In Sermon Illustrations: "Crown"

Some Thoughts About Veteran’s Day

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 15, 2022

Text, James 1:12, KJV: 12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. Thoughts: Veteran’s Day was originally called Armistice Day. This was because on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Tags: Veteran's Day, Veterans, Crown Of Life

Denomination: Baptist

[143]. A Message From A Poem – In The Furnace And The Lions’ Den

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 26, 2025

[143]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – IN THE FURNACE AND THE LIONS’ DEN This poem is the telling of two stories in Daniel, one of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the blazing furnace, and the other of Daniel in the lion’s den. Both stories testify to the goodness of God, and both are examples of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:33, Romans 12:2, Revelation 2:10

Tags: African Persecution, Mouths Of Lions, A Crown For Martyrs, John Huss, Fiery Furnace, Meshach, Abednego, Nigeria, Martyrs, Christian Poems, Daniel, Persecution, Crown Of Life, Shadrach, Darius, Sudan, Death  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Set It All Aside  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 16, 2002

He Set It All Aside By Dan Adkins And Tracy Dartt Somewhere Upon A Distant Land Long Ago, And Far Away Was A Crown Of Gold And Precious Jewels Still Unequaled To This Day It Was A Crown Desired By Kings And Princes Throughout The Years Of Time But The King For Whom The Crown Was Made For Love... ...read more

Tags: Divinity Of Christ, Christ The King, Jesus Is King, King

The Athlete Knows That When He Runs That There ...

Contributed by Jerry Pawloski on Mar 9, 2005

The athlete knows that when he runs that there is the crown of victory that he is striving for. He drives himself for that one moment when the crowds are cheering him and he stands where many want to be, but are unwilling to sacrifice for. Paul says here is this man who takes on this discipline to ...read more

Tags: Assurance Of Salvation

Denomination: Methodist

Satan Says In Effect To Jesus In Matthew 4

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 2, 2010

Satan says in effect to Jesus in Matthew 4 "JUST COMPROMISE AND YOU’LL GET WHAT YOU WANT", But the AUTHORITY OF RULE doesn’t come with a CROWN OF POWER from the enemy. It comes with a CROSS OF SUFFERING and humility. Satan says "I’ll give you POWER WITHOUT THE PAIN, A CROWN WITHOUT THE ...read more

Tags: Temptation General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Replacing The Old

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Several years ago I went to my dentist. He said I needed a crown on one of my teeth. The dentist drilled away the decay and damage of the old tooth and replaced it with a new crown. He replaced the old with something new. Faith involves getting rid of the old and replacing it with something better. ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

The Message Of Jubilee Was That When You Live ...

Contributed by Randall Bergsma on Dec 19, 2006

The message of Jubilee was that when you live with God your failures couldn’t ruin you for good. A fresh start was always coming. God is a god who flips things around to remake them. Isaiah even points at it with a word play. Verse 3: a crown (phe-er) instead of ashes (epher, ). Ashes were the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In Regards To "Blessing Those Who Persecute ...  PRO

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 5, 2007

IN REGARDS TO "BLESSING THOSE WHO PERSECUTE YOU," D.L. MOODY, IN ONE OF HIS SERMONS, PORTRAYS THE LORD JESUS GIVING DIRECTION TO PETER AFTER HIS RESURRECTION ON THIS VERY CONCEPT. MOODY SAID, "GO, FIND THE MAN WHO THRUST HIS SPEAR INTO MY SIDE AND TELL HIM THERE IS A MUCH QUICKER WAY TO MY ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:5-21, Revelation 19:1-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

No Pain, No Palm; No Thorns, No Throne; No ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"No pain, no palm; no thorns, no throne; no gall, no glory; ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines

No Pain, No Palm; No Thorns, No Throne; No ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"No pain, no palm; no thorns, no throne; no gall, no glory; ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ

The Bodily Resurrection Of Jesus Christ From The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the ...read more

Tags: Miracles Of Jesus

The Graceful Flowers Of Innocence Are More ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The graceful flowers of innocence are more valuable than the ...read more

Tags: Holiness

[066]. A Message From A Poem – Easter Thoughts 2024

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 27, 2025

This poem focuses on the Easter Story and covers the crucifixion and the resurrection. Of course the story is not complete without the Lord coming again and the last stanza features that. Each stanza deals with a different feature of the Saviour’s life that passion weekend. God’s love could ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:30-31, John 3:16-17, Acts 4:12, Romans 6:10

Tags: Easter, Crucifixion, It Is Finished, Death Of Christ, Crowned With Thorns, Resurrection, Believe, Salvation, Poetry, Golgotha, Poem  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Judgment Seat Of Christ - 10 Things To Know

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 2, 2023

In Paul's day, every city in Greece built a public place called the Bema, or “judgment seat”. It was from this raised platform, usually in the center of town, that official announcements were made, judgments rendered and commendations handed out. All public proclamations came from this Bema ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Tags: Bema, Heaven, Faithfulness, Resurrection, Rewards, Judgment Seat, Judgment  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fame Is The Scentless Sunflower With Gaudy ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Fame is the scentless sunflower with gaudy crowns of gold; But friendship is the breathing ...read more

Tags: Compassion

One Of The Past Gold Medalists On The U.s. Swim ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

One of the past gold medalists on the U.S. Swim Team gave this account as to the cost of the medal that he had won. He had swam a total of 45,000 miles in the last four years. From now until the 2000 Olympics, he will have swam an equivalent of two times across the Pacific Ocean. -All of that is ...read more

Tags: Demons

Poem: Annie Johnson Flint

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 2, 2007

Poem: Annie Johnson Flint wrote: This weighty burden thou dost bear, This heavy cross, It is a gift the Lord bestows, And not a loss; It is a trust that He commits Unto thy care, A precious lesson He has deigned With thee to share. Rejoice that He so honors thee And so esteems Of highest worth; ...read more

Denomination: Other

When You Get Out Of Debt And Begin To Save, ...

Contributed by Aaron Mishoe on Apr 2, 2009

When you get out of debt and begin to save, interest becomes your ally. It begins to work for ...read more

Tags: Money, Finances

Denomination: Holiness

John Piper, The Preaching Pastor Of Bethlehem ...

Contributed by Jesse Roncales on Mar 27, 2010

John Piper, the preaching pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in reflection in Romans 8:16-17, says, “No pain, no gain. No cross, no crown. No ...read more

Tags: Suffering Joy In

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In Ancient Rome, Military Commanders Who Had Been ...

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Feb 25, 2007

In ancient Rome, military commanders who had been victorious in battle, killing at least 5,000 enemy troops, were honored publicly in a huge civil and religious ceremony called a Roman Triumph. The “triumphator,” as he was called, was paraded through the city ahead of his troops. In front of him ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican