In Sermon Illustrations: "Birth Of Jesus Christ"

They Were My Sins, But Not Anymore

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 29, 2013

THEY WERE MY SINS, BUT NOT ANYMORE F.W. Farrar said, "Sometimes as we float down the river of life, memory flashes up from the hidden depths, and the dark wave is peopled with the innumerable faces of once-forgotten sins which menace us from the waters and prophecy of death. But God can enable us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 17:10-16, 2 Kings 17:8-16

Tags: Forgiveness In Jesus

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Many Of Us Are Quick To Say, 'yes, I'm A ...

Contributed by Kevin Karhoff on Feb 11, 2013

"Many of us are quick to say, ’Yes, I’m a follower of Jesus,’ but I’m not sure we really understand what we are saying. To quote Inigo Montoya, ’I do not think that means ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-25

Tags: Jesus Teachings

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Martin Luther Said "There Is No Justification ...  PRO

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 20, 2013

Martin Luther said "There is no justification without sanctification, no forgiveness without renewal of life, no real faith from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-2

Tags: Forgiveness In Jesus

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Of Pi

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 28, 2013

LIFE OF PI The movie "Life of Pi" is a deeply religious film. The story opens with a discussion between a writer and a man from India who shares a fascinating story. The man has come to Pi because a friend told him that "Pi has a story that will make you believe in God." Pi tells the story of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42

Tags: Apologetics Jesus

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lawyer's Invitation

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 1, 2013

THE LAWYER'S INVITATION A pastor told the true story of one of his church members, an attorney, who after meditating on several scriptures, decided to cancel the debts of all his clients that had owed him money for more than six months. He drafted a letter explaining his decision and its biblical ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness In Jesus

Denomination: Nazarene

Charles Spurgen Said It Best Over 100 Years Ago…

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Charles Spurgen said it best over 100 years ago… “you may study, look, and meditate, but Jesus is a greater Savior than we can ever think Him to be. Even when our thoughts are at there highest, Jesus is more willing to love us, help us, accept us, and ...read more

Tags: Jesus Life

Scientists Came To A Conclusion ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Illustration: Scientists came to a conclusion that through science they could accomplish anything. Because of this they decided they didn’t need God. One scientist was elected to be their spokesperson to tell God he wasn’t necessary anymore. The scientist told God “Mankind doesn’t need you any ...read more

Tags: Apologetics Jesus

At A U.s. Arsenal A Few Years Ago, A Large ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

At a U.S. arsenal a few years ago, a large cannon lay, marked "Condemned." The attendant pointed out some indentations about the size of a pinhead which dotted the barrel in a dozen places. They did not appear to go deeper than a 32nd of an inch; and yet the weapon was condemned. There might be a ...read more

Tags: Miracles Of Jesus

Have You Ever Been Really Thirsty? When You're ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Have you ever been really thirsty? When you’re really thirsty, you’ll about drink anything as long as it’s wet – because you’re thirsty. I once read a newspaper article about how a criminal on the run gave himself up because he was thirsty. The police had apparently surrounded this man so that ...read more

Tags: Jesus' Ministry

Aron Ralston Did. The 27 Year-Old Mountain ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Aron Ralston did. The 27 year-old mountain climber spends his holidays climbing the Rocky Mountains. He’s done it over 45 times, alone, and always in the winter – most of the time after midnight. Life on the edge is nothing new for him. But life under an 800 pound boulder? He was climbing off one ...read more

Tags: Jesus' Ministry

Quote, "Teaching Is The Transfer Of Material ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Quote, “Teaching is the transfer of material from the teacher’s notes to the student’s notebook, without it going through either’s minds.” We can drive ourselves crazy with worry. A man went to his psychiatrist and he said, “Sometimes I think I’m a tepee and ...read more

Tags: Jesus' Ministry

Dr. Howard Hendricks Tells Of A Small Town In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Dr. Howard Hendricks tells of a small town in Texas where one year the school burned to the ground with the loss of more than 200 lives, because they didn’t have a sprinkler system. They began to rebuild after the initial shock had passed and called in the foremost company in fire prevention ...read more

Tags: Jesus Teachings

Last Year A Former Homeless Man Was Buried At ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Last year a former homeless man was buried at the prestigious St. John’s Episcopal Church, across from the White House. St. John’s is called the “church of presidents” since nearly every U.S. leader since James Madison has worshiped there. In an unusual memorial, former members of Congress and ...read more

Tags: Jesus Teachings

John Oxenham Wrote, "Is Your Place A Small ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

John Oxenham wrote, “Is your place a small place? Tend it with care—He set you there. Is your place a large place? Guard it with care—He set you there. Whatever your ...read more

Tags: Jesus Teachings

The Chicago Tribune Carried A Story Titled "Man ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

The Chicago Tribune carried a story titled “Man Electrocuted After Ignoring Warnings .” Jason Grisham shouldn’t be alive. During his attempt to scale an electrical tower, the 22-year-old man received a shock that is usually fatal. Partway up the tower, 69,000 volts of electricity coursed through ...read more

Tags: Jesus Teachings

I Am Sure All Of Us Had Our Fair Share Of Being ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

I am sure all of us had our fair share of being disrupted, disparaged or discouraged by rude behavior such as insults, curses, or gossip. Three pastors went to the pastor’s convention and were all sharing one room. The first pastor said, “Let’s confess our secret vices one to another. I’ll start ...read more

Tags: Apologetics Jesus

One Night, A Group Of Thieves Broke Into A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

One night, a group of thieves broke into a jewelry store. But rather than stealing anything, they simply switched all the price tags. The next day no one could tell what was valuable and what was cheap. The expensive jewels had suddenly become cheap, and the costume jewelry, which had been ...read more

Tags: Jesus' Ministry

You May Recall That On Easter Sunday I Made ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

You may recall that on Easter Sunday I made reference to Charles Schulz’s comic strip PEANUTS. The fact that I have to identify it as “Charles Schulz’s comic strip PEANUTS” just shows you how much things have changed. In the circles where I grew up, you could quote “PEANUTS” with no more ...read more

Tags: Apologetics Jesus

She, Like So Many Of Us, Will Only Trust The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

She, like so many of us, will only trust the Lord as far as we can see and will not believe His promises unless the MEANS of the performance is visible to us. Where are the water pots? Where are the buckets? How is He going to perform this? How is He going to accomplish this difficult task??? We ...read more

Tags: Jesus' Ministry

Back In The Late 1940's, In An Appearance At A ...

Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Apr 21, 2008

Back in the late 1940’s, in an appearance at a Hyde Park "Speaker's Corner," Catholic author and publisher Frank Sheed had described the extraordinary order and design in the universe. A persistent heckler retorted by pointing out all the world's ills, and ended shouting, "I could make a better ...read more

Tags: Apologetics Jesus

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational