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Corrie Ten Boom In The Book, Reflections Of God's ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 3, 2007

Corrie Ten Boom in the book, Reflections of god’s Glory (page 69), wrote, “In Africa a man came to a meeting with bandaged hands. I asked him how he had been injured. He said, “My neighbor’s straw roof was on fire; I helped him to put it out and that’s how my hands were burned. “Later I heard ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27, Matthew 5:43-44

Tags: Forgiveness

Close, But...

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 11, 2011

CLOSE, BUT... A high school senior was asking his father's advice on how to woo the girl of his dreams. And his dad said "Well son, when you take her out for pizza tonight and you're sitting across the table from her, take her hand in yours, gaze longingly into her eyes and softly say 'Wow, you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:22-23

Tags: Men And Women

Your Two Dirty Pennies Are An Insult

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 14, 2018

Suppose somebody befriended you in your town and offered to buy you a big beautiful house, and told you that you could choose the house you wanted. Then when he was handing you the title deed you reached in your pocket and pulled out two pennys, and when you did they accidentally fell out of your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Tags: Free Gift, It Is Finished, Salvation, Righteousness, Good Works  (view more)  (view less)

Whether Life Is Rough Or Smooth, Ambition We ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Whether life is rough or smooth, ambition we must have, or die at the ...read more

Tags: Ambition

A Truly Rich Man Is One Whose Children Run Into ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms ...read more

Tags: Children

There Is Nothing That Makes Men Rich And Strong ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There is nothing that makes men rich and strong but that which they carry inside of them. Wealth ...read more

Tags: Envy

Another Good Reducing Exercise Consists In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Another good reducing exercise consists in placing both hands against the ...read more

Tags: Human Body

Boys Do Not Grow Up Gradually. They Move Forward ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Boys do not grow up gradually. They move forward in spurts like the hands of ...read more

Tags: Children

God Is Always Trying To Give Good Things To Us, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"God is always trying to give good things to us, but our hands are ...read more

Tags: God's Provision

There Is An Increased Demand For Codes Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There is an increased demand for codes of ethics in politics, although most officeholders are sworn ...read more

Tags: Government

Joy Shatters Pomposity And Pride; It Bubbles, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Joy shatters pomposity and pride; it bubbles, is never heavy-handed, and is another ...read more

Tags: Humor

No Mean Woman Can Cook Well. It Calls For A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"No mean woman can cook well. It calls for a generous spirit, a light ...read more

Tags: Food

Karl Barth (Swiss Theologian) – ‘to Clasp The ...

Contributed by Paul Green on Jul 13, 2009

Karl Barth (Swiss theologian) – ‘To clasp the hands in prayer is the beginning of an uprising ...read more

Tags: Prayer, Prayer General

Denomination: Baptist

It Isn't Enough For Believers To Carry The Bible ...

Contributed by Michael West on Nov 22, 2008

It isn’t enough for believers to carry the Bible in their hands; they must let the Holy ...read more

Tags: Trust

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Leonardo Was "Skilled At Painting The Difference ...  PRO

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 14, 2006

Leonardo was “skilled at painting the difference between the sexes,” and the “delicate folded hands, and the hint of a bosom. It was, without a doubt…female.” The reference to delicate folded hands as a proof that the figure traditionally identified as John was really Mary Magdalene is forced. In ...read more

Tags: False Teaching

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Is A True Story, About A German Artist Named ...  PRO

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

This is a true story, about a German artist named Albrecht Durer and one of his famous drawings, "The Praying Hands." Durer’s Father was a goldsmith and apprenticed him in his early years to learn the family trade, but Durer loved painting and really wanted to be a painter. So his father ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Tags: Christian Love, Christian Disciplines, Forgiveness In Jesus

Denomination: Anglican

God's ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

“God’s Protection” “Intercession for Our Armed Forces” Psalm 33:16-18 says “No king is saved by the size of his army; no warrior escapes by his great strength. A horse is a vain hope for deliverance; despite all its great strength it cannot save. But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:16-18

Tags: Patriotism

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Minister Told His Congregation, "Next Week I ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 8, 2005

A minister told his congregation, “Next week I plan to preach about the sin of lying. To help you understand my sermon, I want you all to read Mark 17.” The following Sunday, as he prepared to deliver his sermon, the minister asked for a show of hands. He wanted to know how many had read Mark 17. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 17:1

Tags: Sin General

Rabbi David A. Nelson Likes To Tell The Story Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Hensley on May 17, 2001

Rabbi David A. Nelson likes to tell the story of two brothers who went to their rabbi to settle a longstanding feud. The rabbi got the two to reconcile their differences and shake hands. As they were about to leave, he asked each one to make a wish for the other in honor of the Jewish New Year. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12, Matthew 6:12

Tags: Forgiveness For Others, Christian Love, Cross, Mote, Judge, Judgement  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Free Gift  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 3, 2003

Salvation is a "Free Gift" from God. Although "Free" it does not mean everyone has it. If the local harware store was handing out free snow shovels today, does that mean you have one, no. You have to go to the hardware store and ask for one of those free snow shovels, and then when it is in your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:4-14

Tags: God's Forgiveness