In Sermon Illustrations: "Home With The Lord"

The Bible Book

Contributed by John Bright on Jul 12, 2026

We need to be guided by God’s Word: Psalm 119:105 “Your word is a lamp to my feet, And a light to my path.” I remember learning that verse in VBS as a kid. So, can I just hold my Bible up at night to walk through a dark house? No way. This is just a book. It is ink on pages and cover, just ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, 1 John 1:5-7

Tags: Bible, Holy Spirit, John Wesley, Means Of Grace

Denomination: Methodist

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Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

“Hope” Dedicated to All who have lost a child to a tragic early death, stillbirth, Miscarriage or even an abortion that was later regretted There is nothing quite as devastating as the loss of a child to an early death. There are always more questions than answers. There are many things we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Tags: Trials And Difficulties

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Key Bible Verses On Healing

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Apr 9, 2024

The Bible contains numerous passages that address healing. Let’s explore some of these verses: 1. Jeremiah 17:14 (ESV): "Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for you are my praise." 2. 1 Peter 2:24 (ESV): "He himself bore our sins in his body on ...read more

Tags: Miracles, Supernatural, Health, Blood Of Jesus, Healing, Prayer  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unwanted Donations!?

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 10, 2025

Unwanted Donations!? Introduction: What kinds of materials were needed for Israel to make the Tabernacle? Text, Exodus 36:2-7, KJV: 2 And Moses called Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whose heart the LORD had put wisdom, even every one whose heart stirred him up to come unto ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 36:2-7

Tags: Tabernacle, Freewill Offerings, Material Offerings

Denomination: Baptist

[245]. A Message From A Poem – In The Highest Splendour Reigns

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 28, 2025

[245]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – IN THE HIGHEST SPLENDOUR REIGNS Christ has ascended and reigns in heaven in the highest splendour. At His Second Coming He comes to reign as King of the whole earth in Jerusalem. Grace has elevated us who are just sinners saved by grace. {{2 Timothy 2:12 “If we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:6, Luke 16:19, Psalm 145:5

Tags: Christian Poems, Majesty, Reign, Splendor, Shining  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If There Were No Schools To Take The Children ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If there were no schools to take the children away from home part of the time, the insane ...read more

Tags: Parenting

The Happiest Moments Of My Life Have Been The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The happiest moments of my life have been the few which I have passed at home ...read more

Tags: Family

There Is No Use In Your Walking Five Miles To ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

There is no use in your walking five miles to fish when you can depend on being ...read more

Tags: Sports

A Child On A Farm Sees A Plane Fly Overhead And ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A child on a farm sees a plane fly overhead and dreams of a faraway place. A traveler on the plane ...read more

Tags: Flying

Old-Timer: One Who Remembers When A Man Did His ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Old-timer: one who remembers when a man did his own ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

It Is Not So Bad A Thing To Grow Old; It Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It is not so bad a thing to grow old; it is only getting a little nearer home, a ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Wherever Souls Are Being Tried And Ripened, In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Wherever souls are being tried and ripened, in whatever commonplace and homely way, there God is ...read more

Tags: Endurance

The Antidote For Crime Should Be Administered ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The antidote for crime should be administered in childhood, by the parents. The problem is not fundamentally that of the improper ...read more

Tags: Parenting

There Is A Story Of A Persian King Who Was ...  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 5, 2002

There is a story of a Persian king who was elevated from a poverty-stricken home to the glory of a royal throne. When he became king he sent his servants to the old shack where he was reared, with orders to gather every relic of those days. They brought fragments of his home many broken toys, and ...read more

Tags: Humility, Temptation Pride

Denomination: Wesleyan

When Orville And Wilbur Wright Finally Succeeded ...  PRO

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 27, 2004

When Orville and Wilbur Wright finally succeeded in keeping their homemade airplane in the air for fifty-nine seconds on December 17, 1903, they rushed a telegram to their sister in Dayton, Ohio, telling of this great accomplishment. The telegram read, "First sustained flight today fifty-nine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14

Tags: Communication General, Christmas, Isaiah

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jackie Robinson Was The First Black To Play ...

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006

Jackie Robinson was the first black to play major league baseball. While breaking baseball’s "color barrier," he faced jeering crowds in every stadium. But one game, playing in his home stadium in Brooklyn, he committed an error. His home fans began to ridicule him. He stood at second base, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Intercessory Prayer

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Apr 19, 2018

Richard Foster in his book "Prayer: Finding the Hearts True Home", says that intercession is a way of loving others. Intercessory prayer is selfless prayer, even self-giving prayer. "Intercessory prayer is priestly ministry, and one of the most challenging teachings in the New Testament is the ...read more

Tags: Prayer, Pray For One Another, Prayer And Obedience

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wright Brothers And The Wrong Message

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Nov 28, 2023

In December 1903, after many attempts, the Wright brothers were successful in getting their "flying machine" off the ground. Thrilled, they telegraphed this message to their sister Katherine: "We have actually flown 120 feet. Will be home for Christmas." Katherine hurried to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12

Tags: Unsaved, Confused, Message, Gospel, Missions, Witnessing, Lost, Birth Of Christ, Evangelism, Christmas  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Should Make Work What We Live To Do ...  PRO

Contributed by Greg Yount on Oct 28, 2001

“We should make work what we live to do for the Lord, not ...read more

Tags: Workplace

Denomination: Baptist

Sometimes He Lets The Storm Rage

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Someone said, “Sometimes the Lord calms the storm. Sometimes he lets the storm ...read more

Tags: Doubt