In Sermon Illustrations: "Inspired"

Have You Ever Heard Of The Woman Who Hated ...  PRO

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 17, 2001

Have you ever heard of the woman who hated Mother’s Day? According to the Toronto Star’s website, there was such a woman. If you think the spirit of Mother’s Day has been spoiled by the commercialism of cards, flowers and once-a-year sincerity, you stand united with the woman credited with giving ...read more

Tags: Bible, Forgiveness In Jesus, Funny, God's Provision, Inspiration, Mother's Day, Spoil, Taste  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Bible Is Not About Science Or Philosophy

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Oct 8, 2022

The Bible has a single purpose. It was given to reveal the love of God as manifested in the divine provision of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. This is its aim, and sound interpretation must never lose sight of this aim. Consequently, it is a serious and misleading error to regard the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, 1 Corinthians 2:12-13

Tags: The Bible, Science, Love Of God, Philosophy, Exegesis, Inspiration, Interpretation, Human Authors, Hermeneutics  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Great Composer Does Not Set To Work Because ...

Contributed by Dru Ashwell on Dec 16, 2001

The great composer does not set to work because he is inspired, but becomes inspired because he is working. Beethoven, Wagner, Bach, and Mozart settled down day after day to the job in hand. They ...read more

Tags: Workplace, Leadership General, Faith

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Amazing Accuracy Of Scripture

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 28, 2020

Professor Emeritus of Science at Westmon College, Peter Stoner, has calculated the probability of one man fulfilling the major prophecies made concerning the Messiah. The estimates were worked out by twelve different classes of 600 college students. The students carefully weighed all the factors, ...read more

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

Tags: Word Of God, Inerrancy, Prophecies Fulfilled, Inspiration Of The Bible, Bible, Messiah  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

[093]. A Message From A Poem – Foraging In The Depths Of Scripture

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 30, 2025

[093]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – FORAGING IN THE DEPTHS OF SCRIPTURE This poem deals with getting into the heart of scripture. There are images and techniques and encouragement in these stanzas. I actually make the comparison between a mudskipper that flits across the shallows on the water, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, Psalm 119:27, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Tags: Buried Treasure, Inspired, Dig Deep, Eel, Mudskipper, Scripture, Word Of God, Workman  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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

Pastor, Don't Get Too Excited Over Compliments!

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 25, 2021

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

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

Tags: Church Members, Compliments, Boring Sermons, Preaching, Humor, Pastors  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Motivation Is An External, Temporary High That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Motivation is an external, temporary high that pushes you forward. Inspiration is a sustainable ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Miracles Occur Naturally As Expressions Of Love. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Miracles occur naturally as expressions of love. The real miracle is the love that inspires them. In this sense ...read more

Tags: Miracles General