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  • The People Of God

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Sep 24, 2007
     | 1,603 views

    The people of God: Individuals, and in a state of distinctness from all the nations amongst which, in their calamitous dispersion, they are scattered; but they have no national existence -- no king, no country, no organization, no government, no political being. Just so the great community of ...read more

  • Forgiveness Is Strength

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Sep 24, 2007
     | 4,079 views

    Illustrations: Forgiveness Is Strength Christian forgiveness should not be a refusal of strength, but rather ought to manifest an alternative power; Christian love, whether of neighbors or of enemies, should be a sign not of repressed anger and hatred but of anger and hatred confronted and, ...read more

  • Team Hoyt  PRO

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 19, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,758 views

    TEAM HOYT - Team Hoyt loves to race -Dick and Rick Hoyt are a father-and-son team from Massachusetts - Since 1975 who together compete just about continuously in running cycling swimming crossing 1000 finish lines - 64 marathon races. - 204 10 K runs - 206 triathlons - 6 of these triathlon ...read more

  • Church Unity?  PRO

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,744 views

    Church Unity? I read about a church that split, and that split began over an argument at a potluck supper when a lady brought a congealed salad she made with Cool Whip instead of real whipping cream. There’s a book entitled War In The Pews that talks about real-life instances which are absolutely ...read more

  • There's A Story About A Middle Eastern Oil Sheik ...  PRO

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,591 views

    There’s a story about a Middle Eastern oil sheik who had three sons. Two sons were physically normal. The third son was stooped over and crooked. The father told his three sons, "I want to grant you each a wish. What would that be?" His first son said, "Father, I would like to become a physician. ...read more

  • There's A Wonderful Little Legend About A Man Who ...  PRO

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,668 views

    There’s a wonderful little legend about a man who was lost and wandering in the desert, dying of thirst. As he wandered in that terribly hot desert, he stumbled upon a ramshackle, dilapidated shack. There wasn’t much to it, but, at least, it would provide a little bit of shade and respite for him. ...read more

  • History Gives Us A Rather Interesting Account On ...  PRO

    Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 16, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,032 views

    History gives us a rather interesting account on resolution of conflict. French novelist and playwright Alexandre Dumas once had a heated quarrel with a rising young politician. The argument became so intense that a duel was inevitable. Since both men were superb shots they decided to draw lots, ...read more

  • Jean Baker Miller Says Conflict Begins At The ...

    Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 16, 2007
     | 717 views

    Jean Baker Miller says conflict begins at the ...read more

  • Suppose Western Union Brought Me A Telegram That ...

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 14, 2007
     | 1,450 views

    Suppose Western Union brought me a telegram that read, “The President of the U.S. desires your presence tomorrow.” Then, suppose I took that telegram, tore it up, spit on it, and tossed it in the trash. Do you think Western Union would be offended? Of course not! My insult would not be against ...read more

  • I Read A Story Recently That Illustrates What I'm ...  PRO

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 14, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 1,503 views

    I read a story recently that illustrates what I’m talking about. Back in the days when racial prejudice was open, vile and violent, a man was raised in the South under the bigotry and prejudice of that day. His mother and father had been killed by whites. He lived with his grandmother and with his ...read more

  • I Read An Account Of A Dear Christian Woman In ...

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 14, 2007
     | 1,192 views

    I read an account of a dear Christian woman in Africa who died, and the village gathered to pay its respects at the funeral. There were many kind things said about her, but one of the most revealing was the ...read more

  • Do You Remember The Children's Game Hide And ...  PRO

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 14, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,203 views

    Do you remember the children’s game hide and seek..... did you ever get such a good hiding place nobody ever caught you maybe you did? This opening chapter of Jonah is all about the Christian game of hide and seek from the will of God - Jonah tries to get into such a good hiding place that ...read more

  • September 2007 In Hampshire Rosemary Edwards Left ...  PRO

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 14, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 1,713 views

    September 2007 in Hampshire Rosemary Edwards left home without leaving any word or taking her things and has been missing all week. It was as a result of a her losing her job and her dads word which came to her explaining she would no longer be able to continue horse riding as a result the ...read more

  • Someone Once Stated: "I Really Cannot Give You ...

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 13, 2007
     | 708 views

    Someone once stated: “I really cannot give you the formula for success. But I can give you the formula for failure. It’s ...read more

  • British Prime Minister Herbert Asquith Once Spent ...

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 13, 2007
     | 793 views

    British Prime Minister Herbert Asquith once spent a weekend at the Waddesdon estate of the 19th-century Rothschild family. One day, as Asquith was being waited on at teatime by the butler, the following conversation ensued: “Tea, coffee, or a peach from off the wall, sir?” “Tea, please,” answered ...read more

  • New Every Morning

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,820 views

    New Every Morning Yea, “new every morning,” though we may awake, Our hearts with old sorrow beginning to ache; With old work unfinished when night stayed our hand With new duties waiting, unknown and unplanned; With old care still pressing, to fret and to vex, With new problems rising, our minds ...read more

  • Billie Hanks Once Said, "You Will Win No More ...

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 11, 2007
     | 387 views

    Billie Hanks once said, “You will win no more people & exert no more influence for the Savior ...read more

  • Several Years Ago When It Was Safer To Do This, ...  PRO

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 11, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,356 views

    Several years ago when it was safer to do this, a man picked up a hitchhiking serviceman in Florida. When the young sailor got in the car, he said, "Forgive me. I’m hungover. I’ve got a bad headache. I’ve been drinking all week." He began to brag about his sexual escapades over the weekend, and the ...read more

  • Now Contrast That With One The Story Of Another ...

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 11, 2007
     | 1,215 views

    Now contrast that with one the story of another man. He owned a liquor store. One day, the liquor store owner met the Jesus. He poured all of his inventory down the drain. That’s called disposing of your liquid assets. And he owed a lot of money on some of that. He worked for along time paying off ...read more

  • I Heard About A Rabbit And A Snake Meeting In The ...  PRO

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 11, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 1,916 views

    I heard about a rabbit and a snake meeting in the forest. The rabbit said, "We don’t know how we look. Why don’t we describe each other to the other so we’ll know how we look?" The snake said, "Good idea. You’ve got a pink nose, long ears, and a fluffy little tail." The rabbit liked that, and he ...read more

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