In Sermon Illustrations: "Fathers Day Message"

Redefining God Across The Country, Many Are ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

Redefining God Across the country, many are redefining God. “Dissatisfaction with conventional images of an authoritarian or paternalistic deity, people are embracing quirky, individualistic conceptions of God to suit their own spiritual needs,” notes Lisa Miller in a 4/21/00 Wall Street Journal ...read more

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All Things Bright And Beautiful

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

He gave us eyes to see them, And lips that we might tell, How great is God Almighty, Who has made all things well. Cecil Frances Alexander (1818–1895), Irish ...read more

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Nothing In Vain

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

God and nature do nothing in vain. Aristotle (384–322 B.C.), Greek philosopher. Politics, bk. 1, ...read more

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We May Be Certain That Whatever God Has Made ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"We may be certain that whatever God has made prominent in his word, he intended to be conspicuous ...read more

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I Have Found That There Are Three Stages In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"I have found that there are three stages in every great work of God: first, it is impossible, then it is ...read more

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Therefore The Christian Heart, Since It Has Been ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"Therefore the Christian heart, since it has been thoroughly persuaded that all things happen by God’s plan, and that nothing takes place by chance, will ever look to him as the principal causes of things, yet will ...read more

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Our Wisdom, In So Far As It Ought To Be Deemed ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"OUR wisdom, in so far as it ought to be deemed true and solid Wisdom, consists almost entirely of two parts: the ...read more

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God Is Most Glorified In Us When We Are Most ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied ...read more

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In Efficacious Grace We Are Not Merely Passive, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"In efficacious grace we are not merely passive, nor yet does God do some and we do the rest. But God does all, and we do all. God produces all, we act all. For that is what produces, viz. our own acts. God is the only proper author and fountain; we only are the proper ...read more

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God's Angels Often Protect His Servants From ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 9, 2006

“God’s angels often protect his servants from potential ...read more

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But Still Take Heed How You Hear: For Upon Your ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 9, 2006

“But still take heed how you hear: for upon your improving the grace you have, more shall be given, and you shall ...read more

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In The Film Shrek 2, Shrek And The Princess Are ...

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 10, 2006

In the film Shrek 2, Shrek and the princess are married and they have been summoned to see the King and the Queen. As their carriage arrives in the kingdom of ‘Far, far away’ people begin to follow. At last, it is the long awaited return of the beautiful princess, and as the carriage enters the ...read more

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Denomination: Anglican

Wisdom Is The Right Use Of Knowledge. To Know Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 10, 2006

“Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal, and are all the greater fools for it. There is no fool so great a fool as a knowing fool. But to know how ...read more

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Though Our Feelings Come And Go, God's Love For ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 10, 2006

“Though our feelings come and go, God’s love for us does ...read more

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I Am Convinced That He (God) Does Not Play ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 10, 2006

I am convinced that He (God) does not play dice.” ...read more

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Don't Seek God In Temples. He Is Close To You. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 10, 2006

“Don’t seek God in temples. He is close to you. He is within you. Only you should surrender to Him and you will rise above happiness and ...read more

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Quote: "God's Revelation Does Not ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2006

Illustration quote: “God’s revelation does not need the light of human genius, the polish and strength of human culture, the brilliancy of human thought, the force of human brains to adorn or enforce it. But it does demand ...read more

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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Theologians Tell A Story To Illustrate How ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

Theologians tell a story to illustrate how Christ’s triumph presently benefits our lives: Imagine a city under siege. The enemy that surrounds they city will not let anyone or anything leave. Supplies are running low, and the citizens are fearful. But in the dark of the night, a spy sneaks through ...read more

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God Requires Satisfaction Because He Is Holiness, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

God requires satisfaction because He is holiness, but He makes satisfaction because ...read more

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Authority Without Wisdom Is Like A Heavy Axe ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

Authority without wisdom is like a heavy axe without an edge, fitter to bruise ...read more

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