In Sermon Illustrations: "Christs Death"

Obedience Doesn't Allow You To Decide What You ...

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Nov 16, 2004

Obedience doesn’t allow you to decide what you will and won’t obey. The Words of Christ are not suggestions or advice: ...read more

Tags: Lordship Of Christ, Faith

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Will Permit No Man To Narrow And Degrade My ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 1, 2004

I will permit no man to narrow and degrade my soul by making me hate ...read more

Tags: Growth In Christ, Grace

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mercy Resting Upon Wrath!" John 8: 12-20 Key ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Dec 4, 2004

“Mercy Resting Upon Wrath!” John 8: 12-20 Key verse(s): 16: “‘But if I do judge, my decisions are right, because I am not alone. I stand with the Father, who sent me.’” The young man sat before the bench, head held low, hands hanging loosely at his side. His crime had been serious and parents, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Tags: Divinity Of Christ, Judgement

Denomination: Lutheran

Many Of These Rules For Evaluating The Behavior ...

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 8, 2004

Many of these rules for evaluating the behavior and social skills of children in public schools are exemplery for how Christians should behave in the church family: Caring Cooperative Respectful Classroom • Being inclusive • Thoughfful, kind• Recognize feelings• Understand others’ feelings • ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

Denomination: Independent/Bible

This Past Week Our Bishop Wrote In Article In The ...

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Dec 20, 2004

This past week our Bishop wrote in article in the Michigan Christian Advocate. In it, he talked about his trip to Bethlehem and the effect it had...hear his words... "Nothing before or since prepared this bishop for the surprising emotion I felt upon arrival in the little town of Bethlehem, five ...read more

Tags: Humanity Of Christ, Christmas

Denomination: Methodist

Todo Lo Que Tenia Que Aprender En La Vida Lo He ...

Contributed by Ezequiel Alaniz on Jan 10, 2005

Todo lo que tenia que aprender en la vida lo he aprendido de Noé. 1- No vayas a perder el barco súbete a tiempo (prepárate) 2- Recuerda que todos vamos en el mismo barco (no critiques) 3- Planea a tiempo, recuerda que todavía no llovía cundo Noé ya estaba construyendo el arca. 4- Sé un hombre ...read more

Tags: Grace, Growth In Christ

Denomination: Adventist

Too Many Church Members Are Starched And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Too many church members are starched and ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

Church Members Are Either Pillars Or ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Church members are either pillars or caterpillars. The pillars hold up the church; the ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

The Problem Is Not That The Churches Are Filled ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The problem is not that the churches are filled with empty pews, but that the pews ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

Fellowship Is Fundamental To Mission Commitment ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Fellowship is fundamental to mission Commitment to Christ, commitment to each other in Christ, is ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

Volunteers Are The Only Human Beings On The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nations compassion, unselfish caring, ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

Volunteerism Is A Unique Quality Of American ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Volunteerism is a unique quality of American lifeand we must do everything to sustain ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

What Do Volunteers Look Like? They Come In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"What do volunteers look like? They come in different shapes and sizes, but they have a lot in common. Theyre: Vibrant, Open-hearted, Loving, Understanding, Nurturing, ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

No Matter How Big And Powerful Government Gets, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"No matter how big and powerful government gets, and the many services it provides, it can ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

The Magnitude Of Our Social Problems Will ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The magnitude of our social problems will require that all citizens and institutions make a commitment to volunteering as a way of life and ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

The Essence Of Volunteerism Is Not Giving Part ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The essence of volunteerism is not giving part of a surplus one doesnt need, ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

No Wall Of Separation "This Extra-Constitutional ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

No Wall Of Separation “This extra-constitutional construct has grown tiresome,” reads the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals 4/24/06 decision to uphold a lower court’s opinion that “The First Amendment does not ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

A Mouse Looked Through The Crack In The Wall To ...  PRO

Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Mar 20, 2007

A mouse looked through the crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife open a package. "What food might this contain?" The mouse wondered - he was devastated to discover it was a mousetrap. Retreating to the farmyard, the mouse proclaimed the warning. "There is a mousetrap in the house! There ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

Denomination: Pentecostal

African Proverb

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 24, 2009

African proverb: If you want to travel fast, travel alone. If you want to travel far, go together. (From a sermon by Anthony ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:8-12

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

Arthritic Church

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 30, 2009

ARTHRITIC CHURCH Dennis is suffering from Rheumatoid arthritis. Many of you are familiar with the disease. The body attacks itself causing pain, disfigurement, and an inability for the body to function as it should. My friends, the Bible says that we are the Body of Christ. This church and our ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

Denomination: Baptist