In Sermon Illustrations: "Dream Killers"

Luther's Dream

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 22, 2008

Luther's Dream The Good News: We are freed from all things; from which we could not be freed. In a dream, Martin Luther found himself being attacked by Satan. The devil unrolled a long scroll containing a list of Luther's sins, and held it before him. On reaching the end of the scroll Luther ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General

Unrealized Dreams

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 3, 2024

The Soybean Car,” a concept developed by Henry Ford -- is an example of an unrealized dream. The car was intended to run on hemp fuel. According to Wikipedia, “The soybean car was a concept car built with agricultural plastic. The New York Times in 1941 states the car body and fenders were made ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14-15

Tags: Uncertainty, Presumption, Assumption, Unrealized Dreams, Humility, Future, God's Will, Goals, Dreams  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hold Fast To Dreams, For If Dreams Die, Life Is A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that ...read more

Tags: Faith General

Hold Fast To Dreams For If Dreams Die Life Is A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly. Hold fast to dreams For when dreams ...read more

Tags: Dreams

I Simply Dream Dreams And See Visions, And Then ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I simply dream dreams and see visions, and then I paint around ...read more

Tags: Dreams

Son Of Sam Serial Killer Is Now A Servant Of God

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Mar 25, 2024

The story of David Berkowitz, infamously known as the “Son of Sam,” is a remarkable tale of redemption and transformation. 1. Background: In the late 1970s, David Berkowitz terrorized New York City as a serial killer. He shot and killed six young people and wounded seven others during a spree ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Colossians 3:1-4

Tags: Conversion, Redemption, Transformation, Prison Ministry, Saul Of Tarsus, Miracle, Forgiveness, Salvation  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Recently I Dreamed, And In The Dream I Saw Jesus. ...  PRO

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 31, 2002

Recently I dreamed, and in the dream I saw Jesus. Jesus was crying in my dream. He was broken hearted. I asked Him, JESUS, WHY ARE YOU CRYING? He replied to me, I have more request for ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Have Dreamed In My Life, Dreams That Have ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I have dreamed in my life, dreams that have stayed with me ever after, and changed my ideas; they have gone through and through me, like wine ...read more

Tags: Dreams

All Men Dream But Not Equally. Those Who Dream ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"All men dream but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity; but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, ...read more

Tags: Dreams

Ive Dreamed Many Dreams That Never Came True, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Ive dreamed many dreams that never came true, Ive seen them vanish at dawn; But Ive realized enough of my dreams, ...read more

Tags: Dreams

Converted By Dreams And Visions

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 14, 2009

CONVERTED BY DREAMS AND VISIONS Do you know that many Muslims are recently becoming Christians because of dreams and visions? According to Wendell Evans of the Billy Graham Center’s Institute for Muslim Studies, "More and more stories are coming out of closed countries, of God supernaturally ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28

Tags: Dreams

The Dreams Of James Irwin

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 21, 2011

THE DREAMS OF JAMES IRWIN It started like so many evenings--Mom and Dad at home and Jimmy playing after dinner. Mom and Dad were absorbed with jobs and did not notice the time. It was a full moon, and some of the light seeped through the windows. Then Mom glanced at the clock. "Jimmy, it's time to ...read more

Tags: Dreams

Denomination: Baptist

A Little Girl's Dreams

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 2, 2011

A LITTLE GIRL'S DREAMS A mother was taking her four-year-old daughter to school. She was a doctor and had left her stethoscope on the car seat. Her little girl picked it up and very excited began to play with it. Excellent, thought the doctor, my daughter wants to follow in my ...read more

Tags: Children

Denomination: Brethren

Hope Is The Dream Of A Soul

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2011

HOPE IS THE DREAM OF A SOUL When a member of my congregation, 18-year-old Heidi, was thrown from a car back in May and suffered a head injury, it was a real miracle that she recovered and was soon in rehab at Crystus Santa Rosa. She was learning to walk again through rehab and therapy when a young ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Tags: Friendship New Friends

John Osteen On Dreams

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

John Osteen said “It’s great to be young and dream the dream, but it’s better to be old and ...read more

Tags: God's Forgiveness

What's Your Dream?

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Apr 22, 2008

WHAT'S YOUR DREAM? Mathew Barnett, at the young age of 20, was asked by his father Tommy Barnett to pastor an Inner City Church in Los Angeles. The first day that Mathew was at the Church it had a congregation of forty people. But instead of growing under his young and enthusiastic leadership, ...read more

Tags: Dreams

When A Dream Dies

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 18, 2009

When a Dream Dies When a dreams dies, the world is not the same You realize in an instant everything has changed Tomorrow will be different The plans will all be new For the dream that you were chasing No longer lives inside of you. To know the race is over and you’ve been left behind Is like a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Tags: Goals

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To You Who Become The In-Laws: Gaining A Son Or ...  PRO

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 17, 2001

To you who become the in-laws: Gaining a son or daughter-in-law means only two words: BUTT-OUT!! Young people have a hard enough time adjusting to the difficulties and challenges that marriage present. They don¡¦t need you to complicate the matter. The first six months Elizabeth and I ...read more

Tags: Dreams

Denomination: United Methodist

That Which Ad¡¦am Needed Most, Was That Which God ...  PRO

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 17, 2001

That which Ad¡¦am needed most, was that which God was happy to supply. The rib has always caused a lot of speculation. One wag offered this conversation between God and Ad¡¦am, Lord, I¡¦m lonely. I need to have some company here. OK, Ad¡¦am. I¡¦m going to give you the perfect woman. „« She ...read more

Tags: Dreams

Denomination: United Methodist

The Smith's Were Proud Of Their Family Tradition. ...  PRO

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 18, 2001

The Smith’s were proud of their family tradition. Their ancestors had come to America on the Mayflower. Their line had included Senators, Pastors, & Wall Street wizards. Now they decided to compile a family history, a legacy for the children. They hired a well known author. Only one problem ...read more

Tags: Dreams

Denomination: Baptist