In Sermon Illustrations: "1 John 5:1-6:12"

For Some, The Presence Of Difficulties And ...

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 23, 2007

For some, the presence of difficulties and suffering in the world mean that God is punishing them for something. But for others, it is the sign that God is not able to do anything about the problems they face. Others wonder if he simply does not care. William Frey, retired Episcopal bishop from ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Called

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Oct 15, 2019

The Called are those who have been summoned by God. Called to salvation (Rom. 8:30) Called both Jews and Gentiles (1 Cor. 1:24) Called "with a holy calling" (2 Timothy 1:9) Called with a heavenly calling (Heb. 3:1) Called out of darkness into His marvelous light (1Pet. 2:9) Called to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:30

Tags: Election, Calling, God's Sovreignty

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel Is Good News Of Mercy To The ...  PRO

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Jul 24, 2001

The Gospel is good news of mercy to the undeserving. The symbol of the religion of Jesus is the cross, not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Genesis 12:1-8, Hebrews 12:8-12

Tags: Cross Agony, Lordship Of Christ

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Man Who Refuses To Forgive Destroys The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

The man who refuses to forgive destroys the bridge over which he himself must ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General, Forgiveness For Others, God's Forgiveness

You Serve Your Appetites When You Treat Them As ...

Contributed by Clive Parnell on Feb 8, 2006

You serve your appetites when you treat them as the most compelling offer ...read more

Tags: Addiction

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Knowledge That Begins Not And Ends Not With ...

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 28, 2009

"All knowledge that begins not and ends not with His glory, is but a giddy, but a vertiginous circle, but an ...read more

Tags: Wisdom

Denomination: Orthodox

When God Is The Supreme Hunger Of Our Hearts, He ...  PRO

Contributed by Allen James on Sep 5, 2010

When God is the supreme hunger of our hearts, He will be supreme in everything. ...read more

Tags: Fulfillment

Denomination: Baptist

Practice Makes Perfect Tjbts

Contributed by Blake Henson on Jun 6, 2023

Practice makes perfect shows that without good practice you can't expect to succeed in sports, but the same is true in your Christian life also. You can't just half prepare and expect to be a successful Christian. URL: https://youtu.be/eI92sWLcDIo SUMMARY In this video we see two teams. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:14

Tags: Christian Walk, How To Get Stronger

It's Great To Be Young And Dream The Dream, But ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

It’s great to be young and dream the dream, but it’s better to be old and to see that the dream ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Salvation Is Not Mainly Forgiveness Of Sins It ...  PRO

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 10, 2003

“Salvation is not mainly forgiveness of sins it is mainly a fellowship with Jesus.” (John Piper. ...read more

Tags: Repentance, Salvation, E

Denomination: Baptist

A. "The Poorest Person I Know Is The One Who Has ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2004

a. "The poorest person I know is the one who has nothing but money." ...read more

Tags: Money

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Man Who Refuses To Forgive Destroys The ...  PRO

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 26, 2005

“The man who refuses to forgive destroys the bridge over which he himself ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness For Others

Denomination: Baptist

That God Should Be Like Man

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 15, 2005

Twas much, that man was made like God before, But that God should be like ...read more

Tags: Humanity Of Christ

That God Should Be Like Man  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

Twas much, that man was made like God before, But that God should be like ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:7, Genesis 1:27

Tags: Christmas Advent

Unforgiveness

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

“The man who refuses to forgive, destroys the bridge over which he himself ...read more

Tags: Guilt

Questions That Have Answers

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

Quote: John J. Plomp "You know that children are growing up when they start asking ...read more

Tags: Aging

Denomination: Brethren

Have Plenty Of Courage. God Is Stronger Than The ...

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2011

Have plenty of courage. God is stronger than the devil. We are on the winning ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:1

Tags: Affliction

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does One Vote Matter?

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Mar 1, 2016

DOES ONE VOTE MATTER???? Yes! Your ONE VOTE matters. Voter participation often suffers because of the generally accepted belief that “one vote really can’t make a difference.” Here is historical proof quite to the contrary! 1645: 1 VOTE gave control of England to Oliver Cromwell. 1649: 1 VOTE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-10

Tags: Citizenship, Government, Voting, Elections

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In His Alpha Talk "What About The Church," Nicky ...  PRO

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 30, 2008

In his Alpha Talk “What About the Church,” Nicky Gumbel tells this story about John Wimber, the founding pastor of the Anaheim Vineyard Christian Fellowship and the Worldwide Vineyard Movement: “John Wimber was once approached by a member of his congregation who had met somebody in great need. ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness For Others

Denomination: Methodist

The Guys' ...

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 3, 2010

The Guys’ Rules We always hear "The Rules" from the female point of view...Now here are the rules from the male side. Please note...these are all numbered “1” on purpose! 1. Men ARE NOT mind readers. 1. Learn to work the toilet seat. You’re a big girl. If it’s up, put it down. We need it up, ...read more

Tags: Men And Women

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational