In Sermon Illustrations: "Acts 21 23 1"

A Man Consulted A Doctor, "I've Been Misbehaving, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2005

A man consulted a doctor, “I’ve been misbehaving, Doc, and my conscience is troubling me,” he complained. “And you want something that will strengthen your willpower?” asked the doctor. “Well, no,” said the fellow. “I was thinking of ...read more

Tags: Peace

The Cell Phone Is The New Car' (As Cleverly ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

’The Cell Phone is the New Car’ (as cleverly stated by the Economist). Consider these similarities between the automotive and wireless/handheld industries: • Model and customization define the owner • Replacement is frequent • Choice is massive • Branding and design are key • Competition is ...read more

Tags: Finding Fulfillment

An Ad For Heaven

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Mar 7, 2009

AN AD FOR HEAVEN An advertisement based on Revelation chapter 21 reads: "Free, beautiful homes to be given away in a perfect city! With: 100% pure water, no electric bills, perpetual lighting, permanent pavement, nothing undesirable, everything new, perfect ...read more

Tags: Heaven

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Resolutions Of Jonathan Edwards  PRO

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 5, 2003

The Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards Being sensible that I am unable to do anything without God’s help, I do humbly entreat him by his grace to enable me to keep these Resolutions, so far as they are agreeable to his will, for Christ’s sake. Remember to read over these Resolutions once a week. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Tags: Discipleship, New Year's Day

Denomination: Baptist

The Daily Needs Of Israel In The Wilderness  PRO

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Mar 1, 2016

THE DAILY NEEDS OF ISRAEL IN THE WILDERNESS The 40-year wilderness wandering by Moses and the Israelites must be one of the biggest miracles in the Bible, yet we take it for granted. Think about the metrics of their dire situation: FOOD: God’s people had to be fed daily. Feeding 3 to 3 1/2 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14

Tags: Wilderness, Complaining, Unthankfulness, Griping, Faithfulness Of God  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consecrated To God From Youth

Contributed by Samuel Reyes on Apr 9, 2012

CONSECRATED TO GOD FROM YOUTH “Los más grandes hombres de la iglesia cristiana fueron vidas consagradas a Dios desde su juventud. -Juan Wesley era un estudiante en Oxford cuando fundó el Club Santo. -Martin Lutero tenía 27 años cuando abrazo el pasaje y fue inspirado en todo su ministerio por el ...read more

Tags: Youth

Denomination: Free Methodist

Missions Receive Highest Support From Pastors Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Missions receive highest support from pastors of Baptist churches (22%) and theologically liberal congregations (23%). The least support for missions was expressed among pastors under the age of 40 (10% listed missions) according ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

One Woman Who Went To Church All The Time Would ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

One woman who went to church all the time would always say, “I was ALWAYS a Christian. There was never a time that I was not a Christian. I didn’t NEED to get saved.” This is not scriptural because Romans ...read more

Tags: Salvation

That Best Portion Of A Good Mans Life, His ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"That best portion of a good mans life, His little, nameless, unremembered ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

There Is A Certain Enthusiasm In Liberty, That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, ...read more

Tags: Political Freedom

The Soldier, Above All Other Men, Is Required ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The soldier, above all other men, is required to practice the greatest act of ...read more

Tags: Cross

People Must Not Do Things For Fun. We Are Not ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

People must not do things for fun. We are not here for fun. There is no reference to ...read more

Tags: Enjoyment

[103]. A Message From A Poem – God Speaks Through Colours

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 10, 2025

[103]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – GOD SPEAKS THROUGH COLOURS I found this a difficult poem to write. I had the desire to write a poem on colours and thought about some of the prominent colours in the bible. Then I tried to fashion the application of them to biblical objects and concepts. I hope ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:18-21, Exodus 26:36

Tags: Scarlet, New Jerusalem, White, Blue, Colors, Purple  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leave Room For God To Work

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 20, 2011

LEAVE ROOM FOR GOD TO WORK There was an amazing story recently that took place during the riots in Egypt. As a backdrop remember that on New Year’s Day of this year there was a suicide bombing of a Christian church in the Egyptian city of Alexandria, which killed 23 Christians and wounded 97 ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness For Others

Denomination: Methodist

Way Cool! (09.26.05--Teach Me To Pray!--Ezra ...

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Sep 22, 2005

Way Cool! (09.26.05--Teach Me to Pray!--Ezra 8:23) What’s the one thing that we despise, but it is also the one thing we most dearly treasure? The answer? It is prayer. There isn’t one of us who really wants to do it; but, at the same time, there isn’t one of us who, once it is done, does not feel ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:23

Tags: Prayer How To, Prayer Answered

Denomination: Lutheran

Unsung Heroes: Joseph’s Servant

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 12, 2021

Introduction: At the time of this story, Joseph was second in command only to Pharaoh, the king of Egypt. Joseph’s brothers had come a year or so before this to buy grain; now, that grain was gone and they came back to purchase some more. But they were in for a surprise once they came in contact ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:16-25, Luke 17:6-10

Tags: Joseph, Stewards, Servants, Unsung Heroes

Denomination: Baptist

C. Everett Koop, M.d., Formerly The Surgeon ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 8, 2005

C. Everett Koop, M.D., formerly the Surgeon General, states that during his 35-plus years of practicing medicine, “Never once did a case come across my practice where abortion was necessary to save a ...read more

Tags: Abortion

Beloved Billy: An Estimated 35 Million Living ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Beloved Billy: An estimated 35 million living Americans have witnessed the Billy Graham in person at some time in their lives. Most Americans tell Gallup they are familiar with Graham and have encountered him on the radio or TV, and ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

C. Everett Koop, M.d., Formerly The Surgeon ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

C. Everett Koop, M.D., formerly the Surgeon General, states that during his 35-plus years of practicing medicine, "Never once did a case come across my practice where abortion was necessary to save a ...read more

Tags: Abortion

27% Of U.s. Protestant Churches Do Not ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

27% of U.S. Protestant churches do not participate in the World Wide Web says Ellison Research. 58% of churches provide Internet access for their staff. Just under half maintain a Web site. 23% use ...read more

Tags: Entertainment