In Sermon Illustrations: "Cloud Of Witnesses"

Nothing Makes It Easier To Resist Temptation ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Nothing makes it easier to resist temptation than a proper bringing-up, a sound ...read more

Tags: Temptation General

Something Within The True Believer, Will Bear ...

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 10, 2010

Something within the true believer, will bear witness to what is being said by the true ...read more

Tags: Preaching

Denomination: Baptist

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

A Poem By William Stidger

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

A poem by William Stidger says it well: "I saw God bare his soul one day Where all the earth might see The stark and naked heart of him On lonely Calvary. There was a crimson sky of blood And overhead a storm; When lightning slit the clouds and light engulfed his form. Beyond the storm ...read more

Tags: God In The Hardships

Another Aspect On Being Broken Is In The Words ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Another aspect on being broken is in the words of Vance Havner who said, "God uses broken things. It takes broken soil to produce a crop, broken clouds to give rain, broken grain to give bread, broken bread to give strength. It is the broken alabaster box that gives forth perfume . . . it is ...read more

Tags: God In The Hardships

[248]. A Message From A Poem – Starlight Is Always There

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 2, 2026

[248]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – STARLIGHT IS ALWAYS THERE This is a short poem, one just came straightaway to me. I could expand it more but I decided I will not do that. Although the poem was written in 2020, the original thought for this came to me one evening when I was walking home. Here ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 John 1:12

Tags: Christian Poetry, Christian Poems, Unveiled Face, Obscured, Love, Barriers, Stars, Shining, Starlight  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Bravery Is Shown By Performing Without ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

True bravery is shown by performing without witnesses what one might be capable ...read more

Tags: Endurance

The Thessalonian Error  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 22, 2012

THE THESSALONIAN ERROR The Thessalonian error was misunderstanding the purpose of end-time prophecy. The purpose is not to identify the anti-Christ or to inform us of events. Others have misunderstood the purpose of second-coming prophecy. Many people have been identified as the anti-Christ. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Tags: Second Coming

An Indianapolis Patrolman Ran Into Trouble While ...  PRO

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 15, 2002

An Indianapolis patrolman ran into trouble while investigating a routine traffic mishap. His problem began after he had interviewed witnesses, arrested one of the drivers, and written up the accident report. He suddenly noticed that the offending motorist was chewing on something that wasn’t gum. ...read more

Tags: God's Judgment, Sin Deceptive

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The 1970's Christian Barnard A South African ...

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Aug 12, 2007

In the 1970’s Christian Barnard a South African heart surgeon performed the first ever heart transplant and was able to give someone a new heart this in some respects gave the person a new life. And that is exactly what each and every person in the world needs today a new spiritual heart and the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Very Easy To Forgive Others Their ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

It is very easy to forgive others their mistakes; it takes more grit and gumption to forgive ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General

Tis An Old Maxim In The Schools, That Flatterys ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Tis an old maxim in the schools, That flatterys the food of fools; Yet now and then your men of ...read more

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

Evangelism Is Just The Beginning

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 14, 2009

EVANGELISM IS JUST THE BEGINNING Many feel that the mission of the church is to merely be witnesses to a lost world. It is true that we are to bear witness of the risen Christ and His transforming power. We are told in Acts 1:8 that we are to be His witnesses to the ends of the world. Again we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Tags: Discipleship

In Christ We Have  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

In Christ We Have: A love that can never be fathomed A life that can never die A righteousness that can never be tarnished A peace that can never be understood A rest that can never be disturbed A joy that can never be diminished A hope that can never be disappointed A glory that can never ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11, Romans 5:1

Tags: Lordship Of Christ, Jesus Christ

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Needs Twitter!

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Aug 20, 2019

We all want our lives to matter, and we believe they only matter if they are noticed by someone. I wonder if this desire for a witness isn't what fuels a lot of blogs, Facebook, and especially Twitter. We want someone, anyone, to take notice … to care about us … to watch us and by their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-12

Tags: Communication, Self Esteem, Relationship

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ideal Conversation Must Be An Exchange Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Ideal conversation must be an exchange of thought, and not, as many of those who worry most about their shortcomings ...read more

Tags: Communication General

An Angel Appeared At A Faculty Meeting And Told ...  PRO

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 10, 2003

An angel appeared at a faculty meeting and told the dean that in return for his unselfish service, he will be rewarded with his choice of wealth, wisdom, or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects wisdom. "It is done!" the angel said, and then disappeared into a cloud of smoke. All of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:24, James 1:5, Matthew 7:24-26

Tags: Money

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Connection Is Key

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 26, 2011

CONNECTION IS KEY Henry Cloud in How People Grow writes, "Virtually every emotional and psychological problem, from addictions to depression, has alienation or emotional isolation at its core or close to it. Recovery from these problems involves helping people get more connected to each other at ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Tags: Emotions

How To Evangelize Jehovah's ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 7, 2010

How to Evangelize Jehovah’s Witnesses David Reed has much experience to draw from when teaching Christians to evangelize Jehovah’s Witnesses. He was a preacher and elder there for many years. Now his book, Jehovah’s Witnesses Answered Verse by Verse is in its 32nd printing and has sold more than ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Tags: Divinity Of Christ