In Sermon Illustrations: "Christ"

One Of The Characters In The Movie, Toy Story, Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 30, 2001

One of the characters in the movie, Toy Story, is Buzz Lightyear, a new toy to Andy’s room. Buzz is an astronaut, with a lot of neat things attached to him. Buzz comes into the other toys’ lives thinking that there are no other Buzz Lightyears around. He is the only one. Woody, a cowboy toy, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10, 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Tags: Lordship Of Christ, God's Provision, Descriptions Of God

Denomination: Church Of God

Philip Yancey In Leadership States, "Like ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 10, 2001

Philip Yancey in Leadership states, “Like a victorious locker room, church is a place to exult, to give thanks, to celebrate the great news that all is ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ, God's Provision, Joy

If You Were To Sit Down In Your Living Room, Hit ...  PRO

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 11, 2001

If you were to sit down in your living room, hit the remote control and nothing happened, what’s the first thing you’d do? Call the cable company? Call KDKA and ask what happened to their signal? Call ABC & CBS & NBC & Fox? Probably most of you would check the batteries in the remote. Or you’d see ...read more

Tags: Evangelism The Lost, God's Provision, Growth In Christ

Denomination: Baptist

I Received This Story In An E-Mail, So I Am Not ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 16, 2001

I received this story in an e-mail, so I am not sure of the original source. A little boy purchased a model sailboat. He was so excited about building the boat. He diligently constructed the boat and was ready to test it on the water. He walked down the the lake to sail his boat. As soon as he ...read more

Tags: God's Forgiveness, Lordship Of Christ, Forgiveness In Jesus

If You Were Going To A Sporting Event, Or Concert ...  PRO

Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 29, 2001

If you were going to a sporting event, or concert what we would be the best seats? If you were going to a basketball game it would be center court front row. If it were football it would be the 50-yard line, front row. If it were a concert it would be center stage, front row. But, if it were ...read more

Tags: Church Practices, Growth In Christ, Promises Of God

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Young Lady Was Speaking To An Evangelist About ...  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 30, 2001

A young lady was speaking to an evangelist about consecration. She said, “I dare not give myself wholly to the Lord, because He might send me out to China as a missionary.” The evangelist said, ‘If some cold, snowy morning a little bird should come, half-frozen, pecking at your window, seeking ...read more

Tags: Doing God's Will, Growth In Christ, Promises Of God

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Twelve Year Old Boy Became A Christian During ...  PRO

Contributed by Jon Sigler on Jun 20, 2001

A twelve year old boy became a christian during a revival. The next week at school his friends questioned him about the experience. "Did you see a vision?" asked one friend. "Did you hear God speak?" asked another. The youngster answered no to all these questions. "Well, how did you know you were ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51, John 6:44-47

Tags: Assurance Of Salvation, Promises Of God, Lordship Of Christ

Denomination: Holiness

Salvation Is The Only Free Gift That Will Cost ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 25, 2001

"Salvation is the only free gift that will cost you the rest ...read more

Tags: Commitment To Christ, Assurance Of Salvation, Jesus Teachings

History Records That During The Civil War, Many ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Jun 27, 2001

History records that during the Civil War, many acts of violence were committed by both the armies of the north and the south. Once such act occurred in October of 1862 in the town of Palmyra, Missouri. According to W. E. Sutterfield, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Palmyra, the town was ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Tags: Forgiveness In Jesus, Cross Agony, Lordship Of Christ

Denomination: Baptist

During The War Between Britain And France, Men ...  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 24, 2001

DURING THE WAR BETWEEN BRITAIN AND FRANCE, men were drafted into the French army by a lottery system. When someone’s name was drawn, he had to go off to battle. But there was once exception: a person would be exempt if another was willing to take his place. On one occasion the authorities came ...read more

Tags: Miracles Of Jesus, Lordship Of Christ, Forgiveness In Jesus

Denomination: Wesleyan

During The Time Of The French Revolutution, A ...  PRO

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 11, 2001

During the time of the French Revolutution, a rich aristocrat was sentenced to death just for being an aristocrat. She was put in prison and was allowed to be served by her maid. While she slept, her maid out of a deep love for her mistress put on the mistress’ clothes. When the duchess’ name was ...read more

Tags: Lordship Of Christ, Cross Agony, Forgiveness In Jesus

Denomination: Anglican

: "Scarred Hands” (James S. ...  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 21, 2001

Illus.: “Scarred Hands” (James S. Hewett, Illustrations Unlimited, pp. 119-120) A small orphaned boy lived with his grandmother. One night their house caught fire. The grandmother, trying to rescue the little boy asleep upstairs, perished in the smoke and flames. A crowd gathered around the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Tags: Forgiveness In Jesus, Christian Disciplines, Lordship Of Christ

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Burglar Broke Into A House And Began To Steal ...  PRO

Contributed by David King on Aug 23, 2001

A burglar broke into a house and began to steal all of the valuable. At that moment he heard a voice that said Jesus is watching you. He was so scared he froze for a second. He regained his composure and started stealing again, when the voice came louder Jesus is watching you. He just about ...read more

Tags: Divinity Of Christ, Commandments Steal, Jesus Teachings

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Day Some Manure Came Out From A Prize Bull - ...  PRO

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 6, 2001

One day some manure came out from a prize bull - landing right in the middle of the walkway. It thought to itself, “I’m going to rise above the rest of this dung. I’m not going to live in the gutter - I’m going to be great and famous. That same day, a farmer’s hat fell off on top of the manure. ...read more

Tags: Humanity Of Christ, Apologetics General, Evangelism The Lost

Denomination: Lutheran

Wally Was A 7th Grade Student Who Was Bigger Than ...  PRO

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001

Wally was a 7th grade student who was bigger than any of the other students in his Sunday school class. His mother had been an alcoholic when he was born, & as a result, Wally just did not have all the mental capabilities that the rest of his classmates had. But somehow he managed to get ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Tags: Christmas Eve, Jesus Teachings, Lordship Of Christ

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Older Pastor Gave Some Great Advise To ...  PRO

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 15, 2001

One older pastor gave some great advise to younger ministers, He said, “Trust the people in your pew’s. they are smarter ...read more

Tags: Leadership General, Church, Church Body Of Christ

Denomination: Pentecostal

Yet Membership In A Confessing Body Is ...  PRO

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 26, 2001

Yet membership in a confessing body is fundamental to the faithful Christian life. Failure to do so defies the explicit warning not to forsake "our assembling together." His understanding of this prompted Martin Luther to say, "Apart from the church, salvation is impossible." Not that the church ...read more

Tags: Church Small Groups, Church Body Of Christ

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Believe That A Picture Of Jesus' Birth Has Been ...  PRO

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2001

I believe that a picture of Jesus’ birth has been painted throughout the years of a quiet and calm night in which everything was still and hushed. I don’t think so. Let’s think about if for a moment. What if every man in this country had to go back to his hometown on January 31, 2010 and register ...read more

Tags: Birth Of Jesus, Christmas Eve, Humanity Of Christ

Denomination: Church Of God

The Captain Of An Aircraft Carrier Had Ordered A ...  PRO

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 6, 2001

The captain of an aircraft carrier had ordered a total blackout on the ship. They were in enemy waters in the North Atlantic Sea. He was ensuring the safety of the ship and crew. The leading plane radioed to the ship asking for the lights to be turned on, so they could land safetly. The radio ...read more

Tags: Lordship Of Christ, Cross Agony, Forgiveness In Jesus

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Television Show Called 'power Rangers: Spd" Had ...

Contributed by Rick Balmer on Sep 9, 2007

A television show called ’Power Rangers: SPD" had an episode where the main evil character of that show considered himself the master. All the way through the show, he kept claiming to be the master. I don’t need to follow the rules, I am the master. You can’t defeat me, I am the master. I will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 47:10-11

Tags: Commandments No Gods, God's Omnipotence, Lordship Of Christ

Denomination: Assembly Of God