In Sermon Illustrations: "In The Beginning"

It's Rather Like A Person From Brooklyn Who's ...  PRO

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Sep 21, 2006

It’s rather like a person from Brooklyn who’s read about farming and assumes he knows what it’s like. Or an accountant in Seattle who once watched a rodeo and figures he knows how to ride a Brahma bull. That’s just not how it works. From our pain, we can learn of God’s mercy; and from our ...read more

Tags: Church General

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A. People Usually Do Not Understand How ...

Contributed by Kent Tucker on Jan 15, 2007

a. People usually do not understand how wonderful the good news really is. They often think that they have to be a good person or a church-goer to get to heaven. They have tried that and it doesn’t work. People usually do not understand that coming to Jesus is like taking a shower. You don’t clean ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Consider Charles Colson, The Aide To Richard ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Consider Charles Colson, the aide to Richard Nixon who was sent to jail for Watergate. As a result of his experience as a convicted felon, Colson founded Prison Fellowship, now the world’s largest Christian outreach to prisoners and their families. Prison Fellowship has more than 50,000 volunteers ...read more

Tags: Cross Agony

To "Love Your Neighbor As Yourself" Is Best ...

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jul 1, 2007

To “love your neighbor as yourself” is best described in Matthew 7:12 - "Do for others what you would like them to do for you.” In other words to love God supremely and to love other people purely is the Bible in a nutshell. It is the beginning and end of life the way God intended it to be lived. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-29

Denomination: Salvation Army

Some Years Ago, The Cartoonist Pictured Charlie ...  PRO

Contributed by Mel Shepherd on Jul 2, 2007

Some years ago, the cartoonist pictured Charlie Brown bringing out Snoopy’s dinner on Thanksgiving Day, but it was just his usual dog food in a bowl. So, Snoopy took one look at the dog food and said, “This isn’t fair. The rest of the world today is eating turkey with all the trimmings and all I ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christians Aren't Perfect, Just ...

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Sep 24, 2007

Illustration: "Christians Aren’t Perfect, Just Forgiven" Whether seen on bumper stickers, heard during altar calls, developed from a narrow interpretation of Lutheran or fundamentalist theology, or perpetuated in fluffy paperbacks, the reduction of the gospel to cheap forgiveness is ever with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

There Was Another Man Who Earnestly Tried To Make ...

Contributed by Don Jones on Dec 12, 2007

There was another man who earnestly tried to make the scriptures come to life. No, I am not talking about a nativity scene with live animals like my friends church. He chose a passage that many in this room know from the book of Isaiah. It says in 11:6, The wolf will live with the lamb, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

George Barna Has Broken Down The American ...

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2008

George Barna has broken down the American population into five existing generationsf: Seniors: those that were born in 1926 and earlier Builders: those that were born between 1927 and 1945 Boomers: those that were born between 1946 and 1964 Busters: those born between 1965 and 1983 Those that were ...read more

Men In Black

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 12, 2008

Men In Black. Begin video with Will Smith’s character at the training center for Men In Black. He arrives late. He says, “Excuse me, but why are we here?” A marine promptly stands up and says, “We are here because you’re looking for the best of the best sir!” Will Smith laughs and says, “This ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If I Could Just Change A Few Things...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 4, 2008

IF I COULD JUST CHANGE A FEW THINGS... Gary Smalley states, "Most couples enter marriage hoping to achieve happiness. And for each of us, that vision of happiness takes a different form...Disappointment hits most couples shortly after the wedding because each partner begins to see faults and ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gay, Lesbian And Straight Education Network ...

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 28, 2008

The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network has organized over 400 Gay-Straight Alliances in US. Director Kate Frankfurt says, "Gays are tired of riding in the back of the bus. The issue [of gay rights] is now being joined, and the schools are a very important battleground." Gay activist and ...read more

Tags: Homosexuality

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 16, 2008

REJOICE I can recall a memorable moment many years ago when Susan and I were taking Kimberly, age 2, and her slightly younger cousin, Able, to church in the car. Kimberly was in a foul humor that morning, but her smily faced cousin decided it was time for a word of exhortation. Though he could ...read more

Tags: Joy

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Witnesses

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 13, 2009

NO WITNESSES Think about this. There were no witnesses to creation except the angels. God created, and He created man last. So He had to have told Adam what He did, and the information was passed down from there. So we either believe the Creation account, or we disbelieve and we accept some ...read more

Tags: Creation

Denomination: Orthodox

What Is Heaven?

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Oct 26, 2009

What Is Heaven? By Terry Barnhill What is heaven, and why such hope upon it? Heaven is already here By faith in Christ who brought His kingdom near. "Carpe diem," said ancient Horace, "quam minimum credula postero." "Seize the day trusting not in tomorrow." Our hope is in the promises of ...read more

Tags: Heaven

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Father, Who Art In Heaven...

Contributed by Greg Bond on Dec 28, 2009

OUR FATHER, WHO ART IN HEAVEN... Jesus says that every time we come to God in prayer, we should begin with this pattern of recognition. Coming to Him in this way encourages and increases our expectations because we see Him as He is. Coming to Him in this way establishes our faith because we see ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bill Hybels On Prayer As An Unnatural ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 6, 2010

Bill Hybels on Prayer as an Unnatural Activity Bill Hybels begins his book Too Busy Not to Pray with these words: “Prayer is an unnatural activity. From birth we have been learning the rules of self reliance and self sufficiency. Prayer flies in the face of such deep seated values…. It is an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Tags: Prayer General

Dwayne Roberts: "We Must Understand That The ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 30, 2010

Dwayne Roberts: "We must understand that the greatest treasure is waiting in front of every believer. We've all seen reality shows. I'd even guess that you have imagined winning a million dollars. You may not have phrased it exactly like this, but the question comes down to, 'What would it be like ...read more

Tags: God's Provision

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Turtles Decided To Go On A Picnic. They ...

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Feb 10, 2012

Three turtles decided to go on a picnic. They were the best of friends. Before long it started to rain, they decided that one of them should go back and get some umbrellas. One turtle agreed to go but only if the other two promised not to begin eating until he returned. They promised. He headed ...read more

Tags: Action

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Answer To Him?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 27, 2015

At the beginning of the school year during recess I was on the playground looking for some of my friends. I couldn’t find them. I had two boys come up to me and asked, “Do you need a friend? We want to be your friends?” I said, “No.” Was I mean? No, I just didn’t know them. Through time, we ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15

Tags: Jesus' Friends, Friendship With God, Choosing Friends

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Help Of God

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Nov 20, 2020

Alex Haley, the author of "Roots," had an unusual picture hanging on his office wall. It was a picture of a turtle on top of a fence post. When asked, "Why is that there?" Alex Haley answered, "Every time I write something significant, every time I read my words and think ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1

Tags: God, Help, Assistance

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational