In Sermon Illustrations: "Birth Of A Savior"

I Remember Back When I Was In My Early 20's I ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

I remember back when I was in my early 20’s I went to a Seminar where Bill Gothard said that God often works by this means: The birth of a vision; the death of a vision; the fulfillment of a vision. You see ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Tags: God In The Hardships

I Have A Treasure  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 20, 2002

I have a treasure which I prize, Its like I cannot find; There’s nothing like it on th earth, ‘Tis this–a quiet mind. But ‘tis not that I’m stupified, Or senseless, dull, or blind; ‘Tis God’s own peace within my heart That forms my quiet mind. I found this treasure at the Cross; ...read more

Tags: God Brings Hope

Denomination: Wesleyan

During The Conversation The Tramp Said, 'i Wish ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

During the conversation the tramp said, ’I wish there were more people like you in the world." Whereupon his mother replied, "Oh, there are. But you must look for them." The old man simply shook his head, saying, "But, lady, I didn’t need to look for you. You looked for me." When that mother ...read more

Tags: Grace

The New Command Is Simple Enough For A Toddler ...

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 7, 2010

The new command is simple enough for a toddler to memorize and appreciate, profound enough that the most mature believers are repeatedly embarrassed at how poorly they comprehend it and put it into practice: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another…The more we recognize ...read more

Tags: Love Of The Disciples, D.a. Carson

Denomination: Baptist

In Order For Our Social Security System To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"In order for our Social Security System to work, we need large numbers of young people to pay into the system. We also need people on retirement to not live very long after they retire. But the reality is our birth ...read more

Tags: Government

Professor Charlie Moule, The Famous Nt ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Professor Charlie Moule, the famous NT theologian once said: "the birth and rapid rise of the Christian Church ... remains an unsolved enigma for any historian who refuses to take seriously the only explanation offered by the church ...read more

Tags: Easter Resurrection

Magi And Zodiac

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 25, 2019

Henry Morris [When They Saw the Star] goes on to postulate, as have others, that the original signs of the Zodiac painted a picture of the Gospel. The virgin (Virgo) would give birth to the Messiah (pictured by Leo the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Tags: Wise Men, Magi, Zodiac, Stars, Astronomers, Astrologers  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Striking Christmas Card Was Once Published ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

A striking Christmas card was once published with the title "If Christ Had Not Come". It was founded upon our Savior’s words "If I had not come." The card represented a pastor’s falling into a short sleep in his study on Christmas morning and dreaming of a world into which Jesus had never come. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-15

Tags: Faith

Millions Of Surveys Which We Have Helped To Take ...  PRO

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 24, 2003

"Millions of surveys which we have helped to take around the world indicate that approximately 98 percent of the Christians do not regularly introduce others to the ...read more

Tags: Evangelism Fear Of, Evangelism Urgency, What Is Evangelism?

Denomination: Mennonite

43% Of American Christians "Accepted Jesus Christ ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

43% of American Christians “accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior “before reaching age 13. 64% did so before age 18. ...read more

Tags: Commitment To Christ

43% Of American Christians "Accepted Jesus Christ ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 26, 2006

43% of American Christians “accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior “before reaching age 13. 64% did so before age 18. ...read more

Tags: Commitment To Christ

Americans Believe: A New Poll Released By ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Americans Believe: A new poll released by Newsweek reveals some surprising statistics on how Americans view Jesus and his birth. · 93% percent of all Americans believe Jesus really lived. · 82% see Jesus as God or the Son of God. · 73% say they believe Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and was ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

Years Ago There Was A Well Known Speaker By The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Years ago there was a well known speaker by the name of Dr. Harry Ironside. One time he was visiting a sheep ranch in Texas and he saw the most peculiar animal. It looked like it had two heads, not one, four front feet instead of two and four back feet instead of two. Then the rancher explained, ...read more

Tags: Faith

100 Years Old: The April 1906 Azusa Street ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 17, 2006

100 Years Old: The April 1906 Azusa Street revivals in Los Angeles are considered the birth the modern Pentecostal movement. According to the World Christian Encyclopedia, adherents to Charismatic faiths now number more ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

100 Years Old: The April 1906 Azusa Street ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 17, 2006

100 Years Old: The April 1906 Azusa Street revivals in Los Angeles are considered the birth the modern Pentecostal movement. According to the World Christian Encyclopedia, adherents to Charismatic faiths now number more ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

100 Years Old The April 1906 Azusa Street ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 14, 2007

100 Years Old The April 1906 Azusa Street revivals in Los Angeles are considered the birth the modern Pentecostal movement. According to the World Christian Encyclopedia, adherents to Charismatic faiths now number more ...read more

100 Years Old The April 1906 Azusa Street ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 16, 2007

100 Years Old The April 1906 Azusa Street revivals in Los Angeles are considered the birth the modern Pentecostal movement. According to the World Christian Encyclopedia, adherents to Charismatic faiths now number more ...read more

100 Years Old The April 1906 Azusa Street ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

100 Years Old The April 1906 Azusa Street revivals in Los Angeles are considered the birth the modern Pentecostal movement. According to the World Christian Encyclopedia, adherents to Charismatic faiths now number more ...read more

Tags: Church General

Jesus Transformed A Mountainside Into A Bible ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

“Jesus transformed a mountainside into a Bible conference; a fishing boat into an evangelistic platform; a wellside into a counseling room; and, the shadows of evening into an opportunity to lead Nicodemus into the experience of the new birth. He preached the Word ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

The Old Song That My Great Grandmother Used To ...

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 27, 2003

The old song that my great grandmother used to sing said it well, “I will arise and go to Jesus, He’ll embrace me in His arms, In the arms of ...read more

Tags: Compassion

Denomination: Charismatic