In Sermon Illustrations: "Flesh And Spirit"

I Believe That Man Will Not Merely Endure; He ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I believe that man will not merely endure; he will prevail. He is immortal, not because he alone among creatures has an inexhaustible voice, but because he has a soul, a ...read more

Tags: Creation

Celebrating Independence Day, I'll Reflect On ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Celebrating Independence Day, I'll reflect on God's gracious gift of liberty in this most favored land....In our gatherings this Independence Day, let's all remember ...read more

Tags: Political Freedom

Peace With God Brings The Peace Of God. It Is A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Peace with God brings the peace of God. It is a peace that settles our nerves, fills our mind, floods our spirit and, in the midst of the uproar around us, ...read more

Tags: God's Provision, Bob Mumford

Here In America We Are Descended In Blood And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Here in America we are descended in blood and in spirit from revolutionists and rebels men and women who dare to dissent from accepted doctrine. As their heirs, may ...read more

Tags: Cynicism

Here In America We Are Descended In Blood And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Here in America we are descended in blood and in spirit from revolutionists and rebels men and women who dare to dissent from accepted doctrine. As their heirs, may ...read more

Tags: Divisions

Ever Use Raid On House Pests? If We Are In ...

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 22, 2010

Ever use Raid on house pests? If we are in Christ, then the Holy Spirit is like Raid to our annoying and pesky sin nature. Our pursuit should be that of ...read more

Tags: Sanctification

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Behavior Should Be An Outward Growth Of Our ...

Contributed by Carl Benge on Jul 2, 2007

Our behavior should be an outward growth of our love of God. It is the soil in which our spiritual fruits are planted. The Holy Spirit is the fertilizer that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-15

Tags: Revival

Denomination: Methodist

The Word Division Means To "Rip" Or "Tear" (1 ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 20, 2008

The word division means to “rip” or “tear” (1 Cor. 1:10). The Christians in this church were tearing the church apart – they were allowing the spirit of offense to rip ...read more

Tags: Divisions

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I’ll Tell You When I’ve Had Enough

Contributed by James Snyder on Jun 15, 2024

It was evening, and the day was just about over. The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I were chilling in the living room, watching TV. It is always lovely when the day ends, and you can relax. Doing nothing can become a habit. I’m not sure what we were watching on TV; it really doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8

Tags: Pleasure, Desires, Ice Cream

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

As Disciples Of Jesus, We Are To Become By The ...  PRO

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 27, 2004

As disciples of Jesus, we are to become by the Holy Spirit like our Master as He Himself tells us in Matthew 10:25, “It is enough for the student to be like His Teacher, and the servant like His master.” By the power of the Holy Spirit working in us, may we this Advent become more like Jesus who ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-10

Tags: Evangelism How To, Sharing My Testimony

Denomination: Methodist

A New ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

A New Commandment In the Book of John 13:34-35, Jesus makes a powerful statement, “A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.” (emphasis ours) Often people have ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Tags: Love Of The Disciples

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Brad Hightower Shares The Following Thoughts On ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 9, 2008

Brad Hightower shares the following thoughts on proper worship from http://21stcenturyreformation.blogspot.com/2004/12/jesus-clear-theology-of-worship-part-1.html In John 4 where Jesus articulates a “Clear Theology of Worship”. In fact, Jesus as the great prophet, the one who proclaims the final ...read more

Tags: Worship General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David's Demons

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Nov 16, 2010

DAVID'S DEMONS Many years ago I worked in an organisation called SCILS - Sunshine Coast Independent Living Skills. We worked with people who had mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. David (not his real name) was helped to find a place to rent in the community. He had been in danger of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Tags: Demons

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace Binds You With Far Stronger Cords Than ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Grace binds you with far stronger cords than the cords of duty or obligation can bind you. Grace is free, but when once you take it you are bound forever to ...read more

Tags: Grace

Self Can Never Cast Out Self, Even In The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Self can never cast out self, even in the regenerate man. Praise God The death of Jesus, once and forever, is the death to self. And the gift of the Holy ...read more

Tags: Salvation

Take Time. Give God Time To Reveal Himself To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Take time. Give God time to reveal Himself to you. Give yourself time to be silent and quiet before Him, waiting to receive, through the Spirit, the ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines

The Great Highroad Of Human Welfare Lies Along ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The great highroad of human welfare lies along the old highway of steadfast well-doing; and they who are the most persistent, and work in the true spirit, will invariably be the most ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

Nip Sin In The Bud

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 15, 2010

“Nip sin in the bud” as Swany would say! Otherwise, it will grow! "Woe to the rebellious children, says the Lord, that take counsel, but not of Me; and that cover with a covering, ...read more

Tags: Sin Deceptive

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Essence Of Our Effort To See That Every ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The essence of our effort to see that every child has a chance must be to assure each an equal opportunity, not to become equal, but to become differentto realize whatever ...read more

Tags: Children

The Essence Of Our Effort To See That Every ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The essence of our effort to see that every child has a chance must be to assure each an equal opportunity, not to become equal, but to become different -- to realize whatever ...read more

Tags: Learning