In Sermon Illustrations: "Christian poetry"

Theres No Money In Poetry, But Then Theres No ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Theres no money in poetry, but then theres no ...read more

Tags: Art

The Difference Between Prose And Poetry Is That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The difference between prose and poetry is that prose is written all the way across the page, and ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

Flowers Are The Poetry Of Earth, As The Stars ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Flowers are the poetry of earth, as the stars are ...read more

Tags: Creation

Poetry Is The Renewal Of Words, Setting Them ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Poetry is the renewal of words, setting them free, and thats what a poet is ...read more

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The Crown Of Literature Is Poetry It Is Its End ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

The crown of literature is poetry It is its end and its aim. It is the sublimest activity of the human mind. It is the achievement of beauty and delicacy. The ...read more

Tags: Art

The Joy And Function Of Poetry Is, And Was, The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The joy and function of poetry is, and was, the celebration of man, which is ...read more

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Longfellow Is To Poetry What The Barrel-Organ Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Longfellow is to poetry what the ...read more

Tags: Communication General

You Will Find Poetry Nowhere Unless You Bring ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

You will find poetry nowhere unless you bring ...read more

Tags: Art

Words Without Poetry Lack Passion; Words Without ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Words without poetry lack passion; words without passion lack persuasion; words ...read more

Tags: Words

[046]. A Message From A Poem – Christians In Response

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 6, 2025

[046]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – CHRISTIANS IN RESPONSE This is another poem where I make use of rhyming patterns. Each line has an internal rhyme separated by one syllable. Here it is explained – “My life was SPENT, and WENT its way, with worldly discord gained.” The rhyming scheme for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19, Revelation 5:11-13

Tags: Praise, Christians, Response, Poetry, Poem, Death Of Christ  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[086]. A Message From A Poem – For All Christians - The Three Rs

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 22, 2025

[086]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – FOR ALL CHRISTIANS - THE THREE Rs There are 9 poems in this Trilogy series. This poem is part of a Trilogy - three sets of three. The first set is addressed to MEN, the second to ALL CHRISTIANS and the third is SPECIFIC. This is the second one in the second set ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:17-18, Romans 5:10-11, Luke 1:68, Ephesians 1:7

Tags: Reconciliation, Redemption, Righteousness, Poetry, Relationship, Poems  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When I Feel Inclined To Read Poetry I Take Down ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When I feel inclined to read poetry I take down my dictionary. The poetry of words is quite as beautiful as that of sentences. The author may arrange the gems effectively, but ...read more

Tags: Words

[096]. A Message From A Poem – From Earth To Heaven

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 3, 2025

[096]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – FROM EARTH TO HEAVEN This poem is one of rhyming couplets and the theme is “now on earth, but looking towards being in heaven with the Lord.” Do you love the world? Well my answer is yes and no. I absolutely love the world, that is, the creation in the world. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2-3, Hebrews 6:19, Romans 3:11-18, Psalm 8:3, Psalm 19:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Creation, Glory, Heaven, Hope, Poem, The World, Christian Poetry  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[044] A Message From A Poem – Christian Patterns

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 6, 2025

[044] A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – CHRISTIAN PATTERNS This is a “constructed poem” meaning it follows a pattern. It is a series of injunctions or commands with specific structure that I will explain. Let us take the opening line – “Take God’s truth and make it yours, and your vain ways forsake.” I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:5, Philippians 3:17, Acts 7:44

Tags: Poetry, Pattern, Poem, Christian Living, Commands, Christian Patterns, Rhyming  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[085]. A Message From A Poem – For All Christians - The Three Ps

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 21, 2025

[085]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – FOR ALL CHRISTIANS - THE THREE Ps There are 9 poems in this Trilogy series. This poem is part of a Trilogy - three sets of three. The first set is addressed to MEN, the second to ALL CHRISTIANS and the third is SPECIFIC. This is the first one in the second set ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 47:5-7, Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 12:11-12, Psalm 57:7-9

Tags: Praise, Prayer, Patience, Poetry, Poems, Vital Links  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[045] A Message From A Poem – Christianity In True Action

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 6, 2025

[045] A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – CHRISTIANITY IN TRUE ACTION The title of this is “CHRISTIANITY IN TRUE ACTION” for it demonstrates the Christian ethic or precept, something lacking today in practical Christianity. This poem tells a story. God bless all those who minister to the poor and are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:9, Galatians 2:10, Matthew 28:18-19

Tags: Poetry, Poem, True Christianity, Caring, Help The Poor, Outcasts  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christian's ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

“A Christian’s Prayer” “Statesmen Who Fear God” The children of God can most certainly desire godly leaders and call out to the Lord for those who walk in the fear of the Lord. The last words of King David in 2 Samuel give us this truth, “The God of Israel spoke, the Rock of Israel said to me: ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:21-23

Tags: Patriotism

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christians And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 13, 2009

CHRISTIANS AND WEALTH According to data analyzed by Duke University sociologist Lisa Keister, the median net worth for conservative Protestants in ’00 was $26,000 vs. the $66,200 national median. "The one big difference is the conservative Protestants’ assumption that God is the owner of money and ...read more

Tags: Money

More Christians In Mexico: The Christian ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

More Christians In Mexico: The Christian population in Mexico has grown from 2.4 million in ’80 to 10 million in ’00 according to the nation’s Census ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

Christians And Non-Christians. Believers And ...

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 11, 2007

Christians and non-Christians. Believers and non-believers. Sinners saved and lost. That is really the only significant difference between men, and I use the word ‘men’ generically; you have heard His words with ears of faith and been declared right with Him or you have heard His words with ears ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox