In Sermon Illustrations: "Fathers Love"

Like Filthy Rags  PRO

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 3, 2002

LIKE FILTHY RAGS Jeff Bridges says, "Christians can never in themselves merit salvation through their personal holiness." Our Righteousness is like a filthy rag before a holy God. One of the early church fathers ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Tags: Humanity Of Christ, Holiness, God's Holiness, Filthy Rags

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Gold Mine Of Opportunity!" Genesis 41: 1-14 ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Dec 30, 2004

“A Gold Mine of Opportunity!” Genesis 41: 1-14 Key verse(s): 14: “So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, and he was quickly brought from the dungeon. When he had shaved and changed his clothes, he came before Pharaoh.” There once was an old Dutch farmer who owned a farm in a semi-arid part of South Africa ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-14, Matthew 5:1-12

Tags: Leadership General, Trust

Denomination: Lutheran

Coach Jim Fassel's Son Bears Family Likeness, ...  PRO

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 17, 2003

[Coach Jim Fassel’s Son Bears Family Likeness, source: Bill Pennington, "34 Years Later: One Coach’s Sweetest Victory," New York Times (5-16-03)] As the head coach of the New York Giants, Jim Fassel has enjoyed great success on the football field with a trip to the Super Bowl as recently as 2001. A ...read more

Tags: Prayer Persistence, Prayer Adoration

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

Heaven, A Holy Place

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Heaven, A Holy 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

The Manor - A Story About The Master Coming Back

Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 31, 2017

Here is a story- Driving up to the mansion seemed quite grand. The turrets bathed in the bright sunlight - windows glistened sending wild cascades of light over the pastures. The driveway was, well, elegent to say the least. But immediately Bernard sensed something was wrong. The hedges and shrubs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-43

Tags: Obedience, Disciple Of Jesus

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Valley Of the Shadow Of Death

Contributed by Rev Purvi Satvedi on Oct 27, 2023

An experience Peter Marshall, the great Scottish preacher, related during his ministry: On Sunday morning, December 7, 1941, Peter Marshall preached to the regiment of midshipmen in the Naval Academy at Annapolis. A strange feeling which he couldn’t shake off led him to change his announced topic ...read more

Tags: Death, Funeral, Valley

Denomination: Brethren

Bill Bright, Founder And President, Campus ...  PRO

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

-- Bill Bright, founder and president, Campus Crusade for Christ. Men of Integrity I know two law partners who used to hate each other. When one became a Christian, he asked me, "Now that I’m a Christian, what should I do?" I said, "Why not ask him to forgive you and tell him you love him?" ...read more

Tags: Compassion, Forgiveness For Others, Jesus Teachings

Denomination: Baptist

Mormon Sacred Scriptures Say Explicitly That ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 6, 2002

Mormon sacred scriptures say explicitly that there are many gods; for example, the three persons of the Trinity are regarded as three gods. Mormons believe that God used to be a man but was able to learn how to be a god, and all Mormon men are striving to become gods just like their heavenly ...read more

A Missionary Was Seated On A Plane Next To A ...  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 17, 2002

A missionary was seated on a plane next to a well-dressed young man and they soon began conversing. The missionary asked him what he did for a living. He answered, “I’m in big business.” “So am I,” replied the missionary. With that the young man remarked, “I cover the entire U.S. with my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Tags: Great Commission, Church Body Of Christ, Kingdom Of God, Matthew

Denomination: Wesleyan

Prudentius (C. 348–after 405)

Contributed by Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson on Mar 3, 2005

Prudentius (c. 348-after 405) His power and miracles proclaim him God. I see the wild winds suddenly grow calm When Christ commands; I see the storm-tossed sea Grow smooth, with tranquil surface bright At Christ’s behest; I see the waves grow firm As the raging flood sustains his treading feet He ...read more

Tags: Endurance, God In The Hardships

Denomination: *other

Great Is Thy Faithfulness" Is Not The Result Of ...  PRO

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 22, 2007

“Great Is thy Faithfulness” is not the result of some tragic event in Thomas Chisholm’s life but a powerful witness to his daily walk with Jesus as he experienced “morning by morning” new mercies from His Everlasting Father. Pastor Chisholm always trusted his Everlasting Father to take care of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48

Tags: Grace, Grateful, Forgiveness, Mercy, Thankfulness, Thanks  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Top 10 Issues Facing Today's Family (1) ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

The Top 10 Issues Facing Today’s Family (1) Anti-Christian Culture: Stripping away of Christian heritage and traditional values. (2) Divorce: The ongoing wave of broken marriages and families both in and out of the church. (3) Busyness: Participation in numerous activities crowding out quality ...read more

Ordinary People Is A Book That Was Later Made ...

Contributed by Bobby Touchton on May 10, 2004

ORDINARY PEOPLE is a book that was later made into a movie. It is set in Lake Forest, Illinois, during the 1970s. The action focuses on the Jarrett family--Calvin and Beth and their son Conrad. Before the action of the book begins, there was a second Jarrett son--Buck--who was killed in a boating ...read more

Tags: Church General

Denomination: Baptist

How Many Seen Classic Movie "Shanendoah" Starring ...

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003

How many seen classic movie “Shanendoah” starring Jimmy Stewart? It is about a farmer and his family during Civil War. Outstanding movie! There is one scene where they are praying at dinner table. Jimmy Stewart is father and all sons are sitting with him at dinner table. This is the way ...read more

Tags: Giving General, Joy

Denomination: Charismatic

No Other Plans

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 22, 2011

NO OTHER PLANS There is an ancient legend about Jesus’ ascension into heaven. He is met by the angel Gabriel who asks him, "Now that your work is finished, what plans have you made to ensure that the truth that you brought to earth will spread throughout the world?" Jesus answered, "I have ...read more

Tags: Evangelism Urgency

Denomination: Anglican

Through The Eyes Of A 3-Year-Old

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

Rena was 3 years old when she went to her first baptismal service. It was new for her and a bit mystifying. As events transpired, she looked up at her father with surprise in her eyes, “Daddy, he pushed that guy under the water? Why did he do that?” The father tried to quietly answer her question ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Tags: Baptism, Good Works, Water Baptism, New Start

Denomination: Charismatic

There Was A Man Walking With His Son Down A ...

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Apr 23, 2007

There was a man walking with his son down a country road. On the left was a beautiful country ESTATE. A big black LIMOUSINE pulled onto the circular DRIVEWAY. Out of the automobile stepped a FINELY DRESSED and WELL-GROOMED gentleman, who NODDED to the man and the boy and then went into his ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Wealthy Businessman From Texas Was In The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

A wealthy businessman from Texas was in the habit of giving his dad unique gifts on his birthday. As his business travels took him around the world, he would always search to find something truly remarkable to give to his dad. But this past year he felt he had outdone himself. He discovered a ...read more

Tags: Giving General

A Little Child Is Watching Me

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 30, 2007

A Little Child is Watching Me A little child is watching me Knows every move I make, Hears every word I utter, Sees every step I take. Is conscious of my attitude, Is wise to all my flaws, Is witness when I am unkind, Or angry without cause. She silently observes me As I go from day to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ