In Sermon Illustrations: "Gospel Presentation" showing 401-420 of 2,792

At Six Weeks Of Age, Fanny Crosby Was Blinded, ...  PRO

Contributed by George Mansfield on Feb 1, 2008

At six weeks of age, Fanny Crosby was blinded, but even as a youngster she determined not to be confined by the chains of darkness. In time, she became a mighty force for God through her hymns and Gospel songs. The secret is this: when you have the single mind of purpose, you look on your ...read more

Tags: Enemy, Battle, Peace, Giving, Fight, Peacemaker, God's Might  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Week I Was Reading The Story Of An ...  PRO

Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Oct 26, 2002

This week I was reading the story of an Australian couple who went to Bangladesh as missionaries. When Stuart and Margaret arrived in the country they were informed, by the Baptist missionaries already there that the Muslim people were impossible to reach with the Gospel message. For the six years ...read more

Tags: Church Practices, Culture, Family, Sharing My Testimony

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

When We Were Kids, Christmas Was A Wonderful ...

Contributed by David Butcher on Nov 12, 2006

When we were kids, Christmas was a wonderful time of the family together and new toys. Perhaps it comes from one incident that to this day I hate clothes as presents. One year there was a lovely present on the tree, wrapped like a Christmas Cracker. - When ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

When I Went To A Crossways Conference The ...  PRO

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Apr 19, 2003

When I went to a Crossways conference the presenter spoke about his tour of the Holy Lands in 1998. The tour gude got on the bus, introduced himself as Amnon. He said that he was named after one of King David’s sons. The presenter said, "You mean the one that assaulted his half-sister Tamar?" ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Tags: Jesus Christ

Denomination: Lutheran

Where There Is No Hope In The Future, There Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Where there is no hope in the future, there is no ...read more

Tags: Cynicism

In Jonah One Sees "The Forerunner Of The ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 17, 2008

In Jonah one sees "the forerunner of the universal gospel message" ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Theologians Have Tried To Reintroduce ...

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Oct 28, 2007

Some theologians have tried to reintroduce heretical teachings from the second and third centuries as newly-found Gospels. They claim writings like the “Gospel of Thomas” are authentic teachings of Jesus and his disciples. I’m reminded of the time President Abraham Lincoln met with General ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Christian's Passion  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

The Christian's Passion "Denying Oneself" There is a tale of the great English actor Macready. Macready was once asked by a preacher; "What is the difference between you and me?" You see the actor appeared before crowds night after night proclaiming fiction and people listened with delight. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-37

Tags: Passion, Christian Love

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leslie Newbingen Said: "The Greatest Hermeneutic ...

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2006

Leslie Newbingen said: “the greatest hermeneutic of the Gospel is a community ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A True Story: Mellissa. Texas 1991

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 7, 2006

A True Story: Mellissa. Texas 1991 Two students were hostel roommates for the first year at college. When they returned from their winter break, Andrew was asked what presents he had received for Christmas. He began to tell his friend about the new clothes, the nice books, and all the other ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Experience Is The Worst Teacher; It Gives The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Experience is the worst teacher; it gives the test before ...read more

Tags: Experience

Hope Is Listening To The Melody Of The Future. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Hope is listening to the melody of the future. Faith is dancing to ...read more

Tags: Faith General

Real Generosity Towards The Future Lies In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Real generosity towards the future lies in giving ...read more

Tags: God's Sovereign Will

While Recovering In The Hospital From A Serious ...

Contributed by George Mansfield on Feb 1, 2008

While recovering in the hospital from a serious auto accident, I received a letter from a total stranger who seemed to know just what to say to make my day brighter. In fact, I received several letters from him, and each one was better than the one before. When I was able to get around, I met him ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church--A Hospital For Sinners (The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 7, 2009

The Church--A Hospital for Sinners (The Ragamuffin Gospel) "The Ragamuffin Gospel was written with a specific reading audience in mind. This book is not for the super-spiritual...It is not for legalists who would rather surrender control of their souls to rules rather than run the risk of living ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13

Tags: Church Purpose Of

Ch Spurgeon Said, "The Law Is For The Self ...

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 18, 2006

CH Spurgeon said, “The law is for the self righteous to humble their pride. The Gospel is for the ...read more

Tags: Commandments General

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Living At A Time When Creeds And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

We are living at a time when creeds and ideologies vary and clash. But the gospel of human ...read more

Tags: God In The Hardships

The Law Is For The Self-Righteous To Humble Their ...

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 20, 2008

THE LAW IS FOR THE SELF-RIGHTEOUS TO HUMBLE THEIR PRIDE. THE GOSPEL IS FOR THE LOST TO REMOVE ...read more

Tags: Law

Denomination: Baptist

The More Precious Gift

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 2, 2011

THE MORE PRECIOUS GIFT It is not easy always for people to understand the significance of a gift, or the sacrifices that went behind it. Two students shared a room in college. After returning from the Christmas' winter break, Andrew asked his roommate what presents he has received for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Tags: Christmas

Ingratitude Denotes Spiritual Immaturity. Infants ...

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 26, 2003

Ingratitude denotes spiritual immaturity. Infants do not always appreciate what parents do for them. They have short memories. Their concern is not what you did for me yesterday, but what are you doing for me today. The past is meaningless and so is the future. They live for the present. Those who ...read more

Tags: Joy, Discipleship

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational