In Sermon Illustrations: "Hebrew"

A Graduate's Call

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

A Graduate's Call (Powerful thirst and hunger for the Word of God) The first step to walking on the path to Biblical success is to find God's plan for you through a powerful thirst and hunger for the Word of God. The New American Standard Bible holds this truth for the Christian graduate, "And ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13

Tags: Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Graduate's Call  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

A Graduates Call (Lord, teach us to pray) Once Christian Graduates are continually feeding on the Word of God, the Holy Spirit will move them to be like the disciple who came to Jesus and said, "...Lord teach us to pray..." (Luke 11:1) A popular term used today is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Tags: Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ever-Flowing Stream Of Grace  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Ever-flowing Stream Of Grace "Empowerment for Service" Jesus taught, "Christians know His voice." Christians also know, [He] is the Lord [and] He is the everlasting God, the Creator of... the earth. He [does] not grow tired or weary..." (Isaiah 40:28) "Empowerment for Service: We serve the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:8

Tags: Grace

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church At This Point Has A Few Options At Its ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 25, 2009

The church at this point has a few options at its disposal to confront this injustice (Idea here pulled from Jim Cymbala’s book “Fresh Power “ pg. 88,89). a. They could start a demonstration – they could march on Washington and protest because there are 5,000plus in the church at this point in ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honor Thy Father & Mother

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jan 15, 2022

The reader may ask me why I did not try to escape what was in store for me after Hitler had occupied Austria. Let me answer the question by recalling the following story. Shortly before the United States entered WWII, I received an invitation to come to the American consulate in Vienna to pick up ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-2, Exodus 20:12, Matthew 15:4

Tags: 10 Commandments, Honor, Family, Obedience, Courage  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[031] A Message From A Poem – Before Him Lay The Cross

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 19, 2025

[031] A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – BEFORE HIM LAY THE CROSS We have a retrospective view of the cross in a very limited understanding, but the Lord’s view in the Garden of gethsemane was a forward one. The anticipation of that ordeal was a dreadful one. That comes out in the description and this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, John 3:16-17, Psalm 69:1-3, Psalm 22:13-16, Matthew 26:38-39  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Love, The Cross, Anticipation, Endurance, Cross, Suffering, Gethsemane, Endure, Calvary  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Writer Regina Barreca Wrote An Article For The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 4, 2001

Writer Regina Barreca wrote an article for the Chicago Tribune in 1996 on this very issue: "Sloth is insidious. It whispers that you might as well do it tomorrow, that nobody will know if you cut comers here and there to save yourself some trouble, that the world will be the same in a hundred ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:11-12

Tags: Doctrine

There Is A Story Told By Dr. Joseph Stowell, ...  PRO

Contributed by David Daniels on Jan 23, 2001

There is a story told by Dr. Joseph Stowell, President of Moody Bible Institute, as he visited a home for mentally handicapped children. While walking through the corridors, he noticed that the windows were covered with tiny little hand prints. He asked the director, what they were all about. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Tags: Faith, God Brings Hope, Second Coming

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Michael Card Tells The Story Of A Man Named ...  PRO

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 26, 2001

MICHAEL CARD tells the story of a man named Joseph who came to Christ out of a muslim background. One day walking a hot dirty African road met someone who shared Christ with him. Then and there he accepted Jesus as his Savior and the power of the Holy Spirit overwhelmed him with such joy that the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-11

Tags: Endurance, Joy, What Is Evangelism?, Sharing Your Faith

Maybe You’ve Heard About The Preacher Who ...  PRO

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 16, 2001

Maybe you’ve heard about the preacher who was visiting various classes during the Sunday School Hour to see how they were doing. One Sunday he visited the class of 6th grade boys. They were talking about things in the O.T. He listened for a while & then asked, “Who knows who knocked down the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:29

Tags: Women, Princess, Bible Influence, Bible Study

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's So Easy To Fall Into The Trap Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 22, 2001

It’s so easy to fall into the trap of complacency, of doing nothing, of ignoring the danger of being in a wrong relationship with God. There’s a legend where three demons are overheard planning how to get most victims for their master. The first said: "Tell the people ’There is no God’" "No, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:3

Tags: Hell, Demons, Apologetics General

Denomination: Baptist

We Never Become Truly Spiritual By Sitting Down ...  PRO

Contributed by Jon Sigler on Jun 20, 2001

"We never become truly spiritual by sitting down and wishing to become so. You must undertake something so great that you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Tags: Faith General, Faith, Gifts Faith

Denomination: Holiness

Stay The Course  PRO

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 28, 2001

STAY THE COURSE The 2000 movie, The Patriot starred Mel Gibson as Benjamin Martin, a reluctant Revolutionary War hero. Martin has an 18-year-old son named Gabriel who is eager to join the conflict. Gabriel’s sentiments for his country are revealed by one pastime: throughout the first half of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17

Tags: Leadership General, Parenting, Endurance

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Years Ago, I Heard A Story About A Preacher Who ...  PRO

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 29, 2001

Years ago, I heard a story about a preacher who went to a small town to preach a series of gospel sermons. His attempt was to evangelize that little town. He preached for two weeks. During the whole time, only one little girl responded to the invitation at the end of one of his sermons. She ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13

Tags: God's Omniscience, Faith General, Evangelism Fear Of

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Vance Havner Says, "God Is Faithful, And He ...  PRO

Contributed by Greg Yount on Oct 28, 2001

Vance Havner says, “God is faithful, and He expects His people to be faithful. God’s Word speaks of faithful servants, faithful in a few things, faithful in the least, faithful in the Lord, faithful ministers. And all points up that day when He will say, “Well done, thou good and faithful ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Tags: Faith, Second Coming

Denomination: Baptist

The Only Ultimate Disaster That Can Befall Us, I ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

The only ultimate disaster that can befall us, I have come to realize, is to feel ourselves at home here on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Tags: Call Of The Disciples, Kingdom Of God, Heaven

Diligence

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

"Diligence is the mother of good luck." ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Tags: Faith, Endurance, Labor Day, Workplace

Surviving The River Of Death  PRO

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000

SURVIVING THE RIVER OF DEATH Max Lucado, in his book, “Six Hours One Friday,” tells the story of a missionary in Brazil who discovered a tribe of Indians in a remote part of the jungle. They lived near a large river. The tribe was in need of medical attention. A contagious disease was ravaging ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Tags: Humanity Of Christ, Easter Resurrection

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lay Aside The Weights

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 24, 2002

In high school we had this star player that was lazier than mud. Often the coach placed 5 pound bags of sand around his ankles, he had to wear them all week. Right before the game, the coach untied the weights and sent the boy to the floor. He jumped higher and built ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Tags: Sin Bondage To

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Was Not One Of His Fans Personally, But For ...  PRO

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Apr 27, 2002

I was not one of his fans personally, but for many NASCAR fans, the death of racing legend Dale Earhardt at the 2001 Daytona 500 is still fresh in their minds. On the final lap of the race, he crashed into the wall at a speed of around 180 miles per hour after being tapped from behind. I remember ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:3

Tags: God's Judgment, God's Forgiveness, Forgiveness In Jesus

Denomination: Baptist