In Sermon Illustrations: "Cast Your Cares On The Lord"

[239]. A Message From A Poem – Sing To The Greatness Of The Lord

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 18, 2025

[239]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – SING TO THE GREATNESS OF THE LORD How can I describe this poem? It is a fact and praise poem. I wanted to start the poem with praise, for our God is greatly adored, and has done so much for helpless sinners. The metre used here, 5 - 7 - 5 – 7, gives the poem ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:23-29

Tags: Sing, Greatness Of God, Christian Poetry, Christian Poems

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

European Historian Lord Acton Said, "Power Tends ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

European historian Lord Acton said, “Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Abraham Lincoln said, “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” And best-selling novelist Amy Tan gave this ...read more

Tags: Anger

That's Why Paul Tells Us To Rejoice In The Lord. ...  PRO

Contributed by Kent Lenard on May 30, 2004

That’s why Paul tells us to rejoice IN the Lord. He is cautioning us about what we fixate on in life. Because what the we focus on will determine what our life is like. There is a story about a man had fixation for the power of ‘CRAZY GLUE’: While visiting the Eagle’s Rock African Safari Zoo ...read more

Tags: Character

Denomination: Baptist

Many Years Ago, I Failed The Lord In A Stupid ...  PRO

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 27, 2002

Many years ago, I failed the Lord in a stupid teenager deed. I can painfully remember January the 1st, 1968. I was raised in the parsonage, I was 16 years old, I knew right from wrong. But I failed the Lord! 1/1/68 was always a painful memory of my stupid failure. Before the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:12, Psalm 103:12

Tags: God's Forgiveness, Forgiveness General

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cowboys Prayer Oh Lord, Ive Never Lived ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The Cowboys Prayer Oh Lord, Ive never lived where churches grow. I love creation better as it stood That day You finished it so long ago And looked upon Your work and called it good. I know that others find You in the light Thats sifted down through tinted window ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

I Got A Picture In My Mind From The Lord On The ...

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 4, 2007

I got a picture in my mind from the Lord on the way back from preaching this at McLuney. As believers we have in our hands either healing salve or a bottle of rubbing alcohol. And as we interact with hurting people we either comfort them with salve, or we throw alcohol on their wounds. One makes ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don Francisco: "I Don't Care Where You've Been ...

Contributed by Gary Birch on Dec 6, 2009

Don Francisco: "I don’t care where you’ve been sleeping, I don’t who’s made your bed. I’ve already gave My life to set you free; There’s no sin you could imagine that is stronger ...read more

Tags: God's Love

Dr. Phil Mcgraw Says "You Wouldn't Care What ...  PRO

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001

Dr. Phil McGraw says “You wouldn’t care what other people thought about you if ...read more

Tags: Humility, Emotions

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I'm Careful Of The Words I Say, To Keep Them Soft ...  PRO

Contributed by Mike Dubose on Feb 10, 2002

I’m careful of the words I say, to keep them soft & sweet. I never know from day to ...read more

Tags: Christian Love, Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Methodist

You May Give Gifts Without Caring But You Can't ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

You may give gifts without caring but you can't ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Ephesians 5:15-16, "Be Very Careful, Then, How ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Ephesians 5:15-16, “Be very careful, then, how you live— not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” Jesus calls us to “make the most of every opportunity to fulfill His mission and ours. “D. L. Moody said that his ‘greatest mistake’ occurred ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

1 In 3 Youths Who Turn 18 And Leaves Foster Care ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 7, 2008

1 in 3 youths who turn 18 and leaves foster care resorts to stealing, prostitution, or selling drugs.1 in 4 spends time ...read more

As I Grow Older, I Care Less What People Think ...

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 21, 2008

As I grow older, I care less what people think about me and more what God thinks of me. I expect to be ...read more

Tags: Self

God Cares For Us—every Part Of Us. He Wants Us To ...

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 29, 2008

God cares for us—every part of us. He wants us to be whole—complete. This includes a physical well-being. Instead of a story I want to show you a video about a special act—a physical act—that was done for another person. It shows us what it is like to follow ...read more

Tags: Human Body

Denomination: Church Of God

Hocus Pocus  PRO

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 14, 2001

Hocus Pocus Salvation can be difficult to understand, especially when it’s not clearly explained. During the Middle Ages, the most educated people in European villages was usually the priest. He was a source of information and help, as well as the one holding the keys to heaven. The people ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1

Tags: Lord's Supper

Denomination: Baptist

Leslie Weatherhead Tells Of A Little Boy Who Was ...  PRO

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 19, 2001

"Leslie Weatherhead tells of a little boy who was admitted to an orphanage after his parents were killed. One of the first items on the agenda was to find him a new set of clothes. He was given a new pair of pants, a new shirt, and a pair of shoes that shinned as he saw his face in its glow. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7, Acts 9:10-17, Galatians 5:22, Genesis 1:4, Colossians 1:15-28, Exodus 19:1-9  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Lord's Supper

Denomination: Lutheran

If You Give A Street Drunk A Bottle Of Expensive ...  PRO

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on Jun 2, 2002

If you give a street drunk a bottle of expensive alcohol, he will appreciate it the same as he would a cheap bottle of booze. Why? He does not know what he has. Likewise, whoever eats and drinks the Lord’s Supper ...read more

Tags: Lord's Supper

Denomination: Pentecostal

According To Medieval Legend, Before King Arthur ...  PRO

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 27, 2002

"According to medieval legend, before King Arthur sent his knights on errantry to right wrongs and befriend the helpless, he would call them together at his round table, where each knight could see the face of the his king and the faces of his fellows. Shall the followers of the King of Kings do ...read more

Tags: Lord's Supper

Denomination: United Methodist

Sustaining Fellowship—communion Meditation  PRO

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 27, 2002

SUSTAINING FELLOWSHIP- COMMUNION MEDITATION Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a German pastor and theologian who was an enemy of the Nazis because he refused to go along with their state idea of a church that practiced the anti-semitism of the Nazis. In fact, he was a hunted man who upheld authentic ...read more

Tags: Lord's Supper

Denomination: United Methodist

We Live By Faith: But The Symbols Of Bread And ...  PRO

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Apr 6, 2003

We live by faith: But the symbols of bread and wine give us some insight into the life and sufferings of Jesus. He gave his all to give us all eternal life.(Illustration: This past week, I have had opportunity to have two lunches with fellow pastors, John and Juan. About two years ago, one of ...read more

Tags: Lord's Supper

Denomination: Nazarene