In Sermon Illustrations: "Good Teacher"

Good News Bad News

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 9, 2020

A woman walks into a doctor’s office. She schedules an appointment and sits down it the waiting room. Whem it’s her turn to talk to the doctor, she describes all of her symptoms, and they’re unlike anything he’s heard before. The doctor runs a few tests and steps out of the room. He comes back ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-27

Tags: Curse, Disease, Sickness, Illness, Redemption Of Body  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good News: Finish The Race!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 27, 2021

Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. WRONG WAY, ROY ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, Hebrews 12:1

Tags: Get Up, Finish Well

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Good Samaritan Is A Portrait Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 2, 2022

The Good Samaritan bears the features of the Lord Jesus Christ who comes to seek and save the lost. (1). "He came where he was." Christ comes to us right where we are. In our stripped and wounded condition we could do nothing for ourselves (Ro 5:6). (2). "He had compassion on ...read more

Tags: Neighbor, Kindness, Good Deeds, Good Samaritan, Types Of Christ, Ministry  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pretty Good Preaching For A Dollar!

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 20, 2022

A man and his ten year-old son were on a fishing trip miles from home. At the boy’s insistence, they decided to attend the Sunday worship service at a small rural church. The father forgot to bring any cash, so he reached in his pocket and gave his son a dollar to drop into the offering plate as ...read more

Tags: Giving, Stewardship, Complaining, Tithing, Critical Spirit, Cheating God  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Must First Be Made Good Before We Can Do Good; ...  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Smith on Mar 13, 2002

We must first be made good before we can do good; we must first be made just, before our works can please God. When we are justified by faith in Christ, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Tags: Cross Agony, God's Forgiveness

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Rug: Making And Keeping Good Boys

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 6, 2011

THE RUG: MAKING AND KEEPING GOOD BOYS A preacher tells how he was once entertained by a teacher and his wife who had two boys in their middle teens. He writes, "Immediately on entering, I felt the home atmosphere. They were evidently a fine Christian family. However, I noticed that the carpet in ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-6

Tags: Mother's Day

Bible Teacher A.t. Pierson Tells About A New ...  PRO

Contributed by Greg Yount on Nov 30, 2001

Bible teacher A.T. Pierson tells about a new convert to Christ who had a strange dream in which he was trapped down a very deep well in the night. He looked up and saw a single star shining far above him, and it seemed to let down lines of silver light that took hold upon him and lifted him up. ...read more

Tags: Faith, Call Of The Disciples, Kingdom Of God

Denomination: Baptist

My Sunday School Teacher Asked Me, What Is Better ...  PRO

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2002

My Sunday School teacher asked me, What is better than a whole candy bar? I could not imagine? What? A half a candy bar and a brother to share with him. I had to grow up and ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Sunday School Teacher Told Her Class Of 2nd ...  PRO

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004

A Sunday School teacher told her class of 2nd graders the story found in Luke 16 of the Rich man and Lazarus. How that when they were here upon the earth the rich man had everything that money could buy and poor Lazarus had to beg for mere crumbs. But when they died, the rich man due to his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24, Matthew 16:24, Luke 16:19-31

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: Christian Church

Have You Ever Been Shown Mercy? Does A Teacher ...

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 7, 2008

Have you ever been shown mercy? Does a teacher come to mind? How about a time when your parent or parents were compassionate and showed mercy? I remember 9th grade geometry and how I struggled through that class and got a D- for the ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

A Good Man Wants To Get Into Heaven

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Jul 21, 2024

I was recently at the gym having a conversation with someone I just met. Within a matter of 10 minutes, I realized that this man was a better man than me. He had volunteered in more countries than I could count in 10 minutes of our conversation. He was a teacher, he served the poor in many ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, John 3:16, Romans 3:23

Tags: Grace, Justification, Good Works, Works Righteousness

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Crown Of Thorns  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

CROWN OF THORNS Nearly thirty years ago on Saturday night I sat in an indoor arena excitedly watching a beautiful Arabian stallion receive the very high honor of "Legion of Merit." The lights were turned off and a large spotlight appeared at the entrance gate. Music played as this beautiful bay ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:28-30

Tags: Easter Good Friday

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Movie, A Few Good Men, A Sergeant And A ...  PRO

Contributed by David Simmons on Jan 18, 2001

In the movie, A Few Good Men, a sergeant and a private stand on trial for killing a fellow marine. Their lawyer, played by Tom Cruise, attempts to demonstrate that the murder was actually the result of an order that the two marines had received from a higher-up. The order to help train the ...read more

Tags: Great Commission, Faith, Corps, Church Purpose Of

Denomination: Baptist

The Line Separating Good And Evil Passes Not ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 13, 2001

"The line separating good and evil passes not through states, nor classes, nor between political parties... but right through every human heart ...read more

Tags: God's Provision, Christian Love

Although Not A Good Example Of A Godly Man, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 24, 2001

Although not a good example of a Godly man, Steven King is an excellent example of patience and pereseverence. He began writing when he was in second grade. He lived in an upper floor bedroom of his mother’s house. His dream was to be published in a magazine. His first manuscript was rejected so he ...read more

Tags: Parable Widow, Peace, Prayer Persistence

It Is Good To Learn Early Enough That Suffering ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Kuzma on Feb 19, 2002

It is good to learn early enough that suffering and God are not a contradiction but rather a unity, for the idea that God himself is suffering is one that has always been one of the most convincing teachings of Christianity. I think God is nearer to suffering than to happiness, and to find God in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-33

Tags: Promises Of God, Descriptions Of God, Compassion

Denomination: Foursquare

Good News/Bad News For Chaplains  PRO

Contributed by Guy Caley on Apr 1, 2002

Good News/Bad News for Chaplains Good News: You baptized seven people today in the river. Bad News: You lost two of them in the swift current. Good News: The Protestant Women of the Chapel voted to send you a get-well card. Bad News: The vote passed by 31-30. Good News: Your Chapel Council ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Denomination: Assembly Of God

And A Good Father Does Not Give Everything The ...  PRO

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 8, 2002

And a good Father does not give everything the child asks for. A Danish proverb notes, "Give to a pig when it grunts and a child when he cries, and you will have a fine ...read more

Tags: Parenting, Children

Denomination: *other

If I Can't Be Good Enough...  PRO

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jan 3, 2003

IF I CAN'T BE GOOD ENOUGH... Little Billy, caught in mischief, was asked by his mother, "How do you expect to get into heaven?" He thought for a moment and then said, "Well, I’ll just run in and out and keep slamming the door until ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 32:16-17, Isaiah 32:16-17, Acts 17:29-31, Ephesians 3:8-13, Hebrews 10:19-22, Hebrews 6:10-11, 1 John 3:18-23  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Assurance Of Salvation, Basics Of Christianity

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Saloon Is A Liar. It Promises Good Cheer And ...  PRO

Contributed by James H Boyd on Feb 10, 2003

"The saloon is a liar. It promises good cheer and sends sorrow. It promises prosperity and sends adversity. It promises happiness and sends misery.... It is God’s ...read more

Tags: Addiction

Denomination: Charismatic