In Sermon Illustrations: "Image Likeness"

As A Matter Of Fact It’s Not Always Easy ...

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jan 15, 2010

As a matter of fact it’s not always easy to even treat lovingly those in our own family. It can be challenging. It can be tough. I’ll give you an example. You may not know this but my wife treats me like a little child. She does. It’s embarrassing and I just can’t get her to see me as an ...read more

Tags: Marriage Struggle

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism: The Pen In The Book

Contributed by Doyle Welborn on Apr 6, 2013

BAPTISM: THE PEN IN THE BOOK Baptism is an illustration of what it means to be "in Christ." Being placed into Christ when we are saved is like being placed into water, completely covered. We are not seen except through the water, as we are not seen by God except through Christ. When God the father ...read more

Tags: Baptism

Denomination: Baptist

Talking About Heaven

Contributed by John Crowe on Jul 17, 2014

My 5-year-old great – grandson, Travis, and his mother had a conversation about heaven. “Mom, I don’t think I want to go to heaven.” “Sure you do.” “No. I don’t think so.” “But why not?” “I think I’ll be hungry.” “No, baby. Jesus will make sure to feed you.” “I know, but Jesus feeds everybody fish, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Tags: Children, Heavenly Things

Denomination: Baptist

A Man's Worth Is Not Based On His Wealth

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 28, 2024

The Jews had a practice of seating the most important people nearest the sacred scrolls in the synagogue. Other (less important) people would be seated in the back. This unhealthy practice was still carried on by some Christians in Jerusalem in the time of James, the half-brother of Jesus. Those ...read more

Tags: Prejudice, Synagogue, Judgmentalism, Possessions, Playing Favorites, People, Money, Soul, Favoritism  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

D.l. Moody: Approached One Day By A Man Who ...  PRO

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 6, 2001

D.L. MOODY: Approached one day by a man who claimed to have no sin in his life: ’Well, I would ...read more

Tags: Marriage Obligations, Sin General

Seize The Moment!  PRO

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Jun 7, 2001

I liked the way humorist Erma Bombeck put it: Seize the moment! Remember all those women on the Titanic who waved ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines, Addiction, Guilt

Denomination: Baptist

26% Of U.s. Teens Not Involved In A Church Youth ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

26% of U.S. teens not involved in a Church youth group says they would like to participate in one. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

21% Of Teens That Do Not Attend A Sunday School ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

21% of teens that do not attend a Sunday School class say they would like to become involved in one. (Foster ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

Catholic And Other Religious Schools Are More ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

Catholic and other religious schools are more likely to be drug free than are public schools (78% vs. 58%).(Foster ...read more

Tags: Children

43% Of Workers Who Don't Currently Have The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

43% of workers who don’t currently have the flexibility to work from home some days would like to have ...read more

Tags: Workplace

A Police Officer Under Extreme Stress Is Five ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008

A police officer under extreme stress is five times more likely to take his own life than to be shot in the ...read more

Tags: Stress

Noah Said Friday Evening, "His Brother Had ...

Contributed by Louis Gibson on Apr 29, 2008

Noah said Friday evening, “His brother had friends, his sister had friends, but he didn’t have ...read more

Tags: Friendship General

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Discovered That If The Bible Is Taught ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

I have discovered that if the Bible is taught the way it should be that it will be like a powerful magnet drawing youth unto the Lord Jesus ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Walking Your Talk Is A Great Way To Motivate ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Walking your talk is a great way to motivate yourself. No one likes to live a lie. Be honest with yourself, and you will find the ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

As Ivy Chokes The Life Of The Tree It Embraces, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"As ivy chokes the life of the tree it embraces, so is old age killing me with the embrace of years. Like a tomb, I ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

The Only Qualities For Real Success In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The only qualities for real success in journalism are rat-like cunning, a plausible manner and a little literary ability. The ability to steal ...read more

Tags: News

Mankind Might Be Divided Between The Multitude ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Mankind might be divided between the multitude who hate to be kept waiting because they get bored and the happy few who rather ...read more

Tags: Human Life

If You Want To Change The Course Of Your Life, ...

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 7, 2009

If you want to change the course of your life, change your confession. James said the tongue is like a rudder, meaning ...read more

Tags: Words

Denomination: Church Of God

The Husband Who Plops Himself Down In Front Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Apr 12, 2002

“The husband who plops himself down in front of the t.v. and orders his wife around like a slave has abandoned ...read more

Tags: Marriage Obligations

Denomination: Baptist

One "Frank & Ernest" Cartoon Shows Moses ...  PRO

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 3, 2003

One “Frank & Ernest” cartoon shows Moses bringing the 10 Commandments to the people, and one of them says, “Could you make ...read more

Tags: Commandments General

Denomination: Baptist