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We Must Never Delude Ourselves Into Thinking ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"We must never delude ourselves into thinking that physical power is a substitute for moral power, which is ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

The Place That The Shepherds Found Was Not An ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The place that the shepherds found was not an academy or an abstract republic; it was not a place of myths allegorised or dissected or ...read more

Tags: Christmas

False Friendship, Like The Ivy, Decays And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"False friendship, like the ivy, decays and ruins the walls it embraces; but true friendship gives new life ...read more

Tags: Compassion

If You Ever Give Something To Get Something, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If you ever give something to get something, you're not giving, in the true sense ...read more

Tags: Giving General

John Osteen On Dreams

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

John Osteen said “It’s great to be young and dream the dream, but it’s better to be old and ...read more

Tags: God's Forgiveness

Infinitely Important  PRO

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Apr 25, 2001

INFINITELY IMPORTANT "Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be ...read more

Tags: Apologetics General, Christianity, Cs Lewis, Parable General, Truth  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Those Who Are Serious About Living A Pure And ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Those who are serious about living a pure and effective life before the Lord will find more strength ...read more

Tags: Family

It Is, However, Only By Fidelity In Little ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"It is, however, only by fidelity in little things that a true and constant love of God can be ...read more

Tags: Faith

Many Persons Have A Wrong Idea Of What ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Many persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Do You Believe In Dreams? Dont Oversleep If You ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Do you believe in dreams? Dont oversleep if you want your dreams to come true Dont ...read more

Tags: Dreams

Nothing Will Sustain You More Potently Than The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Nothing will sustain you more potently than the power to recognize in your humdrum routine, as perhaps it may ...read more

Tags: Learning

Good Manners Have Much To Do With The Emotions. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Good manners have much to do with the emotions. To make them ring true, one must feel ...read more

Tags: Hospitality

Magnanimous People Have No Vanity, They Have No ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Magnanimous people have no vanity, they have no jealousy, and they feed on the true and the solid wherever they find it. ...read more

Tags: Human Life

Robert A. Cook, Former President Of King's ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 20, 2005

Robert A. Cook, former president of King’s College in New York, told a true story from the early years of his ministry. He had been receiving some rather pointed criticism, and he sought the counsel of a friend, pastor Harry A. Ironside. Pouring out his heart, Dr. Cook asked what he should do ...read more

Tags: Humility

What Do Americans Love More Than Money?

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 13, 2011

WHAT DO AMERICANS LOVE MORE THAN MONEY? Most Americans love money, but we love something even more: security. According to a 2009 survey by the Pew Research Center, 59 percent of U.S. adults prefer a job that offers better security over one that offers higher pay but less stability (33 percent). ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

Tags: Security

The Importance Of Having The Right Desires Is ...

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 29, 2012

The importance of having the right desires is illustrated in the Christmas film, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” This film contains a powerful theme of REDEMPTION. Hollywood could not come up with a film like this today! If you remember the story, George’s life is falling apart because he DESIRES ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Tags: Disappointment, Heart's Desires

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Intercessory Prayer

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Apr 19, 2018

Richard Foster in his book "Prayer: Finding the Hearts True Home", says that intercession is a way of loving others. Intercessory prayer is selfless prayer, even self-giving prayer. "Intercessory prayer is priestly ministry, and one of the most challenging teachings in the New Testament is the ...read more

Tags: Prayer, Pray For One Another, Prayer And Obedience

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Many Persons Have A Wrong Idea About What ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Many persons have a wrong idea about what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification, ...read more

Tags: Joy

On Earth We Have Nothing To Do With Success Or ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"On earth we have nothing to do with success or results, but only with being true to God and for God. Defeat in ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Friendship Is A Gift Of Gold, Shaped In A Very ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Friendship is a gift of gold, shaped in a very precious mold, from which true goodness is received and ...read more

Tags: Compassion