In Sermon Illustrations: "Care For Poor"

Christ Takes Believers To Be His Friends. He ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Christ takes believers to be his friends. He visits them and converses with them as his friends, bears with them and makes the best of them, is afflicted in their afflictions, and takes pleasure in their prosperity; ...read more

Tags: Compassion

The Morning Is The Gate Of The Day, And Should ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The morning is the gate of the day, and should be well-guarded with prayer. The morning is one end of the thread on which the day's actions are strung, and should be well-knotted with devotion. If we felt ...read more

Tags: Morning

No Friend Or Anything Else Shall Ever Come First ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

No friend or anything else shall ever come first in my life. I have resolved that the Lord Jesus Christ shall have all of me. I care not what the future ...read more

Tags: Church General

There Are High Spots In All Of Our Lives, And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There are high spots in all of our lives, and most of them have come about through encouragement from someone else. I dont care how great, how famous, or ...read more

Tags: Gifts Encouragement

A Survivor Of A Nazi Death Camp Wrote These ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

A survivor of a Nazi death camp wrote these words very bitterly: "Here’s to a world that did not care. To those who had eyes but would not see. To those who had ears but ...read more

Tags: Fear And Worry

Said The Robin To The Sparrow: "I Should Really ...

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 24, 2008

Said the Robin to the Sparrow: "I should really like to know Why these anxious human beings Rush about and worry so." Said the Sparrow to the Robin: "Friend, I think that it must be that they have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

[209]. A Message From A Poem – Our Pilgrim Journey Home

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 23, 2025

[209]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – OUR PILGRIM JOURNEY HOME Here is an explanation – The title of this poem expresses the walk and life of a Christian who lives for a short time in this world and then is called home. There is a slight touch of Bunyan’s Pilgrim Progress here. The KJV is the only ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-21, Hebrews 11:13, 1 Peter 2:11

Tags: Sojourners, To Live Is Christ, Aliens, Light, Journey, Opposition, Crowd, Strangers, Pilgrims  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Would Like To Share With You This Morning, A ...

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 8, 2005

I would like to share with you this morning, a brief description of a Charlie Chaplin’s movie, "City Lights". Chaplin plays a little vagabond tramp who opens himself to anyone who opens their door to him. He becomes a vehicle for salvation for both a poor blind girl and a rich man. The rich man is ...read more

Tags: Compassion, Unconditional Love

Denomination: Lutheran

J. Wilbur Chapman Meets General Booth Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 28, 2009

J. Wilbur Chapman Meets General Booth of Salvation Army A willingness to obey is the first step toward spiritual understanding John 7:17 Now they have known that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are of thee. When J. Wilbur Chapman was in London, he had an opportunity to meet General ...read more

Scripture: John 7:16-17

Tags: Obedience

We Might Shake Our Heads At Such Blatant ...  PRO

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 11, 2007

We might shake our heads at such blatant hypocrisy, but the truth is most people fail to live up to their own Words. One prime example of this might be Karl Marx who wrote the Communist Manifesto in 1848. Marx’ had --- and still has --- millions of followers. His Philosophy has shaped (and some ...read more

Tags: Matthew

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

[224]. A Message From A Poem - Psalm 23

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 10, 2025

[224]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM - PSALM 23 This is yet another poem or song or hymn based on the most famous chapter in the bible. The language of this Psalm in the AV/KJV is superb in the language of the 17th century, so much so, that I am going to quote the AV translation of this Psalm:- Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Tags: Shepherd, Sheep, The Lord Is My Shepherd, Psalm Of David, Christian Poems  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Families Must Continue To Be The Foundation Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Families must continue to be the foundation of our nation. Familiesnot government programsare the best way to make sure our children are properly nurtured, our elderly are cared for, our cultural and spiritual ...read more

Tags: Family

A Little More Tired At Close Of Day, A Little ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A little more tired at close of day, A little less anxious to have our way; A little less ready to scold and blame; A little more care of a brother's name; And so we are ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

The Best Of Being Friends Is Just A Simple Code ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The best of being friends is just A simple code of faith and trust, A homey comradeship that stays The threatened fear of darker days; The kind of faith that brings to light The good, the beautiful, and bright; ...read more

Tags: Compassion

Dunant Was Born In 1828 In Switzerland. He Was ...  PRO

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 1, 2002

Dunant was born in 1828 in Switzerland. He was born of wealthy parents, born with a silver spoon in his mouth, so to speak. He could have lived a life of lazy luxury. Yet, Dunant was a caring, compassionate young man who visited the sick & poor. As a young man he established an organization in ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Dearness Is Our Value!" Isaiah 40: 21-26 Key ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Dec 6, 2004

“His Dearness is Our Value!” Isaiah 40: 21-26 Key verse(s): 25: “‘To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?’” “What we obtain too cheaply, we esteem too lightly.” A thing of great value is precious. It is something that we guard and use wisely. I feel that way about the time God has given ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-26

Tags: Divinity Of Christ, Lordship Of Christ

Denomination: Lutheran

Choosing To Love!" 1 John 2:7-11 Key Verse(S): ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Feb 2, 2005

“Choosing To Love!” 1 John 2:7-11 Key verse(s): 9-10:“Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates his brother is still in the darkness. Whoever loves his brother lives in the light, and there is nothing in him to make him stumble.” We live in a choice culture. In fact, we live in a culture ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:1-25, 1 John 2:7-11

Tags: Christian Love

Denomination: Lutheran

Adopted By Christ  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 9, 2001

Illus.: “Adopted by Christ” John was born into a family of 12 children. They were very poor. He was the youngest. He never remembered his father eating a meal with the rest of the family. He had to work long hours to feed his family. One day his father ran off with another woman, leaving his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:11-20

Tags: Ashes, Beauty, Children, Trinity, God's Provision  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Wesleyan

In Ancient History, Tanning Was Considered A ...

Contributed by John Tung on May 10, 2007

“In ancient history, tanning was considered a “smelly” trade and relegated to the outskirts of town, amongst the poor. Tanning by ancient methods is so foul smelling that tanneries are still isolated from those towns today where the old methods are used. The ancients used leather for waterskins, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11

Tags: Tanning

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[062a]. A Message From A Poem – Does Suffering Cancel Out A God Of Love?

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 14, 2025

[062A]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – DOES SUFFERING CANCEL OUT A GOD OF LOVE? THE POEM AS IT IS WILL NOT FIT IN THE ILLUSTRATION SPACE AVAILABLE. I HAVE HAD TO SPLIT IT INTO THREE PARTS. THIS IS THE FIRST PART PART 1 INTRODUCTION TO THIS POEM This is my most serious poem because it addresses ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:6-7, John 3:16, Exodus 34:6-7

Tags: Comfort, Suffering, Tragedy, God Of Comfort, God Of Love, Hurt, Pain, Love, Compassion  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational