In Sermon Illustrations: "Born Today"

First-Century Fire

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on May 16, 2012

FIRST-CENTURY FIRE Billy Graham, that great and uncompromising preacher, once in a Revival meeting held at Los Angeles, shared a passionate message on the Early Church, outlining what needs to be done for the Churches of modern era to become more effective. While many were moved by it, some ...read more

Tags: Pentecost

Denomination: *other

Christmas Eve Communion Confession

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 23, 2019

Confession O Lord, we remember you, O Lamb of God Born this day to take away the sin of the world; O Word become flesh, Who came down to share our humanity; You alone are worthy. Help us remember You not only with our lips, But with our hearts as well; Help our lives proclaim Your truth. As we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Tags: Christmas, Communion, Christmas Eve, Confession

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Came For Others.

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 21, 2020

Just as the Old Testament priest would take an innocent lamb and slaughter it on the alter for the sins of the nation of Israel, so Jesus came to offer Himself for the sins of the world. His entire reason for coming from Heaven to others was for "OTHERS" and not Himself. o He was born ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Luke 19:10

Tags: Unselfishness, Evangelism, Christmas, Sacrifice, Jesus, Birth Of Christ, Others  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Motherhood And Compassion

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 19, 2022

Motherhood and Compassion. A few days ago, I made a marvelous discovery. In the Hebrew language of the Old Testament the word for “compassion” comes from the root word, “womb.” The picture is of a birthing. It is also the picture of a faithful mother giving all she's got to bring a little ...read more

Tags: Children, Compassion, Women, Mothers, Mother's Day, New Birth  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The ‘detonator’ That Churches ...  PRO

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 8, 2001

“The ‘detonator’ that churches lack today is prayer. It has the power to ignite the dynamite of the Gospel and ...read more

Tags: Prayer General, Prayer Adoration

Denomination: Church Of God

An Adult May See Human Wisdom Manifested In Its ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

An adult may see human wisdom manifested in its highest form by watching a childs boundless ...read more

Tags: Children

If You Want To Achieve Excellence, You Can Get ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If you want to achieve excellence, you can get there today. As of this second, quit ...read more

Tags: Competition

What The Future Holds For Us Depends On What We ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

What the future holds for us depends on what we hold for the future. Hard-working ...read more

Tags: God's Sovereign Will

Morning Prayer: Good Morning, God, I Love You ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Morning prayer: Good morning, God, I love You What are you up to today? ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

My Advice Is, Never Do Tomorrow What You Can Do ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"My advice is, never do tomorrow what you can do today. Procrastination is ...read more

Tags: Productivity

Do Not Look Back On Happiness Or Dream Of It In ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Do not look back on happiness or dream of it in the future. You are only sure of today; do not ...read more

Tags: Present

Percentage Of Adults Who Mostly Agree Or ...

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 18, 2008

Percentage of adults who mostly agree or completely agree with the statement, "Even today, miracles are ...read more

Tags: Miracles General

Pator Dave Kinney: "Faith Is Grounded In The ...

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Aug 24, 2008

Pator Dave Kinney: "Faith is grounded in the confidence of God's presence in today's unsettledness and the conviction in ...read more

Tags: Faith

Denomination: Baptist

Three Kinds Of People  PRO

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 17, 2013

Earl Wilson: "Today, there are three kinds of people:  the have's, the have-not's, and the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10, John 15:1-20

Tags: Money, Finances, Debt, Debtor

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Compassion For

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 18, 2009

Compassion for "Dirty Dog Gentiles" Mark 7:36-37 Jesus commanded them not to tell anyone. But the more he did so, the more they kept talking about it. People were overwhelmed with amazement. “He has done everything well,” they said. “He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.” (NIV) These ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:36-37

Tags: Compassion

One Can Acquire Everything In Solitude -- Except ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

One can acquire everything in solitude -- except character. - Stendhal in "Fragments, I", ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

In '80, 80% Of Workers With Pensions Had Defined ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

In ’80, 80% of workers with pensions had defined benefit plans; today it’s ...read more

If You Want To Test Your Memory, Try To Recall ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If you want to test your memory, try to recall what you were worrying ...read more

Tags: Guilt

A Friend Is Someone Who Understands Your Past, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts ...read more

Tags: Compassion

Success In Business Requires Training And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Success in business requires training and discipline and hard work. But if you're not frightened by these things, the ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success