In Sermon Illustrations: "Care For Poor"

Lantern In A Porthole Saves Man Over ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 3, 2009

Lantern in a Porthole Saves Man Over Board There is a story of an Atlantic passenger lying in his bunk in a storm, deathly sick—seasick. A cry of “Man overboard!” was heard. The passenger thought, “God help the poor fellow. There is nothing I can do.” Then he thought at least he could put his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Tags: Attitude General

Gas ...

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 29, 2010

Gas Mileage According to a story in the Grand Rapids Press, the owner of a small foreign car had begun to irritate his friends by bragging incessantly about his gas mileage. So they decided on a way to get some humor out of his tireless boasting, as well as bring it to an end. Every day one of ...read more

Tags: Pride

Denomination: Baptist

The Harp String Of Hope

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2011

THE HARP STRING OF HOPE G.F. Watt has a famous painting entitled Hope. It pictures a poor woman against the world. Her eyes are bandaged so that she cannot see ahead. In her hands is a harp, but all the strings are broken save one. Those broken strings represent her shattered expectations, her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Tags: God Brings Hope

We Require Loving

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 20, 2011

WE REQUIRE LOVING A little girl was making but poor progress toward recovery, though the ailment had been checked and there seemed to be no reason why she should not rapidly improve. But it didn’t happen, and the doctor in charge was keenly interested to know why. She was a very sensitive child, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Tags: Christian Love

God As My Guard  PRO

Contributed by Dr. Nicholas M. Muteti on Jun 24, 2011

GOD AS MY GUARD I remember one time driving on a completely unknown route. It was dark, early in the morning, just after midnight. I didn’t know the way and I thought I can drive ahead and somehow will find the town I was looking for. It was the time when all the routes in Kenya were very poor ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Tags: God's Omnipotence

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Was Born In A Stable

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 5, 2012

WHY JESUS WAS BORN IN A STABLE According to the ancient historical writer Jerome, he feels Jesus was born in a stable because "...it would have been fitting for Christ to come into the Holy of Holies in the Temple, but he came into this world in a stinking stable, for us... "Christ found no room ...read more

Tags: Christmas

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Meaning Of Life. The Wasted Years Of Life. ...  PRO

Contributed by Kevin Karhoff on Mar 23, 2013

The meaning of life. The wasted years of life. The poor choices of life. God answers the mess of life with one word: grace. We talk as though we understand the term. The bank gives us a grace period. The seedy politician falls from grace. Musicians speak of a grace note. We describe an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32

Tags: Grace

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sacrifice Of Love

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 17, 2014

J. Vernon McGee- Many years ago down in Houston, Texas, when a boarding house caught on fire, a woman broke through the lines and went into that house. It collapsed, and she was burned to death. The headlines read: “Poor Wretch Dies: Suicide.” Later the newspaper printed an apology. Why? ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Tags: Willingness, Redeemer, Kinsman Redeemer, Christ's Love For Us

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dwelling Place Of God

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 6, 2024

The enemy wants to destroy every place where God meets with us. He does not want the dove of God to rest and settle on our lives. He is fine with visitation of God but not fine with habitation of God. He is constantly looking to destroy every place in our hearts that could become a resting place ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:2

Tags: Faith, Hope

There Are Some Truths We Need To Be Reminded Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Mike Leiter on Jul 14, 2002

There are some truths we need to be reminded of concerning our God. God’s desire is to P.R.O.T.E.C.T. you! 1. God is Powerful. 2. God is Righteous. 3. God is Omnipresent. 4. God is Trustworthy. 5. God is ...read more

Tags: God The Father

Denomination: Vineyard

You Have Nothing To Do But To Save Souls. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"You have nothing to do but to save souls. Therefore spend and be spent in this work. And go not only to those that need you, but to those that need you most…It is not your business to preach so many times, and to take care of this or that society; but to save as many ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

I Came Across This Little Reminder Years ...  PRO

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

I came across this little reminder years ago. “I’m careful of the words I say to keep them soft and sweet. I never know from day to day which ones I’ll have to eat.” From Paul Lee Tan, ...read more

Tags: Friendship General

Denomination: Charismatic

E-Mail Content Sharing 63% Of Internet Users ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 17, 2006

E-mail Content Sharing 63% of Internet users share various content via e-mail at least once a week, 25% daily, and 11% never. Of those who share content, 88% share jokes or cartoons, 56% news, 32% health care ...read more

Tags: Workplace

E-Mail Content Sharing: 63% Of Internet Users ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 17, 2006

E-mail Content Sharing: 63% of Internet users share various content via e-mail at least once a week, 25% daily, and 11% never. Of those who share content, 88% share jokes or cartoons, 56% news, 32% health care ...read more

Tags: Workplace

Like A Mother Is Source Of Everything Her Infant ...

Contributed by Chip Van Emmerik on Oct 30, 2006

Like a mother is source of everything her infant needs (1) comfort when he cries (2) care when he is sick (3) sustenance when he is hungry (4) protection when he is in danger (5) all that the baby needs is found in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

E-Mail Content Sharing 63% Of Internet Users ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 16, 2007

E-mail Content Sharing 63% of Internet users share various content via e-mail at least once a week, 25% daily, and 11% never. Of those who share content, 88% share jokes or cartoons, 56% news, 32% health care ...read more

Today's Clip Comes From The Movie "Bella" It ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 10, 2008

Today’s clip comes from the movie “Bella” it addresses the subject of selfishness – In the clip one brother challenges the other brother about how selfish he is – his leadership in running his restaurant is all self-centered – he is selfish and ...read more

Tags: Self

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David Branon Asks, "Have You Ever Locked Your ...

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 29, 2008

David Branon asks, "Have you ever locked your keys inside your car? Mailed an envelope without putting the payment check inside? Baked a recipe without adding one of the main ingredients? These are the kinds of things we all ...read more

Tags: Purity

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Do We Cling To The Skirts Of Sorrow? Why ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Why do we cling to the skirts of sorrow? Why do we cloud with care the brow? Why do we wait for a glad tomorrow Why not gladden the precious now? Eden is yours would you dwell within it? Change mens grief to a gracious ...read more

Tags: Disappointment

Many Highways Have Road Bumps Or Indentations ...

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Sep 22, 2009

Many highways have road bumps or indentations along the side of the road. When the car tires hit those lines, there is a loud noise like a machine gun that alerts you that you are off the road. In the same way, we need boundaries where ...read more

Tags: Words

Denomination: Pentecostal