In Sermon Illustrations: "Heaven Our Hope"

A. W. Tozar Said This About Our Thoughts, " Our ...

Contributed by Joseph Daniel on Jan 7, 2007

A. W. Tozar said this about our thoughts, “ Our thoughts not only reveal what we are, they predict what we will become. We ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Brandt States, "We Must Accept Our Behavior (Our ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 6, 2003

Brandt states, "We must accept our behavior (our soulish behavior – our physical habits) for what it is and confess it to God. Then that behavior (habit) needs to be forsaken. We must admit to ...read more

Tags: Character, Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Maker So Designed Us That Our Nature Finds ...

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jan 25, 2003

Our Maker so designed us that our nature finds final satisfaction and fulfillment only in a relationship of responsive Godlikeness—which means, precisely, that state of correspondence between our acts and God’s will which we call ...read more

Tags: Fulfillment, Faith

Denomination: Baptist

In Front Of Our Own Church, Our Church Sign Has ...

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 21, 2003

In front of our own church, our church sign has been tampered with. Today, on it is the phrase, “Jesus Loves You”. Kids recently jumbled up all the letters and made it read other things. I placed it back in correct order and found 6 letters missing. I think a christians life is to say to others ...read more

Tags: Communication General

Denomination: Baptist

Up To Our Armpits In Our Own Choosing!" 1 Samuel ...

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Nov 30, 2004

“Up to Our Armpits in Our Own Choosing!” 1 Samuel 14: 37-46 Key verse(s): 39a: “As surely as the Lord lives, even if it lies with my son Jonathan, he must die . . .” I was fifteen minutes late for my appointment and knew that it would be an embarrassment to admit that I had simply gotten ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:36-45, 1 Samuel 14:37-46

Tags: Faith

Denomination: Lutheran

When Our Lord Commands Us To "Confess Our Sins ...

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 25, 2007

When our Lord commands us to “confess our sins and pray for each other so that we may be healed,” He is promising us healing to the whole person—physically, spiritually, emotionally, and in of our broken relationships with others. The Holy Spirit moves in small groups such as the Academy for ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

C. S. Lewis:"Our Leisure, Even Our Play, Is A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

C. S. Lewis:“Our leisure, even our play, is a matter of serious concern. There is no neutral ground in the universe: every square ...read more

Tags: God's Omnipotence

Our Bodies Are Where We Stay; Our Souls Are What ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Our bodies are where we stay; our souls ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

We Must Alter Our Lives In Order To Alter Our ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"We must alter our lives in order to alter our hearts, for it is impossible to ...read more

Tags: Learning

We Always Believe Our First Love Is Our Last, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"We always believe our first love is our last, and our ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Men May Spurn Our Appeals, Reject Our Message, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Men may spurn our appeals, reject our message, oppose our arguments, despise our persons, but they ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

Our Life Is What Our Thoughts Make It. A Man ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Our life is what our thoughts make it. A man will find that as he alters his thoughts toward things and other people, ...read more

Tags: Thought

Who's Flying The Plane?

Contributed by Roger Whipp on Dec 31, 2014

I guess many here including me have in the past and if honest still do sometimes ask this question “Why God?” or “How can there be a God with all this suffering” Sometimes life hands us some tricky situations. Former President Ronald Reagan likes to tell a story which he says is true about a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-31

Tags: Hope, Suffering

Denomination: *other

Remembering Our Heavenly Connection

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 19, 2024

In one of the YouTube videos, Neil deGrasse Tyson shares his observation that humans, unlike most animals, sleep on their backs, naturally facing the sky. This position may have fostered a deep connection with the heavens. However, from a Christian perspective, this curiosity and upward gaze might ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:16-18

Tags: Celestial Connection, Spiritual, Genesis, Creation, Adam And Eve, Remembrance, Night Sky  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Parking Spot In Heaven! (06.16.05--The Tie That ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Jun 14, 2005

A Parking Spot in Heaven! (06.16.05--The Tie That Binds--Psalm 51:12 ) What motivates you? Why do you go to work every day? What causes you to get out of a warm bed where you may have been dreaming contentedly and plant those feet down on the hard floor ready to launch into another day? I am an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12

Tags: Promises Of God

Denomination: Lutheran

Easter Is To Our Faith What Water Is To The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Easter is to our faith what water is to the ocean, what stone is to the mountain, what blood is to your body. It is the unique substance of redemptive reality. It is the first and final word in the dictionary of God. It says that Christ is the Author and Finisher of our faith. —Raymond I. ...read more

Tags: Faith General

The Time Is Now

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Nov 11, 2024

Sermon Illustration: "The Time Is Now!" Biblical Text: 2 Corinthians 6:2 (NIV) - "For he says, 'In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.' I tell you, now is the time of God's favor, now is the day of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2

Tags: Faith, Hope

Denomination: Methodist

Easter Outline - 7 Fears Of Death

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Mar 25, 2024

Seven fears related to death: 1) Fear of the process: But.....Jesus is with you. – Psalm 23:4 2) Fear of non-existence: But....You will be alive and well. – John 11:25-26 3) Fear of bodily decay: But....You will receive a new body. – 1 Corinthians 15:51-54; ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Tags: Family, Heaven, Hope, Reunion, New Heaven, Death, Fear, Christ, Easter, Resurrection  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exceeding Expectations

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Jun 25, 2025

Last Sunday I preached about heaven. I love preaching about heaven but I always feel like any description I give falls so far short of what it will actually be like. And I must admit, I have many questions. What exactly will it be like? What will we be doing? Will the bonds we've formed here ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Tags: Heaven, Expectations

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Substitute  PRO

Contributed by Paul Steen on Oct 8, 2016

The Moose was in the game to score. He took the handoff at the five-yard line from the quarterback and stunted to the right. The right guard and tackle had split the defenders and there was a slight hole in the line for him. Moose instantly was in the hole. He put his head down and fought through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:3

Tags: Substitute, Substitute Sacrifice, Our Substitute

Denomination: Calvary Chapel