In Sermon Illustrations: "Carrying Your Cross" showing 621-640 of 12,903

It Was Said That The Outstanding Characteristics ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

It was said that the outstanding characteristics of the great New England preacher Phillips Brooks were poise and calmness. His close friends, however, knew that at times he suffered moments of frustration and irritability. One day a friend saw him pacing the floor like a caged lion. ‘What is the ...read more

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I Have Often Said When People Ask Me Questions ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

I have often said when people ask me questions about the second coming of Christ, “I’m in sales, not management.” Of course, any time someone asks me a biblical question that I’m not sure about I always answer the same way. Even if I thought I knew the answer, I’m still in sales and not ...read more

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Someone Said, "Every Evening I Turn Worries Over ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Someone said, “Every evening I turn worries over to God. He’s going to be up all ...read more

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Dr. Howard A. Kelly Was In The Habit Of Wearing ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Dr. Howard A. Kelly was in the habit of wearing a button with a question mark on it. He bought them and has given them out by the hundreds. He used it as a springboard to talk about Christ. A stranger would ask, “What does that question mark mean, Dr. Kelly?” He replied, “What is the greatest thing ...read more

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A Woman Of Wealth In Boston Was Somewhat ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

A woman of wealth in Boston was somewhat overwhelmed when a complete stranger approached her on the street and talked to her about Christ and invited her to accept Him as Savior. When she got home she told her husband what happened and he replied, “Well, if I had been there, I would have told him ...read more

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Robert Speer Said It Well, "Any Man Who Has A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Robert Speer said it well, “Any man who has a religion is bound to do one of two things with: change it or spread it. If it isn’t true, he must ...read more

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It Was Told That In One Of His Speeches To The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

It was told that in one of his speeches to the soldiers of the first World War, General John J. Pershing said: “I have known Jesus Christ now for forty-seven years, and I could not face life without Him. It is no small thing to know that all the past is forgiven, that help is available from God ...read more

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In A Seminary Missions Class, Herbert Jackson ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

In a seminary missions class, Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He went to the school near his home, got permission to take some children out of class, and had them push his car ...read more

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Max Lucado Writes In God Came Near "One New ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Max Lucado writes in God Came Near “One New Year’s Day, in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. The whole parade was held up until someone could get a can of gas. The amusing thing was this float represented the Standard Oil Company. With ...read more

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Christaholics

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Author Calvin Miller writes: “Many Christians are only “Christaholics” and not disciples at all. Disciples are cross-bearers; they seek Christ. Christaholics seek happiness. Disciples dare to discipline themselves, and the demands they place on themselves leave them enjoying the happiness of their ...read more

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He Who Created Us Without Our Help Will Not Save ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

He who created us without our help will not save us ...read more

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Salvation Is A Gift And You Cant Boast About A ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Salvation is a gift and you cant boast about a gift. You ...read more

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The Son Of God Became A Man To Enable Men To ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The Son of God became a man to enable men to ...read more

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We Must Not Suppose That Even If We Succeeded ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"We must not suppose that even if we succeeded in making everyone nice we should have saved their souls. A world of nice people, content in their own niceness, looking no further, turned away from God, would be just as desperately in need of salvation as a miserable world and might even be more ...read more

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The Recognition Of Sin Is The Beginning Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The recognition of sin is the ...read more

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If Salvation Could Be Attained Only By Working ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If salvation could be attained only by working hard, then surely horses and ...read more

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Salvation May Come Quietly, But We Cannot ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Salvation may come quietly, but we cannot ...read more

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Why Should Men Pay Such A High Price For ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Why should men pay such a high price for damnation, ...read more

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Sanctification Is The Work Of Christ In Me, The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Sanctification is the work of Christ in me, the sign that I am no longer independent, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26

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Many Of Gods Children Long For A Better Life, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Many of Gods children long for a better life, but do not realize the need of giving God time day by day in their inner chamber by ...read more

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