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John White States, "Faith In The Invisible God ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 17, 2007

John White states, "Faith in the invisible God can be demonstrated by power over material things, either power to manipulate them or power to escape enslavement to them. If someone’s life is controlled by material ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expectations

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Dec 8, 2007

Expectations Dennis Wholey, who hosted the popular PBS-TV series LateNight America, said this: “Expecting the world to treat you fairly because you are a good person is a little like ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Believe The Bible In Its Entirety To Be The ...

Contributed by Peter Lobmiller on Apr 28, 2008

• We believe the Bible in its entirety to be the inspired Word of God and the infallible rule of faith and conduct. • We believe in the resurrection of the dead, the eternal happiness of the saved, and the eternal punishment of the lost. • We ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

So,... You Say You ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

SO,... YOU SAY YOU BELIEVE? A. W. Tozer wrote, “Fortunately only a few things are matters of life and death, such as a compass for a sea voyage or a guide for a journey across the desert. To ignore these things is not to gamble or take a chance; it is to commit suicide. Here it is either be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21

Tags: Trust

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thomas Watson: "The Angel Fetched Peter Out ...  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 15, 2001

Thomas Watson: “The angel fetched Peter out of prison, but it was prayer that fetched the angel!” J. Sidlow Baxter: "...Men may spurn our appeals, reject our message, oppose our arguements, ...read more

Tags: Prayer Adoration, Prayer General

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Love Of God  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

THE LOVE OF GOD The love of God is one of the great realities of the universe, a pillar upon which the hope of the world rests. But it is a personal, intimate thing too. God does not love populations, He ...read more

Tags: Promises Of God, People In Acts

Perceptions Of God  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 2, 2004

PERCEPTIONS OF GOD Most Christians today perceive God like one person noted: God is a lot like our pastor. I don’t see him through the week and I don’t ...read more

Tags: Trinity

Always Try To Associate Yourself Closely With ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Always try to associate yourself closely with those who know more than you, who do better than you, who see more clearly than you. Don't be afraid to reach ...read more

Tags: Thought

The Time Of Business Does Not With Me Differ ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The time of business does not with me differ from the time of prayer, and in the noise and clatter of my kitchen, while several persons are at the same time calling for different things, I possess God in as ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

Commentator William Barclay Told A Story Of A ...

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 27, 2009

Commentator William Barclay told a story of a person chatting with a great scholar about a younger man. He said, "So and so tells me that he was one of your students." The teacher answered, "He ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: Salvation Army

Our Mission Of Partnering With The Lord To Help ...

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008

Our mission of partnering with the Lord to help others come to Christ and be changed through a personal salvation experience must include praise to God for who He is because out of who He is, His ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

A Couple Years Ago, I Took A Tour Of A Cave Near ...  PRO

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

A couple years ago, I took a tour of a cave near Raystown. The guide taught us an interesting fact about this. A person who lives in total darkness for just a few months will become ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Woke Up At 4am One Morning And Could Only Think ...

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Jul 17, 2008

Woke up at 4am one morning and could only think of one possible person to pray for. I did and went back to sleep. I asked them about it. They said they were thinking of ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

Denomination: Wesleyan

One Of The Most Memorable Books I Have Ever Read ...  PRO

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

One of the most memorable books I have ever read is A Severe Mercy. This is the story of Sheldon Vanauken and his wife Davy, who happened to be friends of C. S. Lewis. This couple was deeply in love and they sought to build the ideal marriage. They would only read books that the other wanted to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, 1 Corinthians 13:7-10

Tags: Fulfillment, Marriage Commitment, Marriage General, Success

Denomination: Baptist

Dr. W.a. Criswell Tells Of A Small New Testament ...  PRO

Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 19, 2001

Dr. W.A. Criswell tells of a small New Testament that was taken from the breast-pocket of a fallen American soldier in Vietnam, a young boy from Georgia. When Mr. Pat Zondervan held up that New Testament before the congregation of the First Baptist Church of Dallas, Dr. Criswell could see the light ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence, Forgiveness In Jesus, Integrity, Lordship Of Christ

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Burglar Broke Into A House And Began To Steal ...  PRO

Contributed by David King on Aug 23, 2001

A burglar broke into a house and began to steal all of the valuable. At that moment he heard a voice that said Jesus is watching you. He was so scared he froze for a second. He regained his composure and started stealing again, when the voice came louder Jesus is watching you. He just about ...read more

Tags: Divinity Of Christ, Commandments Steal, Jesus Teachings

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Generals Of Insignificance  PRO

Contributed by Martin Scarce on Nov 11, 2002

The Generals of Insignificance In the Berlin art gallery there is a painting by the famous artist Mengel that is only partially finished. It is supposed to be a painting of King Frederick of Germany talking to his generals. Mengel painstakingly painted the generals first around the outside of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 12:1-12

Tags: Call Of The Disciples

Denomination: Baptist

Anthony Campolo, The Power ...  PRO

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 7, 2003

ILLUSTRATION… Anthony Campolo, The Power Delusion Too many times women are made to feel that they should apologize for being mothers and housewives. In reality, such roles can be noble callings. When I was on the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania, there were gatherings from time to time to ...read more

Tags: Women, Parenting

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In His Book, An Anthropologist On Mars, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

In his book, An Anthropologist on Mars, neurologist Oliver Sacks tells about Virgil, a man who had been blind from early childhood. When he was 50, Virgil underwent surgery and was given the gift of sight. But as he and Dr. Sacks found out, having the physical capacity for sight is not the same as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Tags: Basics Of Christianity

As You Can See, Mark Anthony Was A Man With ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 26, 2007

As you can see, Mark Anthony was a man with “chiseled features.” He was known as the “silver-throated orator of Rome.” He was a brilliant political leader as well as a military leader. He was known for his courage and strength. Plus, he had a great deal of charisma. In fact, he had all the ...read more

Tags: Temptation