In Sermon Illustrations: "Gospel Of John"

Bearing Witness

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Oct 12, 2010

BEARING WITNESS In court, bearing witness is telling the truth about what you've seen and heard. John the Baptizer was doing the same about Jesus. If we witness, we can tell others about something the Lord has done in our lives, whether relating to Salvation or some other matter of His ...read more

Tags: Evangelism The Lost

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Funnnnnnnnny Thanksgiving Story!

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 15, 2023

Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an angry old bull who wanted them out of his pasture. Instantly, they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit and it was soon apparent that they wouldn't make it. Terrified, one man shouted to ...read more

Tags: Fear, Thanksgiving, Prayer, Humor, Gratitude  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wise Man Vs. The ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

The Wise Man vs. the Fool The Bible says Jesus was one who taught with authority. That amazed the crowds because their own teachers did not. (Matt. 7 : 28) The Lord’s parable of the “The Wise and Foolish Builders” found in Luke 6: 46-49 is specifically directed to those who profess to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:49

Tags: Wisdom

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How God Protected David Brainerd During ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 30, 2010

How God Protected David Brainerd During Missionary Work American history tells of missionary saints who interceded for those of this land too. In answer to the question, "What can be done to revive the work of God where it has decayed?" John Wesley once said, "Let every preacher read carefully ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:6-10

Tags: Missions

A Royal ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 25, 2009

A ROYAL FAMILY President William Howard Taft’s great granddaughter was asked to write her autobiography when she was in the third grade. And this is what she wrote: "My great-grandfather was President of the United Sates. My grandfather was a United States Senator. My father is an ambassador. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:5

Tags: Humility

The Climax Of God's Happiness Is The Delight He ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"The climax of God’s happiness is the delight He takes in the echoes of His excellence in the ...read more

Tags: Worship Purpose

As The Family Goes, So Goes The Nation And So ...

Contributed by Larry Vinson on Jul 24, 2008

"As the family goes, so goes the nation and so goes the whole world in ...read more

Tags: Family

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Is Not Proven True By Answered Prayer But ...

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 19, 2012

Faith is not proven true by answered prayer but by unanswered prayer that does not make us waver ...read more

Tags: Faith

Denomination: *other

Mary Illustrates

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 4, 2012

Mary illustrates that hungry heart that wants to understand the depth of this great salvation. --John ...read more

Tags: Christmas

Denomination: Baptist

Evanglism Quote

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 24, 2017

St John Chrysostom says “I cannot believe in the salvation of anyone who doesn’t long for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Tags: Evangelism, Sharing Faith

Denomination: Anglican

Knock, Knock... Who's ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Knock, Knock... Who’s There? An excuse often given by those who refuse to receive the gospel of Christ is, “Later, I am not ready yet.” Nevertheless, Jesus says, “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him and he with Me” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Tags: Salvation

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Goal And Person Of Change

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

The Goal and Person Of Change Many find themselves overcome by sins that have brought heartache, turmoil and even isolation. These sinful bondages are playing havoc across all social and economic layers of our nation’s families. Therapists, physicians, scientists and sadly, even some Christian ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:21-23, Mark 6:1-13

Tags: Life, Sanctification

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Philosophy For Dog Obedience Training Has ...  PRO

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 20, 2003

The philosophy for dog obedience training has changed quite a bit in the last few decades. It used to be that many dog obedience schools operated by teaching the dog, “you better obey me, because I’m your master. And if you don’t obey me, bad things will happen.” And plenty of dogs were trained ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-9

Tags: Love Of The Disciples

Denomination: Lutheran

Mark 8:35 For Whoever Wants To Save His Life A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 5, 2009

Mark 8:35 For whoever wants to save his life a will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and for the gospel will save it. (NIV) Now, Jesus is not talking about the cost of our salvation here, because that is free! Romans 6:23 says, “The FREE gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Tags: Discipleship, Risk

I Am…  PRO

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Mar 16, 2008

I am… BLESSED when I come in and BLESSED when I go out (Deut 28:6) SAFE wherever I go (Psa 91:11) REDEEMED from the hand of the enemy (Psa 107:2) The SALT of the earth (Matt 5:13) The LIGHT of the world (Matt 5:14) VALUABLE! (Matt 10:31) Exercising my AUTHORITY over the enemy (Luke 10:19) VALUABLE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Some Are Famous

Contributed by Brian Black on Mar 20, 2007

Some are famous: Nathan Hale (1755-1776) – "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." Romeo – “Here’s to my love! O true apothecary! Thy drugs are quick. Thus with a kiss I die.” Richard III – "A horse! A horse! My kingdom for a horse." Julius Caesar (100-44 B.C.) – "You ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Attack Of Conscience

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 8, 2011

AN ATTACK OF CONSCIENCE This was the story in MYFOX Boston from Friday 15 April 2011 41 years after the murder of 15 year old John McCabe of Tewksbury, three suspects finally go before the judge. 60-year-old Walter Shelley, of Tewksbury, and 57-year-old Michael Ferreira of Salem. New Hampshire are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:5-7

Tags: Conscience

Before We Can Begin To See The Cross As ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"Before we can begin to see the cross as something done for us, we have to see it as ...read more

Tags: Cross Agony

Agape Love: ‘an Unconditional Commitment ...

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

Agape love: ‘an unconditional commitment to actively pursue & secure the good of another through sacrificial ...read more

Tags: Love Of The Disciples

Denomination: Baptist

The More He Gave

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

The great writer and preacher, John Bunyan: "There was a man, Some called him mad; The ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Denomination: Brethren