In Sermon Illustrations: "Blood Of Jesus"

The Story Is Told About The Baptism Of King ...

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 24, 2006

The story is told about the baptism of King Aengus by St. Patrick in the middle of the fifth century. Sometime during the rite, Patrick leaned on his sharp-pointed staff and inadvertently stabbed the king’s foot. After the baptism was over, Patrick looked down at all the blood, realized what he had ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Missionary In The Orient Tells How A 20 ...  PRO

Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jul 16, 2001

“A missionary in the orient tells how a 20 year-old man approached a temple, removed his sandals, and bowed before the idol. Drawing a dagger from beneath his shirt, in one quick swipe he cut off his tongue and offered it to the silent, lifeless image. In minutes he lay unconscious in a pool of ...read more

Tags: Church Practices, Communication General

Denomination: Pentecostal

Six Rules For A Happy Life 1.avoid Fried Meats, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Six Rules for a Happy Life 1.Avoid fried meats, which angry up the blood. 2.If your stomach disputes you, lie down and pacify it with cool thoughts. 3.Keep the juices flowing by jangling around gently as you move. 4.Go very light on vices such as carrying on in society. The social ramble ...read more

Tags: Joy

The Late Dr. A. J. Gordon Concluded His Last ...  PRO

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Dec 13, 2004

The late Dr. A. J. Gordon concluded his last pastoral letter to his church (Clarendon Street, Boston), with these words: "Forget not that your first and principal business as a disciple of Christ is to give the gospel to those who have it not. He who is not a missionary Christian will be a missing ...read more

Tags: Evangelism Urgency, Evangelism How To

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hugging Is The Answer!  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 8, 2002

HUGGING IS THE ANSWER! Perhaps I feel this way because my wife is affectionately known as "The Happy Hugger." If it’s moving she’ll stop it and hug it, and if it’s not moving she’ll dust it off and sell it! However, there’s another reason I believe hugging is the answer. According to Greg ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Introduction: In April Of 1998 In Our Nation's ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 26, 2007

Introduction: In April of 1998 in our nation’s capital Military Police Maj. Odie Butler said he was northbound on I395 about 10 minutes before 6 a.m. when he came upon an accident near Alexandria. Amid the debris of a single-truck accident, a person was on the highway, having been thrown from the ...read more

Undefiled Eyes

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Undefiled Eyes The church that continues the proclaiming of the gospel of Jesus Christ has Christians who long to have undefiled eyes. The first thought that comes to mind regarding undefiled eyes is a child of God who refrains from watching pornography or movies that are full of violence. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-4

Tags: Holiness

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Don't Know What I May Do Tomorrow

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 30, 2004

"I Don’t Know What I May Do Tomorrow" Many times Christians say, "Of course I know I’m saved now, Paster, but I don’t know what I may do tomorrow. One lady I knew pretty well said this to me. I responded with, "That’s strange, I know what you will do tomorrow." She looked incredulous and I went ...read more

Tags: Assurance Of Salvation

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Arthur Miller, In A Play Entitled "After The ...

Contributed by Jay Winters on Oct 16, 2006

Arthur Miller, in a play entitled “After the Fall,” describes how we might look at ourselves in this heart attack moment of Lent, when he describes coming home from war. “One day the house smells of fresh bread, the next of smoke and blood. One day you faint because the gardener cuts his finger ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Rhone River Begins Its Journey In The ...  PRO

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 9, 2002

The Rhone River begins its journey in the Switzerland Alps, some 5000 feet above sea level. It is one of the most important commercial waterways in France, stretching more than 500 miles in length. The river that glistens and sparkles through France, however, is much different than it was at its ...read more

Tags: God's Forgiveness, God's Love

Denomination: Pentecostal

Battlefield Away From Home

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Sep 15, 2009

BATTLEFIELD AWAY FROM HOME He cherished every letter that came from her. His deployment had started six long months ago. No end date was in sight. These were the days before emails and webcams. Those handwritten letters from his sweetheart was his only lifeline out of those trenches to back home. ...read more

Tags: Bible Study

Denomination: Lutheran

Grace - A Poem By Elicia Roy

Contributed by Elicia Roy on Mar 18, 2021

GRACE What is this thought of undeserved grace? A sinner condemned to a tormenting place. Unable to hope, without a way out, Weeping and gnashing of teeth all about. Separated from love and life, Only surrounded by pain and strife, Nothing I could do to change my state, A sinner condemned to a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Tags: The Grace Of God, The Gospel, The Cross

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Was Once A Preacher Who Was Traveling ...

Contributed by Jay Winters on Apr 2, 2009

There was once a preacher who was traveling between cities. He had lived in cities all of his life. He could tell you how to find a good parking spot, what neighborhoods to avoid within the city, and how to avoid traffic by using the backstreets. He was a smart guy with plenty of personality, ...read more

Tags: Sacrifices

Denomination: Lutheran

Christian Rock Pioneer Larry Norman Gives An ...  PRO

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 12, 2003

Christian rock pioneer Larry Norman gives an example of how we let religious talk get in the way of communicating to people. He says we generally go up to a guy and say, “Hey, have you been saved?” “What?” “Have you been born again?” “What?” “You know, washed in the blood?” ...read more

Tags: Sharing My Testimony

Denomination: Wesleyan

To Be On Fire For God Means To Be Committed. It ...  PRO

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004

To be on fire for God means to be committed. It means to be sold out to Him. It means to be active, not passive in God’s service. The Bohemian reformer John Hus was a man who believed the Scriptures to be the infallible and supreme authority in all matters. He died at the stake for that belief ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines, Character

Denomination: Baptist

A Short While Before Dr. J. B. Chapman Passed ...

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 2, 2006

“A SHORT WHILE BEFORE Dr. J. B. Chapman passed away, he was addressing a gathering of preachers, when he said, “We have reached the place where one plays a handsaw and another gives a “Life’s Story,” gathering a big crowd and we call that revival. No! that is not a revival; that is a farce. ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: Baptist

Forrest Carter, In His Book The Education Of ...

Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 27, 2006

Forrest Carter, in his book the Education of Little Tree set around the great depression he relays the story of a grandfather’s explanation to his grandson his use of the phrase “I kin you”. It meant to love and understand. “Grandpa said back before his time ‘kinfolk’ meant any folks that you ...read more

Denomination: *other

Worry

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Worry A great percentage of our illnesses is in some way related to worry and anxiety and stress. In fact, the #1 killer in America is heart disease. • 38% of all deaths are heart related and many of those are related to hypertension, high blood pressure and anxiety. • Worry has been linked to ...read more

Tags: Guilt

Success Is An Idol When Success Becomes An ...

Contributed by William Hooper on Jul 12, 2007

Success is an idol when success becomes an obsession. You may get to the top of the ladder of success, only to discover you’re on the wrong ladder. Success is an idol that can consume you. Many business people are driven. They become workaholics. Doctors in Japan have found a significant ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Just Before The Passover Feast" (V1) Is An ...

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 14, 2008

“Just before the Passover feast” (v1) is an interesting phrase that John placed strategically in this passage. Before we can have any true “Passover” experience there must be the transplanting of the human heart – not the fist-sized organ in our bodies pumping blood through our veins but the deeper ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army