In Sermon Illustrations: "Gods Providence"

Gods Will Is Revealed In The Word Of God And He ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Gods will is revealed in the Word of God and He will never reveal anything to us that He ...read more

Tags: God The Father

Revealing The Spectrum Of God’s Love

Contributed by Fred Parker on Oct 23, 2014

Written by Pastor Fred Parker Sat, 4th June, 2011 Matthew 5:16 “…let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” NIV Early one morning not long ago, I was reminded that the aura of God is revealed in the beauty of His light. The clouds were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Tags: Love, Light Of Truth, Spectrum, Jesus Loves

Denomination: Pentecostal

On January 31, 2007, Fire Destroyed Trinity ...

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Feb 8, 2009

"On January 31, 2007, fire destroyed Trinity Fellowship’s (AG)sanctuary in Fayetteville, Arkansas. What could have been major setback turned into opportunity for God to reveal His faithfulness and power to provide. Senior Pastor Darren Rogers says throughout two-year fund raising and rebuilding ...read more

Tags: Trials And Difficulties

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praising God In Worship  PRO

Contributed by Karen Wheat on Feb 8, 2008

Illustration About Praising God in Worship There’s the story of a church in an old town that was very sophisticated, dignified, and quiet. One day a visitor showed up in worship. When the preacher began to preach and say something like God is a good God, the visitor would shout, “Praise the Lord,” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Use Of God's Gifts

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 9, 2009

THE USE OF GOD'S GIFTS How much did Jerry Jones, the owner of the Dallas Cowboys spend on the New Texas Stadium? 1.15 billion dollars. They joke that there is a hole in the top of the stadium so that God can watch his favorite team play. I’m not so sure Mr. Jones doesn’t believe that. We look at ...read more

Tags: Gifts Giving

See The Lamb Of God

Contributed by Samuel M on Mar 19, 2025

When we are going through difficult times( or testing) and still remain obedient to God’s word, we will find, see (the lamb of God) and receive a greater (or deeper) revelation of the lamb of God. When Abraham was about to offer his only son as a sacrifice, he saw the ram caught in the thicket. ...read more

Tags: Faith, Hope

Is There Really A God??  PRO

Contributed by Paul Weimeschkirch on Aug 15, 2005

Is There Really A God?? 93 million miles from the blistering surface of the sun hangs the planet earth. A rotating sphere perfectly suspended in the center of the universe. The ultimate creation from an infinite mind. An unbelievable intricate complex design. A supernatural testimony, an ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Tags: Apologetics God

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Gods?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 17, 2005

ILLUSTRATION... Two Gods? (personal story) "One a recent trip, I called home to talk to the kids and let them know that I would be home soon. I called at a time when our two boys were asleep and only our four-year old daughter was awake. We chatted for awhile. She began to ask me questions ...read more

Tags: Promises Of God

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Without God

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 15, 2005

(Rick Warren, Purpose Driven Life, p21) Andrei Bitov, a Russian novelist, grew up under an atheist communist regime. But God got his attention one dreary day. He recalls, “In my twenty-seventh year, while riding the metro in Leningrad I was overcome with a despair so great that life seemed to ...read more

Tags: Assurance Of Salvation

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Will Save

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 16, 2005

"God will save you quicker than ...read more

Tags: Salvation

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love

Contributed by David Ward on Jan 23, 2006

Frederick Buechner in "The Magnificent Defeat": ß “The love for equals is a human thing—of friend for friend, brother for brother. It is to love what is loving and lovely. The world smiles. ß The love for the less fortunate is a beautiful thing—the love for those who suffer, for those who are ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Of God.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 2, 2007

1. Speak the Word of God. 2. Believe the Word of God. I tell the students that I teach in our schools around the world to stand and repeat these words before each session. a. Lord, give me ears to hear. b. Lord, give me a mind to ...read more

God Is Nigh  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 24, 2002

GOD IS NIGH I served as an airborne Ranger platoon leader (paratrooper) in the First Air Cavalry Division during the Vietnam War. Our company was hacked up pretty badly by the enemy during one mission. When our platoon’s survivors returned to base camp, we all trudged down the muddy path ...read more

Tags: Independence Day, Holidays Civic, Political Freedom

In Support Of God  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 30, 2002

IN SUPPORT OF GOD On Sunday, June 30, 2002, CNN reported that a weekend poll said nearly nine in 10 Americans believe the phrase "under God" should remain in the Pledge of Allegiance. Most also believe that it is acceptable for the government to promote religious expression, as long as no ...read more

Tags: Independence Day, Political Freedom

Finger Of God  PRO

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 23, 2002

[Finger of God] An old deacon was leading in prayer using one of his stereotypical phrases, which was “Oh Lord, touch the unsaved with Thy finger.” As he intoned this phrase in this particular prayer, he stopped short. Other members came to his side and asked if ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 9:35-38

Tags: Evangelism Urgency, Great Commission, Sharing Your Faith

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Name Of God...?  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 5, 2002

NAME OF GOD...? If you’re in Lake City, Fla., one of these days and happen to run into a 50-something fellow with a sandy moustache, a receeding hairline, and aviator glasses, you may be in the presence of I Am Who I Am. Really. But that’s because Columbia County Court turned down his first ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-14

Tags: I Am That I Am, Name, Descriptions Of God

God Speed  PRO

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 2, 2003

GOD SPEED A very wealthy, religious little old lady was a soft touch for any panhandler she happened to meet on the street. One day she met a very shabbily dressed man and impulsively pressed a five dollar bill into his hand, smiled warmly and whispered, “God speed.” The next day the shabbily ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General, Gifts Giving

Denomination: Baptist

The Goodness Of God..  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 3, 2003

THE GOODNESS OF GOD.. His goodness is an ocean that has no shore. A Mountain that has no summit. A Road that has no end. Not meager, but much. Not skimpy but sufficient. Not little, but limitless· Not barely, but bountiful· Not feeble, ...read more

Tags: Christian Love, God's Provision

Pleasures Of God

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 20, 2003

John Piper writes, "if God wants to love us infinitely and delight us fully and eternally, he must preserve for us the one thing that will satisfy us totally and eternally; namely, the presence and worth of his own glory. He alone is the source of full and lasting pleasure. Therefore, his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Tags: God's Provision, God The Father

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Faithfulness  PRO

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 12, 2004

God’s Faithfulness: He never falls asleep on watch. I served in the US Army during Vietnam. I have to admit that even in the midst of a war zone, when it was my turn to stand guard duty there were times when my eyes were so heavy I was tempted to take a quick nap. God is not like ...read more

Tags: God's Provision

Denomination: United Methodist