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Obedience Is What ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 13, 2010

OBEDIENCE IS WHAT MATTERS "… If two angels in heaven were given assignments by God at the same time, one of them to go and rule over the greatest nation on earth and the other to go sweep the streets of the dirtiest village, each angel would be completely indifferent as to which one got which ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:17-18

Tags: Obedience

What Holiness Is Not

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 17, 2009

WHAT HOLINESS IS NOT John Charles Ryle, Anglican bishop of Liverpool in the 19th century speaks of holiness. He says, "It is not knowledge...nor great profession...nor doing many things...nor zeal for certain matters in religion..." He continues that holiness is not "morality and outward ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Tags: Holiness

What Was The Point?

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Apr 1, 2010

WHAT WAS THE POINT? Alan Scholes, a former agnostic, testifies from his experience: "I had often heard my religious friends say, 'Jesus died for our sins' or 'Jesus died to save the world.' I could see how the good example of Jesus’ actions might possibly influence some men and women to live ...read more

Tags: Atonement

Denomination: Baptist

The Bohemian Reformer John Hus Was A Man Who ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 15, 2005

The Bohemian reformer John Hus was a man who believed the Scriptures to be the infallible and supreme authority in all matters. He died at the stake for that belief in Constance, Germany, on his forty-second birthday. As he refused a final plea to renounce his ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

What's In A Name?  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

WHAT’S IN A NAME? When the 1960s ended, San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury district reverted to high rent, and many hippies moved down the coast to Santa Cruz. They had children and got married, too, though in no particular sequence. But they didn’t name their children Melissa or Brett. People in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Tags: Disappointment, Communication General, God's Omniscience

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Matter How Many Leaves He Sowed Together, He ...

Contributed by Jason Evans on Dec 17, 2006

No matter how many leaves he sowed together, he is still going ...read more

Denomination: *other

Swindoll States, "No Matter How You Really Feel, ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 6, 2007

Swindoll states, “No matter how you really feel, regardless of the truth, if you become skilled at hiding behind your guard, you don’t have to hassle with all the things that come with ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Matter How Old You Get, If You Can Keep The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"No matter how old you get, if you can keep the desire to be creative, you're ...read more

Tags: Art

No Matter How Old A Mother Is, She Watches Her ...

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

“No matter how old a mother is, she watches her middle-aged children for signs of ...read more

Tags: Mothers

Denomination: Church Of God

I. Quote: Evangelism Is Not What We Tell People, ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 27, 2006

i. Quote: Evangelism is not what we tell people, unless what we tell is totally consistent with who we are. It is who we are that is going to make the difference. If we do not truly enjoy our faith, nobody is going to catch the fire of enjoyment from us. If our lives are not totally centered on ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Not What Men Eat, But What They Digest That ...  PRO

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 2, 2001

It is not what men eat, but what they digest that makes them strong Not what we gain, but what we save that makes us rich Not what we read, but what we remember that makes us learned Not what we preach or pray, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-31

Tags: Faith, Discipleship, Holiness

Denomination: Church Of God

But The Question On The Floor Is "What If". What ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Dascoli on Dec 14, 2005

But the question on the floor is “What if”. What If Jesus Never Came? What’s the big deal? Toward the end of the Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life, George Bailey cries out, “I want to live again! I want to live again!" Immediately he’s flashed from the previous scene and finds himself ...read more

Tags: Christmas

Denomination: Holiness

It Is Not What Men Eat But What They Digest That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

It is not what men eat but what they digest that makes them strong; not what we gain but what we save that makes us rich; not what we read but what we remember that makes us learned; not what we ...read more

Tags: Character

Doctors: What They Say And What They Actually ...

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

DOCTORS: What They Say and What They Actually Mean What they say: "It could be one of several things." What they mean: "I haven't the foggiest idea what's wrong with you." What they say: "Are you sure you haven't had this before?" What they mean: "Because you've got it again." What they say: ...read more

Tags: Human Body

Denomination: Brethren

What’s The Harm With A Little Treat?

Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 23, 2023

The last month has been crazy for me and The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage. Every month has its crazy element, but this past month beats them all. First, my main computer crashed, and I lost a lot of stuff. Second, we had a hurricane that came through; fortunately, it was only thunder, rain ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:13

Tags: Truth, Decisions

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Lies Behind Us And What Lies Before Us Are ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters ...read more

Tags: Possibilities

What Things?  PRO

Contributed by Larry Daugherty on Aug 7, 2001

"WHAT THINGS?" Luke24:16 In these two words, "What Things?" are found one of the most profound lessons of forgiveness. They are a quote from Luke, by our Lord after His crucifixion. Jesus was walking with two men going to Emmaus. Their language and languishing betrayed their disappointment. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:16

Tags: Forgiveness For Others, Discipleship

Denomination: Holiness

Not Why, But What  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 2, 2001

NOT WHY, BUT WHAT Technically speaking, David Ring was born dead. Quick acting medical personnel were able to get him breathing, but oxygen deprivation left him with cerebral palsy. He suffered from a speech impediment, hands that don’t cooperate, and a limp. As if that wasn’t enough adversity for ...read more

Tags: Endurance, Human Body

What's It Worth  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

WHAT'S IT WORTH A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing, and suffers nothing, is ...read more

Tags: Discipleship, Call Of The Disciples, Christian Disciplines

What Is Revival?  PRO

Contributed by Rick Croffut on Feb 5, 2002

What is Revival? 1. Revival is not a week worth of meetings. 2. Revival is not started in one day. 3. Revival is not controlled by man. 4. Revival is a heart thing. 5. Revival is always ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1, Judges 6:24, Jonah 1:1-5, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Tags: Repentance

Denomination: Pentecostal