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It Costs Something To Be Christian

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Feb 21, 2012

IT COSTS SOMETHING TO BE CHRISTIAN "It costs something to be a true Christian. Let that never be forgotten. To be a (lukewarm) Christian, and go to church, is cheap and easy work. But to hear Christ’s voice, follow Christ, believe in Christ, and confess Christ, requires much self-denial. It will ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Matthew 10:37-39

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: *other

Minimize Friction And Create Harmony. You Can ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Minimize friction and create harmony. You can get friction for nothing, but harmony ...read more

Tags: Unity

A Man And His Wife Were Shopping At A Mall And A ...  PRO

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 27, 2006

A man and his wife were shopping at a mall and a shapely young woman in a short, form-fitting dress strolled by. The man’s eyes followed her. Without looking up from the item she was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Tags: Temptation General

Denomination: Baptist

Someone Asked Luther, "Do You Feel That ...  PRO

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 24, 2001

Someone asked Luther, “Do you feel that you have been forgiven?” He answered, “No!but I’m as sure as there’s a God in Heaven .” “For feeling come and feelings go, and feelings are ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness For Others, Emotions, God's Forgiveness

Denomination: Baptist

A Man And His Wife Were Shopping At A Mall And ...  PRO

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Nov 10, 2001

A man and his wife were shopping at a mall and a shapely young woman in a short, form-fitting dress strolled by. The man’s eyes followed her. Without looking up from the item she was ...read more

Tags: Temptation Resisting, Marriage Faithfulness

Denomination: Baptist

Humility

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Dec 27, 2014

“None are as empty as those who are full of themselves.” - Benjamin Whichcote Have you ever met a prideful, arrogant person? Prideful people are always telling you about themselves, their accomplishments, and how smart and wonderful they are. Then they look at you to continue the conversation ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:4, Proverbs 3:34

Tags: Honor, Humility, Pride, Reverence

Denomination: Charismatic

True Humility Is Not An Abject, Groveling, ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Biolsi on Apr 7, 2004

"True humility is not an abject, groveling, self-despising spirit; it is but a right estimate of ...read more

Tags: Humility

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Nothing Noble About Being Superior To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

There is nothing noble about being superior to some other man. The true nobility is in being ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Nothing Is Easier Than Fault-Finding; No ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Nothing is easier than fault-finding; no talent, no self-denial, no brain, no character are required ...read more

Tags: Faults

How Sickness Enlarges The Dimensions Of A Mans ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

How sickness enlarges the dimensions of a mans self to himself Supreme selfishness is ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

The Ultimate Choice Of The Christian Life Is ...

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 1, 2009

"The ultimate choice of the Christian life is always the choice between pleasing self and ...read more

Tags: Worship Purpose

Denomination: *other

William Durant-‘to Give Life Meaning, One Must ...

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 25, 2008

William Durant-‘To give life meaning, one must have a purpose ...read more

Tags: Zeal

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Twas Battered And Scarred, And The Auctioneer ...  PRO

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 7, 2001

’Twas battered and scarred, and the auctioneer thought it scarcely worth his while To waste much time on the old violin, But he held it up with a smile, "What am I bid, good folks," he cried "Who’ll start the bidding for me?" "1 dollar, a dollar"; then, "Two! Only two? Two dollars, and who’ll ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:16

Tags: God's Provision, Lordship Of Christ, Descriptions Of God

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Touch Of The Master's Hand  PRO

Contributed by Elliot Ross on Jun 5, 2001

The Touch of the Masters Hand. It was battered and scarred, and the auctioneer Thought it scarcely worth his while, To waste much time on the old violin, But held it up with a smile. "What am I did for this old violin? You will start the bidding for me? A dollar, a dollar, who’ll make it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, 2 Kings 13:16, 1 Peter 5:7-8

Tags: God's Forgiveness, Forgiveness General, God's Omnipotence

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Joy

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 6, 2012

HOLY JOY Richard Foster describes holy joy like this: "Joy, not grit, is the hallmark of holy obedience. ...It is a cheerful revolt against self and pride. ...Utter abandonment to God is done freely and with celebration. And so I urge you to enjoy this ministry of self-surrender. ...The saints ...read more

Tags: Joy

Denomination: Nazarene

Let's Say That Right Now You Had A $100 Bill In ...

Contributed by Michael Fritz on Nov 3, 2006

Let’s say that right now you had a $100 bill in your pocket and I asked you to give it to me for this glass of water. You would probably say that I was crazy or at least wonder what was so special about it. But let’s change the picture a little bit, Imagine that you have been walking for days and ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Faithful To Return—communion Meditation  PRO

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 23, 2002

FAITHFUL TO RETURN--Communion Meditation W. Paul Jones tells the story of women who shared this story from her childhood as a polio victim: “When my mother left me in Sunday School, I always asked to wear her locket. She thought I like the locket. That wasn’t it at all. I knew I wasn’t worth ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Tags: Fear And Worry, God's Provision, Promises Of God

Denomination: Church Of God

Too Many Executives Tend To Follow The Road ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Too many executives tend to follow the road proved safe, rather than the dynamic approach of ...read more

Tags: Workplace

Men Can Suck The Heady Juice Of Exalted ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Men can suck the heady juice of exalted self-importance from the bitter weed of failurefailures are ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Marriage Teaches You Loyalty, Forbearance, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Marriage teaches you loyalty, forbearance, self-restraint, and a lot of other qualities you ...read more

Tags: Marriage General