In Sermon Illustrations: "Christian Believers"

Delusional Spiritual Myopithy!" John 15:26-John ...

Contributed by Mark Brunner on May 12, 2005

“Delusional Spiritual Myopithy!” John 15:26-John 16:4 Key verse(s) 26:“When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father, he will testify about me.” Oh that dreaded sign! “Caution––Men Working!” Normally I am pretty good about ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-53

Tags: Holy Spirit Attributes, Holy Spirit In Believers

Denomination: Lutheran

We Used To Sing A Song Entitled, "Give Me That ...  PRO

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 15, 2005

We used to sing a song entitled, “Give Me That Old Time Religion.” And in the song it says, “It was good for the Hebrew children, and it is good enough for me.” But it wasn’t good enough for the Hebrew children. The faith of Abraham was not adequate for them; God had something more. God had to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Tags: Holy Spirit In Believers, Holy Spirit Attributes

Denomination: Methodist

The 100% Solution!" John 14:25-27 Key Verse(S) ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on May 18, 2005

“The 100% Solution!” John 14:25-27 Key verse(s) 27:“‘Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.’” Since the beginning of time, mankind has craved peace! When Adam and Eve came upon the body of their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9, John 14:25-27

Tags: Holy Spirit In Believers, Holy Spirit Attributes

Denomination: Lutheran

You Know When You Buy Toys For Your Kids Or ...  PRO

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jun 29, 2005

You know when you buy toys for your kids or grandkids often times on the package in fine print are these words: “Batteries not included.” Do you know what that means? It means that you get the toy, but the power to make it work is not included. That is not the kind of gift that God gives. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:19

Tags: Holy Spirit Attributes, Holy Spirit In Believers

I Was Born On Christmas Day In 1948 And When I ...

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 25, 2011

I was born on Christmas day in 1948 and when I was around 10 years old my hero was Superman. I can remember watching it on our black and white TV. It was a very popular show back then and kids like me looked up to this man of steel that was as the advertisement says, "Faster than a speeding bullet, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:16

Tags: Faith, Believe, Work, Superman, Faith General  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

George Mueller On Prayer

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 5, 2012

GEORGE MUELLER ON PRAYER George Mueller: "I live in the spirit of prayer. I pray as I walk about, when I lie down and when I rise up. And the answers are always coming. Thousands and tens of thousands of times have my prayers been answered. When once I am persuaded that a thing is right and for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Tags: Comfort, Believe, Security, Saved, Prayer How To  (view more)  (view less)

The Long Ride Home

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 19, 2020

(Note: I used this illustration as part of a funeral message in January 2017) Back when I was 11 years of age, I really discovered pro baseball! We lived about four hours away from Cincinnati, Ohio, at the time—which was no problem for me! Well, I must have really pestered Dad because he ...read more

Tags: Lazarus, Death Of Believers, Fathers And Sons, Assurance

Denomination: Baptist

Give God A Blank Check!

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 4, 2021

I read once about a family that put their elderly grandmother on a plane for her first flight. She wasn’t too sure about this mode of transportation, but she grudgingly went along with it. When she returned, some of the family members couldn’t help playfully asking, “Grannie, did the plane hold you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Tags: Faith, Commitment, Trust, Will Of God, Believing God  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

W.e. Vines Defines True Saving Faith

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Oct 13, 2024

W E Vines defines genuine saving faith as consisting of the following: (1) A firm conviction which produces full acknowledgment of God's revelation of Truth - (2 Thess. 2:11 -"in order that they all may be judged who did not believe [pisteuo] the truth, but took pleasure in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12, 2 Thessalonians 2:11

Tags: Works, Believing, Faith, Salvation, Truth, Assurance  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Morality In Decline In ‘69, Gallup Found That ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

Morality In Decline In ‘69, Gallup found that premarital sex was frowned upon by two-thirds of Americans. Today, only 38% believe it is wrong for a man and a woman to have sexual relations before marriage. 52% also believes that "living together" is morally acceptable. Expectations relating to ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Separate: Staying In Ranks

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 14, 2009

SEPARATE: STAYING IN RANKS The word "separate" is a military term, and it means to "stay in ranks." My son Jason just graduated from an intensive 9-week school for Drill Sergeants (we Brownworths never seem to finish going to school!). He will now be responsible for training as many as 240 "raw" ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: United Methodist

Tolerance Is The Virtue Of People Who Dont ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Tolerance is the virtue of people who dont ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Re-Introducing The Devil  PRO

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 27, 2002

RE-INTRODUCING THE DEVIL In a British radio broadcast circa 1943, reading one of his own essays, C. S. Lewis was discussing some of the basic Christian beliefs. In talking about the personal existence of the devil, Lewis anticipated the scoffing of the so-called enlightened modern thinkers who ...read more

Tags: Sin Fall Of Man, Satan

Denomination: Orthodox

Find The Good. Its All Around You. Find It, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Find the good. Its all around you. Find it, showcase it and youll ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Values Votes Bush Voters Were Significantly More ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

Values Votes Bush voters were significantly more likely than Kerry voters to say “moral values” were an important consideration in their presidential votes. The two groups have differing perceptions of government’s role in addressing moral concerns: Bush voters are more than twice as likely to ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Values Votes: Bush Voters Were Significantly More ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 26, 2006

Values Votes: Bush voters were significantly more likely than Kerry voters to say “moral values” were an important consideration in their presidential votes. The two groups have differing perceptions of government’s role in addressing moral concerns: Bush voters are more than twice as likely to ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Whatever People May Think Of You, Do That Which ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Whatever people may think of you, do that which you believe to be right. Be alike ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Creator God: A New Harris Poll Reveals 64% Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Creator God: A new Harris Poll reveals 64% of American adults believe “human beings were created directly by God,” while only 22% believe they “evolved from earlier species.” 54% of U.S. adults do not think human beings developed from earlier species, up from 46% in 94. 61% of Americans children ...read more

Tags: Basics Of Christianity

Sincerity Is No Test Of Truth, No Evidence Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Sincerity is no test of truth, no evidence of correctness of conduct. You may take poison, sincerely believing it the ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Who Are Evangelicals? Gallup Has At Times Asked ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 3, 2006

Who Are Evangelicals? Gallup has at times asked 3 qualifying questions to make the determination; have you had a born-again experience committing yourself to Jesus Christ, have you tried to encourage someone to believe in Christ, and do you believe the Bible is the actual word of God? 22% of ...read more

Tags: Basics Of Christianity