In Sermon Illustrations: "DIVINE PROTECTION" showing 321-340 of 1,346

Angels Are Ministering Spirits, Whose Service ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Angels are ministering spirits, whose service God employs for the protection of his people, and by whose means he distributes his ...read more

Tags: Angels

St. John Of The Cross Was Right: "It Is Quite ...

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 28, 2009

St. John of the Cross was right: "it is quite impossible to reach the thicket of the riches and wisdom of God except by first entering the thicket of much suffering, in such a way that the soul finds there its consolation and desire. The soul that ...read more

Tags: Suffering Joy In

Denomination: Catholic

Desperate, The Foolish Bridesmaids Asked Of The ...

Contributed by John Herrmann on Nov 7, 2008

Desperate, the foolish bridesmaids asked of the others, for some of their oil. But the wise replied: “No! There will not be enough for you and for us. . Go yourselves and buy some from the dealers.” Their action seems almost selfish for Christians who are taught to share and share alike, to ...read more

Tags: Self

Denomination: Lutheran

1 In 3 Million Americans Over Age 65 Have Been ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

1 in 3 million Americans over age 65 have been “injured, exploited, or otherwise mistreated by someone on whom they depend for ...read more

My Friend, I Dont Know What Youre Going ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"My friend, I dont know what youre going through, but look and see if God is trying to direct you, inspect you, ...read more

Tags: Endurance

The Capital Declaration  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 22, 2002

THE CAPITAL DECLARATION The Dome of the Capitol in Washington D.C. has this inscription: "One God, one law, one element; And one far off, divine event to which the whole creation moves." SOURCE: ...read more

Tags: God The Father, Jesus Teachings, Second Coming

The Moment We Begin To Tread Upon The Thin Ice ...  PRO

Contributed by Bart Leger on Sep 24, 2001

"The moment we begin to tread upon the thin ice of our own abilities, we have traveled beyond the realm of God’s ...read more

Tags: Humility

Denomination: Independent/Bible

About 25% Of The World's Christians Are ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

About 25% of the world’s Christians are Pentecostal or charismatic , says historian Vision Synan, dean of Regent University School of Divinity. Missions expert David Barrett notes that this group is growing at ...read more

Tags: Unity

Some Men Will Spin Out A Long Prayer Telling God ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"Some men will spin out a long prayer telling God who and what he is, or they pray out a whole system of divinity. Some people preach, others exhort the people, till everybody wishes they would ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

I Have Witnessed And Experienced Miracles In My ...

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 31, 2009

I have witnessed and experienced miracles in my life. Most have been spiritual and emotional, but some, like the healing of the arthritic pain in my left knee during a prayer service, have been physical. Healings are exhibitions of ...read more

Tags: Miracles General

Denomination: Catholic

Ruth E. Van Reken: Our Human Reasoning Alone ...

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jul 9, 2002

Ruth E. Van Reken: Our human reasoning alone isn’t enough to discern truth from error. The best protection against deception ...read more

Tags: Bible Truth, Apologetics The Bible, Faith

Denomination: Baptist

It Is The Duty Of All Nations To Acknowledge The ...

Contributed by Ron Baker on Nov 22, 2011

"It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection ...read more

Tags: Thanksgiving Holiday

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Is My Shepherd—communion Meditation  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 15, 2003

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD- COMMUNION MEDITATION The 23rd Psalm is a beautiful passage of scripture to use when celebrating communion. It describes in detail what the Good Shepherd does for us. He provides for us, comforts us, heals us, restores us, feeds us, and protects us. And if that were ...read more

Tags: Lord's Supper, Lordship Of Christ, People In Acts

Paul Billheimer: The Agent Of Destruction

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 21, 2011

PAUL BILLHEIMER: THE AGENT OF DESTRUCTION In his book, Don't Waste Your Sorrows, Paul Billheimer wrote: "Satan is the agent of destruction, not God. Who was it that destroyed Job's fortune, family, and health when God permitted it done? Satan. Satan brings about accidents, sickness, disease, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Tags: Trials And Difficulties

Oswald Chambers Writes, "In The Cross We May See ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 3, 2000

Oswald Chambers writes, "In the Cross we may see the dimensions of Divine love. The Cross is not the cross of a man, but the exhibition of the heart of God. At the back of the wall of the world stands God with His arms outstretched, and every man driven there is ...read more

Tags: Cross Agony, Forgiveness In Jesus, Service, God's Provision

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spurgeon On Romans 6:23

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 25, 2013

SPURGEON ON ROMANS 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 6:23). C.H. Spurgeon said about this verse, "It is a Christian proverb, a golden ...read more

Tags: Men's Day

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do We Know That Jesus Is The Son Of God?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 2, 2022

As we approach the last of the last days, we see an alarming trend among many pastors to drift away from the basic truths of Scripture. We should not be surprised. Jesus promised this day would come (Matthew 24, II Timothy 3). So, how do we know for sure from Scripture that Jesus is the very ...read more

Tags: Deity, Son Of God, Apostasy, Jesus, Truth, Last Days, Heresy  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just As America Stands As An Example To The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Just as America stands as an example to the world of the inestimable benefits of freedom and democracy, so too an America with the capacity to project her power for the purpose of protecting and expanding ...read more

Tags: America

The Woman Was Made Of A Rib Out Of The Side Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The woman was made of a rib out of the side of Adam; not out of his feet to be trampled upon by him, but out of his side to be equal with him, to be under ...read more

Tags: Sin Fall Of Man

Jesus . . . Wants Us To See That The Neighbor ...  PRO

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Oct 25, 2001

"Jesus . . . wants us to see that the neighbor next door or the people sitting next to us on a plane or in a classroom are not interruptions to our schedule. They are there by divine appointment. Jesus wants us to see their needs, their loneliness, their longings, and ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To, Sharing Your Faith

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational