In Sermon Illustrations: "In Gods Hands"

Airport Security And The Presence Of God

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2011

AIRPORT SECURITY AND THE PRESENCE OF GOD Airport inspections are more thorough than they used to be, and lines are longer. They also have X-ray machines for the checked baggage. Fortunately the standards aren't so stringent for that category, so you may arrive at the other end still owning a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:2

Tags: Holiness

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Kingdom Of God Is Like Leaven  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 9, 2002

Scholar Gary North observes: “The kingdom of God is like leaven. Christianity is the yeast, and it has a leavening effect on pagan, satanic cultures around it. It permeates the whole culture, causing it to rise. The bread which is produced by this leaven is the preferred bread. In ancient ...read more

Tags: Leaven, Bread

Did God Create Evil?

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008

DID GOD CREATE EVIL? Does evil exist? The university professor challenged his students with this question. Did God create everything that exists? A student bravely replied "Yes, he did!" "God created everything?" The professor asked.” Yes sir", the student replied. The professor answered, "If ...read more

Tags: Sin General

God Keeps His Promises

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 27, 2009

GOD KEEPS HIS PROMISES Roger Simms shared this testimony in a book: May 7 the day Roger was discharged from the army. He couldn’t get a bus so he decided to hitchhike his way home. Carry his heavy suitcase and in his army uniform, he flashed for the on-coming car. It was a luxurious, black ...read more

Tags: God's Love

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where There Is Devotional Music, God Is Always ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Where there is devotional music, God is always at hand with ...read more

Tags: Entertainment

Glorify God In Your Body

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Dec 15, 2016

When I was in high school at Littlefield, Texas, a boy was occasionally seen in the corridors who I did not ever see in my classes. His head was a grayish purple color, irregularly shaped, and at least twice the size of a normal person’s head. I understood that he was a student at the school who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:20

Tags: Body, Glorify, Elephant, Proteus

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Goes God's Dollar!

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Dec 4, 2022

A young boy was invited to church by one of his friends. On the way out the door, his mother handed him two dollars. Then she said, "There is one for you and for God when they pass the offering plate!" As the boy walked along with his friend, the wind blew one of the dollars right out ...read more

Tags: Money, Church, Giving, Stewardship, Pastors, Tithing  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Saints Are Gods Jewels, Highly Esteemed And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The saints are Gods jewels, highly esteemed and dear to Him; they are a ...read more

Tags: Faith

Time Has A Beginning, But God Operates ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 28, 2010

“Time has a beginning, but God operates outside of time. On the other hand, humans ...read more

Tags: Time

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In His Song, Salvation Army Band, Guitarist Phil ...

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 11, 2010

In his song, Salvation Army Band, guitarist Phil Keaggy says, “Heart to God, Hand to Man, ...read more

Tags: Servanthood

Denomination: Methodist

The Kingdom Of God Is Like A Home

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 9, 2008

THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS LIKE A HOME The father and son never could get along. The boy was constantly in trouble and the father was harsh in his attempts to correct him. F: What have you done this time? S: What difference does it make? You always take the other side no matter what I say. F: If you ...read more

Tags: Atonement

Denomination: Mennonite

God, Teach Me To Control My Tongue. God Teach Me ...  PRO

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 4, 2002

God, teach me to control my tongue. God teach me that my ears are not garbage cans ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Tags: Holiness

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let God Love You Through Others And Let God Love ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Let God love you through others and let God love ...read more

Tags: Friendship New Friends

[162]. A Message From A Poem – Jewels Of God’s Reflected Beauty

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 12, 2025

[162]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – JEWELS OF GOD’S REFLECTED BEAUTY This was a difficult poem to write trying to get it right the way I wanted. It is probably an unusual subject anyway. By jewels, I mean literal jewels. I love gemstones though I have none. Can’t afford them, but my God has so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9, Revelation 21:18-21, Revelation 21:16-17, Revelation 21:10-11, Revelation 21:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Christian Poems, Gemstones, Home Of The Bride, Precious Gems, Gems, Colors, Pearls, The Holy City, The New Jerusalem, Christian Poetry, Color, Gold, Pearl  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[243]. A Message From A Poem – God’s Love Is Beyond Compare

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 26, 2025

[243]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – GOD’S LOVE IS BEYOND COMPARE I think this poem emerged from considering the letter to the church as Ephesus written by the Apostle John. The strategic verse there is this – {{Revelation 2:4 “but I have this against you, that you have left your first love.”}} ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4, John 3:16, Romans 5:5, John 5:42

Tags: Christian Poems, Love, First Love, Comparison, The Love Of God  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Power Outside, From The Devil Downward, Can ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"No power outside, from the devil downward, can take us out of God's hand; so long as we remain faithful, we ...read more

Tags: Faith

God Honors Radical, Risk-Taking ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 6, 2000

"God honors radical, risk-taking faith. When arks are built, lives are saved. When soldiers march, Jerichos tumble. When staffs are raised, seas still open. When a lunch is shared, thousands are fed. And when a garment is touched -- whether by the hand of an anemic woman in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37, 1 Samuel 1:8-16

Tags: Faith General, Faith

Denomination: Pentecostal

Great Quotes On The Presence Of God

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Apr 10, 2022

If you have God's presence, you have favor. One minute of God's Presence can accomplish more than 20 years of your striving. - Heidi Baker If you have never known the power of God's love, then maybe it is because you have never asked to know it - I mean really asked, expecting an ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Tags: Holy Spirit, Presence Of God

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What God Can't Do  PRO

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Jul 15, 2002

WHAT GOD CAN’T DO A Sunday School teacher was questioning her pupils after a lesson on God’s omnipotence. "Now children," she asked, "is there anything God can’t do?" The Pastors son thrust his hand into the air. The teacher, feeling certain that he had missed the point of the lesson, asked ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ, Children

Denomination: Pentecostal

What If Porcupines Could Dance? They Are God's ...  PRO

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Aug 2, 2005

What if porcupines could dance? They are God’s idea of the animal kingdom’s version of a cactus. Imagine a cactus gliding, twirling around the ballroom as the orchestra plays a waltz. Or look at that cactus in an embrace of the tango - striding, dipping, heads bobbing to the music. Cheek-to-cheek. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7

Tags: Church Body Of Christ, Unity

Denomination: Pentecostal