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I Thought He Was Talking To You

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 10, 2011

I THOUGHT HE WAS TALKING TO YOU At the height of a political corruption trial, the prosecuting attorney attacked a witness. "Isn't it true," he bellowed, "that you accepted five thousand dollars to compromise this case?" The witness stared out the window, as though he hadn't heard the ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship In Spirit And In Truth, By Leann Gabel ...  PRO

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 3, 2001

[Worship in Spirit and in Truth, by Leann Gabel of Amarillo, TX] In Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman, it didn’t take long before their conversation turned to worship. I would guess that was as hot a topic then as it is today. The woman’s question was sincere, "I know there are two ways to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:5

Tags: Church Practices, Bible Truth, Holy Spirit General, Woman At Well

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2. Gary Thomas, A Friend Of Rick Warren, Noticed ...  PRO

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jan 6, 2004

2. Gary Thomas, a friend of Rick Warren, noticed that many Christians were stuck in a worship rut. He raised the question, “Since God has intentionally made us all different, why should everyone be expected to love (worship) God the same way?”(1) Gary has discovered that for 2,000 years Christians ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-30

Tags: Worship Purpose

Denomination: Pentecostal

Absolute Freedom Of The Press To Discuss Public ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Absolute freedom of the press to discuss public questions is a foundation ...read more

Tags: Political Freedom

If You Desire A Wise Answer, You Must Ask A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If you desire a wise answer, you must ask a ...read more

Tags: Truth

It Is Not Enough To Be Busy; So Are The Ants. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: ...read more

Tags: Workplace

An Irishman Can Argue Either Side Of A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"An Irishman can argue either side of a question, ...read more

Tags: Government

That Is The Essence Of Science: Ask An ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"That is the essence of science: ask an impertinent question, and you are on the ...read more

Tags: Truth

I Am Not But I Shall Be

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 22, 2021

Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. (1 John 3:2) The one thing about getting older is that you get to look back on more things each year and have more to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2

Tags: Forgiveness, Change, Transformation, Failure

Denomination: Baptist

What Prayer Is…  PRO

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 6, 2002

What Prayer Is… Prayer is coming into the presence of God… Prayer is entering the throne room of the KING of kings and LORD of lords… Prayer is taking our concerns to the one who cares for me Prayer is to stand on holy ground… Prayer is communicating with the creator of the world…(the one spoke ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On Being A Daddy James Tippins  PRO

Contributed by J T on Mar 24, 2003

"On Being A Daddy" James Tippins My 3.5 year old daughter was used to me being home all the time. Being a business consultant in a home office was a luxury for my family. After a few years of part time ministry, I was called to serve as an excutive pastor at a church. This was a great time to ...read more

Tags: Children

Denomination: Baptist

I Once Heard The Story About A Wealthy Man Who ...  PRO

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 7, 2004

I once heard the story about a wealthy man who had no need for pocket change, yet he still took the time to bend over and pick up lost pennies and other coins. Whenever the man found a coin he would stop look at it in his hand, then after standing quietly for a moment, he would then put the coin ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13, Genesis 3:1-13

Tags: Money

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keep Yourself Pure. Be An Example Of The Believer ...  PRO

Contributed by Bill Whittaker on Nov 23, 2004

Keep yourself pure. Be an example of the believer in purity. This high calling is only possible with God’s help. Cynthia was invited to a slumber party with three of her jigh school friends. They were having a good time when one of the girls said, “Let’s invite the guys over for the night.” Her ...read more

Tags: Faith

Denomination: Baptist

Often We Think, Or At Least Live Like, If No One ...

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 29, 2006

Often we think, or at least live like, if no one on earth knows then God won’t... but can we sin in obscurity? Mitch is married to Barbara and Ed, one of his best friends, is questioning Mitch on this very concept by asking if Mitch would stay faithful if he knew Barbara would never find ...read more

Tags: Church General

Denomination: Christian Church

In 1863 President Lincoln Designated April 30th ...  PRO

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 18, 2007

In 1863 President Lincoln designated April 30th as a day of national humiliation, fasting, and prayer. Let me read a portion of his proclamation on that occasion: "It is the duty of nations, as well as of men, who owe their dependence upon the overruling power of God, to confess their sins and ...read more

Tags: Hope

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Philip Henry's ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 29, 2010

Philip Henry’s Romance D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones tells the story of Philip Henry, the father of Matthew Henry the commentator. He and a young lady had fallen in love with each other. She belonged to a “higher” level of society than he did, and although she had become a Christian and therefore regarded ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Tags: Christian Values

Thomas Campbell And The Restoration Movement  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 8, 2011

THOMAS CAMPBELL AND THE RESTORATION MOVEMENT Back in early 1800's there was a preacher in Western Pennsylvania named Thomas Campbell. He was a preacher for the Old-light, Anti-burger, Seceder Presbyterian Church. Each of those phrases described a political division within the Presbyterian Church ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30, John 17:17-23

Tags: Divisions

Where Are The Nail Prints In Your Hands?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 4, 2023

During the Middle Ages there was a popular story which circulated about Martin of Tours, for whom Martin Luther was named. It was said that Satan once appeared to St Martin in the guise of the Savior himself saying that he was Jesus. Martin was ready to fall to his feet and worship this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Tags: Temptation, Blood Of Jesus, Atonement, Satan, Spiritual Warfare, Cross  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Listen To The Words Of Max Lucado From His Book ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 2, 2008

Listen to the words of Max Lucado from his book "When God Whispers Your Name": "For the next twelve hours I will be exposed to the day’s demands. It is now that I must make a choice Because of Calvary, I’m free to choose. And so I choose. I choose love. No occasion justifies hatred; no injustice ...read more

Tags: Father's Day, Mother's Day, New Year's Day

The Wise Man Doesnt Give The Right Answers, He ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The wise man doesnt give the right answers, he poses ...read more

Tags: Wisdom