Sermon Central
-
The Story Is Told Of W. H. Auden, Who In The ...
Contributed by William Norman on Nov 4, 2002 (message contributor)
The story is told of W. H. Auden, who in the 1930’s believed there was no such thing as God or absolute truth. But in the aftermath of Hitler’s invasion of Poland, Auden saw a documentary report. He then knew two things. One was that Hitler was an evil human being. And the second was that he needed to know the source of absolute truth if he was going to judge that anyone or anything was evil. Auden became a seeker after an unconditional absolute and came to faith.
Related Sermon Illustrations
-
A Young Husband And Wife Had Not Been Married ...
Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 20, 2002
A young husband and wife had not been married very long when the husband lost his job. At first he was busy looking for a new job, filling out applications and such. But as time wore on he grew more accustomed to his new role as one of the unemployed. After a few months it got to where he spent ...read more
-
Kenneth Chaflin, A Seminary Professor Who Often ... PRO
Contributed by Richard Berry on Jun 21, 2004
Kenneth Chaflin, a seminary professor who often speaks and writes about building stronger families was home getting ready to eat supper before heading off to a speaking engagement. His 5yr old daughter came and said, “Daddy will you stay home with me tonight?” Her plea pierced his soul. He thought ...read more
-
A Paramedic Was Asked On A Local Dallas Tv ... PRO
Contributed by Fred Sigle on Apr 20, 2005
A PARAMEDIC was asked on a local Dallas TV talk-show program: “What was your most unusual and challenging 911 call?” “Recently,” paramedic began, we got a call from that big white CHURCH on 11th and Walnut. A frantic usher was very concerned that during their WORSHIP service an elderly man ...read more
-
Richard Moss Said, "The Greatest Gift You Can ... PRO
Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 12, 2005
Richard Moss said, “The greatest gift you can give another is the purity of your attention.” That’s ...read more
-
Bob Russell, A Preacher In Kentucky, Says That ...
Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 28, 2004
Bob Russell, a preacher in Kentucky, says that when he was 11-12 he wanted to build his brother, John, a toy wheel barrow for Christmas. He got some old broom handles and a wheel off a wagon and some old wood. Bob said he put together the most awful looking contraption you can imagine. One week ...read more
Related Sermons
-
The Gomer In Me
Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014
Hosea's love for a promiscuous wife becomes the clearest example of God's love for wayward people.
-
The Greatest Love
Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 12, 2015
The love of God to mankind demonstrated through the person of Jesus Christ is the greatest love ever demonstrated. God gave His only begotten son, and Jesus laid down His life for our sins. No love could be greater.
-
The Blessed Benefits Of God's Love Series
Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014
The secret to living the Christian life is not trying to imitate Jesus. The secret to the Christian life is allowing Jesus simply to control every part of your life so his character is just displayed.
-
The Goodness Of God Series
Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 2, 2010
Today, I want us to consider the goodness of God. The goodness of God is designed to appeal to our better nature and cause us to respond favorably to God. The purpose of God's goodness and forbearance is not to encourage sin, but to appeal to man's better
-
God’s Inescapable Love Series
Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014
The Bible says we have enemies in this world. It is the world, the flesh and the devil. We have enemies, but who’s afraid of the big, bad world? The Bible talks about how our flesh needs to stay crucified.
