In Sermon Illustrations: "Holiness"

In January, 1995, According To An Article ...  PRO

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003

“In January, 1995, according to an article written by Gary Thomas, J. Robert Ashcroft had fewer than forty-eight hours to live, but he was holding on to life, hoping to see his son, John Ashcroft, sworn into the U.S. Senate the following day. [John Ashcroft, as we all know by now…is our Attorney ...read more

Scripture: John 5:37

Tags: Workplace Evangelism

Denomination: Charismatic

Life Examples: Isaiah: A Life-Changing Encounter ...  PRO

Contributed by Nathan Parker on Mar 10, 2007

Life Examples: Isaiah: A Life-Changing Encounter (Isaiah 6:1-7) Isaiah’s whole life changed when he saw the majestic Lord seated on His heavenly throne. His awesome vision of God pierced him to cry out, "I am a man of unclean lips...For my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts" (Isaiah 6:5). ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7, John 3:1

Tags: Patches, Heart, Fix

Denomination: Baptist

Journey To See God Face To Face

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 19, 2025

Everyone has a desire to see God face to face, but before that they are some prerequisites that need to checked 1) Am I right with God and others? 2) Are my hands clean? 3) Is my heart pure? We need to get answers to these questions from the Holy Spirit. As we receive the answers and correct ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:8

Tags: Faith, Hope

Once, As An Experiment, The Great Scientist ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Once, as an experiment, the great scientist Isaac Newton stared at the image of the sun reflected in a mirror. The brightness burned into his retina, and he suffered temporary blindness. Even after he hid for three days behind closed doors, still the bright spot would not fade from his vision. I ...read more

Tags: Trinity

Tozer On Ambition To Lead  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 8, 2013

A. W. Tozer said, "A true and safe leader is likely to be one who has no desire to lead, but is forced into a position of leadership by the inward pressure of the Holy Spirit and the press of the external situation." He continued to elaborate, "I think there was hardly a great leader from Paul to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Tags: Leadership General

As A Theologian Said In 320, "We Hold This Day ...  PRO

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Dec 4, 2002

As a theologian said in 320, "We hold this day holy, not like the pagans because of the birth of the ...read more

Tags: Christmas Advent

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Always Believed In The Inspiration Of The ...

Contributed by David Insell on Jul 29, 2003

I have always believed in the inspiration of the Holy Scriptures, whereby they have become the expression to man of the ...read more

Tags: Apologetics The Bible, Bible Influence

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Estimate

Contributed by Allen Hern on Mar 16, 2004

The cross is man’s estimate of God’s holy Son. The cross is God’s estimate of the need ...read more

Tags: Cross

Denomination: Baptist

Robert Murray Mccheyne, A Preacher Of Years Past ...

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

Robert Murray McCheyne, a preacher of years past once said, “My people’s greatest ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Saw This Incredible Answer To Prayer For Healing

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 13, 2024

While pastoring a Southern Baptist church in Texas, one day I heard that one of our church members was in the hospital after being bitten by a brown recluse spider. It was a pretty serious situation. The doctor had told the young mom that they may have to amputate her hand if the swelling did not ...read more

Tags: Holy Spirit, Healing, Satan, Prayer, Unity, Anointing, Testimony, Elders, Miracle  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Image Better Than Adam's!" Isaiah 59:1-8 Key ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Feb 27, 2005

“An Image Better Than Adam’s!” Isaiah 59:1-8 Key verse(s): 1-2:“Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear. But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you so that he will not hear.” Oh if we could but live one ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-8

Tags: Sin Separates From God, Soul Immortal

Denomination: Lutheran

It Is An Undoubted Truth That Every Doctrine ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 9, 2006

“It is an undoubted truth that every doctrine that comes from God, leads to God; and that which doth not tend to promote ...read more

Tags: Truth

Various Are The Pleas And Arguments Which Men Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 9, 2006

“Various are the pleas and arguments which men of corrupt minds frequently urge against yielding obedience to the just and ...read more

Tags: God's Provision

Faith Does Not Nullify The Righteous Demands Of ...

Contributed by John Shearhart on May 14, 2006

“Faith does not nullify the righteous demands of the law. Rather, it is through faith that the holy demands of the law ...read more

Tags: Faith General

By Riches Of Grace The Apostle Means All The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

By riches of grace the apostle means all the spiritual resources that are at the disposal of Christians through the redeeming work of ...read more

Tags: Grace

No Sermon Is Of Any Value, Or Likely To Be ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"No sermon is of any value, or likely to be useful, which has not the three Rs in it: ruin by the fall, redemption by ...read more

Tags: Pastors

Adams, Coolidge And Roosevelt On The Bible  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 12, 2010

ADAMS, COOLIDGE AND ROOSEVELT ON THE BIBLE The late great 6th President of the United States of America, John Quincy Adams (1767 - 1848), once said, "The [Holy] Bible is the Book of all others to be read at all ages and in all conditions of human life...I speak as a man of the world to men [and, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Tags: Bible Influence

Bathed In The Spirit

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 14, 2011

BATHED IN THE SPIRIT I remember when I had my cancer surgery in 1979. Susan and I had a pact that when I came out from the anesthesia, no matter how bad the news, she would tell me the truth about my prognosis. When I woke up from the anesthesia, I turned to her from my bed and whispered hoarsely, ...read more

Tags: Comfort

Denomination: Baptist

The Goal And Person Of Change

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

The Goal and Person Of Change Many find themselves overcome by sins that have brought heartache, turmoil and even isolation. These sinful bondages are playing havoc across all social and economic layers of our nation’s families. Therapists, physicians, scientists and sadly, even some Christian ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:21-23, Mark 6:1-13

Tags: Life, Sanctification

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Commanded To Be Gods Witnesses, Not Soul ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"We are commanded to be Gods witnesses, not soul winners. We are commanded to make disciples, not win souls. We are the witnesses, ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To