In Sermon Illustrations: "Husbands Love"

The Dreamer Was A Favorite Son

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008

THE DREAMER WAS A FAVORITE SON (Vv. 3-7) The Bible tells us that Joseph was loved more than all his children because he was the son of his old age. When Joseph's brethren saw that he was loved more than they were, they hated him and could not speak peaceably unto him. The coat of many colors ...read more

Tags: Jealousy

The Dreamer Was A Favorite Son. (Vv. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2008

The dreamer was a Favorite son. (Vv. 3-7) The Bible tells us that Joseph was loved more than all his children because he was the son of his old age. When Joseph’s brethren saw that he was loved more than they were, they hated him and could not speak peaceably unto him. The coat of many colors ...read more

Tags: Ot Characters

The Dreamer Was A Favorite Son. (Vv. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008

The dreamer was a Favorite son. (Vv. 3-7) The Bible tells us that Joseph was loved more than all his children because he was the son of his old age. When Joseph’s brethren saw that he was loved more than they were, they hated him and could not speak peaceably unto him. The coat of many colors ...read more

Tags: Ot Characters

Forgetting The Things Of Earth

Contributed by Robert Joseph on Oct 13, 2010

FORGETTING THE THINGS OF EARTH In January of 1997, astronaut John Blaha returned to earth after spending the previous four months aboard the Russian Space Station, Mir. Besides conducting various experiments, his mission was to help scientists understand the effects of long term weightlessness ...read more

Tags: Disciplines General

Denomination: Pentecostal

Substitute Soldiers

Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 15, 2013

Here in the South, there are memorials in most towns to the bloodiest war fought on American soil – the Civil War. Over 600,000 died in that conflict. What is often not known is that both the North and the South allowed “substitute soldiers.” A man drafted for military service could literally ...read more

Tags: Substitute, Memorial Day, Sacrifices

Denomination: Christian Church

The Borg

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 6, 2013

The Borg There is a mortal enemy in the Star Trek series called, “The Borg.” Every trekkie knows about them. Whether you follow the Next Generation, or the Voyager series you know about these ghastly characters. In fact, TV Guide rated them as the #4 worst villains of their top 100. “The Borg” are ...read more

Tags: Sin General

Denomination: Nazarene

We Have An Anchor...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Johns on Jun 15, 2002

We have an anchor that keeps the soul Steadfast and sure while the billows roll, Fastened to the Rock which cannot ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19

Tags: Descriptions Of God

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John Huss (C. 1370-1415) Who Said, "Seek The ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Gibney on Aug 7, 2002

John Huss (C. 1370-1415) who said, “Seek the truth, Listen to the truth, Teach the truth, Love the truth, Abide by ...read more

Tags: Apologetics The Bible, Bible Truth

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord, Give Me Firmness Without Hardness, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2005

Lord, give me firmness without hardness, steadfastness without dogmatism, and love without weakness. Jim Elliot, quoted in ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

Revival Is The People Of God Living In The Power ...  PRO

Contributed by John Shearhart on May 24, 2006

“Revival is the people of God living in the power of an ungrieved, unquenched Spirit.” - James A. Stewart “Revival is the church falling in ...read more

Tags: Church General

If The Crowns Of All The Kingdoms Of Europe ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"If the crowns of all the kingdoms of Europe were laid down at my feet in exchange for my books and my love ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

True Spiritual Experience Involves The Whole ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

"True spiritual Experience involves the whole man. The MIND must understand Spiritual Truth, the HEART must love and appreciate ...read more

Tags: Worship Benefits

True Humour Springs Not More From The Head Than ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"True humour springs not more from the head than from the heart; it is not contempt, its essence is love; it issues not in ...read more

Tags: Doubt, Humor

You Dont Have To Go To Heathen Lands Today To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

You dont have to go to heathen lands today to find false gods. America is full of them. Whatever ...read more

Tags: World Religions

Property Is Dear To Menbecause It Is The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Property is dear to menbecause it is the bulwark of all they hold dearest on earth, and above all else, because it is the safeguard of those they ...read more

Tags: Property

If You Make People Think They're Thinking, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If you make people think they're thinking, they'll love you. If you really make ...read more

Tags: Thought

None Of Us Get Out Without Pain

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 13, 2009

NONE OF US GET OUT WITHOUT PAIN There is a calendar entitled "The 365 Stupidest Things Ever Said." Each day, it features a stupid statement from someone. A page in the calendar had this amazing quote, "Listen closely: If you bought our course, ’How To Fly In Six Easy Lessons,’ we apologize for any ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:10

Tags: Hardship Of Life

The Real Tooth Fairy  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2011

THE REAL TOOTH FAIRY In 1827, a small group of people settled around a bay at Port Fairy, Australia. Among them was a newly wed couple, Sonny and Matilda Dixon. The town soon began to grow due to its fast developing fishing industry. Local stores began to spring up, and people started to cultivate ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:11

Tags: Anger, Darkness Falls, Tooth Fairy

Best Christmas Illustration Ever!  PRO

Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017

The brand new pastor and his wife were assigned to their first church in Brooklyn and were to reopen it. They arrived in early October excited about their opportunities. When they saw the church, it was run down and needed a lot of work. They set a goal to have everything done in time to have their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1

Tags: Christmas Reunion, Christmas, Advent

Denomination: Methodist

Is It Still Alive?  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 9, 2002

IS IT STILL ALIVE? The Lundy-Smiths are a remarkable family from inner-city New Orleans. Susie Mae Lundy and husband, Willie J. Smith, a Baptist pastor, raised nine successful children. According to FORTUNE magazine, the parents set an entrepreneurial example built around commitment, faith and ...read more

Tags: Children, Parenting, Workplace