In Sermon Illustrations: "Inspiration Of Scripture"

Any Believer Can Be A "Man Of God”

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 7, 2020

Any believer can be a “man of God” Text: 2 Tim 3:17 That the man of God (any believer in Jesus!) may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. Thoughts: Only a few people were ever called a “man of God” in the Bible. Some were never known; at least four were never named, and one, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Tags: Paul, Man Of God, Timothy

Denomination: Baptist

Measuring Up  PRO

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2002

MEASURING UP In Washington D.C. there is a building called the "National Institute of Standards & Technology." This facility is responsible for storing perfect samples of weights and measurements. They have what are called “prototypes” of pound weights and kilograms. Measuring rods for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-4, John 5:1-10

Tags: Faith, Holiness, Leadership General

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Word Helps Us As We Reflect, As We ...

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 1, 2008

God’s Word helps us as we reflect, as we meditate, and as we seek direction. Going to His Word helps challenge us, correct us, and encourage us. The early Church of God gave themselves the designation as a “People of the Book.” I like that. We are to be a People of the Book. I believe the Words ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Some Of Us Always Want To Be Illuminated Saints ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Some of us always want to be illuminated saints with golden haloes and the flush of inspiration.A gilt-edged saint is no good; he is abnormal, unfit for daily life.We ...read more

Tags: Faith

The Beautiful Country: Predestination

Contributed by Michael Walther on Jun 6, 2011

THE BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY: PREDESTINATION A few years ago, a movie came out about a boy in Vietnam who’s father had been an American GI (The Beautiful Country). His life was miserable because no one in Vietnam accepted him. He was a half-breed. His mother wanted him to try to escape to America to ...read more

Tags: Election

Denomination: Lutheran

The Bible Challenge

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 25, 2009

THE BIBLE CHALLENGE During a question and answer session at a recent speaking engagement, a university student asked, "Why do you believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God?" What is so special, so unique about the Bible that Christians believe it is literally the inspired word of God? ...read more

Tags: Apologetics The Bible

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Conversion Account Of St. Augustine

Contributed by Matthew Redder on Sep 21, 2018

The story of Augustine's conversion is an inspiring and amazing one. In my opinion it is a miraculous account of God grabbing the attention of Augustine and speaking directly into his heart through the power of a perfectly timed scripture. This could be a great illustration about the power of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:13-14, Revelation 12:11, Acts 8:26-40, Psalm 119:9, Romans 3:23, Galatians 5:24, Ephesians 4:22-24  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Put On Christ, Miraculous, Power Of The Word, Conversion Of Augustine, Bible, Romans, Conversion, Testimony, Indulgence  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Provision: The Holy Spirit  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 7, 2009

GOD'S PROVISION: THE HOLY SPIRIT Without the Holy Spirit the church could not exist. It is He who inspired the writers of Scripture, and He who dwells in every Christian, giving us life in Christ. All our efforts are dust and ashes apart from Him. A young man asked an old rich man how he made his ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Tags: God's Provision

History Celebrates Few Persons Who Waited For ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

History celebrates few persons who waited ...read more

Tags: Thought

The Whole Worth Of A Kind Deed Lies In The Love ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The whole worth of a kind deed lies in the love ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Risk Is Essential. There Is No Growth Or ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Risk is essential. There is no growth or inspiration in staying within ...read more

Tags: Workplace Balance

The Teacher Who Is Attempting To Teach Without ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The teacher who is attempting to teach without inspiring the pupil with a desire to ...read more

Tags: Learning

The Mediocre Teacher Tells. The Good Teacher ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher ...read more

Tags: Learning

A New Man After That Sermon

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 16, 2010

A NEW MAN AFTER THAT SERMON The minister’s sermon on this particular Sunday was considerably longer than normal. However, it was so well prepared and inspiring that he just knew it would be a big hit with the congregation. At the end of the service he stood shaking hands with the people as they ...read more

Tags: Preaching

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are All Motivated By A Keen Desire For ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"We are all motivated by a keen desire for praise, and the better a man is, the ...read more

Tags: Friendship General

He Is Great Who Feeds Other Minds. He Is Great ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

He is great who feeds other minds. He is great who inspires others ...read more

Tags: Greatness

The Bible Is Endorsed By The Ages. Our ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

The Bible is endorsed by the ages. Our civilization is built upon its words. In no other book is there ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence

A Good Character Is A Coat Of Triple Steel, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A good character is a coat of triple steel, giving security to the wearer, protection to the oppressed, ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

For A Mother, A Child Is Never A Burden

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 27, 2024

Text, Exodus 19:4, KJV: Ye have seen what I did unto the Egyptians, and how I bare you on eagles' wings, and brought you unto myself. When was the last time you found anything inspiring, let alone inspirational, when you renew your car's license plate/s? A few days before I wrote this, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:4

Tags: Eagle Wings, Children, Mothers

Denomination: Baptist

Dr. Myron Houghton Wrote, "To Affirm The ...

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 28, 2009

Dr. Myron Houghton wrote, "To affirm the inspiration and inerrancy of the original writings while casting doubt on the authority of the Bible that is available to us is just plain silly. Can you really imagine someone seriously saying, 'I have good news and I have bad news: the good news is that ...read more

Tags: Bible Truth

Denomination: Independent/Bible