In Sermon Illustrations: "2 Samuel 9 3a6 13"

Because God Is Sovereign...

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 10, 2024

Because God is Sovereign... 1. He Requires No Counsel - Romans 11:34 2. He Seeks No Advice - 1 Corinthians 2:16 3. He Lacks No Wisdom - James 1:5 4. He Asks No Permission – Job 33:13 5. He Answers to No Man - Romans 9:20 Isaiah 40:13-14 - Who hath directed the Spirit ...read more

Tags: Chosen, God's Will, Election, Sovereignty Of God, Attributes Of God, Called  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[083]. A Message From A Poem – For Men - The Three Cs

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 21, 2025

[083]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – FOR MEN - THE THREE Cs There are 9 poems in this series. This poem is part of a Trilogy - three sets of three. The first set is addressed to MEN, the second to ALL CHRISTIANS and the third is SPECIFIC. This is the second one in the first set - FOR MEN. ALL ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:37, Romans 13:11-12, 2 Peter 1:13, Romans 12:1

Tags: The Flesh, Be Awake, The Old Nature, Compromise, Carnality, Complacency, Poetry, Poem, Take A Stand  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Buddies Were Discussing Death And One Asked The ...  PRO

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Oct 8, 2001

3 Buddies were discussing death and one asked the group: What would you like people to say about you at your funeral?  "He was a great humanitarian, who cared about his community."  "He was a great husband and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:11-25, 2 Kings 2:11-17, 2 Kings 5:1-17

Tags: Death, Easter Resurrection

Denomination: Baptist

In A Former Church I Served, A Mother Started ...  PRO

Contributed by David Haun on May 27, 2004

In a former church I served, a mother started reading the Bible to her young son. A few weeks later they were reading from the Gospel of John. When she read John 3:16, her son commented, "Oh, I know this. This is an old one..." Being familiar with a Scripture can do that to us. We can "know" ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:12-17, 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Tags: Bible Study

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Things The Bible Does For Us

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 4, 2021

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for: 1. Doctrine—what is right 2. Reproof—what is not right 3. Correction—how to get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:21, 2 Timothy 4:1-3

Tags: Teaching The Word, Bible, Scripture, Doctrine, Inerrancy, Sword Of The Spirit  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Hard Do You Prepare For Sermons?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 4, 2021

Howard Hendricks shares this insight about the value of preparing and study for sermons... " When I was a college student—I worked in the college dining hall, and on my way to work at 5:30 am. every morning I walked past the home of one of my professors. Through a window I could see the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 4:1-3, 2 Timothy 2:15

Tags: Sermons, Shepherding, Feeding The Flock, Sermon Preparation, Studying The Word  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Beyond Sight

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 23, 2023

Love Beyond Sight In a quaint village nestled amidst rolling hills, there lived a man whose love story would be told for generations to come. His name was Samuel, and he was known far and wide for his kindness and his love for his wife, Sarah. Samuel had met Sarah on a sunny day at the village ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4, John 13:34, 1 Peter 4:8, Matthew 19:6

Tags: Kindness, Love

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Murren Helps Us To See A Clear Picture Of A ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 13, 2005

Murren helps us to see a clear picture of a healthy and a healing church by reminding us what the Bible says we as the Body of Christ should be doing: The Believers are devoted to one another and give preference to one another (Romans 12:10). They love one another (Romans 13:8). They refrain from ...read more

Tags: Church Purpose Of, Church Body Of Christ

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building Bridges

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 8, 2026

WILL ALLEN DROMGOOLE, 1860 TO 1934. She wrote over 7,500 poems and 5,000 essays. Her works are recorded in 13 books. My Dad, Wade M. Hughes (1931) committed this poem to memory and would often use it when speaking to leaders. I love this poem. ***THE BRIDGE BUILDER AN OLD MAN, GOING DOWN A LONE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:6-12, Philippians 4:11-13

Tags: Bridge, Build

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In 24 Hours The Average Adult Body Accomplishes ...

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 29, 2007

In 24 hours the average adult body accomplishes much: 1, Your heart beats 103,689 times 2. Your blood travels 168,000,000 miles 3. You breathe 23,040 times 4. You inhale 438 cubic feet of air 5. You eat about 3 1/2 pounds of food 6. You drink about 2.9 quarts of liquid 7. You lose about a ...read more

F.e. Marsh Has Enumerated Some Of God's ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

F.E. Marsh has enumerated some of God’s blessings: An acceptance that can never be questioned. (Ephesians 1:6). An inheritance that can never be lost (I Peter 1:3-5). A deliverance that can never be excelled (2 Corinthians l:10). A grace that can never be limited (2 Corinthians 12:9). A hope ...read more

Tags: God The Father

Wiretap Into Your Home

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 22, 2020

The church is the bride of Christ. If we love the groom (Jesus), we will look for positive things to say about the bride (the church). Bob Russell tells a story about how years ago, when there were multiple party telephone lines, a preacher picked up the telephone to make a call but couldn’t get ...read more

Scripture: John 13:35, 2 Corinthians 11:28-29

Tags: Evangelism, Love For The Church, Speak Positively

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gay Activists Often Claim 10% Of The Population ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Gay Activists often claim 10% of the population is homosexual, but the facts tell a different story. A new National Center for Health Statistics report finds just 2.3% of men and 1.3% of women view themselves as ...read more

Tags: Homosexuality

How Often Do You Preach On The Resurrection Of Christ?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 19, 2022

Peter spent one verse on Jesus' life/incarnation (Acts 2:22) and one verse on His death/crucifixion (Acts 2:23), but now proceeds to spend 9 verses on His resurrection. In fact, the resurrection of Christ could well be called the main theme of the apostolic preaching in Acts. In fact, notice ...read more

Tags: Pentecost, Preaching, Word Of God, Simon Peter, Book Of Acts, Resurrection, Teaching  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Read Of A Minister Who Was Visiting One Of His ...  PRO

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 27, 2000

I read of a minister who was visiting one of his members. The lady of the house was trying to impress him about how devout she was by pointing out the large Bible on the bookshelf and talking in a very reverential way of it as "the Word of God". Her young son interrupted the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 2:15-20

Tags: Neglect Of Bible, Holiness, Bible Study, Faith

Denomination: Baptist

Several Years Ago The Peanuts Comic Strip Had ...  PRO

Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Mar 20, 2001

Several years ago the Peanuts comic strip had Lucy and Charlie Brown practicing football. Lucy would hold the ball for Charlie’s placekicking and then Charlie would kick the ball. But every time Lucy had ever held the ball for Charlie, he would approach the ball and kick with all his might. At the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:13-18, 2 Corinthians 7:9-11

Tags: Evangelism The Lost, God's Forgiveness, Momentum, Repentance

Denomination: Methodist

One Of The Characters In The Movie, Toy Story, Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 30, 2001

One of the characters in the movie, Toy Story, is Buzz Lightyear, a new toy to Andy’s room. Buzz is an astronaut, with a lot of neat things attached to him. Buzz comes into the other toys’ lives thinking that there are no other Buzz Lightyears around. He is the only one. Woody, a cowboy toy, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10, 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Tags: Lordship Of Christ, God's Provision, Descriptions Of God

Denomination: Church Of God

And When On A Dark Friday Afternoon This ...  PRO

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 3, 2002

And when on a dark Friday afternoon this Innocent’s [Jesus] body was placed in a grave, his friends thought that they were seeing the last of Him. No thought of a river carrying life-giving water crossed their mind. He was wrapped in his burial shroud, placed in a borrowed tomb, and a large rock ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, 2 Corinthians 9:6

Tags: Jesus Christ, Crucifixion

Denomination: Lutheran

Fair Exchanges  PRO

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 16, 2003

[Fair Exchanges] The husband’s idea of a gift exchange: His gift is a new set of golf clubs. Her gift is a new pair of dishwashing gloves. The wife’s idea of a gift exchange: His gift is a new snow shovel. Her gift is a new coat. The child’s idea of a gift exchange: The child ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15, 2 Corinthians 3:1-11

Tags: Giving General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

L. Kraft, Head Of The Kraft Cheese Corp., Who ...  PRO

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

L. Kraft, head of the Kraft Cheese Corp., who had given approximately 25% of his enormous income to Christian causes for many years, said, “The only investment I ever made which has paid consistently increasing dividends is the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Tags: Giving General

Denomination: Baptist