In Sermon Illustrations: "Bible Translation"

Archbishop Thomas Cranmer, The Architect Of The ...  PRO

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 20, 2001

Archbishop Thomas Cranmer, the architect of the Great Bible (which was a forerunner of the Authorised Version) - who reformed Church Law and wrote many of the Articles of the Church of England, two prayer books which form the basis of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer - died at the stake for ...read more

Tags: Apologetics General, Commitment To Christ

Denomination: Anglican

A Little Boy Walked Into His Dad’s Den Just ...  PRO

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 24, 2001

A little boy walked into his Dad’s den just as his Dad finished reading a book. The son asked, "What were you reading?’ The Father replied, "I was reading the book of Revelation, the last book of the Bible." The little boy curiously asked, "What’s it about? His Dad replied, "It’s about God’s ...read more

Tags: God Brings Hope, Second Coming, Jesus Teachings

Denomination: *other

Church Members  PRO

Contributed by Tony Searles on Jul 25, 2002

10% of church members cannot be found? 20% of church members never attend church 25% admit that they never pray 35% admit that they do not read their Bibles 40% admit that they never contribute to the church?tithe or offering 60% never give to missions 70% never assume responsibility within the ...read more

Tags: Church General, Discipleship

Denomination: Other

Henry Blackaby Tells A Story In His Book Called ...  PRO

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Oct 27, 2003

Henry Blackaby tells a story in his book called “The Man God Uses” about his son Tom. Tom was called to lead a youth Bible study in a small town. Over time, God added more responsibility as a student council member and then as student council president. Soon, he was called to a two year mission ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines, Faith

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Repentance? Gordon Macdonald Helps Us ...  PRO

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 16, 2005

What is repentance? Gordon MacDonald helps us to understand with these sobering words: “Repentance is not necessarily repentance for what I have done although it may necessitate that. Repentance is for, more significantly, what is in me as a sinner. I suggest to you that the Bible is teaching ...read more

Tags: Evangelism The Lost, Repentance

Denomination: Methodist

In Phillip Yancy's Book Entitled "Church: Why ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

In Phillip Yancy’s book entitled “Church: Why Bother”? he quotes a Pulitzer Prize winning writer named Annie Dillard. She described Church Worship this way: Week after week I was moved by the pitiful worship service in which no follower of Christ cheered. We had fatigued Bible readings and a laggy ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

In 1859 John G. Paton Arrived In The New Hebrides ...

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Nov 13, 2007

In 1859 John G. Paton arrived in the New Hebrides islands as a missionary. A short time later his wife died in childbirth. Paton had to bury the bodies of his wife and newborn child in unmarked graves in the middle of the night to keep them from cannibals. He wrote of that heart-wrenching ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritually Dry

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 24, 2008

How to know if you are getting Spiritually dry a. When there is no desire for Bible study and prayer. b. When spiritual conversation embarrasses you. c. When you rationalize sin. d. When you quote scripture and attend services, but it doesn’t make a difference in your life e. When money dominates ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Remember When I Was Fishing With My Dad Sailing ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 2, 2008

I remember when I was fishing with my dad sailing into Yarmouth in the fog, I can’t remember sailing into Yarmouth without fog but that’s a different story. And we’d use our radar as much as we could but we would put a man out on the bow to keep a look out for the light from the buoys. The ...read more

The Rev. Alan Redpath Tells Of A Lady Of His ...

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jun 26, 2008

The Rev. Alan Redpath tells of a lady of his acquaintance who has a little motto over her kitchen sink that reads as follows: “Divine service is conducted here three times daily.” This is the type of industry Christ honors. (1996, c1979). Encyclopedia of 7700 illustrations : A treasury of ...read more

Tags: Servanthood

Denomination: Lutheran

The Oprah Winfrey Show

Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Aug 19, 2008

Ranai Carlton said: During Sunday school I was trying to teach the children that we all need God’s forgiveness. After the Bible story I asked on of the girls, "Lisa, when is a time you might need God’s forgiveness?" Her blank stare prompted a response from my son. "It’s okay, Lisa. You don’t have ...read more

Tags: Confession Of Sin

Denomination: Pentecostal

On God's Promises, C.h. Spurgeon ...

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 23, 2008

On God’s promises, C.H. Spurgeon said; “God never gives his children a promise which he does not intend them to use. There are some promises in the Bible which I have never yet used, but I am well assured that there will come times of trial and trouble when I shall find that that poor despised ...read more

Tags: Promises Of God

Denomination: Other

Soon, Very Soon  PRO

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 28, 2009

SOON, VERY SOON A lady was cleaning her house and singing Gospel songs as she worked. She began singing, "Soon and very soon, we are going to see the king..." Her little son was in the next room and began singing along with Mom. Something was a little off, however, so Mom stopped to listen. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Tags: Children

Denomination: United Methodist

I ...

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 2, 2009

Illustration ----------------- 2 Tim 1:5 I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. After my late wife, Fiona, died I noticed a penciled message in the Bible of my granddaughter ...read more

Tags: Mothers

Denomination: Charismatic

D.

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 6, 2009

“A human being has to work to live but has an insatiable appetite for more. This is common to both wise and foolish. Today the business world contains many clever people who work hard because they are obsessed with piling up money, while on the other side there are those who are ever alert for a ...read more

Tags: Contentment, Christian Values

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christ's Presence: A Fact, Not A Promise

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 28, 2009

CHRIST'S PRESENCE: A FACT, NOT A PROMISE Dr. G. Campbell Morgan told about an experience in his early Christian life. He would visit several ladies once a week to read the Bible to them. When he came to the end of Matthews Gospel, Morgan read, "Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Tags: Great Commission

The Boy Scout

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Feb 6, 2010

The Boy Scout A noted brain surgeon, Dr. Bronson Ray, was taking a stroll when he saw a boy on a scooter smash headfirst into a tree. Realizing that the boy was seriously injured, the doctor told a bystander to call an ambulance. As he proceeded to administer first aid, a boy not much older than ...read more

Tags: Zeal

Denomination: Baptist

How To Gather A Crowd To Preach ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 10, 2010

How to gather a crowd to preach to A cattle rancher got saved and surrendered to preach. He went to a Bible conference which was all about how to build a crowd. Asked about it later, he said, "It was strange. In all my years as a cattle rancher, I never had to go to a conference to learn how to get ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Tags: Preaching

Christmas Means ...

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 4, 2012

Christmas means that… He descended that we might ascend (John 14:3) He was born that we might be born again (John 3:3) He became a servant that we might become sons (Galatians 4:6-7) He was forsaken that we might not be forsaken (Matthew 28:20) He died that we might live (John 5:24) He came down ...read more

Tags: Christmas

Denomination: Baptist

Birthdays ...

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jun 10, 2018

While talking to one of the little ones that came forward during children's hour, I was trying to determine if they were old enough for Vacation Bible School (they were four). So I said, "You are four now, when will you be five?" He looked up with complete confidence and seemed amazed I would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15

Tags: A Little Child, Stating The Obvious, Unless You Become Like A Child

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed