In Sermon Illustrations: "Finding Common Ground"

Deal With Habits Early On

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011

DEAL WITH HABITS EARLY ON An elderly teacher, with a pupil by his side, took a walk through a forest. Suddenly he stopped and pointed to four plants close at hand. The first was just beginning to peep above the ground, the second had rooted itself pretty well into the earth, the third was a small ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines

Denomination: *other

Rooted For Life  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 3, 2011

ROOTED FOR LIFE There was once a farmer who went to town to purchase seeds for his farm. As he was returning home, one of the squash seeds he had purchased fell from his pocket onto the ground. It happened that within a few feet was another seed of a different type. The place where the two seeds ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-7

Tags: Growth In Christ

All Moms Know This Stuff  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 7, 2012

ALL MOMS KNOW THIS STUFF One mom was out walking with her 4-year-old daughter when her girl picked up something from the ground and started to put it in her mouth. The mother tells what happens in her own words: "I took the item away from her and I asked her not to do that." My daughter quickly ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Tags: Mother's Day

Chronic Frustrations

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 18, 2014

CHRONIC FRUSTRATION Have you heard the story of a majestic eagle that lived in the safety of the high cliffs, and often flew to great lofty heights. He could dive at great speeds. HE OFTEN FELT HE WAS INVINCIBLE, NOTHING COULD TAKE HIM DOWN. A hunter studied the eagle day after day, and prepared ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 4:5

Tags: Hurting Self, No Weapon

Denomination: Assembly Of God

High Seas

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Oct 13, 2020

The thunder roared like a waking dragon. As the water churned and the ship rocked wildly like a kite on a string. I watched helplessly as the splinter sized crack in the mast grew until I was sure it would snap. The crew on deck wallowed and struggled to move in the thigh deep water to try and keep ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Tags: Trust, Storms

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Asserting Leadership - The Lion Was Proud Of His ...  PRO

Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Apr 16, 2007

ASSERTING LEADERSHIP - The lion was proud of his mastery of the animal kingdom. One day he decided to make sure all the other animals knew he was the king of the jungle. He was so confident that he bypassed the smaller animals and went straight to the bear. "Who is the king of the jungle?" ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lion Was Proud Of His Mastery Of The Animal ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

The lion was proud of his mastery of the animal kingdom. One day he decided to make sure all the other animals knew he was the king of the jungle. He was so confident that he bypassed the smaller animals and went straight to the bear. "Who is the king of the jungle?" the lion asked. The bear ...read more

Tags: Lordship Of Christ

An Australian Mining Town Will Always Remember ...

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Dec 29, 2008

An Australian mining town will always remember the year of the dramatic rescue. An earthquake killed one miner and trapped two others 3,000 feet under the ground. Days turned into weeks as miners bore through tons of rock; rescuers could only work one at a time on their backs in a cramped rescue ...read more

Tags: Salvation

Denomination: Baptist

Rescue From The Biggest Prison

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 7, 2009

RESCUE FROM THE BIGGEST PRISON An Australian mining town will always remember the year of the dramatic rescue. An earthquake killed one miner and trapped two others 3,000 feet under the ground. Days turned into weeks as miners bore through tons of rock; rescuers could only work one at a time on ...read more

Tags: Atonement

Make Sure Your Ax Is Sharpen

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 16, 2023

When we were young we did not have central heating and air. As a matter of fact I do not remember us having a window unit. What we had was a fireplace in the winter time and a screen door in the summer. I remember that old fire place. If it was real cold we would put a blanket over the door ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:10

Tags: Holy Spirit, Sharpening Your Ax

Denomination: Church Of God

Traveling With A Pack?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 30, 2023

I have several different pairs of glasses. I really focus on one pair. A rose colored pair of glasses makes everything appear rosy. Everything you see will be rosy as we have a rose filter. Years ago I read about a pet dog. The little girl bottle fed the puppy and raised it to adult ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-26, Romans 12:2

Tags: Change, Paradigm, Attitudes

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wesley Fetter Lane

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 5, 2025

Each year, on May 24, we remember the date in 1738 when John Wesley had his heart “strangely warmed” in the Bible study on Aldersgate Street. I tend to agree with the folks that claim this is the day Wesley became a Believer and after this, he had a great assurance of his salvation. Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Galatians 5:22-23

Tags: Power, John Wesley, Aldersgate, Fetter Lane, Holy Spirit  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

A Free Flowing River Purifies Itself And Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 8, 2000

A free flowing river purifies itself and is alive with life. So also is the Christian who becomes involved with others in sharing the Gospel. That Christian will discover the reason for his or her existence. Being involved in the ...read more

Tags: Sharing Your Faith, Sharing My Testimony, God Brings Purpose

Denomination: Pentecostal

Whom Do You Trust? A New Ponemon Institute Study ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

Whom Do You Trust? A new Ponemon Institute study finds that consumers believe banks and health organizations respect privacy, have less confidence in the hospitality, retail, and food-service ...read more

Tags: Faith

The American Bible Society Has Released A Study ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

The American Bible Society has released a study finding that 67% of American teenagers think that God and/or faith in God belong in the White House. Too bad they ...read more

Tags: Faith

The Lord Alone Must Be Exalted In The Work Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The Lord alone must be exalted in the work of atonement, and not a single mark of mans chisel or hammer will be endured. There is an inherent blasphemy in seeking to add to what Christ Jesus in His dying moments declared to be ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ

If The Heart Is Devoted To The Mirage Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If the heart is devoted to the mirage of the world, to the creature instead of the Creator, the disciple is lost.However urgently Jesus may call us, His call fails to find access to our hearts. Our ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

The Beauty Of Human Life Consists In The Fact ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The beauty of human life consists in the fact that, as we review our last New Years resolutions, we find we have fulfilled one-third of them, left unfilled ...read more

Tags: New Year's Day

Do You Want To Live A Supernatural Life Of ...

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Nov 23, 2011

"Do you want to live a supernatural life of victory? The Victory Express runs on two tracks: trust and obey." "Adrianisms: The Wit and Wisdom of Adrian Rogers, (Memphis, TN: ...read more

Tags: Worldliness

Denomination: Baptist

Just Before The Death Of The Great Comedian Wc ...

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 23, 2008

Just before the death of the great comedian WC Fields a friend came to visit him in hospital, When he got there he was surprised to find W. C thumbing through a Bible. When ...read more

Denomination: Baptist