In Sermon Illustrations: "Matthew 13:44-52:52" showing 281-300 of 2,304

Many Christians Have Been Infected With The Most ...  PRO

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Sep 21, 2001

Many Christians have been infected with the most virulent virus of modern American life, what sociologist Robert Bellah calls "radical individualism." They concentrate on personal obedience to Christ as if all that matters is "Jesus and me," but in doing so, miss the point altogether. For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Tags: Church Body Of Christ, Church Purpose Of, Church Small Groups, Renewal

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Was A Single Mother Who Had Heard A ...  PRO

Contributed by Morris Mott on Sep 27, 2001

There was a single mother who had heard a Biblical financial teacher say, “Quit looking at your job as the source of your income. Look at your job as only one avenue, one channel the Source, El Shaddai, uses to bring finances into your life. Begin to teach your children to look to their heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Tags: God's Provision, Prayer Answered, Promises Of God

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

D. L. Moody Said, "I Believe Firmly That ...  PRO

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 9, 2001

D. L. Moody said, “I believe firmly that the moment our hearts are emptied of pride and selfishness and ambition and everything that is contrary to God’s law, the Holy Spirit will fill every corner of our hearts. But if we are full of pride and conceit and ambition and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Tags: Holy Spirit In Believers, Love Of The Disciples

Denomination: Baptist

: Prayer Life Of General Stonewall ...  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 10, 2001

Illus.: Prayer Life of General Stonewall Jackson General Stonewall Jackson had in his service a man who had become so accustomed to his ways that he was able to discern whenever the General was about to start on an expedition. Someone asked him how he knew the General was about to depart without ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Tags: Holiness

Denomination: Wesleyan

Back During The Days Before Automobiles, Two ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 3, 2001

Back during the days before automobiles, two preachers met in a certain town. The first asked the second how he was doing. “Furious!” replied the second. “Someone has stolen my bicycle and I think it’s one of my church members! I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Tags: Leadership General, Faith, Commandments General

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is A Rather Poignant Christmas Story About ...  PRO

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001

There is a rather poignant Christmas story about a little girl who watched her mother & dad getting ready for Christmas. To her, it seemed that dad was preoccupied with burdens & bundles, & mom was concerned about parties & presents, & they just had no time for her. She felt that she was being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Tags: Christmas, Gift

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mommy, What Does God Look Like?" Asked ...  PRO

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 9, 2001

ILL. "Mommy, what does God look like?" asked 5-year-old Timmy. He put down his peanut butter sandwich & took a big swallow of milk. "Well, God is a Spirit & we can’t see Him in the same way that we see people," his mother began, not knowing quite where to go from there. "But if we can’t see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Tags: God's Provision, Promises Of God, Apologetics God

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

At The Turn Of The Century The World's Most ...  PRO

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Nov 27, 2001

At the turn of the century the world’s most distinguished astronomer was Sir Percival Lowell. He was esteemed for his study of the solar system and had a particular fascination with Mars. He was certain that he had determined that there were CANALS on the surface of the Red Planet and that these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:3-4

Tags: Bible Truth, Faith, God's Omniscience

Einstein Made The Law Of Relativity Famous With ...  PRO

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 6, 2001

Einstein made the Law of Relativity famous with the formula: E=Mc2. E= Energy M= Mass in grams C= Velocity of Light in Centimeters per second. This simply means a small amount of mass can produce a great amount of energy. Nuclear Fusion is an example. Einstein said light is the only thing in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Tags: Apologetics General, God's Holiness, Heaven

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Judge Not . . .  PRO

Contributed by Dru Ashwell on Dec 16, 2001

JUDGE NOT . . . A small-town prosecuting attorney called his first witness to the stand in a trial -- a grand-motherly, elderly woman. He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know me?" She responded, "Why, yes, I do know you, Mr. Williams. I’ve known you since you were a young boy. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Tags: Truth, Real People, Leadership General, Holiness

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On October 2, 1864, One Of The Worst Battles Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Terry Dashner on Dec 21, 2001

On October 2, 1864, one of the worst battles of the American Civil War was fought. 2800 Confederate soldiers squared off against 4500 Union soldiers. The battle is forever recorded in American history as one of the worst atrocities that has ever occurred on US soil. After a day of intense fighting, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Tags: Sermon On The Mount, Love Of The Disciples, Life, Truth

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Calls Us To His Rest, And Meekness Is His ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Kuzma on Jan 2, 2002

“Jesus calls us to His rest, and meekness is his method. The meek man cares not at all who is greater than he, for he has long ago decided that the esteem of the world is not worth the effort. The rest Christ offers is the rest of meekness, the blessed relief which comes when we accept ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Tags: Peace, Meekness, Sermon On The Mount, God Brings Hope

Denomination: Foursquare

The Unbaptized Arm  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 19, 2002

The Unbaptized Arm Ivan the Great was the tsar of all of Russia during the Fifteenth Century. He brought together the warring tribes into one vast empire--the Soviet Union. As a fighting man he was courageous. As a general he was brilliant. He drove out the Tartars and established peace across the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-17

Tags: Worship, Baptism, Commitment To Christ, Evangelism, Discipleship  (view more)  (view less)

The Renewal Of Our Natures Is A Work Of Great ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

The renewal of our natures is a work of great importance. It is not to be done in a day. We have not only a new house to build up, but an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Tags: Holiness, Character

I Am Absolutely Convinced That No Wealth In The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

I am absolutely convinced that no wealth in the world can help humanity forward, even in the hands of the most devoted worker. The example of great and pure individuals is the only thing that can lead us to noble thoughts and deeds. Money only appeals to selfishness and irresistibly invites abuse. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Tags: Giving General, Envy, Money

To Be Humble To Superiors Is Duty, To Equals ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

To be humble to superiors is duty, to equals courtesy, to inferiors ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-12

Tags: Emotions, Christian Love, Humility

Nothing Disciplines The Inordinate Desires Of The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 17, 2002

Nothing disciplines the inordinate desires of the flesh like service, and nothing transforms the desires of the flesh like serving in hiddenness. The flesh whines against service but screams against hidden service. It strains and pulls for honor and recognition. It will devise subtle, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Tags: Servanthood, Service, Disciplines, World

Do You Remember The Lord's Prayer? Twenty-Five ...  PRO

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 5, 2002

Do you remember the Lord’s Prayer? Twenty-five percent of Christ’s fifty words have to do with deliverance from evil. What did he say? Matthew 6:13, “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” I challenge you to make that petition before God. I challenge you to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Tags: Jesus Teachings, Temptation General

Denomination: Methodist

On A Port Call In The Philippines Roy Fowler Saw ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 10, 2002

On a port call in the Philippines Roy Fowler saw a great illustration. The driver of a caribou wagon overtook an old man carrying a very heavy load. Having compassion on him, the driver invited the old man to ride in the wagon for free. Gratefully the old man accepted. He got in the wagon and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

True Or False?  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 20, 2002

TRUE OR FALSE? Palm Sunday celebrates the day Jesus made his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Test your knowledge of that day’s events, recorded in all four Gospels, with these true or false statements. 1. According to the Gospels, the people waved palm branches when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:5-10

Tags: Easter Palm Sunday