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On Judgment Day

Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 3, 2007

On Judgment Day Dedicated to my Brother in Christ Larry Livingston There is a day That is not too far away When the clouds shall part And in every man’s heart fear shall start. Because on that day all shall see Jesus the Lord coming on the billowy sea Our hearts will tremble and be filled with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Mary: Circumcised Heart

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

The Heart of Mary: Circumcised Heart "A man is not a Jew if he is only one outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical. No, a man is a Jew if he is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code..." (Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:28-29

Tags: Christmas

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Undefiled Eyes

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Undefiled Eyes The church that continues the proclaiming of the gospel of Jesus Christ has Christians who long to have undefiled eyes. The first thought that comes to mind regarding undefiled eyes is a child of God who refrains from watching pornography or movies that are full of violence. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-4

Tags: Holiness

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Southern Baptist Leader, Carl Bates, Said, "We ...  PRO

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 19, 2005

Southern Baptist Leader, Carl Bates, said, "We are so well manned and eqipted in our churches that the Holy Spirit could leave and it ...read more

Tags: Trinity

Denomination: Baptist

Republics Are Created By The Virtue, Public ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Republics are created by the virtue, public spirit, and intelligence of the citizens. They fall, when the wise are banished from the public councils, because they dare to be honest, and the profligate ...read more

Tags: Government

We Would Do Well To Remember That Our War On ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"We would do well to remember that our war on terrorism is being fought not just with troops, military hardware and intelligence. It is being fueled by a spirit of ...read more

Tags: War

Success Is Not A Harbor But A Voyage With Its ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Success is not a harbor but a voyage with its own perils to the spirit. The game of life is to come up a winner, to be a success, or to achieve what we set out to do. ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

The Patrick You Never Knew  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 9, 2003

THE PATRICK YOU NEVER KNEW He didn’t chase the snakes out of Ireland and he may never have plucked a shamrock to teach the mystery of the Trinity. Yet St. Patrick well deserves to be honored by the people of Ireland—and by downtrodden and excluded people everywhere. Some 1,500 years ago a ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?, Great Commission, Endurance

Mary Had The Little Lamb

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 20, 2020

Mary Had The Little Lamb Mary had the little Lamb, who lived before His birth; Self-existent Son of God, from Heaven He came to Earth. Micah 5:2 Mary had the little Lamb; see Him in yonder stall- Virgin-born Son of God, to save man from the Fall. Isaiah 7:14 Mary had the little Lamb, obedient Son ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12

Tags: Mary, Messiah, Christmas, Jesus, Prophecy, Return Of Christ  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wilderness Is Not A Negative Time For Those ...

Contributed by Karen Buck on Jul 3, 2006

"The Wilderness is not a negative time for those obey God. Its purpose is very positive: to train and prepare us for a new move of the Holy Spirit" - ...read more

Tags: War

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Can Understand Why So Many Christians Do Not ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"I can understand why so many Christians do not have the joy they might have, or do not have overflowing praise in their heart. There must be a full surrender of life ...read more

Tags: Becoming A Christian

The Term Love, Which Heads The List Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The term love, which heads the list of the Spirit's fruit, should not be regarded merely as one of the cluster; it is rather the stem from which all the rest hangs. Love ...read more

Tags: Character

Our Behavior Should Be An Outward Growth Of Our ...

Contributed by Carl Benge on Jul 2, 2007

Our behavior should be an outward growth of our love of God. It is the soil in which our spiritual fruits are planted. The Holy Spirit is the fertilizer that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-15

Tags: Revival

Denomination: Methodist

The Word Division Means To "Rip" Or "Tear" (1 ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 20, 2008

The word division means to “rip” or “tear” (1 Cor. 1:10). The Christians in this church were tearing the church apart – they were allowing the spirit of offense to rip ...read more

Tags: Divisions

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Believe That Man Will Not Merely Endure; He ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I believe that man will not merely endure; he will prevail. He is immortal, not because he alone among creatures has an inexhaustible voice, but because he has a soul, a ...read more

Tags: Creation

Celebrating Independence Day, I'll Reflect On ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Celebrating Independence Day, I'll reflect on God's gracious gift of liberty in this most favored land....In our gatherings this Independence Day, let's all remember ...read more

Tags: Political Freedom

Peace With God Brings The Peace Of God. It Is A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Peace with God brings the peace of God. It is a peace that settles our nerves, fills our mind, floods our spirit and, in the midst of the uproar around us, ...read more

Tags: God's Provision, Bob Mumford

Here In America We Are Descended In Blood And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Here in America we are descended in blood and in spirit from revolutionists and rebels men and women who dare to dissent from accepted doctrine. As their heirs, may ...read more

Tags: Cynicism

Here In America We Are Descended In Blood And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Here in America we are descended in blood and in spirit from revolutionists and rebels men and women who dare to dissent from accepted doctrine. As their heirs, may ...read more

Tags: Divisions

Ever Use Raid On House Pests? If We Are In ...

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 22, 2010

Ever use Raid on house pests? If we are in Christ, then the Holy Spirit is like Raid to our annoying and pesky sin nature. Our pursuit should be that of ...read more

Tags: Sanctification

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational