In Sermon Illustrations: "Biblical Love"

If God Is Good

Contributed by John Bright on Mar 1, 2025

There is a problem at the heart of Christianity. If God is good and loving why is there evil and suffering in the world? There is an old response when you are asked to do something: “I would if I could but I can’t so I won’t.” That response is like one of the ways our world tries to solve this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:17

Tags: Evil, Suffering, Goodness Of God

Denomination: Methodist

Some Thoughts On The 4b Movement

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 15, 2024

Introduction: Ever since the November 2024 American elections, there seems to be more and more reference to the “4B” movement. That this movement began in South Korea a number of years ago seems to be of little importance to any number of American women. This is especially true of those American ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19, Romans 13:9, Acts 15:29

Tags: Women, Christian Living, 4b Movement

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Hate Divorce? Listen To Some ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 18, 2005

Why does God hate divorce? Listen to some ramifications of divorce, taken from Biblical Counseling for Today - Watson Pages 187-188 -- Watson notes: Dobson commissioned his Focus on the Family staff to conduct a broad based survey of existing research concerning marital status. “From a social ...read more

Tags: Divorce

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

America's Faith Changing: George Barna Has ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

America’s Faith Changing: George Barna has discovered discernible faith transitions have occurred across various subgroups. Young Adults—When Baby Busters (born between ‘65 and ‘83) enter a new life stage, a 1st marriage or parenthood, religious faith stabilizes. Since ’96 7% more attend Sunday ...read more

Tags: Faith General

Easter, Redemption

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Easter, Redemption The apostle Paul wrote about this redemptive work of Christ upon the Cross and victory that is available to the children of God through the resurrection of Christ. He writes, "So you are no longer a slave..." (Galatians 4:7) Jesus said, "So if the Son sets you free, you will ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:7

Tags: Easter Resurrection

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Problem—spiritual Cure

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 2, 2008

Spiritual Problem--Spiritual Cure I picked up a recent book which I received from the AACC Convention called "Caring for People God's Way." The book is written by three people Tim Clinton, Archibald Hart and George Ohlschlager. The book is considered a new guide for Christian Counseling and is ...read more

Tags: Peace

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Results Of Materialism--Bankruptcy, Prison And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 26, 2009

Results of Materialism--Bankruptcy, Prison and Suicide Let me share a story with you about how Satan attacks a Christian. First, Satan shot a poisonous dart at his heel; but the Christian was unharmed because his feet were protected with the message of God’s peace. Next, Satan shot an arrow at his ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:9-24

Tags: Materialism

Parallels Between Jesus And Melchizedek

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Nov 13, 2023

Jesus Compared to Melchizedek (Hebrews 7) 11 Now if perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need would there have been for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, rather than one named after the order ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10-11

Tags: Melchizedek, Types, Shadows, Jesus, Giving, Stewardship, Abraham, Priesthood, Tithing  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Someone Asked A Theologian What Was The Most ...  PRO

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 26, 2003

Someone asked a theologian what was the most profound truth: "Jesus loves me, this I ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness In Jesus

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Creation Of Something New Is Not ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct acting from inner necessity. The ...read more

Tags: Art

Mother Nature Is Providential. She Gives Us ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Mother Nature is providential. She gives us twelve years to develop a love for our children ...read more

Tags: Children

Happiness, At Best, Is An Illusory Goal. It Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Happiness, at best, is an illusory goal. It is not a destination; it is a manner of traveling. Happiness is not an end in itself. It is a ...read more

Tags: Joy

All Americans Believe They Are Born Fishermen. ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

All Americans believe they are born fishermen. For a man to admit a distaste for fishing would be like ...read more

Tags: Sports

Only As Genuine Christian Holiness, And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Only as genuine Christian holiness, and Christlike love are expressed in the life of a parent, can the child have the ...read more

Tags: Parenting

A Babe In The House Is A Wellspring Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A babe in the house is a wellspring of pleasure, a messenger of peace and love, a resting place for innocence on ...read more

Tags: Baby Dedication

Don't Aim For Success If You Want It; Just Do ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Don't aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

Truth Is So Obscure In These Times, And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Truth is so obscure in these times, and falsehood so established, that, unless we love ...read more

Tags: Truth

A Wise Lover Values Not So Much The Gift Of The ...

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

"A wise lover values not so much the gift of the lover as the love of the giver." - Thomas A ...read more

Tags: Gifts General

Denomination: *other

Crosses Are Heavy  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 11, 2002

CROSSES ARE HEAVY In March of 1997, Scott Mathews wanted the young people of Carthage, Missouri to understand the love of God. The theme for youth group that month was, “The Cross.” So they built a 500 lb, 8 by 14 foot redwood cross. It took ten students to move it. Crosses are heavy, you ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ, Forgiveness In Jesus, Easter Good Friday

Currently Rudy Is Locked Up And Locked Up Is What ...

Contributed by Sam Wrisley on Oct 24, 2007

currently Rudy is locked up and locked up is what he deserves. I met Rudy 4 years ago. He was drunk at a bus station. He wanted a bus ticket and I bought it for him. It would not be the last ticket i would buy for Rudy. Rudy was arrested for robbery when he was 17. The judge sentanced him to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:34-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ