In Sermon Illustrations: "Despair Can Have Help"

The Lamb With The Broken Leg

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Feb 7, 2014

A tour bus was journeying through Israel with a group of Americans when they saw a unique sight. An Israeli shepherd was carrying a lamb in his arms. The bus stopped to talk with the shepherd and to give tourists a chance to take pictures. A little boy asked the shepherd, "Why are you carrying ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-10

Tags: Discipleship, Shepherd, Brokenness

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Love

Contributed by Greg Burcham on Feb 11, 2017

“Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.” 1John 3:1 With everything that has been going on in the news and the world lately, it is safe to say that most of us don’t ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1

Tags: Morality, God's Love

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Traditions Around The World

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Dec 19, 2022

As Americans, we pride ourselves in "doing Christmas up big." Tons of gifts, big holiday feasts, huge trees, Lights on the houses. Here are some of the other ways people prepare for the celebration of Christmas: * In Italy they have no Christmas trees, instead they decorate small ...read more

Tags: Christmas, Birth Of Christ, Customs, Traditions

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Calling Me Home

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 13, 2023

I want you all to go back in time with me for a moment when you were a child. We didn’t have xbox, or playstation, or video games. We actually went outside and played face to face with our friends. If you were like me, you'd gather with your friends in the neighborhood and would be out most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:23-31

Tags: Expectant, Jesus' Voice

Denomination: Baptist

Unintended Hero

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 11, 2025

A rich millionaire decides to throw a massive party for his 50th birthday, so during this party he grabs the microphone and he announces to his guests that down in the garden of his mansion he has a swimming pool with two great white sharks in it. 'I will give anything they desire of mine, to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16, Judges 4:8, Judges 6:11-39, 1 Samuel 10:22, Exodus 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Cowards, Hesitancy, Fear, Weakness, Unlikely, Heroes  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Receive The Lord's Righteousness - A Terrific Trade

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 29, 2025

This is David's message to us in Psalm 37:5-6, where he tells us to trust in the Lord. David said, "Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass. He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, And your justice as the noonday." *How is the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-11, 2 Corinthians 5:21

Tags: Horrible Times, Shelter, God's Peace, Rest, Hardships, Cares, Cast Your Cares, Evil, Trust, Suffering, Trusting God, Righteousness, Rejoice, Pain, Peace  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

8 Simple Rules For Dating My Daughter  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 11, 2002

8 SIMPLE RULES FOR DATING MY DAUGHTER When I was in high school I used to be terrified of my girlfriend’s father, who I believe suspected me of wanting to place my hands on his daughter’s chest. He would open the door and immediately affect a good-naturedly murderous expression, holding out a ...read more

Tags: Father's Day, Parenting, Marriage Obligations

Ugly Isn’t For Sissies

Contributed by James Snyder on Feb 4, 2023

Over the years of marital bliss, we’ve not had many disagreements. She likes broccoli. I like Apple Fritters. We’ve never been able to come to any agreement with that. But, outside of that, everything has been rather smooth. There’s one controversy that has plagued our house for the last few ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Tags: Appearance, Mirror

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Where Oh Where Is My Hair

Contributed by James Snyder on Oct 25, 2025

It is true that I don't pay attention to many things in life. I guess I'm just too busy to notice everything. The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage always asks me why I'm not paying attention. To keep engaged in that argument, I say, "I'm too poor to pay attention. Could I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10

Tags: Bald, Old, Hair

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Courage Is Doing What You Are Afraid To Do. There ...  PRO

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 29, 2001

Courage is doing what you are afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you are ...read more

Tags: Cost, Count The Cost, Endurance, Fear And Worry

Denomination: Church Of God

65279;andrew Murray: The Truth Is This - Pride ...  PRO

Contributed by Chad Prather on Sep 28, 2002

Andrew Murray: The truth is this - pride must die in you or nothing ...read more

Tags: Humility, Temptation Pride

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Sea Is Calm

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

Any one can hold the helm when the sea is calm. ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

If I Were Reincarnated, Id Want To Come Back As ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"If I were reincarnated, Id want to come back as a buzzard. ...read more

Tags: Addiction

The Role Of The Writer Is Not To Say What We ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The role of the writer is not to say what we can all say, but ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

You Cant Change Circumstances And You Cant ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"You cant change circumstances and you cant change other people, ...read more

Tags: Change

The Hearts Of Small Children Are Delicate ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

The hearts of small children are delicate organs. A cruel beginning in this world can ...read more

Tags: Children

It Is Astonishing With How Little Wisdom ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It is astonishing with how little wisdom mankind can be governed, when that ...read more

Tags: Wisdom

Life On The Farm Is A School Of Patience; You ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Life on the farm is a school of patience; you can't hurry the crops ...read more

Tags: Peace

Without Peace, Our Property And Possessions, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Without peace, our property and possessions, much or little, are of no value, and without the ...read more

Tags: Peace

There's A Line In An Oscar Wilde Play That Goes, ...

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 14, 2008

There’s a line in an Oscar Wilde play that goes, “I can resist ...read more

Tags: Temptation Resisting

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ