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Satan Says In Effect To Jesus In Matthew 4

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 2, 2010

Satan says in effect to Jesus in Matthew 4 "JUST COMPROMISE AND YOU’LL GET WHAT YOU WANT", But the AUTHORITY OF RULE doesn’t come with a CROWN OF POWER from the enemy. It comes with a CROSS OF SUFFERING and humility. Satan says "I’ll give you POWER WITHOUT THE PAIN, A CROWN WITHOUT THE ...read more

Tags: Temptation General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

G. Campbell Morgan Personalizes Jesus' Word To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 22, 2010

G. Campbell Morgan Personalizes Jesus’ Word to Jairus Dr. G. Campbell Morgan, that great preacher of 19th century spoke powerfully on this passage from his own experience. He said, “I can hardly speak of this matter without becoming personal and reminiscent, remembering a time forty years ago when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Tags: Death

Jesus Christ Is Not Valued At All Until He ...

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 1, 2010

“Jesus Christ is not valued at all until He is valued above ...read more

Tags: Lordship Of Christ

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Remember Jesus’ Radical Prescription ...

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 23, 2010

Do you remember Jesus’ radical prescription for avoiding temptation? In Matthew 5:27-30, He suggested that we should cut out or cut off whatever it is that leads us into sin. In the news this week was the story of Hartford, CT resident Jonathan Metz, a single man, who lived alone, who while ...read more

Tags: Temptation Resisting

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Christ: The Carpenter, Who Offended So ...

Contributed by David Tack on Mar 28, 2011

Jesus Christ: The carpenter, who offended so many, is the disguised Son of God, full of majestic power and condescension. We marvel, not that He performed miracles, but rather that He performed so few. He who could have stormed the citadels of men with mighty battalions of angels, let men spit ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ Asks Each One Of Us, Not For ...

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 3, 2012

"Jesus Christ asks each one of us, not for obedience primarily, not for repentance, not for vows, not for conduct, but for a heart; and that being given, all the rest will ...read more

Tags: Salvation

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Had A Cup In His Hand, Not A Sword, But ...

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 6, 2012

Jesus had a cup in his hand, not a sword, but that cup was His scepter. He was in complete control. --Brian Bell, ...read more

Tags: Obedience, Sword

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of Jesus - An Ordinary Time But An Extraordinary Birth

Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 15, 2013

The Romans dominated the country. The Jewish people were captive to Roman law and Roman ways. That is what compelled Joseph to travel with his pregnant wife Mary from Nazareth to Bethlehem (some 80 miles). To return to his ancestral home for the purpose of registering for the Roman census. Just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Tags: Christmas, History, Birth Of Jesus

Denomination: Christian Church

Kyle Idleman On Going Where Jesus Goes

Contributed by Kevin Karhoff on Mar 18, 2013

The most literal way to define a follower of Jesus is "Someone who goes where Jesus goes." I'm not sure how you can call yourself a follower of Jesus if you refuse to go where Jesus went. If you're following Jesus "wherever," he will take you towards a sinner that others wouldn't want to be seen ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-58

Tags: Surrender, Jesus Christ, Commitment To Christ, Call To Discipleship

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus ​​murio Por Marytambien

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 26, 2013

JESUS MURIO POR MARÍA TAMBIEN - Comunión Meditación Marcos Lowry , un comediante cristiano, observó que el silencio de María en la cruz siempre le asombraba. Si estuviera siendo crucificado en medio de la ciudad , su madre habría "inclinada un ajuste," pero María no dijo una palabra. Lowry se ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-29

Tags: Christmas, Spanish, Espanol, Navidad

Jesus Became A Human Being By Meister Eckhart

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 7, 2015

ILLUSTRATION… Jesus Became A Human Being by Meister Eckhart (Miller, ed. The Book of Jesus. pg 241) “Jesus became a human being because God the Compassionate One could not suffer and lacked a back to be beaten. God needed a back like our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:17-18

Tags: God's Compassion

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Treasure Hunting With Jesus ✞ Marks The Spot.

Contributed by Coz Von on Feb 11, 2016

John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved. Today’s hidden treasures are. 1. You ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Tags: Lost, Saved, Joke, Jokes

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Jesus, Hand Me That Can Of Tomato Soup!

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 2, 2020

5-year old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn't want to go in alone. "It's dark in there and I'm scared." She asked again, and he persisted. Finally she said, "It's ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Joshua 1:9, Isaiah 43:1-2

Tags: Children, Fear, Faith, Humor, Presence Of God  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When C.i. Scofield Met Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Mar 14, 2023

Many years ago in St. Louis, a lawyer visited a Christian to transact some business. Before the two parted, his client said to him, "I've often wanted to ask you a question, but I've been afraid to do so." "What do you want to know?" asked the lawyer. The man replied, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Tags: Adam, Alcohol, Drunkenness, Gospel, Evangelism, Sinful Nature, Sinners, Sin, Salvation, Witnessing  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

They Will Know What Jesus Looks Like Now

Contributed by Timothy Lueking on Apr 3, 2023

Maybe you have heard the story of a young boy who was given an assignment in his elementary art class. He was asked to draw a picture of something that was priceless to him. He thought about all things he valued and then the idea came to him as to what was most important and valuable. Throughout ...read more

Scripture: John 1:18, 1 John 4:12, 1 Timothy 6:15-16, Mark 16:15

Tags: Image Of God, Share Your Faith

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proving That Jesus Won't Sin

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Oct 4, 2023

As the Union Pacific railroad was being constructed • There is a story about an elaborate trestle bridge that was built across a large canyon out West • Wanting to test the bridge the builder loaded a train with enough extra cars and equipment to double its normal payload • The train was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Tags: Jesus Can't Sin, Sin

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Characteristics Of The Jesus Follower - James 1

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 28, 2024

They are sometimes deceived (16). They are loved unconditionally by the Father (16). They are recipients of the best gifts from above (17). They have a Father who will never change (17). They are born again by the Word of God (18). They listen to the voice of God (19). They are careful with ...read more

Tags: Discipleship, Disciples, Commitment, Following Jesus

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What The Bible Says About The Resurrection Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Mar 25, 2024

Well over three hundred verses are concerned with the subject of Jesus' resurrection in the New Testament. We are told that this event is a sign for unbelievers (Matthew 12:38-40); cf. John 20:24-29) as well as the answer for the believer's doubt (Luke 24:38-43). It serves as the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:38-43

Tags: Christ, Easter, Resurrection, Heaven, Gospel, Cross, Miracles, Empty Tomb  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Only Jesus Can Give This Kind Of Forgiveness!

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Aug 12, 2024

Bruce Goodrich was being initiated into the cadet corps at Texas A & M University. One night, Bruce was forced to run until he dropped -- but he never got up. Bruce Goodrich died before he even entered college. A short time after the tragedy, Bruce's father wrote this letter to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Tags: Eternity, Parents, Cross, Prayer, Lord's Prayer, Forgiving Others, Enemies, Fathers, Forgivness  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational