In Sermon Illustrations: "All People"

These Shepherds Were Symbolic Of Jesus Christ The ...  PRO

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 26, 2000

These shepherds were symbolic of Jesus Christ the Good Shepherd, who would also humbly follow God’s will. Their sheep represent us as believers, in several ways: - Sheep cannot clean themselves. Some animals such as a cat can do that, but not sheep. Likewise, we as unbelievers were not able to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2-22, Acts 1:8

Tags: People In Acts, God's Provision

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Love Of God  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

THE LOVE OF GOD The love of God is one of the great realities of the universe, a pillar upon which the hope of the world rests. But it is a personal, intimate thing too. God does not love populations, He ...read more

Tags: Promises Of God, People In Acts

Simon Peter's House  PRO

Contributed by Jackson Snyder on Jun 22, 2002

Simon Peter’s House The first find is the very house in which Jesus stayed, taught and healed the mother-in-law. Yes, Simon Peter’s house has been located, identified by etchings of crosses and over one hundred graffiti in five ancient languages scattered over upon the foundation stones and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Tags: Apostles Peter, People In The Gospel

Denomination: Methodist

One Difference Between Christianity And Other ...  PRO

Contributed by Lalsiemlien Pulamte on Jul 22, 2002

One difference between Christianity and other world religions. Christianity teaches us that we are lost persons and can not find God by ourselves (e.g. the parables of the lost sheep and lost coin). So God’s Son, Jesus Christ came to find us out. In other world ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Tags: People In Acts, World Religions

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

James The Less

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 15, 2002

James the Less Is supposed by some to have been the brother of our Lord, by a former wife of Joseph. This is very doubtful, and accords too much with the Catholic superstition, that Mary never had any other children except our Savior. He was elected to the oversight of the churches of Jerusalem; ...read more

Tags: People In The Gospel, Apostles General

Ellin Is 30 Years Old. She Has A $3,500 ...  PRO

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jan 25, 2003

1. Ellin is 30 years old. She has a $3,500 balance on her Citibank credit card at 18% interest. She makes the minimum payment each month. How old will she be when she has her credit card paid off? [70 years old] 2. Susan and Tom needed a new washing machine, so they went to Sears and found one for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Tags: People, Wise, Gifts Giving

Denomination: Methodist

Praying The 23rd Psalm  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 15, 2003

PRAYING THE 23rd PSALM Because Thou art my Shepherd, I commit my needs to Thee. Provide green pastures for me to lie in, Lead me beside still waters. Restore my soul when I’m empty, Lead me in right paths for Your name’s sake. Be with me in danger when I walk, Through the valley of the shadow of ...read more

Tags: People In Acts, Prayer How To

Raise The Cross In The Marketplace

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 1, 2013

RAISE THE CROSS IN THE MARKETPLACE George MacLeod wrote: "I simply argue that the cross be raised again at the center of the market place as well as on the steeple of the church. I am recovering the claim that Jesus was not crucified in cathedral between two candles, but on a cross between two ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-6, Luke 23:38

Tags: Ordinary People, Business And Marketplace

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Relationships

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 13, 2020

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8 Quotes about friends. A friend is one who overlooks your broken fence and admires the flowers in your garden. (Unknown) Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart. (Eleanor Roosevelt) Relationships ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8

Tags: Friendships, People In And Out Of Life

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Is The Eyes Of Other People That Ruin Us. If ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It is the eyes of other people that ruin us. If all but myself were blind, I should want neither ...read more

Tags: Temptation Pride

Revival Is The People Of God Living In The Power ...  PRO

Contributed by John Shearhart on May 24, 2006

“Revival is the people of God living in the power of an ungrieved, unquenched Spirit.” - James A. Stewart “Revival is the church falling in ...read more

Tags: Church General

Bible Readers Are Happier People: The More ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 5, 2006

Bible Readers are Happier People: The more people read their Bible, the happier they probably are, according to a recent Tyndale House survey. Nearly 90% of frequent Bible readers say that they feel at peace al or most of the time, compared to only 58% of people who read the Bible less than once ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence

Calvin: "People Think It Must Be Fun To Be A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

Calvin: "People think it must be fun to be a super genius, but they don’t realize how hard it is to put up with all the idiots in the world. " Hobbes: ...read more

Tags: Temptation Pride, Humility, Emotions

The Temptation Of Pride Affects All Kinds Of ...

Contributed by Wes Richard on Sep 16, 2004

The temptation of pride affects all kinds of people. I read of a preacher, Reverend Obadiah Franklin, pastor at Zion United Brethren Church, who prepared a sermon on "humility," and then filed it away. According to the story, he wanted to save it for a special ...read more

Tags: Humility

Denomination: Brethren

The People Of God Are Not Merely To Mark Time, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

The people of God are not merely to mark time, waiting for God to step in and set right all that is wrong. Rather, they are to model the new heaven and new earth, and by so doing awaken longings ...read more

Tags: Holiness, Kingdom Of God, Love Of The Disciples

In This Society Of Today People Are Fearful O...

Contributed by Chinita Richardson on Jun 22, 2016

In this society of today people are fearful of a lot of things. We are afraid to shake each other’s hands. Our cars, homes and work places are filled with sanitizing lotions of all brands. We are afraid to eat certain foods at certain times of the year according to what the trend is at the time. We ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Tags: Moses, New Life

Denomination: Methodist

Some People Think That A Person Of Integrity ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Some people think that a person of integrity never sits out an honorable fight. But those doing the fighting know they have neither energy nor time to respond to all important challenges. They avoid some battles to throw strength into ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

All Free Governments Are Managed By The Combined ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

All free governments are managed by the combined wisdom and ...read more

Tags: Government

That Most Delicious Of All Privileges Spending ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

That most delicious of all privileges spending ...read more

Tags: Money

A Train Was Filled With Tired People. Most Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Dec 13, 2004

A train was filled with tired people. Most of them had spent the day traveling through the hot dusty plains and at last evening had come and they all tried to settle down to a sound sleep. However, at one end of the car a man was holding a tiny baby and as night came on the baby became restless ...read more

Tags: Death

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational