In Sermon Illustrations: "Grace And Works"

We Christians Are As G.k.chesterton Put It,

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 12, 2010

We Christians are as G.K.Chesterton put it, "the most materialistic of religions". When we reject a crude hedonism that is never satisfied with the material goods it has, it is because we think the things we already have are such wonderful gifts that we should treasure them rather than lusting ...read more

Tags: Materialism

Denomination: Anglican

Watch Where Your Mouth Steps

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 1, 2020

Gal 6:1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Before you condemn a person for losing a battle with their personal demons be sure you count your own battles and losses. No ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1

Tags: Condemnation, Battles

Denomination: Baptist

Welsh Revival Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 2, 2009

Welsh Revival of 1904-1905 Modern world history also records times of revival due to the hearing of God’s Word undergirded with prayer. The little nation Wales once become known as “The Land of Revival.” It has its own unique spiritual heroes such as Saint David of the Celtic Church – William ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:4-7

Tags: Revival

Before Her Death, Judy Lawson Became A Spiritual ...  PRO

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

Before her death, Judy Lawson became a spiritual Mother of scores of hardened criminals. "On her last Mother’s Day," according to Bill Myers, "she received 40 Mother’s Day cards from men whose life she touched." Her prison ministry began eighteen months after her son was brutally murdered. She knew ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness For Others, Forgiveness General, God's Forgiveness

Denomination: Baptist

The Comedian Jim Carrey Stars In The Movie Bruce ...  PRO

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 17, 2005

The comedian Jim Carrey stars in the movie Bruce Almighty. He plays a TV reporter who thinks his being overlooked for promotions and various other misfortunes mean that God doesn’t care, or at least has let him down. When God, played by Morgan Freeman, shows up to offer Bruce His own power for a ...read more

Tags: Peace, Humility

Denomination: Baptist

When I Was Growing Up In L.a. (Lower Alabama) We ...  PRO

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006

When I was growing up in L.A. (Lower Alabama) we usually had four or five dogs and cats to claim as our pets. By virtue of being the oldest child, my older sister, Judy, demanded the right to name all our pets. (First-born siblings can be control-freaks as the rest of us know). We had a dog that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:17

Tags: Basics Of Christianity

Denomination: Baptist

There Was A Little Girl Who Grew Up In A Very ...

Contributed by Toby Powers on Nov 20, 2006

There was a little girl who grew up in a very poor farming family back in the 1930’s. They had but one old worn out cow, and they sold most of the milk and dairy products that they were able to generate from her to purchase the necessities of life. They would only retain a few little of the milk ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Paul Could Have Been Filled With Bitterness, But ...  PRO

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 12, 2008

Paul could have been filled with bitterness, but he overflowed with the joy of the Lord, and we can too! Our hands are not in chains today. We are blessed far more than most people in the world. But if all of that was taken away, we would still have grace; we would still have Heaven; we would still ...read more

Tags: Joy

Denomination: Baptist

Cheap Purchase—high Price  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 4, 2011

CHEAP PURCHASE--HIGH PRICE In Decision magazine some time ago, Karen Morerod wrote about shopping in a store for a sweater. She was looking for one at minimal cost, so she went to the clearance rack. As she flipped through the sweaters, one caught her eye. It was the right color and the right ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Tags: Blood Of Christ

A Book That Has Changed My Life Is What's So ...  PRO

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 26, 2003

A book that has changed my life is What’s So Amazing About Grace? In it the author, Philip Yancey quotes Mark Twain. Apparently Twain used to say he put a dog and a cat in a cage together as an experiment, to see if they could get along. They did, so he put in a bird, pig and goat. They, too, got ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-56

Tags: Unity

Denomination: Baptist

Trinity: Eternal Dance  PRO

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 14, 2005

Brian Mclaren says: “I learned that the early church leaders described the Trinity using the term perichoresis (peri-circle, choresis-dance): the Trinity was an eternal dance of Father, Son and Spirit sharing mutual love, honour, happiness, joy and respect. Against this backdrop, God’s act of ...read more

Tags: Descriptions Of God

Denomination: *other

It Is Precarious To Call Any One Chapter Of The ...

Contributed by John Shearhart on Aug 19, 2006

“It is precarious to call any one chapter of the Bible ‘the greatest chapter’ because the entire Bible is great. It is God’s Word. Nevertheless, there is a sense in which the eighth chapter of Romans is even superlatively great. These thirty-nine verses begin with ‘no condemnation’ and end with ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence

O.g. Wilson Wrote, "I Murmured Because I Had To ...

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 17, 2006

O.G. Wilson wrote, “I murmured because I had to walk four blocks from the parking lot to my office. Then I saw a man who was sick, hungry, and unable to take a step and yet whose smile was as cheery as the chirp of the first robin of spring. I complained because the light was poor. Then I met a ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Story Is Told Of Soldier In The Time Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 26, 2007

The story is told of soldier in the time of Napoleon Bonaparte. He was looking at his pocketbook where he had written all his debts. In exasperation he wrote, “Who will pay my debts.” Napoleon was passing during the night checking on his soldiers. He saw within the tent of this soldier, and he had ...read more

Many Years Ago, A Survey Was Made Of A Town. At ...

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 10, 2007

Many years ago, a survey was made of a town. At a certain door, the surveyor asked the woman who answered the door, if she had any children. Suddenly, she began to say, "Well, there’s Willie, Horace, Orace, Grace, and Ethel." The surveyor interrupted and said, "Never mind names, I just want ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When We Reach For The Sponge That We Use To Wipe ...

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 5, 2008

When we reach for the sponge that we use to wipe off the counter, the first thing we do is get the sponge wet, because the sponge is crispy and crusty and hard and brittle, and we can’t use the sponge for anything until we get it wet. People come with crusty and hard hearts. Take that hard heart ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Best Food For You Is The Word Of God Itself. ...

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 20, 2008

"The best food for you is the Word of God itself. Sermons and books are well enough, but streams that run for a long distance above ground gradually gather for themselves somewhat of the soil through which they flow, and they lose the cool freshness with which they started from the spring head. ...read more

Tags: Bible Study

Denomination: *other

Revivals Are Born After ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 9, 2009

REVIVALS ARE BORN AFTER MIDNIGHT A. W. Tozer: "There is considerable truth in the idea that revivals are born after midnight, for revivals (or any other spiritual gifts and graces) come only to those who want them badly enough. It may be said without qualification that every man is as holy and as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11

Tags: Zeal

Honrar Es

Contributed by Juan Quintero on Feb 12, 2010

Honrar es: 1. Respetar a alguien. 2. Enaltecer o premiar su mérito. 3. Dar honor o celebridad. 4. Como fórmula de cortesía para enaltecer la asistencia, adhesión, etc., de otra u otras personas. 5. Dicho de una persona: Tener a honra ser o hacer algo. Honor is: 1. Respecting everyone. 2. ...read more

Tags: God The Father

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Have A God Who Hears You, The Power ...

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 25, 2010

“You have a God who hears you, the power of love behind you, the Holy Spirit within you, and all of heaven ahead of you. If you have the Shepherd, you have grace for every sin, direction for every turn, a candle for every corner, and an anchor for every storm. You have everything you need. And who ...read more

Tags: Security

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed