In Sermon Illustrations: "Cloud Of Witnesses"

He Asks Not That Our Love Should Equal His But ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

He asks not that our love should equal his but resemble his; not that it should be of the same strength, but of the same kind. A pearl of dew will not hold the sun, but it may hold a spark of its light. A child by that sea, trying to catch the waves as they dash in clouds of crystal ...read more

Tags: Grace

On Evangelism Tactics

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 9, 2021

Many Christians have a wrong interpretation of 1 Corinthians 9:22. Paul would not have gotten a tattoo, a Mohawk, piercings etc. to witness to a group like that because it would have hindered him in witnessing to other groups. He spoke to them from their frame of reference, like all great teachers, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:22, 2 Corinthians 6:17

Tags: Evangelism, Separation, Piercings, Tattoos

Denomination: Baptist

He's No Longer In The Grave  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 15, 2011

HE'S NO LONGER IN THE GRAVE In 1887, twenty two years after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, his coffin was dug up and opened because there were constant rumors that his body was not in the grave. So they dug it up and the body was there. The rumors continued so 14 years later they ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-20

Tags: Jesus Lives, Easter Resurrection

I Thought He Was Talking To You

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 10, 2011

I THOUGHT HE WAS TALKING TO YOU At the height of a political corruption trial, the prosecuting attorney attacked a witness. "Isn't it true," he bellowed, "that you accepted five thousand dollars to compromise this case?" The witness stared out the window, as though he hadn't heard the ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Most Conversations Are Simply Monologues ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Most conversations are simply monologues delivered in the presence of a ...read more

Tags: Communication General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Most Conversations Are Simply Monologues ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 15, 2005

Most conversations are simply monologues delivered in the presence of a ...read more

In The Courtroom Of Our Conscience, We Call ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"In the courtroom of our conscience, we call only ...read more

Tags: Character

Only The Middle-Aged Have All Their Five Senses ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Only the middle-aged have all their five senses in ...read more

Tags: Aging

The Universe Is Full Of Magical Things Patiently ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for ...read more

Tags: Supernatural

A Fine Quotation Is A Diamond On The Finger Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A fine quotation is a diamond on the finger of a man of wit, and a ...read more

Tags: Wisdom

A New Road Before Usa New Road To Take, A New ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A new road before usa new road to take, A new dream to dream, and a new life to make. A new star to followa new faith to hold, A new world to build, on the dust of the old. A New Year is here with a message for all, A message of Hope, though the shadows may fall. The ...read more

Tags: New Year's Day

Ferry Crossing From Sydney Ns To Port Aux ...

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 6, 2010

Ferry crossing from Sydney NS to Port aux Basques, NL. Five hours often on rough seas. My experience one night of being on deck; longed for calm sea, better yet calm spirit so I could sleep. Through a hole in the clouds ...read more

Tags: Peace

Denomination: Salvation Army

I Like What Dr. V. Raymond Edman Says About ...

Contributed by James Tidwell on Sep 27, 2008

I like what Dr. V. Raymond Edman says about faith: "Faith is dead to doubts, dumb to discouragements, blind to impossibilities, knows nothing but success. Faith lifts its hand up through the threatening clouds, lays hold of Him who has all power in heaven and on earth. ...read more

Tags: Doubt

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unsung Heroes: Elijah’s First Servant

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 26, 2024

Introduction: One of the least-known unsung heroes was Elijah’s first servant. He’s only mentioned in a couple of Scripture passages, but he was faithful to Elijah. We need more such men with that spirit even today. First, this servant is not named, and besides that, we don’t know anything about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Tags: Elijah, Servants, Unsung Heroes

Denomination: Baptist

The Universe Is Full Of Magical Things, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The universe is full of magical things, patiently waiting for ...read more

Tags: Creation

Jesus’ Love Is Not A Pampering Love; It Is ...

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 8, 2010

Jesus’ love is not a pampering love; it is a perfecting love. It is not a love motivated by man’s will, but by the Father’s plan. Why did Jesus delay going to Bethany? Why does He ever seem to delay in answering any prayer? Why does He seem to delay His coming on the clouds of ...read more

Tags: Prayer Answered

Denomination: Orthodox

I Never Have Frustrations. The Reason Is To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I never have frustrations. The reason is to wit: If at first ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

To Be Witty Is Not Enough. One Must Possess ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

To be witty is not enough. One must possess sufficient wit to ...read more

Tags: Humor

When You Are Dealing With A Child, Keep All ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"When you are dealing with a child, keep all your wits about you, ...read more

Tags: Children

Fellowship Is Fundamental To Mission Commitment ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Fellowship is fundamental to mission Commitment to Christ, commitment to each other in Christ, is ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ