In Sermon Illustrations: "Cross"

That There Was No Room In The Inn Was Symbolic ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

That there was no room in the inn was symbolic of what was to happen to Jesus. The only place there ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ

Question And Answer  PRO

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 28, 2002

QUESTION AND ANSWER One lady wrote in to a question and answer forum. "Dear Sirs, Our preacher said on Easter, that Jesus just swooned on the cross and that the disciples nursed Him back to health. What do you think? Sincerely, Bewildered. Dear Bewildered, Beat your preacher with a ...read more

Tags: Easter Resurrection, Jesus Christ

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Survey Of 7,000 People, Conducted By The ...  PRO

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 10, 2004

“A survey of 7,000 people, conducted by the sponsorship Research International in six countries found that the Shell Oil logo, the Mercedes badge and the five Olympic rings were recognized far more widely than the Christian Cross. McDonald’s golden arches and Shell’s glowing yellow shell were ...read more

Tags: Lordship Of Christ

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Clarence Jordan, Author Of The "Cotton Patch" New ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 22, 2005

Clarence Jordan, author of the “Cotton Patch” New Testament translation and founder of the interracial Koinonia farm in Americus, Georgia, was getting a red-carpet tour of another minister’s church. With pride the minister pointed to the rich, imported pews and luxurious decoration. As they stepped ...read more

Tags: Humility

The Church Is Not Made Up Of Spiritual Giants; ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The church is not made up of spiritual giants; only broken men can ...read more

Tags: Church General

Edith Burns Was A Wonderful Christian Who Lived ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Edith Burns was a wonderful Christian who lived in San Antonio, Texas. She was the patient of doctor by the name of Will Phillips. Dr. Phillips was a gentle doctor who saw patients as people. One of his favorite patients was Edith Burns. One morning he went to his office with a heavy heart and it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:30

Tags: Death, Easter, Gospel, God's Word, Easter Resurrection  (view more)  (view less)

The Story Of The Chair

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 22, 2024

Those of you who have heard of Evangelism Explosion by D. James Kennedy know the illustration of the chair. You know, a person can say ‘Yes, I see that chair. That’s a chair. I acknowledge that’s a chair. I believe that’s a chair. And I think that chair could hold me up if I sat in it.’ But ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:10-13, Ephesians 4:30-32

Tags: Cross, Assurance, Blood Of Jesus, Faith In Christ, Works, Grace, Mercy, Trust, Salvation  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

During His Reign, King Frederick William Iii Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 8, 2003

During his reign, King Frederick William III of Prussia found himself in trouble. Wars had been costly, and in trying to build the nation, he was seriously short of finances. He couldn’t disappoint his people, and to capitulate to the enemy was unthinkable. After careful reflection, he decided to ...read more

Tags: Faith, Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Baptist

Jd Walt, A Contemporary Songwriter And Worship ...

Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 5, 2004

JD Walt, a contemporary songwriter and worship leader wrote in another article about the change someone has made to a wonderful chorus addition to the classic hymn, “When I Survey the Wonderful Cross,” that he and someone else wrote a few years back. Walt and Chris Tomlin wrote, “Oh, the wonderful ...read more

Tags: Worship Purpose

Denomination: Church Of God

The Cost Of Dodging Duty

Contributed by Robert Garrett on Aug 8, 2005

ILLUSTRATION “THE COST OF DODGING DUTY” I have read of a king who placed a heavy stone in the road and hid to see who would remove it. Men of various classes came and worked their way around it, some loudly blaming the king for not keeping the highways clear, but all dodging the duty of getting ...read more

Tags: Fulfillment

Denomination: Baptist

The Bridge ...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 23, 2009

THE BRIDGE BUILDER (Unknown) An old man, going down a lonely highway, Came at the evening cold and gray, To a chasm vast and wide, Through which was flowing a swollen tide, The old man crossed in the twilight dim, The swollen stream had no fear for him. But he turned when safe on the other ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:6-12

Tags: Unity

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Many People In Our Culture Today Don't Know What ...  PRO

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 22, 2004

Many people in our culture today don’t know what the cross means, or what Christians believe about it. A study was conducted about five years ago of people in Australia, Germany, India, Japan, England and the U.S. to find how much they recognized certain symbols. Ninety-two percent could identify ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Tags: Basics Of Christianity

Denomination: Baptist

A.m. Hunter Says, "'remembering,' In The ...  PRO

Contributed by Darryl Bell on Apr 17, 2006

A.M. Hunter says, “’Remembering,’ in the biblical idiom, is not to entertain a pallid idea of a past event in one’s mind, but to make the event present again so that it controls the will and becomes potent in our lives for good or ill” (quoted in David Garland, The NIV Application Commentary: Mark, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Tags: Lord's Supper

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In A Recent Conversation, A Friend Reminded Me As ...

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2008

In a recent conversation, a friend reminded me as we talked about forgiveness, that when someone was crucified, the charges against him (or her) were nailed to the cross so that it was made public as to the reason for the crucifixion. In our main text, we read that Pilate, against the objection ...read more

Tags: Lord's Supper

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Swooned?  PRO

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Apr 7, 2009

JESUS SWOONED? One lady wrote in to a question and answer forum. "Dear Sirs, Our preacher said on Easter, that Jesus just swooned on the cross and that the disciples nursed Him back to health. What do you think? Sincerely, Bewildered." "Dear Bewildered, Beat your preacher with a ...read more

Tags: Easter Resurrection

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Joy

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 6, 2012

HOLY JOY Richard Foster describes holy joy like this: "Joy, not grit, is the hallmark of holy obedience. ...It is a cheerful revolt against self and pride. ...Utter abandonment to God is done freely and with celebration. And so I urge you to enjoy this ministry of self-surrender. ...The saints ...read more

Tags: Joy

Denomination: Nazarene

The Man Who Refuses To Forgive Destroys The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

The man who refuses to forgive destroys the bridge over which he himself must ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General, Forgiveness For Others, God's Forgiveness

Dont Be Afraid To Take A Big Step If One Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Dont be afraid to take a big step if one is indicated. You cant cross a ...read more

Tags: Workplace Balance

Jesus Was Crucified, Not In A Cathedral Between ...

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Jesus was crucified, not in a cathedral between two candles, but on a cross between two ...read more

Tags: Crucifixion

Denomination: Brethren

[036] A Message From A Poem – Blessed Lamb Of God In Adoration

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 25, 2025

[036] A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – BLESSED LAMB OF GOD IN ADORATION This was written as a hymn that can be sung. The emphasis is on the Lord Jesus Christ not so much on us. I hate these modern songs where it is all about “me”. Let us get back to glorifying the Lord for who He is and for what He ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:11, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Ephesians 4:8-10

Tags: Compassion, Adoration, Lamb, Second Coming, Poetry, The Cross, Lamb Of God, Poem  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational