Simba has a certain place on the bed beside me where he always lays. I had laid something on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Luke 10:41

Tags: Resting, Putting God First, Making Room For God, Making Time For God

Denomination: Charismatic

When The Show "Let's Make A Deal" Aired In The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

When the show “Let’s Make A Deal” aired in the seventies, one of the hardest things for people to do was to make a decision. Monty Hall would give them a choice between the prizes they had already won or they could trade that in for what was behind door # 1, 2, or 3. Behind one of those doors was a ...read more

Tags: Knowing God's Will

Being Busy Is One Thing, Being Overbusy Is ...

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2008

Being busy is one thing, being overbusy is another. Life, reality has limits. Right now our nation, I believe is having to learn (I truly hope) that there are limits. We have to come to grips with the truth that we can only do so much in a day and in a month and in a year and in a lifetime. We are ...read more

Tags: Materialism

Denomination: Church Of God

The Thing That Ought To Make The Heart ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 1, 2001

“The thing that ought to make the heart beat is a new way of manifesting the ...read more

Tags: Call Of The Disciples, Sharing My Testimony

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In England, There Is A Paper Factory That Makes ...  PRO

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 10, 2001

In England, there is a paper factory that makes the finest stationery in the world. One day, a man touring the factory asked what it was made from. He was shown a huge pile of old rags and told that the rag content was what determined the quality of the paper. The visitor couldn’t believe ...read more

Tags: Descriptions Of God, Becoming A Christian, Forgiveness In Jesus

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making Friends Out Of Strangers  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 16, 2002

Making Friends Out of Strangers You and I tend to offer hospitality to only a limited number of people--persons whom we already know, mostly relatives and a few close friends. But, in Abraham’s time, hospitality was extended to whomever needed it--strangers and acquaintances alike. In fact, in its ...read more

Tags: Friendship General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational