In Sermon Illustrations: "Easy Believism"

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Not The Work Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

The fruit of the Spirit is not the work of the believer. It is the work of Christ in his soul... That is being done in him and through him by the Lord Himself. It may be noted that the apple grows on the apple tree; the orchard owner does not ...read more

Tags: Character

A Church Member Asked Her Pastor, "We Have Some ...  PRO

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 18, 2006

A church member asked her pastor, “We have some neighbors who believe a false gospel. What literature would you recommend that I give them?” The pastor thought and then answered, ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

Denomination: Baptist

You Don't Hear That Old Saying Much Anymore, ...

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 27, 2008

"You don't hear that old saying much anymore, 'It is not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game that counts.' I don't think most people believe it -- or ever ...read more

Tags: Character

Denomination: Independent/Bible

John Maxwell In His Book

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 2, 2009

John Maxwell in his book “Failing Forward” stated: “All great achievers are given multiple reasons to believe they are failures. But in spite of that, they persevere” (page 26). “God uses ...read more

Tags: Leadership, Leadership General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven, A Real Place

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Heaven, A Real Place Jesus said, "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in Me. In My Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Tags: Heaven

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am A Skeptic About Everything, Including God ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 18, 2002

I am a skeptic about everything, including God and athiesm. I am not certain about issues of cosmology. Sometimes I believe that our universe is the result of random forces. Other times I believe that there must be some purpose or ordering force, though I do not begin to understand what or who it ...read more

Tags: Apologetics God

Our Nation's Godly Heritage  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 28, 2002

OUR NATION’S GODLY HERITAGE One of America’s well-known Colonial Americans began his career as a school teacher, using the Bible as his most valued textbook. Noah Webster was born in Connecticut and came of age during the American Revolution. He was educated at Yale University, and when he lacked ...read more

Tags: Independence Day, Political Freedom, Children

Evil Will Not Compromise  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 15, 2002

EVIL WILL NOT COMPROMISE Neville Chamberlain was known for his policy of appeasement. As the prime minister of Britain before World War II, he knew that the country was still weary from the first World War, and wanted to avoid a European war at all costs. The problem was that at the same time ...read more

Tags: Antichrist

Imagine A Ship Filled With People Crossing The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Imagine a ship filled with people crossing the Atlantic. In the middle of the ocean the captain announces that the ship is sinking and that everyone must leave the big, towering ship and get into the little lifeboats being lowered over the sides of the boat into the swelling ocean. a. One person ...read more

Tags: Faith

Sir Isaac Newton Was A Very Famous Mathematician ...

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 19, 2009

Sir Isaac Newton was a very famous mathematician and scientist who strongly believed in God. However, he had a very close friend who did not believe in God, so Sir Isaac devised a plan to try to convince his friend that God did exist and had created the Universe. One day, he went to a carpentry ...read more

Tags: Apologetics God, Apologetics Creator

Denomination: Christian Church

New Partner In Law Firm Encouraged With Words, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 5, 2009

New Partner In Law Firm Encouraged with Words, "You’re One of Us" [YOU’RE ONE OF US] A new partner in the law firm was discouraged. The senior partners had set extremely high standards and had coached him carefully. He did well in some minor trials, but he lost his first big case. The partners ...read more

Tags: Encouragement

Dave's Peace  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008

DAVE'S PEACE Dave Dravecky: After he underwent surgery to remove his arm up to his collarbone. His cancerous left arm had been amputated. As he looked in the mirror he said "Okay God. This is what I have got to live with. Put this behind me; lets go forward." A couple of days later he was walking ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-27

Tags: Peace, If My People

Who Needs Twitter!

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Aug 20, 2019

We all want our lives to matter, and we believe they only matter if they are noticed by someone. I wonder if this desire for a witness isn't what fuels a lot of blogs, Facebook, and especially Twitter. We want someone, anyone, to take notice … to care about us … to watch us and by their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-12

Tags: Communication, Self Esteem, Relationship

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Shortcut Is Not Always That Short

Contributed by James Snyder on May 1, 2021

I have always appreciated shortcuts in life. If I can find a shortcut, I will take it because time is valuable to me. I take pride in coming up with a shortcut that actually saves me time. However, not all of my shortcuts have really been that short and I have paid the price. Last week, for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:8

Tags: Humor, Shortcut, Wrong Way

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

In His Book The Crisis In The University, Sir ...  PRO

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 17, 2001

In his book The Crisis in the University, Sir Walter Moberly cites the failure of evangelicals to penetrate university campuses with the gospel. To those who claim to follow Christ he says, "If one-tenth of what ...read more

Tags: Great Commission, Sharing Your Faith, Sharing My Testimony

Denomination: Baptist

Rick Warren Notes The Mark Of Spiritual Maturity ...  PRO

Contributed by Mike Kern on Jun 30, 2002

Rick Warren notes the mark of spiritual maturity occurs when a believer "takes off the bib and puts on an apron." Immature children wear bibs and expect others to meet their needs. Those who don aprons ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Tags: Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finally Alive  PRO

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 15, 2003

FINALLY ALIVE The famous Baptist pastor D.L. Moody used to say, “Some day, you will read in the papers that D.L. Moody of East Northfield is dead. Don’t believe a word ...read more

Tags: Death Nearness, Death

Denomination: Baptist

In 1954, Earl Warren, Who Was To Become One Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 4, 2005

In 1954, Earl Warren, who was to become one of the most controversial chief justices of the Supreme Court said, “I believe that no one can read the history of our country without realizing that the good book and the ...read more

Tags: Independence Day

The Democrats Ran On Honesty And I Told Em At ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The Democrats ran on Honesty and I told em at the time they would never get anywhere. It was too radical for politics. The Republicans ran on Common Sense and the returns showed that there were 8 million more people in the United ...read more

Tags: Government

The Real Heretic Is Not The Atheist Or Agnostic ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The real heretic is not the atheist or agnostic (who are often decent people) but those who murmur it doesnt matter what you believe, as long as it makes you feel good. This turns religion into a subjective matter, ...read more

Tags: Truth Of Christ