In Sermon Illustrations: "Matthew 1:1-22:45" showing 201-220 of 1,010

Many Years Ago, Executives Of The Time-Life ...  PRO

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 1, 2000

Many years ago, executives of the Time-Life publishing organization discovered that the company’s profit margin had shrunk to an alarmingly low level. Consequently, they began an intensive effort to try to cut costs. Efficiency experts suggested that substantial savings could be effected in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Tags: Promises Of God, Love, Mercy, God's Forgiveness, Endurance  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

One Of The Powerful Figures In Wall Street Fell ...  PRO

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 29, 2001

One of the powerful figures in Wall Street fell in love with an actress. For many months he was always seen escorting her about in the fashionable circles of town. Deciding to marry her, he first put a private detective to the job of looking into her former dealings and friends in order to guard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5, Luke 6:37-42

Tags: Holiness, Gossip, Judgment, Pride, Romantic Love, Reputation  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Years Ago, Leslie Flynn Penned A Book Called, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 1, 2001

Years ago, Leslie Flynn penned a book called, Great Church Fights. In it he chronicled the way people in different churches would go after each other – all in the name of Jesus Christ. A young father heard a commotion out in his backyard, he looked outside and saw his daughter and several ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Matthew 14:13-21

Tags: Jesus Teachings, Love Of The Disciples, Unity

Author And Teacher, Dr. Howard Hendricks Tells ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 4, 2001

Author and teacher, Dr. Howard Hendricks tells the story of a young man who strayed from the Lord but was finally brought back by the help of a friend who really loved him. When there was full repentance and restoration, Dr. Hendricks asked this Christian how it felt away from the Lord. The young ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 18:15-17

Tags: Christian Love, Church Small Groups, Friendship General

I Am Told That When President Bush Was Governor ...  PRO

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 5, 2001

I am told that when President Bush was governor of Texas he had to deal with a lot of conflict. According to the sources I heard on the news one night in December (I tried to check this our with different sources and was unable to confirm it.) He came into office with a legislature that was in the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-16, Deuteronomy 8:2-15, Deuteronomy 8:1-3, Matthew 2:1-17

Tags: Compassion, Friendship New Friends, Reconciliation, Workplace

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

C. S. Lewis Once Said: "It Is Easier To Be ...  PRO

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Feb 12, 2001

C. S. Lewis once said: "it is easier to be enthusiastic about humanity with a capital "H" than it is to love individual men and women, especially those who are uninteresting, … exasperating, depraved, or otherwise unattractive. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Tags: True Love, Sincere Love, Promises Of God, Excuses, Fake, Compassion  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Intelligence Is Not The Same As Wisdom.  PRO

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Feb 19, 2001

Intelligence is not the same as wisdom. A minister, a Boy Scout, and a computer expert were the only passengers on a small plane. The pilot came back to the cabin and said that the plane was going down but there were only three parachutes and four people. The pilot added, “I should have one of he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-52, James 3:13-18

Tags: Parable General

Denomination: Baptist

They Who Wish To Be Saved Must Imitate Those ...  PRO

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Feb 26, 2001

"...They who wish to be saved must imitate those who take a city by storm-- rush into it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12

Tags: Becoming A Christian, Forgiveness For Others, Lordship Of Christ

Denomination: Church Of God

Notice Satan’s Version Of Grace - It Had An ...  PRO

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 1, 2001

notice Satan’s version of grace - it had an IF clause attached to it. [[This reminds me of the many ploys out there today - get 400 dollars of free merchandise - IF you sign up for MSN for three years. No money down - no interest for 12 months - you can own a new car NOW! But all you have to do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-15, Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 4:26-34

Tags: Money, Sin Deceptive, Temptation Of Christ

Denomination: Lutheran

Over 25,000 Americans Commit Suicide Each Year. ...  PRO

Contributed by Aaron Jones on Mar 5, 2001

Over 25,000 Americans commit suicide each year. Over one million will try but only one out of fifteen will succeed. It is the tenth highest killer in the U.S. More will die by suicide than by murder. The model age for attempting suicide is 32 for men and 27 for women. The model age of succeeding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Tags: Faith, Funerals Non-Christian, God Brings Hope, Freedom

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Of The Most Incredible Stories Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 13, 2001

ILL. One of the most incredible stories of forgiveness I’ve ever heard came out of Tulsa, OK, a couple of years ago. Tom McGee was a young man who went out for a night of partying & revelry. He got drunk & ran head-on into a car driven by a young man by the name of Ted Morris. He killed Ted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48, Leviticus 19:17-18, Romans 12:17-21, Matthew 18:21-22, Jonah 4:1-10, Matthew 18:23-35  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Cross Agony, Forgiveness General, Forgiveness For Others

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Like The Story About 3 Prospectors Who Found A ...  PRO

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 13, 2001

I like the story about 3 prospectors who found a rich vein of gold in California during the gold rush days. They realized what a great discovery they had, & decided, "We’ve a really good thing going here as long as no one else finds out about it." So they each took a vow to keep it secret. Then ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-17, John 3:16, 1 John 3:1-3, Isaiah 61:1-4, Matthew 6:1-18  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Wealth, Witness Let It Show, Gospel Of John, Character

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

August 22, 1741, Was A Sweltering Day In The ...  PRO

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 27, 2001

“August 22, 1741, was a sweltering day in the city of London. An elderly stooped-shouldered man wandered through the streets. His nightly aimless wandering through the streets of the city had become a familiar ritual. His angry mind raced back to the memories of great adulation and then looked at a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-31

Tags: Sacrifice, Endurance, God In The Hardships

Denomination: Baptist

In 1994, Two Christian Missionaries Answered An ...  PRO

Contributed by Rob Short on Apr 7, 2001

In 1994, two Christian missionaries answered an invitation from the Russian Department of Education to teach morals and ethics in a large orphanage. About 100 boys and girls who had been abandoned, abused, and left in the care of a government-run program were in the orphanage. It was nearing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-22, Luke 2:1-7

Tags: Always, Beginning, Birth Of Jesus, Memorial, Memories, Look, Loved Ones, New Beginning, Survival, Search, Russian, Remember  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

I Like The Story Of A Little Boy Who Was Asked If ...  PRO

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 17, 2001

I like the story of a little boy who was asked if he believed in God. He answered, “Well, yes I do.” When asked why, he said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Tags: Parenting, Children, Family

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jackie Chan Movie. This Man Is Very Innovative ...  PRO

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 3, 2001

Jackie Chan movie. This man is very innovative in the way that he makes fight scenes. Instead of just using normal karate chops and the like, he will use common every day items and create unbelievable fight scenes with them. In one scene, he fights off dozens of men with a common every day step ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Tags: Lordship Of Christ, Jesus, Jesus Teachings, Hands, Wonder, Faith And Works, God The Father  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

The Taj Mahal Is One Of The Most Beautiful And ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 4, 2001

The Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful and costly tombs ever built, but there is something fascinating about its beginnings. In 1629, when the favorite wife of Indian ruler Shah Jahan died, he ordered that a magnificent tomb be built as a memorial for her. The shah placed his wife’s casket in ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:11, Deuteronomy 8:11, Matthew 21:42, Joshua 4:1-9

Tags: Entitlement, Memorial

You’re Probably Familiar With The Book ...  PRO

Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 9, 2001

You’re probably familiar with the book "Moby Dick". Even if you’ve never read it, you know the story: Captain Ahab goes in search of a great while whale, and is finally killed when the whale attacks and destroys his ship. But you probably didn’t know that this scene in Herman Melville’s novel was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20, Matthew 5:21-37, Matthew 5:38, Matthew 5:6, Matthew 22:15-22, Ezekiel 37:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: God's Omniscience, Holy Spirit In Believers, Knowing God's Will, Jehoshaphat

Denomination: Baptist

They Died In The Service  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 16, 2001

THEY DIED IN THE SERVICE One Sunday morning the pastor noticed little Alex was staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. The plaque was covered with names, and small American flags were mounted on either side of it. The seven-year-old had been staring at the plaque ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5-10, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 Peter 2:2-10, 1 Peter 2:11-12, 1 Peter 3:3-5, 1 Peter 5:1-13, 1 Peter 2:18-25, Matthew 4:4-11  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Pastors, Preaching, Salvation, Service, Children, Church, Church Practices, Cross  (view more)  (view less)

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, Judge, Judgement, Mote  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist