In Sermon Illustrations: "Gods Glory"

For Thou Art With Me

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 17, 2025

In Psalm 23:4, we read: “4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me.” I often to talk to folks who are grieving the loss of a loved one to remember the “FIVE LITTLE WORDS” of Psalm 23:4 – For… thou… art… with… me. Jesus died so that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Tags: Fear, God With Us

Denomination: Methodist

Forgiveness

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 24, 2025

One of my heroes of the faith is the late Richard Wurmbrand who died in February 2001. Wurmbrand was born in Rumania in 1920 as a Jew and became a Christian when he encountered Christ at an early age. He shared his faith with the occupying troops in the 1940’s and the Germans threw him in prison ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:4

Tags: God's Underground, Wurmbrand

Denomination: Anglican

The Church

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Jan 16, 2026

“The Church” “You don’t have to agree with me today. You don’t have to like me and what I have to say. You can go home ANGRY, but I really hope that you can See that I LOVE YOU, and that’s why I’ve shown you God’s plan. It’s a CHURCH, a group of BELIEVERS, that honor and glorify JESUS It’s NOT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Tags: The Church, Glorifying God

Denomination: Baptist

Listening For The Car In The Driveway

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Apr 17, 2026

Think about what it’s actually like to wait for someone you love to come home. Maybe your spouse is on a business trip, or your kid is coming home from college after a long semester. You’re not just waiting. You’re listening for the car in the driveway. You’re glancing at the clock. You’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25, Romans 8:25

Tags: Hope, Waiting On God

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ring In Witness Protection

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Apr 17, 2026

Have you ever had one of those moments where, as the words are leaving your mouth, you know you're making a terrible mistake? I had one of those back in 2014. I had just started my first real job at an advertising agency, and I was so excited that I went straight from work and bought an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:2-3, Isaiah 40:3

Tags: God's Timing, Waiting

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Missed The Sunrise

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Apr 17, 2026

I recently had the chance to visit Acadia National Park in Maine. There's a place there, Cadillac Mountain, where you can be one of the first people in the entire country to see the sunrise. While the rest of America is still in darkness, light first makes its appearance on that mountaintop. I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

Tags: Hope, God's Faithfulness

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breakfast Was Always Ready

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Apr 17, 2026

Every morning before school, without fail, my mom had breakfast ready for me. It didn't matter how busy she was or what else was going on. There was always a warm meal waiting. It wasn't just about the food. It was her way of saying, "I'm thinking about you. I care about you. I ...read more

Scripture: John 21:9-13

Tags: Grace, God's Provision

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Navigtionally Challenged

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Apr 17, 2026

When I was 16, I went to pick up my girlfriend to drive and meet my parents and grandparents for a hockey game downtown. Downtown was north of my house in Amarillo. You get on I-27, head north, fifteen minutes, done. We drove for a while. And a little while more. And nothing was looking familiar. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:22-24, Psalm 119:105

Tags: Guidance, God's Word

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Door Opened

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Apr 18, 2026

Before Cassy and I moved to Middle Tennessee, we were in West Texas. I was running a pretty small graphic design business and driving for Uber and Lyft in the evenings, and I was frustrated overall. Not because anything was particularly wrong, but because I kept feeling like I wasn't doing what ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:8, 1 Corinthians 16:9

Tags: God's Timing, Calling

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rainbows

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 16, 2008

I saw the greatest rainbow ever coming home from work the other day. Often you see bits of a rainbow or both legs but this was a perfect bow that seemed to stretch from downtown Terrell to downtown Crandall. It was vivid as none before. I was awestruck. Yet, if you looked closely there was a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Tags: Nature, Broken, Promises Of God, Storms, Promises  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

C.h.mackintosh Wrote: "There Is Power In The ...  PRO

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 12, 2001

C.H.Mackintosh wrote: “There is power in the presence of a risen Savior to solve our difficulties, remove our perplexities, calm our fears, ease our burdens, dry our tears, meet our every need, ...read more

Tags: God Brings Hope, God's Omnipotence, Easter Resurrection

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Don't Remember  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 15, 2001

I DON'T REMEMBER A young nun once claimed to have had a vision of Jesus. Her bishop decided to test her truthfulness and ordered that the next time she had a vision she should ask Christ what the bishop’s primary sin had been before he became a bishop. Some months later the nun returned and the ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness, Forgiveness General, God The Father, God's Forgiveness

Two Great Days  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

TWO GREAT DAYS There are two great days in a person’s life -- the day we are born and the day we ...read more

Tags: Finding Fulfillment, Doing God's Will, God Brings Purpose

On The Southern Coast Of Italy, There Is A Harbor ...  PRO

Contributed by Wayne Major on Jan 19, 2002

On the southern coast of Italy, there is a harbor which is very treacherous and difficult to navigate, especially at night. But experienced seamen understand that there is a safe, proven method to steer the waters. There are three lighted buoys placed at intervals right in the middle of the ...read more

Tags: Knowing God's Will, Holy Spirit In Believers, God's Omniscience

Denomination: Methodist

Oh Lord, Become The Master Of Our Passions, And ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

Oh Lord, become the master of our passions, and the creator of our ...read more

Tags: God Brings Purpose, God's Forgiveness, Christian Disciplines

Christian, If Thou Wouldst Know The Path Of Duty, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 10, 2002

Christian, if thou wouldst know the path of duty, take God for thy compass; if thou wouldst steer thy ship through the dark billows, put the tiller into the hand of the Almighty. Many a rock might be escaped, if we would let our Father take the helm; many a shoal or quicksand we might well avoid, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6

Tags: Holy Spirit In Believers, God's Omniscience, God The Father

A World Of Peace  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 3, 2002

A WORLD OF PEACE Bruce Larson tells how he helped people struggling to surrender their lives to Christ: "For many years I worked in New York City and counseled at my office any number of people who were wrestling with this yes-or-no decision. Often I would suggest they walk with me from my ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ, God's Provision, God Brings Hope

Alan Was A Pretty Normal Boy From A Medium-Sized ...  PRO

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Mar 23, 2004

Alan was a pretty normal boy from a medium-sized town. And he loved his dog. Alan had been after his parents for a dog since he was five, and on his ninth birthday they finally granted his wish. He named the dog “Rover” because he’d always thought that was about the best name a dog could have. ...read more

Tags: God's Love, Promises Of God, Parable Prodigal Son

Denomination: Lutheran

A Few Years Ago, When I Lived In West Virginia ...  PRO

Contributed by Drake Caudill on Mar 8, 2005

A few years ago, when I lived in West Virginia with my parents, my father wanted some chickens. My mother did not really want any chickens running around the yard, but she finally gave in. So my father went on a search to find some chickens. He finally found some "Game" chickens. I did not know ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:25-41

Tags: Frustration, God's Provision, Promises Of God, Storms Of Life

Denomination: Baptist

This Bomb Was Tested Above The Arctic Circle On ...

Contributed by Tim Richards on May 24, 2005

This bomb was tested above the Arctic Circle on October 30, 1961. The explosion was so intense that the flash was visible over 600 miles away. People felt the air move over 160 miles away. Everything in a radius of 15.25 miles was completely destroyed. Very severe damage extended to a distance of ...read more

Tags: Sin Separates From God, Sin Hurtful To God

Denomination: Baptist