In Sermon Illustrations: "God Our Righteousness"

Let Us Have Faith That Right Makes Might, And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith let us to the end dare to do ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Strides In Communication Now Permit Us To Talk ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Strides in communication now permit us to talk with people around the globe, but cannot bridge the ...read more

Tags: Communication General

We Come To Learn That It Does Not Pay To Grieve ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

We come to learn that it does not pay to grieve too much over our errors. Ordinarily ...read more

Tags: Truth Absolute

There Is No Failure Except In No Longer Trying. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There is no failure except in no longer trying. There is no defeat except from within, no really insurmountable barrier ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

In Peace Nothing So Becomes A Man As Modest ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"In peace nothing so becomes a man as modest stillness and humility; but when the blast of war blows in our ears, ...read more

Tags: War

The Cross Is The Blazing Fire At Which The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The cross is the blazing fire at which the flame of our love is kindled, and we have to get near ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ

Life Is Made Up Of A Series Of Judgments On ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Life is made up of a series of judgments on insufficient data, and if we waited to run down all ...read more

Tags: Learning

The Most Important Person To Listen To Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The most important person to listen to is oneself, and our most important task is to develop an ear that ...read more

Tags: Leadership Listening

Could We See When And Where We Are To Meet ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Could we see when and where we are to meet again, we would be more tender when ...read more

Tags: Compassion

We Hope That, When The Insects Take Over The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"We hope that, when the insects take over the world, they will remember with gratitude how we ...read more

Tags: Food

The Left Takes Its Vision Seriously More ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The left takes its vision seriously more seriously than it takes the rights of other people. They want to be our ...read more

Tags: Politics

Prayers Are Heard In Heaven Very Much In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Prayers are heard in heaven very much in proportion to our faith. Little faith will get very great ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

The Foes From Whom We Pray To Be Delivered Are ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The foes from whom we pray to be delivered are our own passions, appetites, and follies; and against these ...read more

Tags: Self

This, Indeed, I Hold For Certain, That Each Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"This, indeed, I hold for certain, that each of us is cared for, not by one angel merely, but that all ...read more

Tags: Angels

Three American Magazines In Chronological Order, ...

Contributed by Kerry O'neill on Mar 9, 2010

Three American magazines in chronological order, illustrate how our societal focus has ...read more

Tags: Self

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eliminate Hurry

Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 30, 2018

The late Dallas Willard answered the question: “What is the key to a healthy soul?” by answering, “We must ...read more

Tags: Patience, Be Still, Hurry

Denomination: Christian Church

Salvation Depends Upon Christ's Work For Us.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 4, 2021

B. Salvation depends upon Christ's work for us, while rewards depend upon our works ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:31

Tags: Salvation, Works

A Lesson From A Damaged Lock

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 20, 2019

Moving from one place to another is always a challenge, no matter how many times you’ve gone through this “process”! My wife and I recently made a move and learned a strange, but interesting lesson—one that was valuable for us, too. As sometimes happens, there is too much stuff and not enough ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-20

Tags: Possessions, Worldly Goods, Theft

Denomination: Baptist

65279;a Minister Named Russ Blowers Was Once ...  PRO

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 27, 2002

A minister named Russ Blowers was once asked to speak at Rotary Club about his profession. He wanted to say more than “I’m a preacher.” So this was his talk, “Hi, I’m Russ Blowers. I’m with a global enterprise. We have branches in every country in the world. We have representatives in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Tags: Misconceptions, Call Of The Disciples, Church Body Of Christ

Denomination: Wesleyan

10 Things You Never Hear In Church  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 12, 2005

10 Things You Never Hear in Church 1. Hey! It’s my turn to sit in the front pew! 2. I was so enthralled, I never noticed your sermon went 25 minutes over time. 3. Personally I find witnessing much more enjoyable than golf. 4. I’ve decided to give our church the $500 a month I used to send to TV ...read more

Tags: Church General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational