In Sermon Illustrations: "I Am Statements" showing 1,321-1,340 of 20,758

I Think Of David Livingstone, The Pioneer ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

I think of David Livingstone, the pioneer missionary to Africa, who walked over 29,000 miles. His wife died early in their ministry and he faced stiff opposition from his Scottish brethern. He ministered half blind. His kind of perseverance spurs me on. As I run, I remember the words in his diary: ...read more

Tags: Endurance

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is An Old Sermon Illustration That I Have ...  PRO

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 11, 2002

There is an old sermon illustration that I have heard many times but recently I learned that the illustration has a basis in fact. A man by the name of John Griffith, lived in Oklahoma in 1929 and lost all he had in the stock market. He moved to Mississippi where he took a job as bridge tender for ...read more

Tags: God's Love, Forgiveness In Jesus

Denomination: Christian Church

There Is No Situation I Can Get Into That God ...

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

There is no situation I can get into that God cannot get me out. Some years ago when I was learning to fly, my instructor told me to put the plane into a steep and extended dive. I was totally unprepared for what was about to happen. After a brief time the engine stalled, and the plane began to ...read more

Tags: God's Omniscience, Descriptions Of God

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Sometimes Like To Ask Skeptics Of The ...  PRO

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 26, 2002

I sometimes like to ask skeptics of the Christ-story what percent of the knowledge available in the world they have: "Do you think you know even one percent of all there is to be known in the universe?" Invariably they reply they don’t know even one percent. Then I’ll ask, "Is it possible that ...read more

Tags: Apologetics Jesus

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If I Can't Be Good Enough...  PRO

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jan 3, 2003

IF I CAN'T BE GOOD ENOUGH... Little Billy, caught in mischief, was asked by his mother, "How do you expect to get into heaven?" He thought for a moment and then said, "Well, I’ll just run in and out and keep slamming the door until ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 32:16-17, Isaiah 32:16-17, Acts 17:29-31, Ephesians 3:8-13, Hebrews 10:19-22, Hebrews 6:10-11, 1 John 3:18-23  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Assurance Of Salvation, Basics Of Christianity

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Don't Need A Job  PRO

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 5, 2003

I believe I got this story from Bob George… Mac was a hard driving, though businessman in his 70’s. He had been a church member for many years. But one Wednesday night as he heard the associate share his testimony, he realized that he had never personally trusted Jesus Christ as his Savior. Though ...read more

Tags: Lordship Of Christ, Salvation

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Went To A Conference This Past Fall. The ...  PRO

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Feb 25, 2003

I went to a conference this past fall. The pastor leading the conference challenged us all on the first day. He convicted us all by asking us three questions. I was sitting in the back near the side so I could see everyone’s body language. The pastor asked, “Those of you who have kids or ...read more

Tags: Pentecost, Evangelism How To

Denomination: Lutheran

The Following Is A Parable That I Made Up As An ...  PRO

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Mar 25, 2003

(The following is a parable that I made up as an introduction. It is fictional. For a story of similar proportion, see the movie RADIO.) He was never an all-star athlete, although he wanted to be. He didn’t have what it takes. Bobby’s body was disproportionate; one leg was longer than the other ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines, Endurance

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

As A Teenager, I Went To An Outdoor Drama Of The ...  PRO

Contributed by James Chandler on Mar 30, 2003

As a teenager, I went to an outdoor drama of the crucifiction of Christ. I was not a Christian but was curious about all of this Jesus stuff. The audience was to play the part of the crowd during Jesus’s trial and death on the cross. We all shouted "Crucify Him! Crucify Him!" They brought Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-39

Tags: Cross Agony, Lordship Of Christ

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When I Went To A Crossways Conference The ...  PRO

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Apr 19, 2003

When I went to a Crossways conference the presenter spoke about his tour of the Holy Lands in 1998. The tour gude got on the bus, introduced himself as Amnon. He said that he was named after one of King David’s sons. The presenter said, "You mean the one that assaulted his half-sister Tamar?" ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Tags: Jesus Christ

Denomination: Lutheran

I Was Driving A Group Of Teenagers To A Concert ...

Contributed by Danny Ferguson on May 27, 2003

I was driving a group of teenagers to a concert last weekend and while we were all talking one of them turned to me and said, “Did you know that there is an actual atheist in the class below me? Can you believe that?” It sounded like she was talking about a Bigfoot sighting. I said, “You don’t ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?, Evangelism How To

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Week In Preparation For This Sermon I Came ...

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 2, 2004

This week in preparation for this sermon I came across statistics for how much Proctor and Gamble spends on TV advertising each year. Guess how many of their dollars go to television? You couldn’t guess if you tried. They spend $3 Billion each year. To put that figure in perspective, it’s 50% more ...read more

Tags: Money

Denomination: Baptist

I Was Riding With A Friend In Mexico And A Police ...

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 5, 2004

I was riding with a friend in Mexico and a police car signaled us to pull over. We weren’t doing anything wrong and instant hostility and fear filled our minds. As it turned out, a policeman wanted to tell us the licence plate was about to come off our truck. One police officer came to my side of ...read more

Tags: God's Provision, God The Father

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Remember Reading About An Obituary That Is ...  PRO

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 15, 2004

I remember reading about an Obituary that is meant to make you stop and think: · He brushed his teeth twice a day · The doctors examined him twice a year · He ate low-carb, low-fat every day · He gave up his tonsils, his adenoids, his gall bladder … and traded in a few worn-out glands · He golfed ...read more

Tags: Judgment

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

As A Minister, I Conduct Many Baptismal ...  PRO

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 28, 2004

As a minister, I conduct many baptismal services. My denomination baptizes in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. One Sunday, my family and I went to a friend’s home in the country. Our four children went outside to play with the others. After a short while, we heard only silence ...read more

Tags: Baptism

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Was Invited To Be A Valet For Mid Americas ...

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Nov 19, 2004

I was invited to be a valet for Mid Americas corvette rally. It was so amazing. I got to drive a 63 coverable, a crème white 69; I drove more 2000 models than I can count. Each one got my adrenaline pumping, and I was amazed by the power each car had. I was parking them in the grass below these ...read more

Tags: Sin Deceptive, Sin Separates From God

Denomination: Methodist

I Was In A Christian Bookstore In St. Louis Not ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 2, 2004

I was in a Christian bookstore in St. Louis not that long ago. I was walking around looking at the different books on the shelves and trinkets that you could buy. I really didn’t see much that I thought was worth my attention, so I started heading to the door. Before I got to the door, however, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Tags: Misconceptions

During The Time I Was A Police Officer There Was ...  PRO

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 16, 2005

During the time I was a police officer there was a dispatcher who was no more than a co-worker and casual friend to me. Near Christmas time one year, I walked into the dispatch center and she lifted a package from the table next to her and gave it to me. It was a Christmas gift, and it was ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness In Jesus, Promises Of God

Denomination: Orthodox

I Had Something To Look Forward To

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jan 16, 2005

I had something to look forward to The story is told of a muti-millionaire businessman who greatly changed the lives of a sixth-grade class in a poor downtrodden housing area. This was an area where most of the students would not finish formal schooling. He had been asked to speak to a class ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General, Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Charismatic

I Remember A Speaker At One Of The Chapel ...  PRO

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 28, 2005

I remember a speaker at one of the chapel services at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, where I went to seminary. Having being introduced as our main Missions Conference speaker for the week, he asked us to pray with him. We all bowed in prayer and, after a pregnant pause, John Stensether ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed