In Sermon Illustrations: "2 Corinthians 9:15-0:15" showing 861-880 of 5,285

When David Brainerd Took The Message Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Nov 16, 2002

When David Brainerd took the message of redemption to the North American Indians from 1743 to his death at age 29 just four years later, a revival broke out that impacted the Native American community. Baugh writes, "The revival had greatest impact when Brainerd emphasized the compassion of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Tags: Revival

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Prayer And Happiness  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 7, 2003

A PRAYER AND HAPPINESS In his book Living Life on Purpose, Greg Anderson shares the story of one man’s journey to joy: ... his wife had left him and he was completely depressed. He had lost faith in himself, in other people, in God—he found no joy in living. One rainy morning this man went to a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Tags: Joy, Prayer Adoration, God Brings Hope

The Year Was 1980, Bill Brodherst Who Hadn't Ran ...  PRO

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 12, 2003

The year was 1980, Bill Brodherst who hadn’t ran in any race since his high school days decided to begin training for a marathon known as the Pepsi Challenge 10k in Omaha Nebraska. Sending in his application, he wasn’t sure they would accept him as a participant, but soon the approval came back ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Tags: Church Small Groups, Fulfillment, Endurance

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Teenage Boy, Who Stated Openly That He Didn't ...  PRO

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jan 17, 2003

A teenage boy, who stated openly that he didn’t believe in God, was asked why. “Our family was going through a very hard time,” he explained, “and I prayed that God would help us—but nothing happened.” On the other hand, another family with a teenager was in great need. The father had been out of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Tags: Prayer Adoration, Prayer Supplication

Denomination: Pentecostal

Setting Out From Hamburg, Germany, One Day To ...  PRO

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 31, 2003

Setting out from Hamburg, Germany, one day to give a concert in London, violinist Fritz Kreisler had an hour before his boat sailed. He wandered into a music shop, where the proprietor asked if he might look at the violin Kreisler was carrying. He then vanished and returned with two policemen, one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:16

Tags: Call Of The Disciples

Denomination: Baptist

The Risk—the Joy  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 9, 2003

THE RISK-- THE JOY Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland, almost delighted in taking risks for the gospel. He said: "I must take this decision disregarding risks involved and make known the gifts of God and his everlasting consolation. Neither must we fear any such risk in faithfully preaching ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-8

Tags: What Is Evangelism?, Endurance, Great Commission

Be A Magnet!  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 29, 2003

Be a Magnet! MAGNET DEMONSTRATION A piece of steel metal under ordinary conditions-- in the "As-is" situation -- does not have magnetic properties. It is not a magnet. It can not attract and/or hold. It can not do the work of a magnet. Why? The molecules are in "chaos". Each molecule has a Plus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2

Tags: What Is Evangelism?, Sharing My Testimony

When I Was Growing Up In West Texas Cicada ...  PRO

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 14, 2003

When I was growing up in West Texas cicada (pronounced si-ka'-da) “locusts” like the one pictured on the screen filled the giant elm trees at times. During the heat of the summer the shrill buzzing sound of their mating call filled the air. To this day anytime I get in dry, hot weather I remember ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 6:1-7

Tags: Growth In Christ, Assurance Of Salvation

Denomination: Charismatic

Vision Killers  PRO

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Oct 23, 2003

This church is about people reaching people. If a young person gets saved then they will reach 19% of their family If a woman gets saved she will reach 32% of her family If a man gets saved He will reach 82% of his family. We Must Be Mindful of Vision Killers. Last time I spoke we talked about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:9-10

Tags: Parenting, Leadership General

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Was 1972 And A Rugby Team From Uruguay Was ...

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 23, 2003

It was 1972 and a Rugby team from Uruguay was flying over the Andes mountains to play in a championship game. But on the way the plane crashes into a mountain. A film was made that details the ordeal entitled Alive. Of the 45 passengers, which included the team and some of their family members, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-12

Tags: Examples Of Faith, Faith General

Denomination: Methodist

Hearing God Correctly

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Mar 25, 2004

“In a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honor, and some to dishonor. If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-21

Tags: Hearing God, Soul, Sin

Denomination: Baptist

Ever Since Our Fathers Died, Everything Goes On ...  PRO

Contributed by Harold Orndorff on May 25, 2004

"Ever since our fathers died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation." This charge could be summarized by saying, "If Jesus is coming back, what’s taking Him so long?" This is a question that has been asked not only by skeptics, but by believers who have assumed that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:4

Tags: Second Coming

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Definition Of Repentance Given By A 14 Year Old ...  PRO

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

Definition of repentance given by a 14 year old girl to her Sunday School class. “Before I was saved, I pleased myself, and wasn’t a bit sorry for my sins. In fact, I didn’t think I was a sinner at all, but when I accepted Christ, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1

Tags: Sin General

Denomination: Baptist

Bill Orr And Erwin Lutzer Collaborated On A Cute ...  PRO

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 10, 2004

Bill Orr and Erwin Lutzer collaborated on a cute book called If I Could Change My Mom and Dad (Moody). The authors compiled notes written by children who had been asked to complete this sentence: "If I could change my mom and dad, I would …" One sweet twelve-year-old girl wrote: "If I could ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:7

Tags: Family, Parenting

Denomination: Charismatic

Ignoring The Warnings  PRO

Contributed by David Parks on Feb 24, 2005

Ignoring the Warnings. Several years ago, a close frind gave me a old hand bill. It was one of thousands that were supposed be dropped over Japan before the first Atomic bombs were droped. One side was a picture of bombers dropping thier deadly cargo. The other side was in Japanese and the third ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9-14

Tags: Second Coming

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul Stanley Tells This Story From His Military ...  PRO

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 28, 2005

Paul Stanley tells this story from his military experience: “As an infantry company commander in Vietnam in 1967, I saw Viet Cong soldiers surrender many times. As they were placed in custody, marched away, and briefly interrogated, their body language and facial expressions always caught my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Tags: Fear, Faith, Confidence, Control, Patience, God, Surrender, Repentance, Salvation, Wait  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Bible Tells The Story Of Absalom. He Was ...  PRO

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 28, 2005

The Bible tells the story of Absalom. He was the son of King David — Israel’s greatest king. Through a series of circumstances, Absalom began to despise his father and made plans to become king in his father’s place. He surreptitiously sowed seeds of division and rebellion in his father’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:1-33

Tags: Salvation, Repentance

Denomination: Methodist

Game's Only Half Over! (10.04.05--Beginning ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Oct 3, 2005

Game’s Only Half Over! (10.04.05--Beginning Again!--2 Samuel 12:20-24) Is there anyone who hasn’t felt the sting of regret and discovered just how bitter it is to live with the thought that if only we hadn’t done this or said that we’d be a whole lot happier at the moment? Beginning again is one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:20-24

Tags: God's Provision, Regret, Remorse, God's Forgiveness, Face Your Fears, Embarrassment  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

There Is No Exchange! (11.15.05--Heart And ...

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Nov 14, 2005

There Is No Exchange! (11.15.05--Heart and Soul!--2 Chronicles15:14-15) Life is full of the tentative. It would seem that the ability to be decisive is fast becoming a relic; replaced instead with a sleek, stream-lined, today’s-age, model that places indecisiveness as the norm and decisiveness as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:14-15

Tags: Call Of The Disciples, Discipleship

Denomination: Lutheran

The Evangelist David Pawson Tells A Story About A ...  PRO

Contributed by Andy Beech on Nov 29, 2005

The evangelist David Pawson tells a story about a budgerigar that sang hymns. He belonged to an old lady in Cardiff and could sing a whole verse of ’What a friend we have in Jesus!’ And when visitors come to this old folks home they heard a little voice saying ’What a friend we have in Jesus,’ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:22-28

Tags: Giving General

Denomination: Methodist