In Sermon Illustrations: "Jeremiah 29 1 4 7"

1ch. 21: 24----------I Will Not Take For The ...

Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Dec 23, 2007

1Ch. 21: 24----------I will not take for the LORD what is yours, or sacrifice a burnt ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just Before The Passover Feast" (V1) Is An ...

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 14, 2008

“Just before the Passover feast” (v1) is an interesting phrase that John placed strategically in this passage. Before we can have any true “Passover” experience there must be the transplanting of the human heart – not the fist-sized organ in our bodies pumping blood through our veins but the deeper ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

In 1/08, The Median Price Of A New Home Was ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008

In 1/08, the median price of a new home was $216,000, down 15% from the 1/07, reports the ...read more

Tags: Money

The Word Division Means To "Rip" Or "Tear" (1 ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 20, 2008

The word division means to “rip” or “tear” (1 Cor. 1:10). The Christians in this church were tearing the church apart – they were allowing the spirit of offense to rip ...read more

Tags: Divisions

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In 1/08, The Median Price Of A New Home Was ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 13, 2009

In 1/08, the median price of a new home was $216,000, down 15% from the 1/07, reports the ...read more

Tags: God's Provision

1) Christian Life Is Not My Responsibility Bu...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jul 8, 2016

1) Christian life is not my responsibility but rather only a response to His ability. 2) God would not condemn anyone for being born a Sinner but would condemn only those who die as one, having not accepted Christ in their lives throughout their lifetime. 3) On the Judgment ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Tags: Fruit, Faultless

Denomination: *other

Ten Characteristics Of The Jesus Follower - James 1

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 28, 2024

They are sometimes deceived (16). They are loved unconditionally by the Father (16). They are recipients of the best gifts from above (17). They have a Father who will never change (17). They are born again by the Word of God (18). They listen to the voice of God (19). They are careful with ...read more

Tags: Commitment, Discipleship, Disciples, Following Jesus

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Top 10 Most Powerful Brands Are: 1 Google, 2 ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 13, 2009

The Top 10 Most Powerful Brands are: 1 Google, 2 GE, 3 Microsoft, 4 Coca-Cola, 5 China Mobile, 6 IBM, 7 Apple, 8 McDonald’s, 9 Nokia, and 10 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-20

Tags: Materialism

Then, Psalm 91:4 States, He Will Cover You With ...  PRO

Contributed by Rita Sims on Mar 10, 2001

Then, Psalm 91:4 states, He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge." There was a woman who took particular comfort in Psalm 91:4. One day as she was getting in her car, a man came up to her with a gun and ordered, "Get in the car!" She got in her car and he did ...read more

Tags: God's Provision

Denomination: United Methodist

I Like The Story Of The 4 Year Old Boy From ...  PRO

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 19, 2000

I like the story of the 4 year old boy from Nashville who went with his grandfather into the woods to select a Christmas tree. They tramped all over, but the boy couldn’t find a tree that suited him. Finally, it began to get dark and cold, and the grandfather said they would have to quit looking. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:8-11

Tags: Worthy, Christmas

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Several Years Ago I Was Swimming With My 4 Year ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 2, 2004

Several years ago I was swimming with my 4 year old, Joshua. I was holding him and we were playing and splashing in the water. I wanted to go out a little deeper and while holding him I began to walk. When Joshua realized we were headed out to deeper water he began to cry and fight back saying, ...read more

Tags: Faith General, Examples Of Faith, Doubt

An Old Man Who Was Severely Injured Lost 3/4 Of ...

Contributed by Lisa Delay on Mar 27, 2005

An old man who was severely injured lost 3/4 of his blood volume. While he stayed in the hospital to recuperate, aides came to check him. They discovered him out of bed and on the floor on his hands and knees. Concerned, they queried him. The man replied that he had accidentally spilled water and ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ps. 15:4 Describes A Righteous Person As One "Who ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 4, 2005

Ps. 15:4 describes a righteous person as one “who keeps his oath even when it hurts.” The brilliant Christian scholar and writer C. S. Lewis took that truth seriously. His biography tells of the suffering he endured because he kept a promise he had made to a buddy during World War I. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Tags: Voice, Hearing, God, Christian Disciplines, Endurance  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Winning Streak Of One!" 2 Corinthians 4:16-17 ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Jun 1, 2005

“A Winning Streak of One!” 2 Corinthians 4:16-17 Key verse(s) 16“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.” It’s important to make sure that every day of our lives we practice gladness and condition ourselves to finding ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-17

Tags: Doubt

Denomination: Lutheran

About 12.4% Of The U.s. Population—some 35 ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 5, 2006

About 12.4% of the U.S. population—some 35 million people—are now age 65 or older. It’ll be 16.5% by 2050. (The Foster ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

More Than 4 Million U.s. Households Are Now ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

More than 4 million U.S. households are now comprised of unmarried couples, up 8% since ’70. 36% of these couples have children under age 15 living with ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

Giving More ►$3 Out Of Every $4 Donated By ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

Giving More ►$3 out of every $4 donated by individuals in ’03 went to churches, synagogues and other religious worship centers, according to a Barna Group report. ►63% of households donated some money to a church, synagogue or other place of religious worship during ‘03. ►The mean ...read more

Tags: Giving General

4.5 Million Children In The U.s. Are Being Raised ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

4.5 million children in the U.S. are being raised by their grandparents; 30% more than a decade ago. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Family

A Little 4 Year Old Girl Was Once Hard At Study ...  PRO

Contributed by David Parks on May 14, 2006

A little 4 year old girl was once hard at study in her drawings with a crayon. Her mother asked her, "Sally, what are you doing which requires such concentration?" Sally said, "I am drawing a picture of God." Her mother smiled and said gently, "Sally, no one knows what ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 99:9

Tags: God The Father

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Heard About A 4 Year Old Staying With His ...  PRO

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 25, 2006

I heard about a 4 year old staying with his Grandma and he said, "Grandma, I want `unch’." She said, "You want what?" "I want `unch’." She said, "You mean, you want lunch!" "Yes, I want `unch’." Grandma said, "I’m not gong to give it to you until you say it correctly. Now, what do you want?" "I ...read more

Tags: Children

Denomination: Christian Church