In Sermon Illustrations: "Carry Your Cross"

What Is Your ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 17, 2009

WHAT IS YOUR NAME? The story is told of a soldier in the army of Alexander the Great, who was brought before the great world-conqueror for court martial. When the emperor had listened to the charges and the evidence, he turned to the soldier facing condemnation and said, "What is your name?" ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Tags: Christian Values

Guard Your ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 17, 2009

GUARD YOUR CORE After a violent storm one night, a large tree, which over the years had become a stately giant, was found lying across the pathway in a park. Nothing but a splintered stump was left. Closer examination showed that it was rotten at the core, because thousands of tiny insects had ...read more

Tags: Purity

Your Legacy

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 2, 2014

What is the soil of your heart like? Is it growing and producing fruit for the Kingdom of Heaven – are you using your life for eternity? 1. Quote: “I will not waste my life! I will finish my course and finish it well. I will display the Gospel of the grace of God in all I do. I will run my race to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Tags: Afterlife, Godly Legacy, Blessed Life

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Freedom

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 20, 2021

As we conclude Galatians today, I want to further discuss your freedom in Christ. This entire letter is about not giving up your freedom in Christ for rituals. When I worked for McDonald’s in Canyon, TX; I was an Assistant Manager. It was around this time of year, which meant we sold many ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-18

Tags: Freedom, Freedom In Action

Denomination: Baptist

Yours Is Mine

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 14, 2021

When my grandparents received their social security checks in the mail, my grandmother would tell my grandfather, “what’s yours is mine and what’s mine is my own.” She was letting him know that what belonged to him also belonged to her. They shared what is known in legal language as “joint ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Tags: Possession, Joint Tenancy

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Your Disability

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 8, 2022

I was asked, “What is Tharon’s greatest accomplishment”? That question really made me think hard. Tharon lost his memory at 14 years old. Every day when he woke up, he was like a 2 year old kid. I went with him to School every day and by the time we made it to Swim practice, he was 14. By the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Tags: Action, Disabilities

Denomination: Baptist

Among The 75-And-Overs, Only 29% Carry Any Debt ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

Among the 75-and-overs, only 29% carry any debt at all compared with 85% of the 45-to-54 group. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Money

Shackleton Found Them Ready  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Illustration: Shackleton Found Them Ready While on one of his expeditions to the Antarctic, Sir Ernest Shackleton was once compelled to leave some of his men on Elephant Island, with the intention of returning for them and carrying them back to England. But he was unavoidably delayed, and by the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-13

Tags: Cross Agony

Your Unsaved Friends Want You To Talk About Jesus!

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Mar 19, 2023

73% of Christians believed it was their responsibility to share their faith. Yet only 52% of them had actually shared their faith at least once with someone in the last year. Millennials were the only age group where the percentage of those evangelizing was increasing. Only 29% of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Tags: Evangelism, Sin, Salvation, Cross, Justification, Witnessing, Lost, Unchurched, Roman Road  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Monkey On Your Back?

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 15, 2019

Get that monkey off your Back (Heb.12:1) Intro: Inter the area carrying a stuffed animal monkey on you shoulder act like it gets heavier every step GET THAT MONKEY OFF YOUR BACK The Monkey --little baby monkey--then chimp -the gorilla Christians are always struggling, one minute they are running on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Tags: Sins, Weights

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Is Your Compass?

Contributed by Scott Jensen on May 1, 2008

WHERE IS YOUR COMPASS? Before the days of modern navigational aids, a traveler made the Atlantic crossing in a boat equipped with two compasses. One was fixed to the deck where the man at the wheel could see it. The other compass was fastened up on one of the masts, and often a sailor would be ...read more

Tags: God Brings Purpose

Denomination: Lutheran

There Are Six Varieties Of Wounds That A Person ...  PRO

Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Nov 4, 2000

There are six varieties of wounds that a person can receive in their body. Abrasive wound - Where the skin is scraped off. This can result from stumbling or by carrying a rough object or by a glancing blow Confused wound - caused by a heavy blow. Incised wound - produced by a knife or spear or ...read more

Tags: Crucifixion, Cross

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Your Relationship With Jesus One Of Your Best ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 13, 2001

Is your relationship with Jesus one of your best keep secrets with the people God has placed around you.(Example)If your office had a bring your lord and personal savior ...read more

Tags: Sharing My Testimony, Sharing Your Faith, Workplace Evangelism

Is Prayer Your Steering Wheel Or Your Spare ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

God Is More Interested In Your Future And Your ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 9, 2006

“God is more interested in your future and your relationships than you ...read more

Tags: God's Sovereign Will

God Is More Interested In Your Future And Your ...

Contributed by Wincci Yin Chee on May 30, 2006

God is more interested in your future and your relationship than you ...read more

Tags: Friendship New Friends

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do Not Confine Your Children To Your Own ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Do not confine your children to your own learning, for they were ...read more

Tags: Children

Love Your Children With Your Heart, But Teach ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Love your children with your heart, but teach ...read more

Tags: Children

If Youre Old And You Lose, They Say Youre ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If youre old and you lose, they say youre outmoded. If youre young and you lose, they ...read more

Tags: Sports

Feed Your Faith, And Your Doubts Will Starve To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Feed your faith, and your doubts will ...read more

Tags: Faith General