In Sermon Illustrations: "Bride Of Christ"

C.h. Spurgeon's Definition Of Faith Wraps All ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

C.H. Spurgeon’s definition of faith wraps all three steps into a neat little package: Faith is believing that Christ is what He is said to be, and that He will do ...read more

Tags: Temptation Pride

Hagar, Horeb, Earthly ...

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 12, 2009

Hagar, Horeb, earthly Salem, Works of Flesh will not avail them. Sarah, Zion, heavenly Salem, Christ, their Lord, will never fail them. (William Hendriksen: Galatians New ...read more

Tags: Law

Denomination: Other

We Have All Heard The "Good New!"..."Bad News!" ...

Contributed by Byron Maynard on Apr 9, 2005

We have all heard the "Good New!"..."Bad News!" aphorisms. Here’s one with a little different twist. I have some "Bad News!...Good News!...Best News!" for you... The bad news, you are dying! It’s no joke, biologist tell us that every day, to some extent, each of us are dying...The cells and atoms ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Tags: Easter Resurrection

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If I Loved Him Better, I Would Paint Him ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 27, 2010

"If I loved him better, I would paint him better!”--Paul Gustave Doré Paul Gustave Doré was born in Strasburg, January 10, 1833. He was well-known for illustrating many works, including a version of the Bible. (You can download the set of pen and ink drawing from Project Gutenberg.) The story is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:2-3

Tags: Jesus, Love For God

Standing On The Door

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 4, 2011

STANDING ON THE DOOR You see, when we Christians do a poor job, then people don't want to have anything to do with our Christ. God's own name as well as the Christian faith itself is on the line. When we disrespect our supervisors, then our supervisors disrespect our Savior, and we become a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-19

Tags: Evangelism How To

Thoughts On The Church

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 20, 2012

THOUGHTS ON THE CHURCH Here are some thoughts on The Church from a few 30 on down in age, individuals from the book "The Relevant Church": Quotes: Tyler Watts, "I think I disconnect from the Gospel of Jesus Christ when I'm not involved in close relationships with other believers." Philip Evans, ...read more

Tags: Church General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ever-Flowing Stream Of Grace

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Ever-flowing Stream Of Grace Isaiah 40:28-31 says, "Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and His understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31, Isaiah 9:6

Tags: Grace

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Drastic Decline Among Americans Who Live With A Biblical Worldview

Contributed by Timothy Lueking on Mar 30, 2023

The year was 1999 and George Barna just wrapped up his latest study on the status of the Worldview of American adults. He was shocked to discover that only 12% of American adults were living their life with a Biblical worldview. He knew that if this trend did not change then it would mean a rapid ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6, Matthew 9:37-38

Tags: Evangelism, Harvest, Statistics, Biblical Worldview, American Adults  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Are Two Hundred And Fifty-Six Names Given ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 15, 2005

There are two hundred and fifty-six names given in the Bible for the Lord Jesus Christ, and I suppose this was because He was infinitely beyond all that any one name could express. Billy ...read more

Tags: Miracles Of Jesus

Crucifixion Was A Form Of Capital Punishment ...

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 31, 2004

Crucifixion was a form of capital punishment reserved for slaves and those who were a threat to Rome. This explains why Pontius Pilate chose crucifixion as the penalty for Jesus Christ, since Jesus claimed a ...read more

Tags: Cross

Denomination: Baptist

C.h. Spurgeon Said, "Human Nature's Way Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Tyler Larson on Oct 10, 2006

C.H. Spurgeon said, “Human nature’s way of salvation is, “Do, do, do.” But God’s way of salvation is, “Done, done, it is all done.” You have but to rely by faith ...read more

Tags: Faith Vs. Works

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Meek Endurance And Meek Obedience, The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Meek endurance and meek obedience, the acceptance of His dealings, of whatever complexion they are, and however they may tear and desolate our hearts, without murmuring, without sulking, without rebellion or resistance, ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

The True Follower

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 27, 2011

THE TRUE FOLLOWER The true follower of Christ will not ask, "If I embrace this truth, what will it cost me?" Rather he will say, "This is truth. God ...read more

Tags: Obedience

Denomination: Methodist

John Brown Commented That, Beginning With The ...

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 8, 2008

John Brown commented that, beginning with the Damascus Road encounter, Christ took Paul under His own immediate tutoring. It was essential for the Lord to establish Paul’s independence as an apostle. ...read more

Tags: Paul

Denomination: Other

As Eucharistic Prayer 4 Prays: Grant In Your ...

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 3, 2009

As Eucharistic Prayer 4 prays: grant in your loving kindness to all who partake of this one Bread and one Chalice that, gathered into one body by the Holy Spirit, they may truly ...read more

Tags: Transfiguration

Denomination: Catholic

Oswald Chambers Said, "The Surest Sign That God ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Oswald Chambers said, "The surest sign that God has done a work of grace in my heart is that I love Jesus Christ best: not weakly and faintly, not intellectually, but passionately, ...read more

Tags: Grace

A Prayer Of God's ...

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 21, 2009

A PRAYER OF GOD’S SERVANTS We are God’s servants. We put God’s love for all people first. No race is superior to another. No government is more loved than another. No nation is dearer than another. We do not put our nation’s economy before God’s economy. He tells us to seek first His Kingdom, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Tags: Servanthood, Servants Of God, Servant Attitude

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revealing The Spectrum Of God’s Love

Contributed by Fred Parker on Oct 23, 2014

Written by Pastor Fred Parker Sat, 4th June, 2011 Matthew 5:16 “…let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” NIV Early one morning not long ago, I was reminded that the aura of God is revealed in the beauty of His light. The clouds were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Tags: Love, Light Of Truth, Spectrum, Jesus Loves

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heaven, An Inheritance  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Heaven, an Inheritance Jesus said, "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in Me. In My Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Romans 10:9

Tags: Heaven, New Creature

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In 1957, Lieutenant David Steeves Walked Out Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 14, 2001

In 1957, Lieutenant David Steeves walked out of the California Sierras 54 days after his Air Force trainer jet had disappeared. He related an unbelievable tale of how he had lived in a snowy wilderness after parachuting from his disabled plane. By the time he showed up alive, he had already been ...read more

Tags: Miracles Of Jesus, Apologetics Jesus, Easter Resurrection

Denomination: Baptist