In Sermon Illustrations: "1 Corinthians 2 1 12 13 16"

Haman Is A Type Of The Antichrist

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Aug 28, 2023

Some Bible students have seen in Haman an illustration of the “man of sin”, or the Antichrist, who will one day appear and ruthlessly rule over humanity (2 Thess. 2; Rev. 13). Haman was given great authority from the king, and Satan will give great power to this wicked world ruler we call the ...read more

Tags: Tribulation, Haman, Man Of Sin, Esther, End Times, Prophecy, Second Coming, Antichrist, Rapture  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Thinking Vs. God's Promises  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 8, 2001

16. Our Thinking vs. God’s Promises. a. We say- It’s impossible. God says- All things are possible with Me. b. We- I can’t do it. God- You can do all things through Christ. c. We- I’m too tired. God- Come to Me, I will give you rest. d. We- I’m always worried and frustrated. God- Cast all your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 8:1-6, Genesis 35:1-21

Tags: God The Father, Promise, Descriptions Of God

Alcohol Consumption Increasing

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 13, 2009

ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION INCREASING Wine consumption increased 4% in 2007, while distilled spirits were up 3.2% and beer 1.2%. Distilled spirits sales reached more than 182 million nine-liter cases (their 10th straight year of growth) and wine sales reached 294.4 million cases, the 14th consecutive ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Tags: Alcohol

B ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 30, 2008

BUMPED U.S. airlines in 2007 bumped passengers against their will from ticked flights at the highest rate in 11 years. The nation’s 18 largest airlines denied boarding to 63,878 passengers, or 1.12 per 10,000 passengers, reports the U.S. Department of Transportation. Airlines say the ...read more

Tags: Servanthood

A Traveler Was Found By A U.s. Customs Agent To ...

Contributed by John Davis on Dec 3, 2008

A traveler was found by a U.S. customs agent to be carrying a 1/2 gallon bottle in from Mexico, the official asked the man what it contained? The Traveler replied, it’s just holy water from a shrine I visited, the inspector was suspicious, opened the bottle and sniffed, He shouted, this isn’t holy ...read more

Tags: Miracles General

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Of The Most Terrific Mothers Of All Time Was ...  PRO

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 8, 2003

One of the most terrific mothers of all time was Susannah Wesley. Susannah’s father was a minister and she was born in England in 1669 as the youngest of twenty-five children! Susannah was married at 19 to Samuel Wesley, also a minister and, not to be outdone, she had nineteen children herself. Her ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Proverbs 22:15

Tags: Parenting

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Body. Makes Me World Conscious. If We Are ...

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 9, 2006

Our Body. Makes me world conscious. If we are walking down the street, how do people recognize you? Do they know you by your spirit? By your soul? No, by your body which includes your face. In 24 hours the average adult accomplishes much: Your heart beats 103,689 times Your ...read more

Tags: Creation

I Don't See The Evidence

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Mar 31, 2022

I was with a friend talking to a new acquaintance when she began touting the virtues of a weight loss book she had read a few years earlier. “It will completely change your relationship with food,” she exclaimed, insisting he take down the name of the book and its author. I saw the man glance at ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, James 1:23, James 1:24, James 1:25, 2 Corinthians 8:21  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Doer Of The Word, Integrity, Honesty

Denomination: Charismatic

Lord, Bless Me

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 7, 2025

I remember once praying, “Lord, bless me so I can give more.” And I felt the Spirit whisper back, “Give more, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38, Proverbs 11:25, Acts 20:35, 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, Philippians 4:19  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Stewardship, Faithfulness

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Roman's Road To Salvation Has Been A ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 24, 2001

The Roman’s Road to Salvation has been a traditional way of leading persons to faith in Christ for many years. Here is a brief outline of that plan. 1. Every human is a sinner. Romans 3:23 2. God’s penalty for sin is death. Romans 6:23 3. In His great love, God has made provision for the salvation ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To, Sharing Your Faith

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Longer: In 1900, A Newborn American Could ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

Living Longer: In 1900, a newborn American could expect to live 47.3 years; in ‘50, life expectancy was 68.2. Overall life expectancy in the U.S. in ‘01, however, was 77.2 years, up 4 months from ‘00, when it was 76.9. In ’01 women had a life expectancy of more than 5 years longer than men—79.8 ...read more

Tags: Death

Four Ways To Win The Battle With Lust

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 9, 2024

Four practical ways to overcome temptation: (1) Study and know yourself. Know where you’re vulnerable and devise strategies to protect yourself. Others may be able to handle situations where you will fall. Don’t go with them if it is a source of temptation for you. Develop a deep distrust in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:10-15

Tags: Adultery, Sexuality, Eyes, Satan, Spiritual Warfare, Temptation, Desire, Holiness, Look, Pornography, Lust, Deception  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doing Your Duty With A Little Faith

Contributed by Richard L. Brown on Sep 16, 2023

Don Gullett was the greatest athlete eastern Kentucky has ever seen. He excelled in all sports. He was so good that he was recruited by the University of Kentucky in all three sports….Basketball, Football, and Baseball. In Basketball he averaged 20 points and 12 rebounds a game; I personally ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10, 2 Timothy 1:3-12

Tags: Faith, Trust

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lord's Game Plan

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jan 7, 2012

THE LORD'S GAME PLAN After I had been a Christian for a while, I felt that I was being called ton the ministry. I figured that the Lord had made just about his biggest mistake by calling me. When I told Barbara about what I felt, I rejoiced when she told me that I couldn’t be a pastor because all ...read more

Tags: Commitment To Christ

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is An Organization Near Chicago With ...

Contributed by Shane Hart on Jan 13, 2006

There is an organization near Chicago with approximately 12,000 members It requires each one of its members to give up one day’s earnings every week which averages out to about $110 per person equaling about $1.3 mil a week to further their cause. When a person joins this organization they must ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mold

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 2, 2025

Rom 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Tags: Conformed, Transformed

Denomination: Baptist

The Dimensions Of The New Heaven

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Oct 28, 2019

The exact dimensions of the New Heaven are measured by an angel and reported to be 12,000 stadia, the equivalent of 1,400 miles or 2,200 kilometers, in length, width, and height (Revelation 21:15-16). Even though these proportions may have symbolic importance, this doesn’t mean they can’t be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Revelation 21:1-7

Tags: Revelation, Heaven, Second Coming, The New Heaven, The New Jerusalem  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David's Demons

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Nov 16, 2010

DAVID'S DEMONS Many years ago I worked in an organisation called SCILS - Sunshine Coast Independent Living Skills. We worked with people who had mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. David (not his real name) was helped to find a place to rent in the community. He had been in danger of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Tags: Demons

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We're All ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 8, 2008

WE’RE ALL DIRT I like what Jesse Duplantis says about pride and prejudice. He says that we were all made of dirt, that there’s white dirt, red dirt, yellow dirt, brown dirt, and black dirt, so we all came from the same place; we’re dirt. We would think that it crazy if we saw one clump of dirt ...read more

Tags: Racism

[278]. A Message From A Poem – The Light Of The World

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 25, 2026

[278]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD This was a poem written before I really started writing poems seriously. Part of the idea was to write a hymn and some tunes will fit its 8-8-8-8 metre. The title, “The Light of the World” was to cover several aspects suggested to me by ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:3, Matthew 17:1-3, Luke 24:47, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Tags: Light, Shining Face, The Rapture, Forgiveness Of Sins, The Light Of The World, Pure Light, Hubble Telescope, Christian Poetry, The Transfiguration, Brilliance Of The Lord, The Brightest Star, Nasa Christian Poems  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational