In Sermon Illustrations: "Fights"

The National Geographic Ran An Article About The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

The National Geographic ran an article about the Alaskan Bull Moose. The males of the species battle for dominance during the fall breeding season, literally going head-to-head with antlers crunching together as they collide. Often the antlers, their only weapon is broken. That ensures defeat. The ...read more

Tags: Dealing With Conflicts

The Web-Slinging Superhero Has Gone And Done It ...

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jul 1, 2007

The web-slinging superhero has gone and done it again! Spiderman 3 opened on May 6, 2007 and on opening night grossed in excess of a staggering M$151 US – and climbing! This movie was different from Spider 1 and 2 in that Peter Parker, a.k.a. Spiderman, was forced to deal with what the overview ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Cussing ...

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 9, 2008

ILLUSTRATION: THE CUSSING DEACON A Preacher was made aware that he had a Deacon in his church who was from time to time known to cuss. In his attempt to help the Deacon overcome this terrible habit, the Preacher decided he should spend some personal time with the Deacon so they could have a long ...read more

Tags: Tongue

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saving Blood Drives! Kalani, Kaiser Holding ...

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Jan 25, 2010

Saving blood drives! Kalani, Kaiser holding life-saving blood drives! Everybody has it! Everybody needs it! „» Cancer „» Heart and blood vessel disease „» Emergencies such as car accidents/burns This red liquid carries oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body, and carries carbon dioxide ...read more

Tags: Blood Of Christ

Denomination: Baptist

The Enemy Is Over There

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Oct 17, 2010

Before Andrew Jackson became the seventh president of the United States, he served as a major general in the Tennessee militia. During the War of 1812 his troops reached an all-time low in morale. As a result they began arguing, bickering, and fighting among themselves. It is reported that Old ...read more

Tags: Trust

Denomination: Baptist

The Hunger Games: Laying Down Your Life

Contributed by Jeff Morrison on Mar 30, 2012

THE HUNGER GAMES: LAYING DOWN YOUR LIFE In the movie, "The Hunger Games," 16 year old Katness is faced with a dramatic choice when her 12 year old sister is chosen by lottery to fight for their district. She knows her sister is small and frail, and that she would not last in the life or death ...read more

Tags: Giving Yourself

Denomination: Baptist

Be Prepared

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 15, 2019

BE PREPARED A few minutes before 8 AM on Sunday, December 7, 1941, Japanese carrier-based airplanes struck Pearl Harbor. In a raid lasting less than two hours, they sank or seriously damaged eight battleships and 13 other naval vessels. Almost 200 American aircraft were destroyed, and approximately ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:12

Tags: Complacency, Be Prepared

Denomination: Pentecostal

Persecution Under Nero

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Aug 27, 2023

The Coliseum was not the first Roman Arena designed for the glorification of gore during the persecution of Christians and the bloodthirsty desires of Nero. Within walking distance of the Coliseum is the site where Nero’s circus once stood. It was here, just a few years before the construction of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-27

Tags: Coliseum, Persecution

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Brief History — The Medal Of Honor - The First ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 14, 2007

A Brief History — The Medal of Honor - The first formal system for rewarding acts of individual gallantry by the nation’s fighting men was established by General George Washington on August 7, 1782. Designed to recognize "any singularly meritorious action," the award consisted of a purple cloth ...read more

Tags: Faithful, Faithfulness

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Year 1836, The Republic Of Texas Was ...  PRO

Contributed by James May on Apr 27, 2001

In the year 1836, the Republic of Texas was fighting for its life after some very costly battles with the Mexican General Santa Anna. In the opening days of this campaign to reclaim Texas for Mexico, Santa Anna had to face the Texians, as they were called then, at a lonely mission outpost known as ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines, Independence Day

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My Dilapidated House  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

MY DILAPIDATED HOUSE On his eightieth birthday, John Quincy Adams was walking slowly along a Boston street. A friend asked him "How is John Quincy Adams today?" The former president replied graciously, "Thank you, John Quincy Adams is well, sir, quite well, I thank you. But the house in which ...read more

Tags: Death, Funerals Christian

In His Book Entitled "A Gentle Thunder" Max ...  PRO

Contributed by Danny Presswood on May 7, 2002

In his book entitled "A Gentle Thunder" Max Lucado says, "Once there was a man who dared God to speak; Burn the bush like You did for Moses, God. And I will follow. Collapse the walls like you did for Joshua, God. And I will fight. Still the waves like you did on Galilee, God. And I will ...read more

Tags: Faith General

Denomination: Baptist

Sun) I Think We Are A Little Like The Ringtail ...  PRO

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 4, 2002

(Sun) I think we are a little like the ringtail monkey: it is one of the hardest animals to catch. For the Zulus of that continent, however, it’s simple. They’ve been catching this agile little animal with ease for years. The method the Zulus use is based on knowledge of the animal. Their trap is ...read more

Tags: Temptation General

Denomination: Baptist

Anyway  PRO

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 18, 2002

Quote. (John Maxwell) Do It Anyway! People are unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered. – Love them anyway! If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. – Do good anyway! If you are successful you will win false friends and true enemies. – Succeed anyway! The good you do ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Denomination: Mennonite

In A Recent Ncaa Cross-Country Championship Held ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Fordham on Oct 29, 2002

In a recent NCAA cross-country championship held in Riverside, California, 123 of the 128 runners missed a turn. One competitor, Mike Delcavo, stayed on the 10,000 meter course and began waving for fellow runners to follow him. Delcavo was able to convince only four other runners to go with him. ...read more

Tags: Endurance, Giving Yourself, Discipleship

Denomination: Methodist

Stress And Leadership  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Traits characteristic of the stress-prone: 1. Plans day unrealistically 2. First to arrive, last to leave 3. Always in a hurry 4. Makes no plan for relaxation 5. Feels guilty about doing anything other than work 6. Sees unforeseen problem as a setback or disaster 7. Is always thinking about ...read more

Tags: Peace, Emotions, Giving Yourself

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Brothers In Blue  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 11, 2003

BROTHERS IN BLUE Myron Kelly and Eugene Kelly of the Osceola, Arkansas, Police Department were more than brothers in blue, they were brothers in life. That’s why they made a solemn vow to each other that they would -- quote -- "be together until the end." And it's why Eugene Kelly went along with ...read more

Tags: Holidays Civic, Christian Disciplines

In The Late 1800's Into The Days Of The Great ...  PRO

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 5, 2003

In the late 1800’s into the days of the Great Depression, there was a great evangelist that caught the imagination of the people. He was known not just as a great speaker but a great baseball player... his name was Billy Sunday. One wouldn’t say that he stood in the pulpit, for he would range ...read more

Tags: Sin General

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marine Corps Boot Camp Lasted 18 Weeks When I ...  PRO

Contributed by David Schaal on Sep 4, 2003

Marine Corps Boot camp lasted 18 weeks when I was in the Corps. During those 18 week, we were never, ever called Marines. The very last week of Boot Camp was so exciting because we new we were going to graduate. Then our Drill Instructors handed us a patch to iron on our camouflaged uniform. The ...read more

Tags: Confession Of Sin, Basics Of Christianity

Denomination: Pentecostal

Buttprints In The Sand  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 22, 2004

Buttprints in the Sand One night, I had a wondrous dream; One set of footprints there was seen. The footprints of my precious Lord, But mine were not along the shore. But then some stranger prints appeared, And I asked the Lord, "What have we here?" "Those prints are large and round and neat, But, ...read more

Tags: Growth, Servanthood, Service, Spiritual