In Sermon Illustrations: "2 Timothy 4 6 8 16 18"

The Ant And The Grasshopper

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 30, 2010

THE ANT AND THE GRASSHOPPER In a field one summer’s day a grasshopper was hopping about, singing to its heart’s content. An ant passed by, bearing along with great toil an ear of corn he was taking to the nest. "Why not come and play with me," said the grasshopper, "instead of toiling and moiling ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Tags: Judgment

Church Conflict

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 16, 2011

CHURCH CONFLICT In Winchester, Ohio there’s a church called the Bethlehem Church of Christ. It’s been in existence for over 150 years, and over the years different events have been recorded in their “history” book. One of their recent ministers was reading back over the different entries in this ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:1-41

Tags: Divisions

Because She Is A Mother  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 6, 2011

BECAUSE SHE IS A MOTHER Out of the French Revolution came a story of a mother who wandered through the woods for three days with her two children, trying to survive on roots and leaves. On the third day, she heard some soldiers approaching and quickly hid herself and the children behind some ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Tags: Mother's Day

A "Kept" Woman

Contributed by Aaron Mishoe on Mar 22, 2012

A "KEPT" WOMAN You see, there were a few times when I thought I would lose my mind, But GOD kept me sane. (Isa. 26:3) There were times when I thought I could go no longer, But the LORD kept me moving. (Gen 28:15) At times, I’ve wanted to lash out at those whom I felt had done me wrong, But the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3

Tags: Women

Denomination: Holiness

Thomas Manton On God's Word And Prayer  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 1, 2012

THOMAS MANTON ON GOD'S WORD AND PRAYER Thomas Manton: Meditation on Scripture supplies us in prayer. Barrenness and leanness of soul is a very great defect, which God's children often complain of. One great reason is because the Word of God doth not dwell plenteously in them, so that in every ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17-18

Tags: Prayer How To

Just Watch!  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 29, 2012

JUST WATCH! A young boy looked up at his grandfather and wondered aloud, "Grandpa, how do you live for Jesus?" The respected grandfather stooped down and quietly told the boy, "Just watch." As the years went by the grandfather was an example to the boy of how to follow Jesus. He stayed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:14-17

Tags: Father's Day

The Debt Is Paid

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Jul 25, 2018

Main Idea: Because of our sin, we owe a great debt that is impossible to pay, but Jesus paid the debt. Verse: “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 6:23 NKJV). Illustration: One time I was buying a sandwich at a store and I did not ...read more

Tags: Wages Of Sin, Jesus Paid Our Debt, Debt Is Paid, Sin

Denomination: Charismatic

Faith Is Trust In God

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Aug 2, 2018

Main Idea: Putting your faith in Jesus is like sitting in a chair. Verse: “Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6 NKJV). Illustration: (Point to a chair) Do you ...read more

Tags: Faith, Trust In Jesus, Faith And Belief

Denomination: Charismatic

You Better Get Your Bags Packed!

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 2, 2022

One day a very wealthy, powerful king died. His servants spread the unbelievable news all over the palace. He had died in his bed of natural causes. "Where has he gone?", asked one of the king's wisest counselors "Why, to Heaven of course!", answered all the ...read more

Tags: Evangelism, Heaven, Salvation, Gospel, Excuses, Prepare, Procrastination, Fools  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Childlike Forgiveness

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 31, 2022

A few months ago, I was in El Paso holding an evangelistic meeting, and the young people were serving dinner to the mothers being that it was Mother’s Day. I was seating in a chair watching what was going on, and right in front, a four-year-old girl pushed a two-year-old boy, who fell on the floor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Tags: Grace, Forgiveness

John Todd Was A Preacher Back In The Late ...  PRO

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 14, 2001

ILL. John Todd was a preacher back in the late 1800’s. When he was 6 years old, both of his parents died. So a kind-hearted aunt raised him until he left home to study for the ministry. Years later, this aunt became seriously ill, & even though she was a Christian, she wrote him a letter ...read more

Tags: Government

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Little Boy Grew A New Approach To The Game.  PRO

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 10, 2003

ONE LITTLE BOY GREW A NEW APPROACH TO THE GAME. We have this little boy at church, Seth Keown, Seth is 6 years old and plays PeeWee football. Our son is the coach of the Packers. Our grandson Matthew plays on the same team with Seth. There are only two teams in this league, the Packers and the ...read more

Tags: Faith General, Examples Of Faith

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Pica's Disease

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Aug 25, 2008

SPIRITUAL PICA'S DISEASE We're all born with spiritual Pica’s Disease. Pica is the craving to eat what is not edible. When my wife was a nurse, she had a patient who had Pica. It is diagnosed when a person craves to eat things that are not considered food; they crave things such as wood ...read more

Tags: Addiction

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Doing The Job Alone

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Oct 10, 2010

FROM: Joe Smith, Bricklayer RE: My Accident Claim I am writing in response to your request concerning Block #11 on the insurance form which asks for "the cause of injuries" wherein I put "trying to do the job alone." You said you needed more information, so I trust the following will be ...read more

Tags: Disappointment

Denomination: Christian Church

Some Thrilling Davis Cup Matches!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 26, 2011

Some thrilling Davis cup matches!!! First things first. Why are so many miracles recorded in the Scriptures? For us to be awed by the all-powerful ways of Almighty God and spontaneously praise Him in the spirit of adoration! The very purpose of our Creation is to worship Him (the very first ...read more

Tags: Miracles General

Denomination: *other

A New Year's Devotional

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 4, 2021

A New Year’s resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other! In fact, here are some startling stats about typical resolutions for the new year in America: • 27% break their resolutions by the first week of January. • 31% lose their resolutions by the second week of January. • 41% ...read more

Tags: New Year, Blessings, Resolutions, Material Possessions, Prayer For New Year  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beverage Drinking Woes

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 19, 2022

Introduction: The Bible doesn’t mention coffee, tea, soft drinks, or other beverages such as what we have these days but there’s still a verse that comes to mind when I think about it. Here’s the verse, and I’ll share some thoughts in a moment: Text: Revelation 3:16, KJV: 16 So then because thou ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:16

Tags: Water, Lukewarmness

Denomination: Baptist

Bill O'donovan, An Sim Missionary To The Kagoro ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 28, 2001

Bill O’Donovan, an SIM missionary to the Kagoro Bible College in Nigeria told his students that he had discovered a special medicine that would drastically reduce fights between husbands and wives. All of the students eagerly looked forward to the day when the missionary would bring the medicine ...read more

Tags: Jesus Teachings, Marriage General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Movie At First Sight, Not Only Does Jesus ...  PRO

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 30, 2002

In the Movie At First Sight, not only does Jesus make man's eyes, but he also creates in the man’s brain the necessary apparatus to see. As neurologists will tell us, this man is the recipient of a double miracle. Not only did Jesus fix his optic condition, but he also installs in the man’s brain ...read more

Tags: Creation, Miracles Of Jesus

Denomination: Methodist

We Need To Be Like The 84 Year Old Grandmother ...  PRO

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 8, 2002

We need to be like the 84 year old grandmother who fiercely maintained her independence and lived alone in the old family home. Her 4 children lived n the same town, but she rarely called them except in emergencies. It was with some apprehension, therefore, that one of her sons drove to her house ...read more

Tags: Fear And Worry, Family, Peace

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational