In Sermon Illustrations: "Fear Of Man"

Today It Seems That All You Have To Do To Sell A ...  PRO

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

Today it seems that all you have to do to sell a product is include some natural herb or mineral with it. Products ranging from shampoo to diet pills have all jumped on the “all natural” bandwagon. Just because something is all natural does not make it better or safe. There is one word in our ...read more

Tags: Sin Deceptive, Sin General

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

World Class Failures  PRO

Contributed by Kay Kurtz on Oct 26, 2006

World class failures: * There was a guy, a general, who lost two-thirds of all the battles he fought in the American Revolution. George Washington. He won the war. * There was another guy who graduated 42nd out of a class of 43. Then he went out and conquered Europe. Napoleon. * There’s a guy ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Tags: Creation, Dominion, Earth, Father, Ecology  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008

THE MEANING OF LIFE Atheist philosopher Bertrand Russell: "Unless you assume a God, the question of life's purpose is meaningless." (Quoted in Warren, The Purpose Driven Life, 17). Welsh scholar Rheinallt Williams: "There is nothing which arises more spontaneously from man's nature than the ...read more

Tags: Faith

Train Wreck

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Mar 16, 2009

TRAIN WRECK Some years ago, a fearful railroad wreck took a dreadful toll of life and limb in an eastern state. A train, loaded with young people returned from school, was stalled on a suburban track because of what is known as a "hot-box." Another limited train was soon due, but a flagman was ...read more

Tags: Bible Truth

Denomination: Baptist

Moses Wrote,

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 16, 2009

Moses wrote, “…The man and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame.” (Genesis 2:25) A Biblical marriage destroys thoughts of self-consciousness, they defeat shame, there is no fear of ridicule, no hang-ups, they can choose to avoid embarrassments and with Christ leading the marriage ...read more

Tags: Marriage Commitment, Marriage Intimacy

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

U.s. News And World Report In Dec. Of 2004 Did A ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 12, 2010

U.S. News and World Report in Dec. of 2004 did a magazine focusing on the power of prayer: Jeffrey L. Shelter wrote in his article, "The Power of Prayer, on pages 52, 53) "A pierced and tattooed man quietly bows his head at a noisy lunch counter. A child in pink pajamas kneels at her bedside and ...read more

Tags: Prayer General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jeep Gets Stuck In The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 1, 2010

Jeep Gets Stuck in the Sand There are vast numbers of people - today - who are defeated in their lives! Their conqueror may be some wrong action or some mental evil such as fear or worry! I am convinced that nobody need be defeated by anything - Jesus, the Christ, is the answer! The story is told ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Tags: Holy Spirit In Believers

Jesus. The Teacher

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 1, 2010

JESUS. THE TEACHER Of all the responsibilities and great offices that Jesus filled, His being a teacher rated near the top, if not at the top. When He gave the Sermon on the Mount, He seated Himself and His disciples came to Him: and He opened His mouth and taught them. Let us think of the ...read more

Tags: Jesus Teachings

Denomination: *other

God's Power Vs. Our Power

Contributed by Douglas Stull on Dec 4, 2010

GOD'S POWER VS. OUR POWER "Millions for defense and not a penny for tribute." I learned what that quote meant while in the Army. I was assigned, as were all junior officers In the 82d Aiborne Division, to escort Generals and Colonels from the parking lot to a set of bleachers located in a ...read more

Tags: Christmas

Denomination: Brethren

God's Banana Stalk

Contributed by Hal Seed on Nov 9, 2012

GOD'S BANANA STALK One of my favorite stories in The Bible Questions is the story of the Motilone (Mow-til-oh-ee) Indians of Columbia, South America. In the 1960s, the Motilones were Stone Age headhunters feared by all their neighboring tribes. They had killed every white man who trespassed into ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence

Denomination: Baptist

Astray

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 23, 2019

Astray They sing, Farther along we'll understand. Oh, how I wish I'd been a holy man, But I wandered so far astray Now all I can see is Judgment Day. I fell on my knees and begged for Your grace, Then turned around and spat in Your face. I walked along in my foolish will, Now I fear ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:14

Tags: Sin, Repentance, Backsliding

Denomination: Baptist

The Final Inspection  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 11, 2003

THE FINAL INSPECTION The policeman stood and faced his God, which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, just as brightly as his brass. "Step forward now, policeman. How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To My church have you been true?" The ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines, Holidays Civic

Turning Point (From Our Daily Bread)  PRO

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 19, 2003

Turning Point (from Our Daily Bread) The surrender of one’s will to Jesus is essential to a life of joy and victory. Oswald Chambers called this “giving up my right to myself.” We hold nothing back—no earthly life, no material gain, no pride-filled position—but simply say, “Jesus, do with my life ...read more

Tags: Worship Purpose, Growth In Christ

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Couple Named Curt And Jerrie Went On An ...  PRO

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Nov 1, 2004

A couple named Curt and Jerrie went on an African safari. They learned a lesson about following the instructions of the guide. One day the guide took them out to find an elephant herd. But he made them promise in advance to obey his rules before they even went out. He gave them some very ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Were On Shipboard," Relates A Captain's Wife, ...

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 6, 2007

"We were on shipboard," relates a captain’s wife, "lying on side from storm in a Southern harbor. We were obliged, first to make our way ashore. The waves were rolling heavily. I became frightened at the thought of attempting it, when one came to me, saying, ’Do not be afraid: I will take care of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ever-Flowing Stream Of Grace

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Ever-flowing Stream Of Grace (Chrisitans Need to Remember) Isaiah 40:28-31 says, "Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. Do You Not Know" Have You Not Heard?: The language of the prophet is one of reproving. We know that by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28

Tags: Grace

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ever-Flowing Stream Of Grace  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Ever-flowing Stream Of Grace (Christians Need to Remember) Isaiah 40:28-31says, "Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. Do You Not Know" Have You Not Heard?: The language of the prophet is one of reproving. We know that by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Tags: Grace

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trust God He Knows The Future!

Contributed by Roger Whipp on Dec 29, 2014

Testimony: When I was in the Police one of my note books containing vital evidence went missing. I started to panic as in the UK any verbal evidence written down must be shown, if requested in it’s original form at court. The small voice of God prompted me to look in the confidential waste sack. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Tags: Trust God, God Knows The Future

Denomination: *other

Power And Discipline  PRO

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 5, 2013

POWER AND DISCIPLINE Over here is a wall socket. There is power in that socket. Because of that power, I can plug lamps, fans, microwaves and phone chargers into it and magically empower those devises. I can even plug a car charger into a wall socket and revive a dead car battery (like I’ve had to ...read more

Tags: Experience

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Have Established A New Relationship With ...  PRO

Contributed by Rob Clifton on May 23, 2001

"You have established a new relationship with the powers of darkness. Whatever you were before you were a Christian- straight, horoscope reader, witch, warlock, or satanist- you are now a sworn foe of the legions of hell. Have no delusions about their reality or their hostility, but do not fear ...read more

Tags: Demons, Doubt, Paranormal

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ