In Sermon Illustrations: "Gods Word"

Is Your Light Shining

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 15, 2019

IS YOUR LIGHT SHINING? Many years a missionary employed a Chinese scholar to translate the New Testament into the Chinese language. The scholar was a Confucian and had never heard of Christianity until the missionary had hired him. The scholar was a painstaking person and wanted to produce a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Tags: Reputation, Complacent

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lego Theology

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 23, 2019

Matt Proctor- Several years ago, two of my nephews accompanied their mom on a visit to a friend’s house. Ben was 8, Brian was 6. Their mother’s friend was a very neat lady- a place for everything and everything in its place. Though childless, she did have a few toys and handed Ben and Brian a ...read more

Tags: Church, Relationships, Synergy

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Miracle Of The Dead Sea Scrolls

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Jan 4, 2021

In 1947, Muhammad adh-Dhib, a twelve-year-old Arab boy, made one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time. While looking for a lost goat in Qumran, near the Dead Sea, he threw a stone into a cave and heard the sound of shattering pottery. Curious about the noise, he entered the cave ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 4:1-3, 2 Peter 1:21, Hebrews 4:12

Tags: Bible, Scripture, Truth, Miracles, Dead Sea Scrolls  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kidnapped

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Aug 8, 2022

It was December 5 - and I was turning 50 years old. My wife and I went out for dinner with some close friends. During dinner I was informed that we were staying at a hotel by the airport tonight because we had to catch a flight in the morning. Surprise! Happy birthday! Fred, we are taking you on ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1, John 14:1-17, Philippians 4:6-7

Tags: Peace, Birthday

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Have This Much Self Control?

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Feb 27, 2023

I heard a funny story about a stunt pilot who was selling rides in his single engine airplane. One day he got into an argument with a pastor who insisted on taking his wife along at no extra charge. Not wanting to miss out on a chance to make some cash, the pilot said, “I’ll take you both up for ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Tags: Marriage, Self Denial, Fruit Of The Spirit, Works Of The Flesh, Self Control, Character Of Christ  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Lot Of People Are Leaving The Church And Going ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 8, 2001

"A lot of people are leaving the church and going back to ...read more

Tags: Faith Vs. Works, Church General

Definition Of Stewardship. "Stewardship Is The ...  PRO

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 7, 2002

Definition of Stewardship. "Stewardship is the proper management of one’s ...read more

Tags: Church Practices, Giving General, Money

Denomination: Baptist

Sainthood Lies In The Habit Of Referring The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"Sainthood lies in the habit of referring the smallest actions ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Keep Us Little And Unknown, Prized And Loved By ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"Keep us little and unknown, prized and loved by God ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Never Be Afraid To Trust An Unknown Future To A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known ...read more

Tags: Faith General

The Way To Stay Free From Sin

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Nov 6, 2006

The way to stay free from sin Is to stay committed to God ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-12, Matthew 6:10, Matthew 26:39, Romans 6:13, Ephesians 4:26-27, Ephesians 6:11, 1 Peter 5:8-9, Proverbs 1:10, Proverbs 4:14, 2 Peter 3:17, Luke 10:19, Luke 22:31-32, Romans 16:20, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Hebrews 2:18, 1 John 4:4, Revelation 3:10, Revelation 3:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace Is Sufficient To Enable Us To Be Accounted ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Grace is sufficient to enable us to be accounted entirely and ...read more

Tags: Grace

Man Is Born Broken. He Lives By Mending. And, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Man is born broken. He lives by mending. And, the ...read more

Tags: Grace

The Essential Part Of Christian Holiness Lies In ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

The essential part of Christian holiness lies in giving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5-8

Tags: Holiness

No Tree Bears Fruit For Its Own Use. Everything ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

No tree bears fruit for its own use. Everything in ...read more

Tags: Character

He Who Loves Goodness Harbours Angels, Reveres ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"He who loves goodness harbours angels, reveres reverence, ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Chosen To Express

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 8, 2008

God chose you express Him, not to impress ...read more

Tags: Confirmation

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Happiness Is Neither Within Us Nor Without Us; ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Happiness is neither within us nor without us; it is the union ...read more

Tags: Joy

A Man Never Knows Joy Until He Gets Rightly ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A man never knows joy until he gets rightly ...read more

Tags: Joy

Courage: The Lovely Virtuethe Rib Of Himself ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Courage: The lovely virtuethe rib of Himself that God sent ...read more

Tags: Endurance