In Sermon Illustrations: "Inspired Word Of God"

God Does The Remembering

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 7, 2008

GOD DOES THE REMEMBERING A 91-year-old lady reads the Scriptures regularly, but now her memory is failing her. Friends commented, "So what’s the use of all this reading when you cannot remember what you’ve read." Her answer is always the same. "God has blessed me richly. I eat well and sleep ...read more

Tags: Bible Study

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Started It; You Finish It

Contributed by John Perry on Apr 2, 2010

GOD STARTED IT; YOU FINISH IT Leonardo da Vinci had started work on a large canvas in his studio. For a while he worked at it, choosing the subject, planning the perspective, sketching the outline, applying his own natural genius. Then suddenly he ceased, the painting still unfinished, and ...read more

Tags: Examples Of Faith

Denomination: Pentecostal

There Is A Doctrine That Is Becoming Popular That ...  PRO

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 3, 2003

There is a doctrine that is becoming popular that teaches that a Christian can reach a point in their lives where sin no longer has an effect on them. They cease to sin. Of course this totally goes against the Word of God. Hopefully, as we grow and mature as Christians sin has less of a hold on ...read more

Tags: Sin Deceptive, Sin General, Word Of God

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is The Bible?

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Dec 2, 2020

What is the Bible? "THIS BOOK contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners and the happiness of believers. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions are immutable. Read it to be wise, believe it to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Timothy 2:15

Tags: Bible, Truth, Word Of God, Memorize The Scripture

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

10 Reasons To Study The Scriptures

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Dec 2, 2020

TEN REASONS TO STUDY THE SCRIPTURES 1. Will strengthen your personal life (1 John 2:14). 2. Will strengthen your assurance of salvation (1 John 5:13). 3. Will strengthen your confidence in your relationship with God (1 John 5:14). 4. Will undergird the effectiveness of your prayers (John 15:7). 5. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 2:15

Tags: Scripture, Truth, Bible Study, Word Of God

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of Preaching

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Jan 25, 2021

Warren Wiersbe, "Preaching must be marked by three elements: conviction, warning, and appeal ("reprove, rebuke, exhort"). To quote an old rule of preachers, "He should afflict the comfortable and comfort the afflicted." If there is conviction but no remedy, we add to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 4:1-3

Tags: Comfort, Preaching, Pastors, Conviction, The Word Of God  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Light In The Dark - A Poem By Elicia Roy

Contributed by Elicia Roy on Mar 17, 2021

LIGHT IN THE DARK We have been jolted, Tested and tried, Our times have been dark, With some comforts denied. Things that we clung to, And thought our security, Were ripped from our hold, Caused feelings of unsurety. “What will tomorrow bring?” “Is there hope for this dark time?” “Is there any ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, Psalm 18:28

Tags: Guidance, Direction, Light, Hope, Word Of God  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unsung Heroes-Those Who Made Copies Of The Scriptures

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 30, 2021

Introduction: sometimes we forget, or take for granted, the easy availability of God’s Word. Retail stores (not just Christian bookstores) sometimes have copies of the whole Bible for a dollar per copy! Secondhand or thrift stores occasionally have donated Bibles and other portions for a very ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-2

Tags: Jeremiah, Word Of God, Scribes, Baruch, Daniel  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Check The $100 Bill

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 4, 2026

Folks who work in banks are taught to recognize counterfeit $100 bills. Do you know how? Do you think they have to learn every trick of every forger? Nope. They study and learn the real thing. That way, the forgeries will be obvious. That’s what we need to do. You ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Tags: Truth, False Teaching, God's Word, Lie

Denomination: Methodist

The Person God Blesses

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008

What do we notice about the person God blesses? The person God blesses has had a conversion to God’s ways. Where do I get this concept? I get it from Abram’s name change. When we first meet him he is known as "Abram." After an encounter with God (Gen. 17:5) he is known as "Abraham." In the Bible a ...read more

Tags: Blessing

[307]. A Poem Message - This Poor, Sinful World – With God In Control

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 11, 2026

[307]. A POEM MESSAGE - THIS POOR, SINFUL WORLD – WITH GOD IN CONTROL God is in control. God always has the control and the whole of the universe one day will come together in the new heavens and the new earth and sin is gone forever. The poem begins with what I see as a fact. If there was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4-5, John 1:3

Tags: World, Sin, Judgment, Control, Meaningless, Coming Judgment, Christian Poetry, Christian Poems, Sinful Word  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Know How To Use The Sword Of The Spirit?

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 26, 2020

Many years ago when I was in Army basic training, I spent many hours on the rifle range. Not just an afternoon on the range like many of you who experience Air Force Basic Training. I spent quite literally two-thirds of my training time on the rifle range. I was issued an M-16 assault rifle for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17, 2 Timothy 2:15

Tags: Bible, Scripture, Word Of God, Armor Of God, Sword Of The Spirit  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Akiane: The Gift Of God

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

AKIANE: THE GIFT OF GOD Akiane Kramarik is only 12-years-old, but she has abilities far beyond her years. Her mother chose to give birth to her underwater at the family home on July 9, 1994 in Mount Morris, Illinois. The family now lives in Idaho. Akiane speaks four languages, writes poetry, plays ...read more

Tags: Miracles General

Denomination: Salvation Army

Walking In The Confidence Of God  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Walking in the Confidence of God Self-existent Christians can walk in confidence because this God is self-existent: John 1:1-3 says, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through Him all things were made; without Him ...read more

Scripture: John 1:3

Tags: Confidence

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Friend Of Mine Works As A Boilermaker In Bowen, ...

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 21, 2010

A friend of mine works as a boilermaker in Bowen, Queensland Australia. He is a big man with muscles like an Olympic weight lifter, a voice that booms and a laugh that is full and infectious. PATRICK PATTERSON loves the Lord and if I asked him to preach today he would be ready with a Word from the ...read more

Tags: Persecution, Preach The Word

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

See The Lamb Of God

Contributed by Samuel M on Mar 19, 2025

When we are going through difficult times( or testing) and still remain obedient to God’s word, we will find, see (the lamb of God) and receive a greater (or deeper) revelation of the lamb of God. When Abraham was about to offer his only son as a sacrifice, he saw the ram caught in the thicket. ...read more

Tags: Faith, Hope

Brainerd: Honor To God  PRO

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 20, 2010

BRAINERD: HONOR TO GOD Let me leave you with some words from the famous American colonial missionary to the Indians, David Brainerd, who died at the age of twenty-nine. His diary reveals a young man intensely committed to God. Brainerd once said to Jonathan Edwards: "I do not go to heaven to be ...read more

Tags: Glory

Denomination: Anglican

Our God Resigns??

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Jan 8, 2021

Ray Stedman, noted pastor and author, once traveled to England to speak at a Bible conference. The church sanctuary was filled with people eager to hear this well-known teacher. The service began with singing and praise to the Lord. One of the songs was the chorus "Our God ...read more

Tags: Lord, Humor, Will Of God, Sovereignty Of God

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

C.s. Lewis Penned These Powerful Words About ...  PRO

Contributed by Rita Sims on Mar 11, 2001

C.S. Lewis penned these powerful words about love. "To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly be broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact, you must give your heart to no one, not even an animal. Wrap it carefully round ...read more

Tags: Friendship New Friends, Christian Love

Denomination: United Methodist

We Could All Save Ourselves A Lot Of Words If ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 8, 2005

We could all save ourselves a lot of words if we’d only remember that people rarely take advice unless they have to pay for it. The trouble with good advice is that it usually interferes with your plans. Good advice is what your own kids disregard but save to give to ...read more

Tags: Faith