In Sermon Illustrations: "Evil Spirits"

Spiritual Health Checks  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Spiritual Health Checks (True Devotions) Rick Warren wrote, "The key for churches in the 21st Century will be church health, not growth." When a congregation is healthy, it will grow spiritually and enjoy the benefits of a live, vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ. A healthy Christian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Tags: Children, Moses, Deception, Godly Women, Listen, Liar, Selectively, Christian Disciplines  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

As Disciples Of Jesus, We Are To Become By The ...  PRO

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 27, 2004

As disciples of Jesus, we are to become by the Holy Spirit like our Master as He Himself tells us in Matthew 10:25, “It is enough for the student to be like His Teacher, and the servant like His master.” By the power of the Holy Spirit working in us, may we this Advent become more like Jesus who ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-10

Tags: Evangelism How To, Sharing My Testimony

Denomination: Methodist

A New ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

A New Commandment In the Book of John 13:34-35, Jesus makes a powerful statement, “A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.” (emphasis ours) Often people have ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Tags: Love Of The Disciples

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Brad Hightower Shares The Following Thoughts On ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 9, 2008

Brad Hightower shares the following thoughts on proper worship from http://21stcenturyreformation.blogspot.com/2004/12/jesus-clear-theology-of-worship-part-1.html In John 4 where Jesus articulates a “Clear Theology of Worship”. In fact, Jesus as the great prophet, the one who proclaims the final ...read more

Tags: Worship General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wilderness Is Not A Negative Time For Those ...

Contributed by Karen Buck on Jul 3, 2006

"The Wilderness is not a negative time for those obey God. Its purpose is very positive: to train and prepare us for a new move of the Holy Spirit" - ...read more

Tags: War

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Can Understand Why So Many Christians Do Not ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"I can understand why so many Christians do not have the joy they might have, or do not have overflowing praise in their heart. There must be a full surrender of life ...read more

Tags: Becoming A Christian

The Term Love, Which Heads The List Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The term love, which heads the list of the Spirit's fruit, should not be regarded merely as one of the cluster; it is rather the stem from which all the rest hangs. Love ...read more

Tags: Character

I Believe That Man Will Not Merely Endure; He ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I believe that man will not merely endure; he will prevail. He is immortal, not because he alone among creatures has an inexhaustible voice, but because he has a soul, a ...read more

Tags: Creation

Celebrating Independence Day, I'll Reflect On ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Celebrating Independence Day, I'll reflect on God's gracious gift of liberty in this most favored land....In our gatherings this Independence Day, let's all remember ...read more

Tags: Political Freedom

Peace With God Brings The Peace Of God. It Is A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Peace with God brings the peace of God. It is a peace that settles our nerves, fills our mind, floods our spirit and, in the midst of the uproar around us, ...read more

Tags: God's Provision, Bob Mumford

Here In America We Are Descended In Blood And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Here in America we are descended in blood and in spirit from revolutionists and rebels men and women who dare to dissent from accepted doctrine. As their heirs, may ...read more

Tags: Cynicism

Here In America We Are Descended In Blood And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Here in America we are descended in blood and in spirit from revolutionists and rebels men and women who dare to dissent from accepted doctrine. As their heirs, may ...read more

Tags: Divisions

Ever Use Raid On House Pests? If We Are In ...

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 22, 2010

Ever use Raid on house pests? If we are in Christ, then the Holy Spirit is like Raid to our annoying and pesky sin nature. Our pursuit should be that of ...read more

Tags: Sanctification

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Behavior Should Be An Outward Growth Of Our ...

Contributed by Carl Benge on Jul 2, 2007

Our behavior should be an outward growth of our love of God. It is the soil in which our spiritual fruits are planted. The Holy Spirit is the fertilizer that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-15

Tags: Revival

Denomination: Methodist

The Word Division Means To "Rip" Or "Tear" (1 ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 20, 2008

The word division means to “rip” or “tear” (1 Cor. 1:10). The Christians in this church were tearing the church apart – they were allowing the spirit of offense to rip ...read more

Tags: Divisions

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[088]. A Poem Message – Specific – For Young Christians - The Three Ls

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 24, 2025

[088]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – SPECIFIC – FOR YOUNG CHRISTIANS - THE THREE Ls There are 9 poems in this Trilogy series. This poem is part of a Trilogy - three sets of three. The first set is addressed to MEN, the second to ALL CHRISTIANS and the third is SPECIFIC. This is the first one in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:14, 1 John 4:19, 1 John 5:2, Matthew 11:28-29, Proverbs 1:33  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Love, Listen, Learn

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Bicycle Repairmen In Dayton, Ohio, Dreamed Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Bobby Gilstrap on Jan 25, 2001

Two bicycle repairmen in Dayton, Ohio, dreamed of flying. They went to the Dayton Public Library and checked out a book on the life and works of a German man named Lilienthal, who had succeeded in flying a glider. The two men were named Orville and Wilbur Wright. They began to explore all the ...read more

Tags: Impossible, Influence, Parenting, Workplace

Denomination: Baptist

In C. S. Lewis' Classic The Lion The Witch And ...  PRO

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 22, 2002

· In C. S. Lewis’ classic The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe, Edmund makes his way through the wardrobe and into Narnia where he meets the White Witch. Unaware of the evil of the White Witch Edmund climbs up into her sleigh. The Witch asks Edmund what he would like and his request is for some of ...read more

Tags: Satan, Temptation General

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Study The Book Of Esther?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Aug 21, 2023

WHY STUDY THIS BOOK? • To learn important lessons about the Providence of God – especially His ability to preserve His people, despite the severity of threats from formidable adversaries. • To encourage us to continue to trust in God and His Providence when circumstances around us seem darkest ...read more

Tags: Trials, Sovereignty Of God, Faith, Esther, God, Persecution, Israel, God's Providence  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Playing Favorites In The Church - James 2

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 28, 2024

1. Verse 1: Partiality contradicts faith in Jesus Christ as the Lord of glory. 2. Verses 2-4: Partiality reveals a judging heart and behind it evil thinking. 3. Verse 5: Partiality to the rich contradicts God's heart, because he has chosen many of the poor for himself. 4. Verse 6a: ...read more

Tags: Church, Favoritism, Prejudice, Pastors, Partiality  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational