In Sermon Illustrations: "Close At Hand"

The Purpose Of Having An Open Mind Is The Same ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The purpose of having an open mind is the same as having an open mouth, the object being ...read more

Tags: Learning

Weekends Are A Bit Like Rainbows; They Look Good ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Weekends are a bit like rainbows; they look good from a distance but disappear ...read more

Tags: Workplace Balance

Most Of Us Dont Expect To Be Admired By Our ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Most of us dont expect to be admired by our children, but we wouldnt mind just a slight ...read more

Tags: Parenting

A Story In The Denver Post Came Out In 1958 That ...  PRO

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 22, 2002

A story in the Denver Post came out in 1958 that illustrates self-less love. June 7, 1958 the Air National Guard’s jet precision team was performing outside of Dayton, Ohio. Five precision flyers made up the Minute Men team. Colonel Walt Williams was the leader of the Denver-based F-86 Sabre-jet ...read more

Tags: Compassion, Christian Disciplines, Healing, Love, Forgiveness In Jesus  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Can You Be ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 11, 2008

CAN YOU BE TRUSTED? Before the breakup of the Soviet Union, Christians were routinely persecuted for their faith by the Communist regime. We have many inspiring stories of courageous Christians behind the Iron Curtain who were willing to die for their faith during this difficult period in world ...read more

Tags: Persecution

A Smile Of Encouragement At The Right Moment May ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A smile of encouragement at the right moment may act like sunlight on a closed up flower; it may be the ...read more

Tags: Gifts Encouragement

Meditation Defined

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 7, 2009

MEDITATION DEFINED Meditation - The act of meditating; close or continued thought; the turning or revolving of a subject in the ...read more

Tags: Meditation

Denomination: Church Of God

I Am A Mother Of Three (Ages 14, 12, 3) And Have ...

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Feb 25, 2007

I am a mother of three (ages 14, 12, 3) and have recently completed my college degree. The last class I had to take was Sociology. The teacher was absolutely inspiring with the qualities that I wish every human being had been graced with. Her last project of the term was called "Smile." The class ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Listen To This True Story About God's Love: I Am ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Listen to this true story about God’s love: I am a mother of three (ages 14, 12, 3) and have recently completed my college degree. The last class I had to take was Sociology. The teacher was absolutely inspiring with the qualities that I wish every human being had been graced with. Her last ...read more

Tags: God's Provision

Closer To The Other Side—joni Eareckson Tada

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 3, 2012

"CLOSER TO THE OTHER SIDE"--Joni Eareckson Tada Joni Eareckson Tada is a woman who has experienced a lot of suffering. Paralyzed from the shoulders down after a tragic diving accident as a teenager, Joni often wanted to die instead of working to live and overcome her disabilities. She still lives ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Tags: Heaven

Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night, Old Age ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

It Is The Simple Things In Life That Make ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It is the simple things in life that make living worthwhile, the sweet fundamental things, such as love and duty, ...read more

Tags: Learning

Perspective

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 22, 2009

The sun is 865,000 miles across, but the smallest coin can block out the sun if you ...read more

Tags: Perspective, Wonder

I Was Eating In A Restaurant When Mike Croel, A ...  PRO

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Oct 19, 2004

I was eating in a restaurant when Mike Croel, a linebacker for the Denver Broncos walked in. I was so excited because he played for the Nebraska Cornhuskers in college and I had followed his career closely. I happened to be wearing Huskers stuff and went and got his autograph right there at the ...read more

Tags: Worship Definition

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Was Never Interested In Having Fans. ...  PRO

Contributed by Kevin Karhoff on Feb 11, 2013

"Jesus was never interested in having fans. When he defines what kind of relationship he wants, "Enthusiastic Admirer" isn’t an option. My concern is that many of our churches in America have gone from being sanctuaries to becoming stadiums. And every week all the fans come to the stadium where ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-25

Tags: Redemption, Jesus Christ, Saved

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sammy's Big Catch - Sammy Was A Young Boy Who ...  PRO

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Aug 26, 2003

Sammy’s Big Catch - Sammy was a young boy who lived in the Deep South. His summer days were filled when times of walking through the woods, playing with friends, and fishing in the pond down the road. Fishing was by far his favorite thing to do. Just about every day during his summer vacation, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-23

Tags: Sin General, Sin Wages Of, Sin Deceptive

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

False Friends Are Like Our Shadows, Keeping ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"False friends are like our shadows, keeping close to us while we walk in the sunshine but leaving us ...read more

Tags: Compassion

You See Many People Want The Benefits Of Being ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

You see many people want the benefits of being in the Son without actually “being in the Son.” They want ‘heaven without the hassle’. So it is pretty common for people to believe in Christ and yet still walk in darkness. In 2 Corinthians 11:14, “And no wonder For Satan himself masquerades as an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Tags: Satan

In The Footsteps Of My Savior I Would Walk Each ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"In the footsteps of my Savior I would walk each day, Following ever where they'd ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ

Jim Cymbala, Pastor Of The Brooklyn Tabernacle ...  PRO

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 7, 2002

Jim Cymbala, pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle says, "You can measure your closeness to the Lord by your ...read more

Tags: Call Of The Disciples

Denomination: Pentecostal