In Sermon Illustrations: "1 Timothy 3:16-18"

Paul

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 15, 2002

Paul Paul, the apostle, who before was called Saul, after his great travail and unspeakable labors in promoting the Gospel of Christ, suffered also in this first persecution under Nero. Abdias, declareth that under his execution Nero sent two of his esquires, Ferega and Parthemius, to bring him ...read more

Tags: Apostles General, Paul

We Live In The Age Of Information Overload. ...  PRO

Contributed by James Botts on Aug 29, 2002

We live in the age of information overload. Consider the following: Ø New York Times contains more factual information in one edition than all the written materials available to a reader in the 15th century. Ø In 1472 the finest university library in the world was Queen’s College, Cambridge, it ...read more

Tags: God's Omniscience, Bible Influence

Denomination: Baptist

The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Runs Over ...

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 15, 2003

· The Iditarod trail sled dog race runs over 1,100 miles from Anchorage in south central Alaska to Nome along the Bearing Sea. It takes from 10 to 15 days to complete what has been called the “last great race on earth.” The Iditarod is not an easy race; it is run in sub-zero temperatures with ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines, Endurance

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Samuel Morse, Inventor Of The Telegraph And The ...  PRO

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 26, 2003

Samuel Morse, inventor of the telegraph and the Morse Code, was a dedicated Christian and a renowned university professor. History testifies that he always prayed for the Lord to give him more light and understanding as he conducted his experiments in the laboratory. He said, “When flattering ...read more

Tags: Giving Yourself

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Is Interesting That History Reveals A ...  PRO

Contributed by James O. Davis on Oct 28, 2003

It is interesting that history reveals a population of 1 billion people from the time of Adam until the year 1830. One hundred years later, in the year 1930, there were 2 billion people on the earth. From 1930 to 1960, a period of thirty years, the world population stood at 3 billion people. ...read more

Tags: Second Coming

Denomination: Assembly Of God

20/20 Once Showed An Experiment On ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 30, 2004

1. 20/20 once showed an experiment on self-control with children. They were told that they could have a single treat, such as a cookie, right now. However, if they would wait while the reporter ran an errand, they could have two cookies. Some preschoolers grabbed the cookie immediately; others were ...read more

Tags: Disciplines General, Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nba Iron Man A.c. Green Is Married!  PRO

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 30, 2004

NBA Iron Man A.C. Green is MARRIED! May 1, 2002 PHOENIX -- Once one of the NBA’s most eligible bachelors, A.C. Green is single no longer. He was married in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 20 to Veronique Green. "I have waited awhile for marriage to take place, but my beautiful wife has been well ...read more

Tags: Sexuality

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Real Deal?  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 28, 2004

THE REAL DEAL? Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources Person asked a young accountant who was fresh out of school, "What starting salary were you thinking about?" The Accountant said, "In the neighborhood of 100,000 a year, depending on the benefits package." The interviewer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, Romans 3:20-26

Tags: Parable Vineyard, Grace, Labor Day, Workplace

The Movie Rudy  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2004

Video Illustration: The Movie Rudy The Movie: Based on the true story of Rudy Ruettiger, this film is about friendship, courage, and sacrifice. Rudy (Sean Austin) grew up in a small steel town with the dream of someday playing football for Notre Dame. Despite many obstacles, he refused to give up, ...read more

Tags: Endurance, Friendship General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finally, We Give, Give, Give. Jesus Left His ...

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

Finally, we give, give, give. Jesus left his heavenly throne, laid aside the glory that was his, and came to us. He gave his life on the cross of Calvary that we might be redeemed and reconciled to God. He gave us life, and he has blessed us beyond even our ability to measure. Giving is a ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Denomination: Methodist

Temptation Can Really Play Havoc With Our Lives. ...  PRO

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 23, 2005

Temptation can really play havoc with our lives. There was a humorous "Cathy" cartoon strip sometime back. Cathy is struggling with her diet. See if this progression is familiar: Frame 1: I will take a drive, but won’t go near the grocery store. Frame 2: I will drive by the grocery store, but will ...read more

Tags: Temptation Resisting

Denomination: Baptist

A Small Church In Virginia Needed To Have A New ...  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 25, 2005

A small church in Virginia needed to have a new roof in the worst of ways, but there was no money in their account. Most of the congregation was very poor except for the local banker. He was an ornery old cuss, and he would be the first in church so he could always sit in the back pew by the ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Denomination: *other

I Remember As A Boy Going With My Grand Dad To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

. I REMEMBER AS A BOY GOING WITH MY GRAND DAD TO AN OLD GRIST MILL ON THEN SALADO CREEK, WITH A BIG WATERWHEEL THAT TURNED WITH THE WATER FROM THE CREEK. I. GRAND DAD WENT THERE TO HAVE HIS CORN GROUND INTO CORN MEAL AND ONE MORNING WE DROVE TO THE MILL AND THE WATERWHEEL WAS NOT TURNING BECAUSE ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

Tribulation – Followed By Crying Out – But Then ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Tribulation – followed by crying out – but then JOY Distress and grief, followed by crying out: Where are you? Or why didn’t you rescue us? Bible filled with similar stories (Exodus 15:1) “The horse and rider have been thrown into the sea.” Four stories that illsutraite this principle: A) Ray ...read more

Tags: Joy

Management, Boss

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Illustration- Management, Boss A man entered a pet shop, wanting to buy a parrot. The shop owner pointed out three identical parrots on a perch and said, "The parrot to the left costs 500 dollars." "Why does that parrot cost so much?" the man wondered. The owner replied, "Well, it knows how to use ...read more

Tags: Knowing God's Will

How Many Observe Christ's Birthday How Few, His ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

“How many observe Christ’s birthday How few, his precepts O, ’tis easier to keep holidays than commandments.” –Ben Franklin, Christmas was not celebrated during the 1st 2 centuries after Christ’s life on earth. In AD 245, when a group of scholars attempted to pinpoint the exact date of Christ’s ...read more

Tags: Holidays

Isn't Abortion Rare? That's What Some Liberal ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Isn’t abortion rare? That’s what some liberal politicians have suggested should be our goal. I guess we aren’t doing such a good job. AMERICAN WAR CASUALTIES REVOLUTIONARY WAR 25,324 CIVIL WAR 498,332 WORLD WAR II 407,316 KOREAN WAR 54,246 VIETNAM WAR 56,655 GULF WAR 293 WAR ON THE UNBORN ...read more

Tags: Abortion

In Coping With Your Own Death  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

In Coping With Your Own Death. 1. WINSTON CHURCHILL had planned his funeral, which took place in Saint Paul’s Cathedral. He included many of the great hymns of the church and used the eloquent Anglican liturgy. At his direction a bugler, positioned high in the dome of Saint Paul’s, intoned, after ...read more

Tags: Easter Resurrection

That Should Be Impressive Enough. But Then ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

That should be impressive enough. But then Stoner analyzed the probability of 48 prophecies being manifested in one person. He concluded that the probability is one chance in 10 to the 157th power. That’s a 1 with 157 zeroes behind it. Again, Lee Strobel came to my rescue with a more concrete ...read more

Tags: Apologetics General

Ray O'conner - Ultimate Night Fisherman - He ...

Contributed by Gary Kins on Jun 21, 2007

1. Ray O’Conner - Ultimate Night Fisherman - He loved to fish and he loved to teach others how to fish. Owned the home we lived in in Aurora Wisconsin when I was a boy. Ultimate Bullhead Fisherman - Knew where - Favorite sloughs (off the Menomenie River seprating Wisconsin from Michigan?) ... ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ