In Sermon Illustrations: "Freedom In Action"

Peter Senge, A Pioneer Of Applying Systems ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 9, 2006

Peter Senge, a pioneer of applying systems thinking to learning, defines learning as “a process that occurs over time and always integrates thinking and doing.” During a recent conference for Chief Learning Officers, he addressed how knowledge is generated and diffused. It is generated by teams, ...read more

Tags: Truth

If God Is To Develop His Plan In Your Life And ...

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 13, 2007

If God is to develop His plan in your life and you are to work at it with all your heart, then you must grow new spiritual muscle for the challenge. As a runner begins to train, his or her entire being is transformed. Within weeks of starting training the runner actually grows new capillaries. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Few Years Ago Jack Eckerd, Founder Of The ...

Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Mar 15, 2007

A few years ago Jack Eckerd, founder of the Eckerd drugstore chain, committed his life to Christ. Shortly afterward, as he walked through one of his stores, he noticed the magazine racks with their glossy copies of "Playboy" and "Penthouse." Although Eckerd was retired from active management, he ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Must Not Hate  PRO

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 26, 2001

I MUST NOT HATE In October of 2001, on the ABC network morning show, Diane Sawyer interviewed the sister-in-law of Osamma Bin Laden. She has been estranged from one of Bin Laden’s 23 brothers, Yeslam, and is seeking a divorce. For 27 years she put up with abuse – and she wants out! Diane ...read more

Tags: Compassion

Denomination: United Methodist

Training The Little Savage  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 30, 2001

TRAINING THE LITTLE SAVAGE Every baby starts life as a little savage. He is completely selfish and self-centered. He wants what he wants when he wants it - his bottle, his mother’s attention, his playmate’s toy, his uncle’s watch. Deny him these once, and he seethes with rage and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Madalyn Murray O'hair's Book, What On Earth Is An ...  PRO

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 21, 2002

Madalyn Murray O’Hair’s book, What on Earth Is an Atheist, asserts, "We atheists ... try to find some basis for rational thinking on which we can base our actions and our beliefs, and we have it ... We accept the technical philosophy of materialism ... Essentially, materialism’s philosophy holds ...read more

Tags: Fulfillment, Apologetics God

Denomination: *other

A Man Left Work One Friday Afternoon. But Instead ...  PRO

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Jul 30, 2002

A man left work one Friday afternoon. But instead of going home, he stayed out the entire weekend fishing with the boys and spending his entire paycheck. When he finally appeared at home Sunday night, he was confronted by his very angry wife and was barraged for nearly 2 hours with a tirade of his ...read more

Tags: Divorce, Abuse, Not Funny, Ouch, Marriage General, Hitting  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

While Visiting In Leningrad, A Woman Heard The ...  PRO

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 5, 2003

"While visiting in Leningrad, a woman heard the story of 900,000 people who perished in the long siege of Leningrad during World War II. At one point they were trying to save the children from both the nazis and starvation---so they placed them on trucks to cross a frozen lake to safer locations. ...read more

Tags: Baptism

Denomination: United Methodist

Never Act In Panic Our Daily Bread, ...  PRO

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 1, 2003

ILLUSTRATION… Never Act in Panic Our Daily Bread, H.G.B, Tuesday, January 12 The great preacher F. B. Meyer gave some sound advice on what to do in a crisis. He wrote, “Never act in panic, nor allow man to dictate to you; calm yourself and be still; force yourself into the quiet of your closet ...read more

Tags: Emotions, Anger, Fear And Worry

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ransom

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 25, 2005

INTRODUCTION... Ransom Ransom, is an action packed drama thriller that came out in 1996 starring Mel Gibson and Rene Russo and directed by Ron Howard. The movie focuses on Mel Gibson’s character, Tom Mullen, a rich airline owner, is shocked when his son is kidnapped. He is willing to pay the two ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Few Years Ago Jack Eckerd, Founder Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

A few years ago Jack Eckerd, founder of the Eckerd drugstore chain, committed his life to Christ. Shortly afterward, as he walked through one of his stores, he noticed the magazine racks with their glossy copies of "Playboy" and "Penthouse." Although Eckerd was retired from active management, he ...read more

Tags: Grace

The Early Church Father Turtullian Wrote That, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

The early Church Father Turtullian wrote that, “The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church.” In a very real sense this is true. In spite of vicious opposition, the church grew and flourished. The early church had partnered for the journey of faith. They had come together… in one accord… ...read more

Tags: Holy Spirit Attributes

How Is A Hard Heart Turned Soft? Only By God ...

Contributed by Colin Bain on Nov 18, 2007

How is a hard heart turned soft? Only by God performing cardiac surgery. A heart transplant. Most hearts that are medically transplanted in our hospitals today, are because the owners forgot that they were to keep healthy. They took their eyes off the good food and were distracted by the fatty and ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

When A Dangerous Blizzard Hit Colorado Springs ...

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 26, 2008

When a dangerous blizzard hit Colorado Springs in late October 2006, residents had plenty of warning. Weather forecasters began predicting the storm 36 hours before it arrived. On a warm, sunny afternoon people swarmed into grocery stores to buy supplies, while tire shops worked overtime to meet ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We All Set Examples For Others To Follow. I Can ...  PRO

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 22, 2008

We all set examples for others to follow. I can remember growing up and putting on my dad’s shoes and shirt and walking around the house when I was little. Of course the clothes were too big for me. But I can remember how much I wanted to be grown up and be like my father. Do any of you remember ...read more

Tags: Encouragement

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship As ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 2, 2008

WORSHIP AS MOTIVATION Several years ago, while serving in Northport, I attended a University of Alabama football game. As we were nearing the stadium a group of young men caught my attention. There were four of them walking toward the stadium. They were Alabama fans. The four young men were ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Tags: Worship Purpose

I Read A Story Of A Pastor Whose Son Began To ...

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 6, 2009

I read a story of a pastor whose son began to drift away from God in high school. The son started to hang out with the wrong crowd changing his actions and attitude. The parents, of course, were broken-hearted. They were embarrassed. But they didn’t hide this. They cried out to God with God’s ...read more

Tags: Knowing God's Will

Denomination: Church Of God

Cain's Envy

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 25, 2009

CAIN'S ENVY Cain is displaying an attitude that many non-Christians have about Christians. There is often indignation from those who don’t believe they deserve to be in God’s favor, derogatory statements like, "Christians are a bunch of do-gooders, hypocrites etc." Often this reflects their deep ...read more

Tags: Envy

Children Of The King

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Aug 17, 2009

CHILDREN OF THE KING Living as a child of the King will be noticeable in the way others experience us. Madonna has been in the headlines over the last couple of years for famously trying and succeeding to adopt African children from Malawi. Whatever we think of Madonna’s actions or motives on ...read more

Tags: Adoption

Denomination: Baptist

Identifying With Christ

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Oct 15, 2019

During the Civil War a man by the name of George Wyatt was drawn by lot to go to the front. He had a wife and six children. A young man named Richard Pratt offered to go in his stead. He was accepted and joined the ranks, bearing the name and number of George Wyatt. Before long Pratt was killed in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-13

Tags: Christ Our Substitute, Identifying With Christ, The Exchanged Life, Crucifixion To Self

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational