In Sermon Illustrations: "Church Practices"

In Phillip Yancy's Book Entitled "Church: Why ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

In Phillip Yancy’s book entitled “Church: Why Bother”? he quotes a Pulitzer Prize winning writer named Annie Dillard. She described Church Worship this way: Week after week I was moved by the pitiful worship service in which no follower of Christ cheered. We had fatigued Bible readings and a laggy ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

Chuck Swindoll Stated: Most Churches Have ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Chuck Swindoll stated: Most churches have programs and activities, but little worship. There are songs and hymns and musicals, but so little worship. There are announcements and readings with prayer but so little worship. The meetings are regular but dull and predictable. The events are held on ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

After Attending Church One Sunday Morning, A ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

After attending church one Sunday morning, a little boy knelt at his bedside that night and prayed, "Dear God, we had a good time ...read more

Tags: Worship Benefits

During One Church Member's Stay In The Hospital, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

During one church member’s stay in the hospital, he fell into conversation with a hospital employee. I heard him ask, "Do you go to church?" This woman said she did and gave the name of her church. Our continued by asking, "Are you saved?" She readily responded by saying, "I sure am. And I’m ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence

Dear Abby Letters – How To Dress In Church  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

DEAR ABBY LETTERS – How To Dress In Church Dear Abby: May I respond to your reply regarding attire in church? As a priest and pastor, I’m appalled at how some people come dressed for Sunday worship. You said that “Dress codes have been greatly relaxed in recent decades,” which I find to be ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

Two Longstanding Church Members Were Out In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Two longstanding church members were out in their boat fishing and they had taken a new Christian with them that day. They were discussing their faith and their devotion to God. As they were talking, one man’s hat blew into the water. So he stood up, calmly stepped onto the water, walked over to ...read more

Tags: Apologetics The Bible

I Read About One Lady That Was The Church ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

I read about one lady that was the church organist. The church was having a 6:30 am Sunrise service. The woman over-slept and at 6:31, the pastor called to see if she was on her way. She jumped up out of bed, hastily got ready, and arrived about 30 minutes late. The next year, her phone rang at ...read more

Tags: Commitment To Christ

John Stott – "Peter Would Prepare The Church, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

John Stott – “Peter would prepare the church, not simply to endure persecution, but to find in ...read more

Tags: Guilt

But Sometimes I Think The Church Has Forgotten ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

But sometimes I think the church has forgotten how to celebrate How to party Maybe it is because we have forgotten what Jesus has done for us. Or maybe because the stories the Bible have gotten old and we haven’t been around any new believers to remind us of the hope we have in Jesus Christ. That ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:16-26

Tags: Worship Benefits

The Early Church Father Turtullian Wrote That, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

The early Church Father Turtullian wrote that, “The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church.” In a very real sense this is true. In spite of vicious opposition, the church grew and flourished. The early church had partnered for the journey of faith. They had come together… in one accord… ...read more

Tags: Holy Spirit Attributes

I Had A Family In My Church In Kentucky, And The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

I had a family in my church in Kentucky, and the thing that stood out to me about them was prayer. Whatever decision they were faced with, they would always say, “We’re going to take three days of prayer. We are going to ...read more

Tags: God's Omniscience

Things You Will Never Hear In Most Churches!

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Nov 20, 2022

THINGS YOU WILL NEVER HEAR IN MOST CHURCHES! "Hey! It’s my turn to sit on the front pew!" "I was so excited, I never even noticed your sermon went over time 25 minutes!" "Personally, I find witnessing much more enjoyable than golf." "I volunteer to be the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14

Tags: Church, Complaining, Pastors, Laziness, Church Members, Gossip, Murmuring, Division  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Six Major Heresies Confronting The Church Today

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Nov 11, 2024

Since that very moment in the Garden of Eden when a single bite shattered the harmony of the world, man has tried to make his own way, be his own master, and set up his own kingdom. It's nothing new. Nevertheless, if we want to be faithful followers of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 4:1-4

Tags: Scripture, Discernment, Truth, Legalism, Word Of God, Last Days, New Age Movement, Hyper Grace, Emerging Church, Doctrine, Heresy, False Teachers, Pastors, Universalism, Prosperity Gospel  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Church Makes You Throw Up!

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Nov 12, 2024

Marty, a little boy, was in church one Sunday with his mother Doris, when he started feeling sick. 'Mummy,' he inquired, 'can we leave now?' 'No,' his mother replied, 'the service isn't over yet.' 'Well, I think I'm about to throw up.' Marty ...read more

Tags: Church, Children, Mothers, Sick

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[270]. A Message From A Poem – The Hope Of The Church

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 20, 2026

[270]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – THE HOPE OF THE CHURCH The coming of the Lord Jesus for His people and His Church is called “the blessed hope” in the AV and is translated this way in the NASB – {{Titus 2:13 “looking for THE BLESSED HOPE and the appearing of the glory of our great God and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Titus 2:13

Tags: The Blessed Hope, The Lord Is Coming, Christian Poetry, Christian Poems, Church, Hope, Rapture  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Matter How Much The Church Wants To Reach ...

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 30, 2009

No matter how much the church wants to reach out, growth will not happen if the building and ...read more

Tags: Discipleship, Love Of The Disciples

As A Child At Church Camp, A Missionary Told Us ...

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Apr 6, 2009

As a child at church camp, a missionary told us the story of a missionaries traveling into a remote village that was rarely visited by outsiders. Living as their ancient ancestors did, the people were fascinated with motorized vehicles and electricity. These missionaries brought in a generator to ...read more

Tags: Servanthood

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Churched" Vs. "Unchurched" Doesn't Tell The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2009

"CHURCHED" VS. "UNCHURCHED" DOESN’T TELL THE WHOLE STORY New Ellison research on U.S. adult attendance at worship services found the traditional definitions of "churched" (attend services monthly or more often) — and "un-churched" (do not typically attend frequently enough to be considered ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Tags: Evangelism The Lost

Church-Goers Are Like Coals In A Fire. When They ...

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 7, 2009

Church-goers are like coals in a fire. When they cling together, they keep the flame aglow; when they ...read more

Tags: Unity, Unity In Christ

John Macarthur: "Godly, Biblical Church Growth ...

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

John MacArthur: "Godly, Biblical church growth results from every member of the body fully using his spiritual gift, in submission to the Holy ...read more

Tags: Gifts General

Denomination: Baptist