In Sermon Illustrations: "Christian poetry"

Thermometer V. Thermostat Christians

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 10, 2008

THERMOMETER V. THERMOSTAT CHRISTIANS Are you a thermometer (circumstantially led) or are you a thermostat (influencer of your surroundings) believer? Let me explain. A thermometer is circumstantially led. Depending on the temperature, the mercury moves up or down. It moves according to the ...read more

Tags: Disciplines General

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Publishers And Retailers Report ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 30, 2008

Christian Publishers and retailers report increased Bible sales in 2007 fueled by audio editions. Thomas Nelson’s The Word of Promise audio project was the top-selling Bible at Christian retail in Q4 of 2007, while Zondervan’s Inspired by ... The Bible Experience audio edition and derivative ...read more

Tags: Bible Study

Os Guinness On A Christian Worldview

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 31, 2008

OS GUINNESS ON A CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW Os Guinness says that a Christian worldview involves believers thinking about anything and everything in a manner that is consistently shaped, directed, and restrained by the truth of God's Word and God's Spirit. Such a Christian worldview encompasses core ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines

Christian Fathers: Give Generously  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

"Christian Fathers: Give Generously" The Bible gives four Christian character traits that can build a lasting legacy for the Lord. The third is to give with generosity. 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 says, "Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Tags: Father's Day

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Fathers: Succeed With Humility  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

"Christian Fathers: Succeed With Humility" The Bible gives four Christian character traits that can build a lasting legacy for the Lord. The fourth is to succeed with humility. Colossians 3:21 says, "...as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:21

Tags: Father's Day

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christian Should Always Remember That The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A Christian should always remember that the value of his good works is not based on their number and excellence, but on the love ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Christians Are Supposed Not Merely To Endure ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Christians are supposed not merely to endure change, not even to ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

This Is Our Supreme Task As Christian ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"This is our supreme task as Christian educators, to gear youth into Christian service regardless of what the specific occupation may be and to encourage ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Christian Education Recognized The Inspired ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Christian education recognized the inspired Word of God, not only as its text and the sum of its message, but also as the source of the principles by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-16, 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Tags: Christian Values

Learning In Christian Education Is Not The Mere ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Learning in Christian education is not the mere acquisition of ideas; it is the ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

The Real Problem Of Christianity Is Not Atheism ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The real problem of Christianity is not atheism or skepticism, but the non-witnessing Christian trying ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

It Is Not Possible For Christians To Take Part ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

It is not possible for Christians to take part in anti-Semitism. We ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Love Is The Hardest Lesson In Christianity; ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Love is the hardest lesson in Christianity; but, for that reason, it should be ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

It Is Doubtful That Christian Workers Become ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

It is doubtful that Christian workers become chronically exhausted in doing what God wants them to doIt is far more likely that we become exhausted and inaccessible by ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

It Is A Strange Fact That Christians And Even ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It is a strange fact that Christians and even ministers frequently consider their work so important and urgent that they will allow nothing to disturb them. But it is part of the discipline of humility that we must not spare our hand where it can perform a service and that ...read more

Tags: Action

Only As Genuine Christian Holiness, And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Only as genuine Christian holiness, and Christlike love are expressed in the life of a parent, can the child have the ...read more

Tags: Parenting

Non-Christians Seem To Think That The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Non-Christians seem to think that the Incarnation implies some particular merit or excellence in humanity. But of course it implies just the reverse: a particular demerit and depravity. No creature that deserved Redemption would need to be redeemed. They that are whole need not the ...read more

Tags: Becoming A Christian

Christianity Is In Its Very Essence A ...

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 13, 2009

Christianity is in its very essence a resurrection religion. The concept of resurrection lies at its heart. If you remove it, ...read more

Tags: Easter Resurrection

The Ultimate Choice Of The Christian Life Is ...

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 1, 2009

"The ultimate choice of the Christian life is always the choice between pleasing self and ...read more

Tags: Worship Purpose

Denomination: *other

A Problem For Many Christians In Dealing With ...

Contributed by John Van Der Heide on Jun 9, 2009

A problem for many christians in dealing with temptations is that though they remember to command Satan to get behind ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:11-14

Tags: Temptation, Temptation General

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed