In Sermon Illustrations: "Glory Of The Lord"

Get The Bugs Out

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 20, 2012

GET THE BUGS OUT A huge clock was built and placed in the tower of the Pottsdam Garrison Church by the Emperor Frederick the Great of Prussia. This magnificent timepiece would chime out the hymn, "Praise Ye the Lord" every half hour. One day the melody ceased. Repairmen opened the gearbox of the ...read more

Tags: Worship Benefits

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Christian Lives Is Summed Up In This Old ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Our Christian lives is summed up in this old English hymn. This is the message of Romans 3:20-31 Lord I was blind - 1856 Lord, I was blind: I could not see In Thy marred visage any grace; But now the beauty of Thy face In radiant vision dawns on me. Lord, I was deaf: I could not hear The ...read more

Tags: Salvation

The Humanist's Prayer

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 8, 2007

The Humanist’s Prayer Lyman Abbot once paraphrased the Lord’s Prayer to reflect the philosophy of those without God. We might call it the Humanist’s Prayer: Our brethren who art on earth, Hallowed be our name. Our kingdom come, Our will be done on earth, For there is no heaven. We must get ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Solar System Is Special

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 4, 2012

OUR SOLAR SYSTEM IS SPECIAL Back in 2005, five secular planetary scientists met at the American Museum of Natural History and agreed that our solar system appears special. One commented, (Fritz Benedict of the University of Texas) "The older I get, the less likely it seems to me there'd be a bunch ...read more

Tags: Creation, Solar System

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

[247]. A Message From A Poem – Spiralling Downwards

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 2, 2026

[247]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – SPIRALLING DOWNWARDS There is nothing sadder than to see a light plane on fire and spiralling downwards to the ground. We know that is a tragedy that ends in death. Any spiralling downwards will be a disaster and death. This poem looks at the state of the world ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3, Zechariah 14:16-17, Zechariah 14:9

Tags: Immorality, Deep, Spiral, Gross, Christian Poetry, Christian Poems, World, Night, Evil, Darkness  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Slave Preacher John Jasper Got Carried ...

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jan 18, 2007

The great slave preacher John Jasper got carried away in a sermon on heaven. He talked about rambling down the streets of glory and talking to Moses and David and Paul. And then he said, “And now I will ramble down the side streets to find the cabin in which the good Lord set up my mother in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

[361]. A Message From A Poem – Between God And Us

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 5, 2026

[361]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – BETWEEN GOD AND US The poem has an unusual rhyme scheme, not always easy to write. This poem deals with the Christian’s position before a holy God, but at the same time, a God of love. It covers many aspects of the Christian’s standing, salvation and life. We ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:12-13, Romans 6:4, 1 Peter 1:18-19

Tags: Praise, Testimony, Relationship, Christian Poems, Praise Poem, A Poem Of Rhymes  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is A Peanuts Cartoon That Shows Snoopy ...  PRO

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Feb 10, 2002

There is a Peanuts cartoon that shows Snoopy sitting outside in the middle of a snowstorm. He is shivering from the cold. Linus and Charlie Brown happen by and see Snoopy and his condition. They say, “There is Snoopy, let’s go cheer him up.” They go up to Snoopy and say, “Be of good cheer, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Tags: Call Of The Disciples, Compassion, Sharing My Testimony

Denomination: Holiness

God's Word Described  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 14, 2012

GOD’S WORD DESCRIBED An unknown writer said, "This Book is the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding; its histories are true, and its decisions are immutable. Read it to be wise, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:16-176

Tags: Bible Truth

Woe Is Me!

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 13, 2026

There’s a shift that happens in the soul when we truly see God. In Book of Isaiah 1-5, the prophet looks out at the world and says, “Woe to them…” Corruption, injustice, pride-it’s all clear. Easy to name. Easy to condemn. But then comes the vision in Book of Isaiah. “I saw the Lord…” And ...read more

Tags: Holiness, Wonder, Woe

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer Of A Half-Hearted Christian

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Prayer of a Half-hearted Christian I love thy church, O God; Her walls before me stand; But please excuse my absence, Lord; This bed is simply grand A charge to keep I have; A God to glorify; But Lord, don’t ask for cash from me; The glory comes too high. Am I a soldier of the cross, A follower ...read more

Tags: Faith

When The Veil Is Removed

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 18, 2011

WHEN THE VEIL IS REMOVED There are many pictures of Mt Taranaki in NZ. It looked beautiful. It may be difficult for one to see it for oneself as it is generally covered in clouds. When the clouds are removed, the sight of the mountain takes one’s breath away. Many know a lot about the Lord and ...read more

Tags: Beauty

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Pentecost Testimony  PRO

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Mar 12, 2009

A PENTECOST TESTIMONY Pastor Chuck shared a story of the work of the Holy Spirit. A group was having a Bible study. Since it was Pentecost, the decided to pray and worship for a while after the Bible study. One of the ladies began to worship in another langauge. Someone had brought a friend to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:22

Tags: Holy Spirit Baptism

Denomination: Pentecostal

[022] A Message From A Poem - At His Feet

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 3, 2024

[022] A MESSAGE FROM A POEM - AT HIS FEET This poem looks at certain events focussed on being at the Lord’s feet. Those feet that today bear the scars of Calvary, walked this earth in ministry and teaching as God among us. The best known story about the feet of Jesus is this one – {{Luke ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11, Luke 10:39-42, Luke 7:37-38

Tags: Worship, Feet, Devotion, Mary And Martha, At His Feet, Bow At His Feet, Wiping Jesus Feet  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[126]. A Message From A Poem – Heaven Opens To Us

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 11, 2025

[126]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – HEAVEN OPENS TO US From a quick recollection heaven will open at least three times in the future (written by one who is still living). One of those will be the Rapture. One will be the Second Coming. The other one is when a saint passes from this life and into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-10, 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

Tags: Heaven, Open, Absent From The Body, Christian Poetry, Christian Poems  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[003] Message From A Poem – A Simple Farmer’s Ditty

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 13, 2024

[003] MESSAGE FROM A POEM – A SIMPLE FARMER’S DITTY You will note that each line of the poem ends with the “ay” rhyme. The following poem is simple in structure but an attempt to relate to the simplicity of the land. I used to spend my holidays as an early teenager on the land with a farming ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:23-25, Ezekiel 14:13

Tags: God Keeps Us, Agrarian Society, Nature, Poem, Farming, Farmers, A Ditty  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Medicine For ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

“Medicine for America” “Peculiar People” Titus 2:14 says, “[Christ] …gave Himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for Himself a people that are His very own, eager to do what is good.” The King James Bible says the Lord will purify unto Himself a “peculiar people.” ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:14

Tags: Patriotism

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bible Verses On The Presence Of God

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Apr 10, 2022

Joshua 1:9: Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (NKJV) Honor and majesty are found in His presence; strength and joy are found in His sanctuary. 1 Chronicles 16: 27 (AMP) And He ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Tags: Holy Spirit, Presence Of God

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Romans Road To Salvation

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jun 24, 2019

The Romans Road to Salvation 1. I consider myself a good person. All have sinned & fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23 2. Is sin that big of a deal? The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 3. Why would Jesus die in my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Romans 10:9

Tags: Salvation, Gospel, The Cross

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Conform Any Longer To The Pattern Of This ...

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Aug 28, 2007

"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is — his good, pleasing and perfect will (Rom 12:2, NIV). The word we translate "transformed" is metamorfousthe. Does that sound ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Mennonite