In Sermon Illustrations: "Caring God"

I Have A Friend Who Works With A Church In ...  PRO

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jul 26, 2005

I have a friend who works with a church in Nashville. He was telling us a few weeks ago about a lady at his church who was really convicted by what she had been reading in the scriptures and hearing at church. She felt that she has no other choice but to take the love of God out to a dying world ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Church Stops Looking Out For The ...  PRO

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2004

“When the church stops looking out for the little guys or caring for the bottom heap or specializing in the forgotten, the freaks, and the ...read more

Tags: Church Purpose Of

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cure For All The Ills And Wrongs, The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The cure for all the ills and wrongs, the cares, the sorrows, and the crimes of humanity, all lie in the one word love. It is the divine ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

He Who Governed The World Before I Was Born ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

He who governed the world before I was born shall take care of it likewise when I am dead. My part ...read more

Tags: Present

Each Year, Approximately 20,000 18-Year Olds In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2009

Each year, approximately 20,000 18-year olds in the foster care system are released into American ...read more

Tags: Youth

In Pakistan Eighteen-Year-Old Mohan Shazad Grew ...

Contributed by Darryl Bell on Apr 17, 2006

In Pakistan eighteen-year-old Mohan Shazad grew up making bricks for less than a dollar a day. To free himself from that near-slavery, he began selling Christian literature to the brick kiln workers. “Late last September as Mohan was riding his bike home from a day of selling literature, two men ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Choice Tjbts

Contributed by Blake Henson on Jun 6, 2023

The choice shows two coaches recruiting a player to join their team. One seems like a good coach and is the obvious choice to play for. While the other seems not so great and the obvious choice not to play for. However they are really God and Satan recruiting you for their teams. So, whose team do ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Tags: Hell, Heaven

[144]. A Message From A Poem – In The Manger Laid – Christmas Poem

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 27, 2025

[144]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – IN THE MANGER LAID – CHRISTMAS POEM This was written as a simple Christmas poem. There is not much I want to say about it. My thoughts were that the poem can be used on cards or greetings, or for children’s pageants and that sort of thing. It is not meant to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-7, Luke 2:15-16, 1 John 4:2

Tags: Birth Of Jesus, Shepherds, Christian Poetry, Christmas Poem, Poem For Christmas, Mary, Christmas, Manger  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Ways To Minister Like The Good Samaritan

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Apr 2, 2022

As we study the characteristics of the Good Samaritan, let’s ask ourselves if these qualities are true of us as well. He opened his eyes. Although all three men physically saw the critically wounded man, only the Samaritan looked and stopped to help. Before we can meet needs, we must be aware of ...read more

Tags: Parables, Neighbor, Kindness, Good Samaritan, Service, Ministry  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have You Ever Eaten At An Expensive Restaurant ...  PRO

Contributed by Chris Genders on Apr 8, 2002

Have you ever eaten at an expensive restaurant for a special occasion? There you are, all dressed up, with three different forks, fine china and crystal. You are very careful to not embarrass yourself by spilling anything, or doing anything inappropriate. Now compare that to eating a meal at ...read more

Tags: Worship General, Church Practices

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If I Don't Love This One...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 17, 2009

"IF I DON’T LOVE THIS ONE..." There was a little girl who had a very large collection of dolls heaped on her bed. A guest in her room one day asked herd "Do you love dolls" Then, with tender loving care, she spread out the whole collection for the guest to inspect and admire. The guest asked her, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-47, Matthew 5:38-48, Micah 5:2-5

Tags: Christian Love

When A Man Learned That An Elderly Woman Could ...

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 4, 2010

"When a man learned that an elderly woman could no longer buy her medicine and pay her rent, he came to her rescue. He took her into his home and treated her as if she were his mother. He gave her a bedroom, prepared the food for her meals, bought her medicine, and transported her whenever she ...read more

Tags: Compassion

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Lesson On Purity From Ermine

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Feb 9, 2020

In the forests of Northern Europe lives the ermine, a small animal best known for his snow-white fur, which is his protection and security. Instinctively, he protects his glossy coat with great care lest it become soiled. Hunters often capitalize on this trait. Instead of setting a mechanical trap ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Tags: Purity, Righteousness, Beatitudes

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

About 75 Of America's 125 Medical Schools ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 16, 2006

About 75 of America’s 125 medical schools currently have courses on spiritual care. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Disciplines General

Climb The Mountains And Get Their Good Tidings. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while ...read more

Tags: Creation

Once You Are Old Enough To Be On Medicare, I ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Once you are old enough to be on Medicare, I never would have suspected, You spend the rest of your days taking ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

When One Loves Somebody, Everything Is Clear ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When one loves somebody, everything is clear where to go, what to do it all takes care of itself and one ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

If I Were Asked What Single Qualification Was ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If I were asked what single qualification was necessary for one who has the care of children, I should say patience patience with their ...read more

Tags: Parenting

Vacillating People Seldom Succeed. They Seldom ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Vacillating people seldom succeed. They seldom win the solid respect of their fellows. Successful men and women are very careful in reaching decisions and ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

The Marks Of A Witness  PRO

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Jul 26, 2002

The Marks of a Witness 1. A witness must have a first-hand experience of Christ. Hearsay is not acceptable in a court of law, nor in the court of this world?s opinion. People will listen only to what we have personally seen and heard. 2. A witness must be able to express himself verbally. We may ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?, Leadership General

Denomination: Baptist