In Sermon Illustrations: "God Is Good"

Easter: New Creation  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Easter: New Creation The Easter Story is God taking a life which was being spent on self, the pleasures of this world, blinded by the devil, and turning it around to achieve all of His good purposes. The Word of God has some good news. The "New Creation" is living as a new man in Christ which ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:11

Tags: Easter Resurrection

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saving Private Ryan Tells Us About Our Need For Grace

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Oct 24, 2022

Saving Private Ryan is one of my favorite World War II movies. Three out of four brothers are killed in action, and then a search is launched to find the fourth, Private James Ryan, so that he is not killed, leaving his mother childless. Eight men are sent out to find Private Ryan, who is missing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Tags: Death, Grace, Fear, Salvation, Legalism, Works  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When It Comes To Finding Available Men In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When it comes to finding available men in Minnesota, the odds are ...read more

Tags: Men And Women

Believers Lack Biblical Understanding: A Barna ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

Believers Lack Biblical Understanding: A Barna poll reveals that many born again Americans hold beliefs contrary to Scripture. Among the most disturbing is that 68% think the Bible teaches that God helps those who help themselves. Other alarming beliefs are; that the Holy Spirit does not exist ...read more

Tags: Bible Study

Film Maker Walt Disney Was Ruthless In Cutting ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

Film maker Walt Disney was ruthless in cutting anything that got in the way of a story’s pacing. Ward Kimball, one of the animators for Snow White, recalls working 240 days on a 4 1/2 minute sequence in which the dwarfs made soup for Snow White and almost destroyed the kitchen in the process. ...read more

Tags: Character

On September 7, 1864, The "Loyal Colored People ...

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 18, 2007

On September 7, 1864, the “Loyal Colored People of Baltimore” presented a Bible to President Abraham Lincoln for his kind and humane outreach to their people. Lincoln gratefully responded with these words: “In regard to this Great Book, I have but to say, it is the best gift God has given to man. ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Healing Rainbow

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 28, 2011

THE HEALING RAINBOW Years ago one of our sons – age 10-12 – spoke some remarkable words. I had been ill. He was outside and saw a rainbow which he perceived as being over our house. He came inside and said, "Are you better yet? I thought maybe you were being healed." At that young age he had ...read more

Tags: Children

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Four Essentials For Sharing The Gospel

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 4, 2022

FOUR ESSENTIALS FOR SHARING THE GOSPEL 1) Care: show concern for the person, and concern for your life before him. 2) Dare: it takes courage to witness--courage if the person is a stranger to you, and even more if the person is a close friend or relative. 3) Share: If you want to make a ...read more

Tags: Witnessing, Great Commission, Evangelism, Faith, Gospel  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Walk Compared To Learning How To Pitch ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 14, 2009

Christian Walk Compared to Learning How to Pitch Horseshoes When I married into Charlotte’s family I married into a really close family that liked to spend a lot of time together. Almost every Sunday was spent at Charlotte’s Mom and Dad’s house. There were football or baseball games to watch or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Tags: Growth In Christ

Customer Loyalty: A Recent National Survey By ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

Customer Loyalty: A recent national survey by Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories found the following factors cause customers to become loyal to a company: 56% Good Service, 28% Good Products, 7% Good Price, 6% ...read more

Tags: Church General

Augustine's 3 Stages Of Dealing With Sin

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Mar 22, 2024

Augustine's three stages of dealing with sin in the life of a believer: STAGE ONE -- "Lord make me good, but not yet!" STAGE TWO - "Lord, make me good, but not ...read more

Tags: Sanctification, Sin, Growth, Discipleship, Understanding, Maturity, Self  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Message Of The Angels To The Shepherds Was ...  PRO

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

The message of the angels to the shepherds was that there was Good News! We like good news. We certainly don’t like bad news. A father came home from a very rugged day at work and said to his wife, "I’ve had a bad day. Please! If you have any bad news tonight, keep it to yourself." To which she ...read more

Tags: Great Commission, What Is Evangelism?

Denomination: Pentecostal

Advertising Is A Valuable Economic Factor ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Advertising is a valuable economic factor because it is the cheapest way of selling goods, ...read more

Tags: Business And Marketplace

A Study Of The Bible Will Reveal That There Are ...

Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Sep 5, 2007

A study of the bible will reveal that there are good and bad wells. There are wells of good ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Best Things You Can Give Children, Next To ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The best things you can give children, next to good ...read more

Tags: Memories

Making ...

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 18, 2009

MAKING EXCUSES Benjamin Franklin: He that is good at making excuses is ...read more

Tags: Obedience

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

People Who Claim To Have Faith And Yet Are Simply ...

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 3, 2009

PEOPLE WHO CLAIM TO HAVE FAITH AND YET ARE SIMPLY FILLED WITH PIOUS GOOD WISHES TO THOSE IN NEED (CHRISTIAN BROTHER) WITHOUT GOOD ACTIONS GIVE TO THE LIE OF PIOUS WORDS. THE THOUGHT ONLY COUNTS IF SOMETHING TANGIBLE IS DONE TO HELP THE INDIVIDUAL. OUR FAITH BECOMES AN ACT MAKE PRETEND. IT SPEAKS ...read more

Tags: Faith

Denomination: Baptist

A Government That Seizes Control Of The Economy ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A government that seizes control of the economy for the good of the people ends up seizing control of ...read more

Tags: Government

A Child Once Said: "The Preacher Is Paid To Be ...

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 26, 2009

A child once said: "The preacher is paid to be good. The rest of us, ...read more

Tags: Great Commission

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Every Day Is A Celebration  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 6, 2004

EVERY DAY IS A CELEBRATION I have a habit that may seem strange to some: I tape football games and watch them again—and again and again, if the game turns out right. Super Bowl 32 is one of my favorites, the one where the Broncos defeated Green Bay 31-24. (I’m a Bronco fan.) The first time I saw ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:11

Tags: Post Easter, Miracles Of Jesus, Easter Resurrection, Emmaus Road