In Sermon Illustrations: "Greater Love"

No Greater Love  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 18, 2002

NO GREATER LOVE It was February 1941, Auschwitz, Poland. Maximilian Kolbe was a Franciscan priest put in the infamous death camp for helping Jews escape Nazi terrorism. Months went by and in desperation an escape took place. The camp rule was enforced. Ten people would be rounded up ...read more

Tags: Peace, Lordship Of Christ, Christian Love, Easter Good Friday

Greater Love Hath No Man That This, That A Man ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

"Greater love hath no man that this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" (John 15:13). "When we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son" (Romans 5:10). When nations are engaged in deadly strife, it is common for patriots to declare that he who gives his life for ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

Jesus Said:] Greater Love Has No One Than ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"[Jesus said:] Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command...I have called you friends, for ...read more

Tags: Compassion

No Greater ...

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 16, 2008

No Greater Love During the beginning of World War II, a large British military force on the European continent, as well as English citizens and diplomats, retreated to a French coastal port of Dunkirk. With it’s back against the English Channel, the British army faced a German army that threatened ...read more

Tags: Sacrifices

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Because He Loved Them

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 14, 2023

Because He Loved Them They tried to shame Him. They tried to destroy Him. They tried to ruin Him. He died for them! They despised Him. They mocked Him. They humiliated Him. He died for them! They stripped Him. They spat in His face. They beat Him. He died for them! They made Him bear the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 10:9-10

Tags: Easter, Crucifixion, Salvation, Redemption, God's Love, Greater Love, Poems Of God's Love  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Gladstone: Risk For The Greater Victory  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 27, 2010

GLADSTONE: RISK FOR THE GREATER VICTORY WILLIAM GLADSTONE, a prime minister of England in the nineteenth century, one night was working late on an important speech he was to give to the House of Commons the next day. At about two o'clock in the morning a woman knocked on his door, asking the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-5

Tags: Christian Love

Greater Things

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 2, 2011

GREATER THINGS You know, for me, one of the most intriguing promises Jesus ever made was this: "I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father." John 14:12 Jesus said I will be able to do ...read more

Tags: Salvation

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Greater Treasure

Contributed by Brent Long on Sep 11, 2011

GREATER TREASURE In the first week of July, 2011 reports of a discovery in poverty-filled South India crossed the news wire. The vaults of the Padmanabhaswamy temple were opened after 130 years. Temple records mention the treasure, and its existence was known to locals. However, no one knew its ...read more

Tags: Blessing

Denomination: Apostolic

The Greater The Man, The Greater He Will See His ...

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 18, 2007

The greater the man, the greater he will see his role as father. General Douglas MacArthur, supreme commander of Allied forces during WWII said: Build me a son, O Lord, who will be strong enough to know when he is weak, and brave enough to face himself when he is afraid; one who will be proud and ...read more

Tags: Children

Denomination: Other

What Wisdom Can You Find That Is Greater Than ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

What wisdom can you find that is greater ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

There Is No Greater Honor Than To Be The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

There is no greater honor than to be the instrument in Gods hands of leading one person out of the kingdom of ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

No Greater Gift To The Church

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 31, 2010

NO GREATER GIFT TO THE CHURCH Andrew Murray once said, "God has no more precious gift to a church or an age than a man who lives as an embodiment of His will, and inspires those around him with the faith of what grace can do (Andrew Murray, Leadership, Vol. 7, no. 4). Dear friends, by God's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:10

Tags: Character

To Be Trusted Is A Greater Compliment Than To Be ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

To be trusted is a greater compliment ...read more

Tags: Faith

There Is A Greater Demand Today For People Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There is a greater demand today for people of character than at any time in the history of America. Industry, intelligence, ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

The Greater The Obstacle, The More Glory In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The greater the obstacle, the more glory in ...read more

Tags: Endurance

The Greater The Number Of Laws And Enactments, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The greater the number of laws and enactments, the more thieves and ...read more

Tags: Law

There Is No Greater Excitement Than To Support ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There is no greater excitement than to support an intellectual wife and have her support you. Marriage is a partnership in which each ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

The Greater Danger For Most Of Us Is Not That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The greater danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that ...read more

Tags: Workplace

The Greater The Power, The More Dangerous The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The greater the power, the more ...read more

Tags: Power

Leaders Are Leaders Because They Are The Greater ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Leaders are leaders because they are the greater servants. The way up is down. The way to honor our Lord and Savior is to ...read more

Tags: Gifts Leadership