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Calluses And Compassion

Contributed by Richard White on Apr 3, 2009

Why does God continue to search for us?

Calluses and Compassion Matt 21:33-22:14 Max Lucado tells of a time, as a young child, he was in church and his father’s hand was on his lap. He noticed the calluses and wondered how hard they were. He found a pin in the welcome packet and began to probe his father’s hand. It took a while for ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Are None So Blind?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2014

There are none so blind as they that refuse to see. The enemy loves to fight blinded people, not just blind eyes, but plugged ears, that refuse to hear. Ignorance is no excuse.

THERE ARE NONE SO BLIND AS THE ONE THAT REFUSES TO OPEN THEIR EYES... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 6:39 And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch? There is a very deep verse...it is so simple, we seldom ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Harder Than A Rock Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 19, 2016

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Apostle". This is a warning to not allow your heart to become hardened.

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Apostle [#2] HARDER THAN A ROCK Hebrews 3:7-19 Introduction: Have you ever met someone, that no matter how nice you are to them, they are never nice back? This morning our text gives us a warning? The warning is for the Christian; but the warning is also ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have A Calloused Heart?

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 7, 2019

We're all in the process of our hearts getting softer or getting harder in relation to God. We look at the 10 signs of a calloused heart and four things you can do to soften your heart.

DO YOU HAVE A CALLOUSED HEART? Matt. 13:10-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A Difference of Origins 1. A New York Reporter needed to find out the public’s opinion about an event happening in Ukraine (“Man on the Street” segment). 2. So he went to Times Square and stopped three people to ask them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Family & Ministry

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 12, 2019

This message on ‘hard work, sacrifice and suffering’ may be hackneyed for this smartphone-era of pomp and opulence Christian ministry, nevertheless, hear me today, builders cannot take rest.....

Dawn, noon & moon Nehemiah 4:21”…So we carried on the work with half of them holding spears from dawn until the stars appeared.” This message is not for all but only for people serving in the Christian ministry as pastors, preachers, leaders, care cell leaders, worship leaders, Evangelists, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Not Realize?

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 25, 2020

Remember this, ‘it is time for corporate repentance’! Time for self examination and prayer, are you listening?

Do you not realize? Exodus 10:7”……….Do you not realize that Egypt is destroyed?" The above statement is made by the servants of Pharaoh to none other than Pharaoh himself because by now the loss, agony, pain and destruction in Egypt was huge , therefore out of desperation they plead, ‘do ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 10:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Not Among You

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Oct 4, 2022

Assuming God's blessing is one of the most dangerous mistakes we can make in the Christian life. A group of Israelites made this exact mistake, and it cost them everything.

Illustration: A photographer was hired to take pictures of a great forest fire; he got his office to hire a plane so he could take some airborne pictures. He arrived at the airport and jumped into the plane that was waiting for him. “Let’s go! Let’s go!” Startled, the pilot quickly swung the plane ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

Real Promotion Comes From The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

God's protection is unfailing, His deliverance is certain, and true promotion comes from Him.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we're going to take a deep dive into Daniel 3:15-30. You know, it's that famous passage about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego surviving the fiery furnace. It's a powerful message that reminds us that God's protection is unfailing, God's deliverance is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:15-30

Topics: Nothing Too Hard For God

The Fig Tree Reminds Me Of Me And The Fig Tree Reminds Me Of God.

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 4, 2013

We will look at how the fig tree reminds me of me and how the fig tree reminds me of God.

Luke 13:1-9 The Fig Tree reminds me of Me and the Fig Tree Reminds Me of God 1. WE are likened to the Fig Tree we are Planted 2. A. The Fig Tree was Planted B.3we are like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Experental Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 16, 2014

Jesus invites John the Baptist’s disciples to “Come and See.” Jesus offers the same invitation to us—to follow him and experience a relationship with him.

John 1:35-51 "Experiential Faith" INTRODUCTION Social commentators have brought it to our attention that we are talking to each other less. We are spending more time on Facebook, Twitter, and texting each other. But, face to face communication is becoming rare. This doesn't necessarily mean ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Every Man Stood In His Place

Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 13, 2012

I believe God has a place for every believer to stand in and when we stand in that place we will see the power of God displayed in our lives.

And They Stood Every Man in His Place Judges 7:15-21 And they stood every man in his place… Mention: Genesis 28:11, 16 Jacob lighted upon a certain place…surely the LORD is in this place and I knew it not. I am still convinced today that God has a specific place for the Church and every ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Response Of Saving Faith-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 7, 2012

2 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...

A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-II—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: Faith’s response to life’s challenges. Dan Cathy—CEO of Chick-Fil-A—made the following statements to the SBC’s Baptist Press on July 16, 2012: "We are very much supportive of the family -- the biblical definition of the family unit. We ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Restoration - Getting Back To Right Image

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 24, 2021

Restoration - The action of returning something to a former owner, place or condition. CHRIST is the Restorer of our Souls.

2021.05.23 Restoration William Akehurst, HSWC Restoration Farm's Spring Celebration (last evening) As you enter the property, you are greeted with a sign with the following scripture verse on it. 2 Corinthians 13:9 (NIV) 9 We are glad whenever we are weak but you are strong; and our prayer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:9, 2 Corinthians 13:11, Genesis 1:26-31, John 3:3-6, Matthew 6:33, John 4:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Is The Key

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 11, 2019

We all have "ditches" and see others in their "ditches" but do we show compassion or pity?

Love Is The Key Luke 10: 25 - 37 Intro: Mamie was an elderly woman, plagued with arthritis and a number of other ailments. People were surprised to see her going regularly to the post office to buy stamps. One Christmas the lines were particularly long, but there was Mamie patiently waiting her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let's Go To God's House

Contributed by David Nolte on Aug 18, 2019

There are fine dwelling places in this world but none as fine as God's House

Let’s Go To God’s House” John 14:1-6 David P. Nolte Here are some pretty posh hotel rooms. They show extravagance of comfort, convenience and cost. They are fine examples of interior decoration and imagination. But because of Jesus we can all lay claim to an infinitely finer ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ