In Sermon Illustrations: "Betrayal Of Christ"

You Now Have Within You All The Elements That ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

You now have within you all the elements that are necessary to make you all the Father ...read more

Tags: Possibilities

All Our Words Will Be Useless Unless They Come ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

All our words will be useless unless they come from within words which do not give the light ...read more

Tags: Words

A Thanks Offering For Working In Your Life  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

A Thanks Offering For Working in Your Life Philippians 1:6 says, "...being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." The greatest news of redemption for Christians personally is that they do not need stay the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, Philippians 1:20-30, Philippians 1:20-31

Tags: Thanks, Thanksgiving Holiday

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of Mary: Submission To The Lord  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

The Heart of Mary: Submission to the Lord "I am the Lord's servant... May it be to me as you have said." (Luke 1:38) The first desire in the child of God who wants to enjoy the favor of God in his life is to die to self and surrender to the will of God in his life. The key word here "servant" ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:38

Tags: Christmas

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Undefiled Mouth

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

"Undefiled Mouth" The Holy Spirit illuminated child of God knows that he has received mercy from God, therefore he wants to make Biblical sacrifices that are pleasing to God. Romans 12:1-2 gives clear instructions on how to be a living sacrifice unto the Lord. "Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Tags: Holiness

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grasping ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Grasping Forms of Worship Corporate Worship Takes Many Forms Psalm 122:1, “I rejoiced with those who said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the LORD.’" The Holy Spirit moved the writer of Hebrews 10:25 to write, “Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Tags: Worship Purpose

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Health Checks (Breaking Of Bread)  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Spiritual Health Checks (Breaking of Bread) There are four signs that show that the child of God is a healthy Christian. One is a heart hungry for God's Word, second is his desire to be involved in Christian fellowship. When the Holy Spirit was poured into the spiritual hearts of believers in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Tags: Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Oh, This Is A Reality, Not A Fable, That The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"Oh, this is a reality, not a fable, that the Lord Jesus Christ is our friend. And we should not be satisfied till we ...read more

Tags: God Brings Purpose

Do You Remember My Catch Phrase: A Saint Is Not ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 17, 2007

Do you remember my catch phrase: A saint is not an “aint,” because the Spirit of Christ adds “S” to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In One Year, Every One Member: ¡¥evangelizes ...

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Dec 29, 2008

¡§In one year, every one member: ¡¥Evangelizes one, restores one and teaches one.¡¨ The theme of ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ye Have Lost A Child Nay, She Is Not Lost To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Ye have lost a child nay, she is not lost to you, who is found to Christ; she is not ...read more

Tags: Death

Its Always A Privilege To Sit Down And Explain ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Its always a privilege to sit down and explain how forgiveness, cleansing, and power can be individually ours ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

We Can't Fathom The Second Advent Of Jesus ...

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 31, 2012

"We can’t fathom the Second Advent of Jesus Christ, and we stammer when we try to ...read more

Tags: Second Coming

Denomination: Congregational

Believers Lack Biblical Understanding: A Barna ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

Believers Lack Biblical Understanding: A Barna poll reveals that many born again Americans hold beliefs contrary to Scripture. Among the most disturbing is that 68% think the Bible teaches that God helps those who help themselves. Other alarming beliefs are; that the Holy Spirit does not exist ...read more

Tags: Bible Study

Passion Prompts Bible Reading: More People Are ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

Passion Prompts Bible Reading: More people are reading the Bible as a result of Mel Gibson’s movie The Passion of The Christ, according to a Zondervan sponsored Beliefnet.com poll. 62% of all respondents answered “yes” to the question, “Are you reading the Bible more as a result of the movie The ...read more

Tags: Bible Study

Do You Remember The Feelings Of Disappointment ...  PRO

Contributed by Phillip Weaver on Apr 9, 2006

Do you remember the feelings of disappointment Dorothy and her friends had when the Great and Magnificent Wizard of Oz was exposed behind the curtain? Do you remember that scene? The Wizard spoke with much sound and fury, but seemed to have little substance once the curtain was pulled back. Did ...read more

Tags: Easter Resurrection

Denomination: Baptist

Somewhere Among Us  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 15, 2002

SOMEWHERE AMONG US The anti-Christ is probably alive today, Jerry Falwell said. The nationally known Baptist minister told 1,500 people at a Kingsport, Tenn., conference that he believes Jesus will return within 10 years. That means the anti-Christ must be on the earth. "Is he alive and here ...read more

Tags: Jesus Teachings, Antichrist

I Was In Line At Mcdonalds With My Family The ...  PRO

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Feb 8, 2004

I was in line at McDonalds with my family the other day when it hit me. We often come to Christ with our requests as if we’re ordering a super-value meal. “Yes, I’ll have a reassurance sandwich, with a side of prosperity, and a large, refreshing dose of hope to wash it all down. And super-size ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: Methodist

The Gospel Writers Simply Wrote "They Crucified ...

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Mar 16, 2004

The gospel writers simply wrote "They crucified Jesus". Who crucified him? I’ll tell you who crucified him. I did - and you did, and they did, those groups around the cross. The old Negro spiritual asked the question, "Were you there when they crucified my Lord?" “They” crucified the Lord? It ...read more

Tags: Cross

Denomination: Baptist

The Moravian Brethren, 200 Years Ago, Formed One ...  PRO

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

The Moravian Brethren, 200 years ago, formed one of the greatest missionary movements. Two of their members heard of a leper colony in Africa where no missionary was allowed to enter and then return home for fear that the disease might spread in Germany. They volunteered to go into that leper ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness In Jesus, God In The Hardships, Descriptions Of God, Follower

Denomination: Baptist