In Sermon Illustrations: "Comes To Our Aid"

A Duty Dodged Is Like A Debt Unpaid; It Is Only ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A duty dodged is like a debt unpaid; it is only deferred, and we must come back ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

In The Business World, Everyone Is Paid In Two ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"In the business world, everyone is paid in two coins: cash and experience. Take the experience ...read more

Tags: Experience

You Cant Stay In Your Corner Of The Forest ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

You cant stay in your corner of the forest waiting for others to come to you. You ...read more

Tags: Friendship New Friends

Somehow Not Only For Christmas But All The Long ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Somehow not only for Christmas But all the long year through, The joy that you give to others ...read more

Tags: Christmas

Lawyers On Opposite Sides Of A Case Are Like ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Lawyers on opposite sides of a case are like the two parts of shears; they cut what comes ...read more

Tags: Law

I Believe In America Becausewe Have Great Dreams ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

I believe in America becausewe have great dreams and because we have the opportunity ...read more

Tags: Opportunity

Knowing When To Pass The [leadership] Baton ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Knowing when to pass the [leadership] baton comes from understanding Gods plan for ones ...read more

Tags: Gifts Leadership

In Rivers, The Water That You Touch Is The Last ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"In rivers, the water that you touch is the last of what has passed and the first of that which ...read more

Tags: Present

In Rivers, The Water That You Touch Is The Last ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"In rivers, the water that you touch is the last of what has passed and the first of that ...read more

Tags: Time

The World Has More Winnable People Than Ever ...

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 28, 2009

The world has more winnable people than ever before ... but it is possible to come out ...read more

Tags: Power

The Church Confronts The World With A Message ...

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 18, 2010

"The Church confronts the world with a message the world craves for but resents, because it comes through ...read more

Tags: Church General

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Cannot Communicate Unless There Is A Common ...

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 28, 2008

You cannot communicate unless there is a common ground. Communication comes from the ...read more

Tags: Marriage Struggle

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Of Herods And Kings

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jun 4, 2024

"Every Herod dies and comes alone to stand before the Lamb upon the Throne." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:19-20, Revelation 5:1-8

Tags: Power, Politics, Sovereignty, Kingdom Of God

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Real Sun King!" Job 37:19-24 Key Verse(S): ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Mar 13, 2005

“The Real Sun King!” Job 37:19-24 Key verse(s): 23:“The Almighty is beyond our reach and exalted in power; in his justice and great righteousness, he does not oppress.” What does it mean to be truly great? There have been many in history who have claimed to be great, even the greatest. People ...read more

Scripture: Job 37:19-24

Tags: Descriptions Of God

Denomination: Lutheran

That Is Nifty!" Psalms 66: 1-20 Key Verse(S): 3 ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 17, 2004

“That IS Nifty!” Psalms 66: 1-20 Key verse(s): 3 “Say to God, ‘How awesome are your deeds! So great is your power that your enemies cringe before you.” “The greatest single distinguishing feature of the omnipotence of God is that our imagination gets lost when thinking about it” –– Blaise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Tags: Glorify, God's Omnipotence

Beverage Drinking Woes

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 19, 2022

Introduction: The Bible doesn’t mention coffee, tea, soft drinks, or other beverages such as what we have these days but there’s still a verse that comes to mind when I think about it. Here’s the verse, and I’ll share some thoughts in a moment: Text: Revelation 3:16, KJV: 16 So then because thou ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:16

Tags: Lukewarmness, Water

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is The Gracious Mistress Of The Parsonage?

Contributed by James Snyder on Jan 7, 2023

Our family's Christmas this year was the best one yet. But, of course, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage says that every year. I completely agree with her this year. Our great-granddaughter served as the focal point of our Christmas this year. She assumed that position because she was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:6

Tags: Christmas, Children, Grandparents, Family

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How Much Is Laughter Really Worth?

Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 30, 2023

Of all the things I prioritize in my life, laughter is at the top of the list. I appreciate laughter more than any other thing. Some people get paid for their jokes, while others pay mightily. I am in the latter category. I like to make people laugh, but sometimes it costs me. Whenever I see ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22

Tags: Laughter, Medicine

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Ain’t Nothing Better Than A P&j Sandwich

Contributed by James Snyder on Dec 5, 2023

I'm not sure what happened to my closely guarded diet during these recent holidays, but I won't ask. The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage has been so busy cooking and preparing food that she didn't have time to oversee my diet. I love it when a plan comes together. As usual, I used ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4

Tags: Thanksgiving, Food

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How Much Sleep Is Too Much?

Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 19, 2025

I have noticed recently that sleeping has become a very important part of my life. This just snuck up on me overnight. When I was young and living at home, I tried to come up with excuses and reasons for not going to bed at night. My parents had an early bedtime schedule that they enforced rather ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:2

Tags: Sleep, Energy

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance