In Sermon Illustrations: "Jesus Our Shepherd"

Strength To Forgive

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Aug 12, 2024

Some of life's hurts are so deep and painful that to forgive the people who caused them seems impossible. Yet Jesus says that we can't experience His forgiveness if we have an unforgiving spirit. In World War II, Corrie Ten Boom and her sister Betsie were arrested for concealing Jews and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Tags: Forgiveness, Lord's Prayer, God's Strength, Forgiving Others, Corrie Ten Boom, Enemies  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Preaching That This World Needs Most Is The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"The preaching that this world needs most is the sermons in shoes that are walking ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

Grace Is Gods Unmerited, Free Spontaneous Love ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Grace is Gods unmerited, free spontaneous love for sinful man, revealed and ...read more

Tags: Grace

War Will Never Yield But To The Principles Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"War will never yield but to the principles of universal justice and love, and these have no sure root ...read more

Tags: War

Grace Creates Liberated Laughter. The Grace Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Grace creates liberated laughter. The grace of God in Jesus Christ is beautiful, and it ...read more

Tags: Humor

There Is No Room For The Word Disappointment In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

There is no room for the word disappointment in the happy life of entire trust in Jesus and satisfaction ...read more

Tags: Emotions

John Leaped In The Womb Of Elisabeth. And We ...

Contributed by Lorenzo Edwards on Dec 19, 2009

John Leaped in the womb of Elisabeth. And we ought to praise God when we ...read more

Tags: Blessing

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Sep 15, 2014

AT JESUS’ ATONING DEATH ON THE CROSS, IT IS SAID THAT SIN WAS NULLIFIED, SINNER WAS JUSTIFIED, LAW ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:50-51

Tags: Nullified, Justified

Denomination: *other

Soren Kierkegaard Once Said "To Become An ...

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

Soren Kierkegaard once said "To become an 'admirer of Jesus' is much easier ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: Church Of God

In 1994 Two Americans Answered An Invitation From ...  PRO

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 1, 2002

In 1994 two Americans answered an invitation from the Russian Department of Education to teach morals and ethics (based on Biblical principles) in the public schools. They were invited to teach at prisons, businesses, the fire and police departments, and a large orphanage. It was nearing the ...read more

Tags: Christmas Advent, Descriptions Of God, Promises Of God

Denomination: Church Of God

How Do You Do That? I Have A Perfect ...

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 1, 2006

How do you do that? I have a perfect illustration from my favorite book next to the Bible THE JOURNEY HOME by Orthodox Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein. I’ve shared excerpts from his book with you in the past. Although it is classified as fiction, it is based on authentic events and a genuine friendship ...read more

Tags: Alcohol, Love, Joy, Peace

Denomination: Methodist

So,... You Say You ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

SO,... YOU SAY YOU BELIEVE? A. W. Tozer wrote, “Fortunately only a few things are matters of life and death, such as a compass for a sea voyage or a guide for a journey across the desert. To ignore these things is not to gamble or take a chance; it is to commit suicide. Here it is either be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21

Tags: Trust

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Too Many Hypocrites

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

TOO MANY HYPOCRITES One of the most common excuses given for someone not surrendering to the Gospel of Christ is found in this statement, "There are too many hypocrites in the church." Many persons who are seen by outsiders to be "hypocrites" may be true, yet immature, Christians. Christians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:25

Tags: Church General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Most Important Human Endeavor Is Striving ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The most important human endeavor is striving for morality in our actions. Our inner balance and even our very existence depends on it. Only morality in ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Missionary Explains Gospel To A Devoted ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 26, 2010

Missionary Explains Gospel to a Devoted Hindu Faith in Jesus is the means to appropriate God’s justification. Since Jesus Christ has finished the salvation of humanity, man’s response is to rely on that finished work. Reliance on Jesus for salvation is putting our total trust in Him. Perhaps a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Tags: Missions, Salvation By Grace

Social Consequences Of Sin

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Oct 13, 2024

Social consequences of sin. Jonathan Edwards in his book “The Nature Of True Virtue” lays out how sin destroys the social fabric. He argues that human society is deeply fragmented when anything, but God is our highest love. If our highest goal in life is the good of our family, then we will tend to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-24

Tags: Virtue, Jonathan Edwards, 10 Commandments, Law, Sin, Idolatry  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Meditation,' Writes Joyce Huggett ‘has ...

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 13, 2005

‘Christian meditation,’ writes Joyce Huggett ‘has nothing to do with emptying our minds. Christian meditation engages every part of us-our mind, our emotions, our imagination, our creativity and, supremely, our will.’ ‘As Archbishop Anthony Bloom ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: Church Of God

George Macdonald, "Truth Is Truth, Whether ...  PRO

Contributed by Scott Carson on Mar 29, 2001

George MacDonald, “Truth is truth, whether it’s spoken by the lips of ...read more

Tags: Truth, Truth Absolute, Faith

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Is Good News Of Mercy To The ...  PRO

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Jul 24, 2001

The Gospel is good news of mercy to the undeserving. The symbol of the religion of Jesus is the cross, not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Genesis 12:1-8, Hebrews 12:8-12

Tags: Cross Agony, Lordship Of Christ

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is The Nature Of The Battle. But Press On ...

Contributed by Michael West on Sep 29, 2008

This is the nature of the battle. But press on Daniel 7:22 You will take possession of the ...read more

Tags: Promises Of God

Denomination: Independent/Bible