In Sermon Illustrations: "Go Forth Meeting Christ"

Crowning Day  PRO

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 1, 2013

CROWNING DAY When D. L. Moody, the great evangelist, was dying, his last words were, "Earth is receding, heaven is approaching; this is my crowning day." Resurrection of Christ is a reminder that we need have no fear about death. Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21, Philippians 2:5-11, 2 Timothy 4:8

Tags: Death, Set Free

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why We Believe That Jesus Rose From The Dead

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Mar 25, 2024

If Jesus did not rise from the dead, the Christian faith is a foolish fantasy. However, if the resurrection of Christ did occur, it confirms His life, message, and atoning work. It is the basis of our hope of life beyond the grave. Christ is alive, and the evidence is overwhelming. Here are some of ...read more

Tags: Easter, Resurrection, Gospel, Disciples, Witnesses, Church  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Was May 7, And Roger Simms Was Hitchhiking His ...  PRO

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004

It was May 7, and Roger Simms was hitchhiking his way home, having been discharged from the Army. He flashed his hitchhiking sign at a car, but almost lost hope for a ride when he noticed it was a black, sleek, new Cadillac. To his amazement the car stopped. As Roger entered the car from the ...read more

Tags: God's Provision

Denomination: Baptist

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Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Thanksgiving First Thessalonians 5:16-18 says, “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” On Thanksgiving Day, families gather around their televisions to watch football games ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Tags: Thanksgiving Holiday

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Keeps His Promises

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 27, 2009

GOD KEEPS HIS PROMISES Roger Simms shared this testimony in a book: May 7 the day Roger was discharged from the army. He couldn’t get a bus so he decided to hitchhike his way home. Carry his heavy suitcase and in his army uniform, he flashed for the on-coming car. It was a luxurious, black ...read more

Tags: God's Love

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thomas Didymas - The Twin

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 17, 2017

THOMAS DIDYMUS The Twin “Doubting Thomas” - was a more unfair moniker ever pinned on a person? For by taking into account the full account of his first encounter with the risen Christ, Thomas may just as rightly be styled as “Believing Thomas.” For reasons we cannot presume to know, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7, John 20:24-29

Tags: Doubt, Criticism, Thomas, Doubting

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Discerning Commentator (Alexander Maclaren) ...

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jul 28, 2005

A discerning commentator (Alexander Maclaren) writes: “The Parable of the Sower is both history and prophecy. It tells Christ’s ...read more

Tags: Parable Sower And Seed

Denomination: Baptist

Just As We Are!" Exodus 14:13-14 Key Verse(S) ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Apr 28, 2005

“Just As We Are!” Exodus 14:13-14 Key verse(s) 14:“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Keeping a positive outlook on life is pretty hard when nothing much positive seems to be happening in your life. Let’s face it, when things are going bad, really bad, there is nothing worse ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-14

Tags: Disappointment

Denomination: Lutheran

Dr. George Sweeting Once Estimated That "More ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 2, 2002

Dr. George Sweeting once estimated that "more than a fourth of the Bible is predictive prophecy...Both the Old and New Testaments are full of promises about the return of Jesus Christ. Over 1800 references appear in the O.T., and seventeen O.T. books give prominence to this theme. Of the 260 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Tags: Messianic Prophecies, Testimonies About Jesus, Second Coming

Author And Pastor Calvin Miller Says He Thinks ...  PRO

Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 19, 2005

Author and pastor Calvin Miller says he thinks the most vibrant missionaries he has met are medical doctors serving in lonely outposts of the Arab world. These physicians and nurses are aware that in winning a Muslim to Christ, they condemn their converts to ostracism and persecution—even ...read more

Tags: Evangelism Fear Of, Evangelism Urgency, Missions

Denomination: Lutheran

Take A Clear Glass Or Cup And Fill It With Dirty ...  PRO

Contributed by Weston Blankenship on Jul 28, 2007

Take a clear glass or cup and fill it with dirty water. Say this is a type of our sinfull soul before God’s forgiveness. Then dump it out in a bucket and say this is Christ forgivness, He cleans out all the sin. Then wash in the cup in a clean bucket. This is a type of baptism in Jesus name. Then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Apostolic

An Easter Parable: Edith Easter  PRO

Contributed by Harvie Neatherlin on Jun 17, 2003

AN EASTER PARABLE: EDITH EASTER Edith Burns was a wonderful Christian who lived in San Antonio, Texas. She was the patient of a doctor by the name of Will Phillips. Dr. Phillips was a gentle doctor who saw patients as people. His favorite patient was Edith Burns. One morning he went to his office ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-7

Tags: Evangelism Fear Of, Easter Resurrection, Cross, Sharing My Testimony

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Story Of Edith Burns  PRO

Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Apr 22, 2008

THE STORY OF EDITH BURNS Edith Burns was a wonderful Christian who lived in San Antonio, Texas. She was the patient of a doctor by the name of Will Phillips. Dr. Phillips was a gentle doctor who saw patients as people. His favorite patient was Edith Burns. One morning he went to his office with ...read more

Tags: Easter Resurrection

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Hedonism

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 31, 2008

Christian Hedonism Charles Hodge argued that true knowledge of Christ includes delight in Christ. He said this knowledge "is not the apprehension of what He is, simply by intellect, but also involves, not merely as a consequence but as one of its elements, the corresponding feeling of adoration, ...read more

Tags: Joy

Walking In The Confidence Of God  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Walking in the Confidence of God "Personal God" Christians can walk in confidence because the Lord is a personal God: Psalm 147:11 says, "the LORD delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love." Song of Solomon 7:10 presents a wonderful truth in regard to our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:10

Tags: Confidence

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Almost Fifteen Years Ago, My Family And I Visited ...  PRO

Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 30, 2002

Almost fifteen years ago, my family and I visited China. We had a relative in Canton, who was responsible for distribution of food. When we visited him, we were treated to the best in everyway. In China, whether you think it is fair or not, relationship, or guanxi, is everything. People are not ...read more

Tags: God's Provision

Denomination: *other

Ff Bruce Biblical Scholar Said, ‘ No Credible ...

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 24, 2006

FF BRUCE Biblical scholar said, ‘ No credible historian would ever deny the historicity of Jesus Christ. The life of Jesus Christ ...read more

Tags: Easter Resurrection

Denomination: Baptist

One Of The Greatest Marathoners In The World Is A ...  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Emmert on May 29, 2001

One of the greatest marathoners in the world is a Kenyan woman named Tegla Loroupe. She is also one of the smallest. Tegla Loroupe is just under 5 feet tall and weighs a mere 88 pounds. For more than five years she’s been among the top marathoners in the world. Tegla said in an interview that ...read more

Tags: God's Provision, Endurance

Denomination: United Methodist

In India There Is A Bible Institute Run By Dr. ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

In India there is a Bible Institute run by Dr. Samuel Thomas – a modern day hero of the Christian faith. Each year this Bible Institute has a commencement ceremony where students who have finished their studies are together for one final time before leaving this institute as graduates. What is so ...read more

Tags: Discipleship, Surrender

God Knows

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 10, 2009

"GOD KNOWS" I am reminded of that wonderful line in Archibald MacLeish’s J.B., the Broadway version of the Book of Job as told in verse. Before the great businessman, the J.B. of the play’s title is brought down by the desperate circumstances recounted in the first two chapters of Job, one of ...read more

Tags: God's Omniscience

Denomination: *other