In Sermon Illustrations: "Crucify Him"

Goodness Is Always An Asset. A Man Who Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Goodness is always an asset. A man who is straight, friendly and useful may never be famous, but he is respected and liked by all who know him. He has laid a solid ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

There Are Times When I Feel That He Has ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There are times when I feel that he has withdrawn from me, and I have often given him cause, but Easter is always the answer ...read more

Tags: Easter Resurrection

We Need True Tax Reform That Will At Least Make ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"We need true tax reform that will at least make a start toward restoring for our children the American dream that wealth is denied to no one, that each individual has the ...read more

Tags: Giving General

True Friendship Multiplies The Good In Life And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"True friendship multiplies the good in life and divides its evils. Strive to have friends, for life without friends is like life on a desert island ... to find one real ...read more

Tags: Compassion

We Mutter And Splutter, We Fume And We Spurt, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"We mutter and splutter, we fume and we spurt, We mumble and grumble, our feelings get hurt, We cant understand things, our vision gets ...read more

Tags: Thought

Christ Will Rise

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Apr 14, 2010

Tomb, thou shalt not hold Him longer; Death is strong, but Life is stronger; Stronger than the dark, the light; Stronger than the wrong, the right; Faith and Hope ...read more

Tags: Easter Resurrection

Denomination: Baptist

A Young Man Went To See A Rabbi. He Asked This ...

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 1, 2010

A young man went to see a rabbi. He asked this teacher to help him because he could not see God. The rabbi answered, “I ...read more

Tags: Apologetics God

Denomination: Congregational

Anxiety Is Love's Greatest Killer. It Makes ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 13, 2010

Anxiety is love’s greatest killer. It makes others feel as you might then a drowning man holds on to you. You want to save him, but you know he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Tags: Anxiety

Pick A Side

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Oct 23, 2010

PICK A SIDE There's a fictional story of the soldier in the American Civil War who did not want to fight with anyone. In an attempt to remain NEUTRAL, he dressed in Union pants ...read more

Tags: Universalism

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Puedes Intentar Servir A Dios Sin Amarle, Pero ...

Contributed by Gabriel Ayala on Mar 13, 2011

"Puedes intentar servir a Dios sin amarle, pero no puedes amar a Dios sin servirle." Anónimo "You can try to serve God without loving him, ...read more

Tags: Love For God

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Little Boy Came Home From His First Day At ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

A little boy came home from his first day at school. His Mother asked him, "Well, what did you learn today?" He said, "Not ...read more

Tags: Faith General

Everyone Has A Disability

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 8, 2022

“Everyone has a disability- Mine is just more noticeable than most people’s. God can use any person’s disability for God’s glory ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Tags: Action, Disabilities

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Said That Cyrus, The Founder Of The Persian ...  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 16, 2001

It is said that Cyrus, the founder of the Persian Empire, once had captured a prince and his family. When they came before him, the monarch asked the prisoner, “What will you give me if I release you?” “The half of my wealth,” was his reply. “And if I release your children?” “Everything I ...read more

Tags: Romantic Love, Marriage Obligations, Forgiveness In Jesus

Denomination: Wesleyan

John Bisagno Former Pastor Of Houston’s ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Hensley on May 31, 2001

John Bisagno former Pastor of Houston’s First Baptist Church tells the story of his coming there to candidate for the position of pastor many years ago. He said that as he entered the auditorium it was dimly lit, with just a few people huddled together. They were singing some old slow funeral type ...read more

Tags: Celebration, Church General, Church Body Of Christ, Excitement, Love Of The Disciples  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Roof Of The Church Hall Of A Little Swiss ...  PRO

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 8, 2001

The roof of the church hall of a little Swiss church, at the turn of the 20th century, was falling down. So the members of the church held regular prayer meetings in the hall after the service to pray for funds to repair the roof . There was an old man, known to be very tight with his money, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Tags: Church Practices, Humor, Giving General, Spiritual Warfare, Warfare  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Wife Of A Zulu Chief Attended A Salvation ...  PRO

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Sep 17, 2001

The wife of a Zulu chief attended a Salvation Army meeting and heard and responded to the call of Jesus. When her husband heard of this he forbade her to go again on pain of death. However, eager to hear more about Jesus, she dared to go, and when her husband knew of this he met her on her return ...read more

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

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mother Of Four Young Boys Often Had ...  PRO

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Sep 24, 2001

The mother of four young boys often had difficulty curbing their energy, especially in church. But when her minister preached on "turning the other cheek," the boys gave him their undivided attention. “No matter what others do to us,” he said, “we should never try to ‘get even.’” That afternoon ...read more

Tags: Sermon On The Mount, Forgiveness General

Denomination: Baptist

I Remember Hearing A Story About A Man Who Had ...  PRO

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 30, 2001

I remember hearing a story about a man who had missed church for a number of weeks. The preacher had often called him and asked where he was, but the man kept putting the preacher off. Finally, one day, the preacher stopped by for a visit on a cold winter day. The man was sitting in front of his ...read more

Tags: Church Small Groups, Church Body Of Christ, Growth In Christ

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Early Days Of The Southern Confederacy, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

In the early days of the Southern Confederacy, General Robert E. Lee was severely criticized by General Whiting. It might have been expected that Lee would wait for a time when he could get even with Whiting. A day came when president Jefferson Davis asked General Lee to come for consultation. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:17-27

Tags: Christian Love, Christian Disciplines

My Dad And I Were Having A Conversation Not Too ...  PRO

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 20, 2002

My Dad and I were having a conversation not too long ago about what people wear to church these days. He’s a suit and tie kind of a guy on Sundays, and was disappointed to see church attire becoming more casual. He said, “I was always taught that you should dress like you’re going to meet the ...read more

Tags: Church Purpose Of, Compassion

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ