In Sermon Illustrations: "Jesus The Rock"

What Are We Preaching?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 25, 2021

WHAT ARE WE PREACHING? False teachings abound whenever people do not know the truth. Many of our churches today do not teach the truth because many pastors do not know the Bible. In our seminaries, almost 50 percent of professors now teach that there was no virgin birth of Jesus, and that story ...read more

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

Tags: Liberalism, Apostasy, Preaching The Word, Preachers

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Long Process Of Crucifixion

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 6, 2025

Roman crucifixion was a long, drawn-out process that often lasted for several days. This was not the case for Jesus - "Pilate marveled that He was already dead…" Mark 15:44. What happens on that cross? • With weight on the wrists - the chest is stretched when the person is slumped ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:44, John 19:33-34

Tags: Water, Blood, Crucifixion, Sermon

Denomination: Methodist

Let Me Share Astory About The Folded Up Cloth ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2008

Let me share astory about the folded up cloth that was e-mailed to me this week: Why did Jesus fold the napkin? An unusual approach to a biblical story. Why did Jesus fold the linen burial cloth after His resurrection? I used to ask this question and other Bible Scholars did not know the answer. ...read more

Tags: Christmas Eve

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Peace This question was once asked, "If you could choose what you want most in life, what would you ask for?" The most common answer was "Peace." People want peace in their marriages, families, workplaces, country and world. Our country has some of the best medical and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Tags: Peace, Fruit Of The Spirit

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

PEACE This question was once asked, "If you could choose what you want most in life, what would you ask for?" The most common answer was "Peace." People want peace in their marriages, families, workplaces, country and world. Our country has some of the best medical and psychological treatment ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Tags: Fruit Of The Spirit

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Famous Missionary By The Name Of C. T. Studd ...  PRO

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 8, 2002

A famous missionary by the name of C. T. Studd said; “If Jesus Christ be God, and died for me, then no sacrifice ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Denomination: Baptist

It Was Said That Martin Luther Was Observing A ...

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 11, 2003

It was said that Martin Luther was observing a painting of the crucifixion of Jesus... and he was so deeply moved that he ...read more

Tags: Cross Agony

Denomination: Nazarene

A New Christian Once Said " The Thing I Like ...

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004

A new Christian once said " the thing I like about Jesus’ salvation is its so down to Earth, its for ...read more

Tags: Commitment To Christ

Denomination: Baptist

It Is One Of The Supreme Handicaps Of The Church ...  PRO

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 8, 2001

IT IS ONE OF THE SUPREME HANDICAPS OF THE CHURCH THAT IN IT THERE ARE SO MANY DISTANT FOLLOWERS OF JESUS CHRIST AND SO FEW REAL DISCIPLES. ALL OF ...read more

Tags: Discipleship, Growth In Christ

Denomination: Free Methodist

Warren Wiersbie Described A Growing Christian As, ...

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Apr 4, 2007

Warren Wiersbie described a growing Christian as, “Someone who sins less and less and confesses more and more.” The reason is a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship Is Not A Second Step In ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Discipleship is not a second step in Christianity, as if one first becomes a believer in Jesus and then (if he chooses) a disciple, but from the beginning, ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

I Must Die Or Get Somebody To Die For Me. If ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I must die or get somebody to die for me. If the Bible doesnt teach that, it doesnt teach anything. And that is where ...read more

Tags: God's Forgiveness

When Once The Relationship Of Being The Friends ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When once the relationship of being the friends of Jesus is understood, we shall be called upon to exhibit to ...read more

Tags: Compassion

W. Tozer Said,

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 4, 2009

A.W. Tozer said, "We are called to an everlasting preoccupation with God." When we submit to Jesus’ ...read more

Tags: Worship, Worship Definition

Archbishop Gomez Reminds Us Not To Neglect To ...

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 7, 2010

Archbishop Gomez reminds us not to neglect to tell others that in Jesus Christ "they can find the answers to their questions about the ...read more

Tags: Finding Fulfillment

Denomination: Catholic

One Evening A Burglar Finally Decided To Make His ...

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 24, 2009

One evening a burglar finally decided to make his move. He had been casing a house for weeks and determined that tonight he was going to break into a particular house where he was sure that the owners had left for vacation. Slyly and with extreme stealth he headed to the window. He had already ...read more

Tags: Preparation

Denomination: Church Of God

Thy Great ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Thy Great Salvation Regeneration “He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:5-6

Tags: Salvation

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Goal And Person Of Change

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

The Goal and Person Of Change Many find themselves overcome by sins that have brought heartache, turmoil and even isolation. These sinful bondages are playing havoc across all social and economic layers of our nation’s families. Therapists, physicians, scientists and sadly, even some Christian ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:21-23, Mark 6:1-13

Tags: Life, Sanctification

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Excuses, Excuses

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Excuses, Excuses In Luke 14:16 - 24, Jesus teaches using the "Parable of the Great Banquet." In it, Jesus shares about a man who was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. It was the custom then, as it is today, to send out invitations to such a special event quite a long ...read more

Tags: Arrogance

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Llustration Regarding Lack Of Passion For The ...  PRO

Contributed by Larry Thompson on May 22, 2002

llustration Regarding Lack of Passion for the Great Commission: A Christian Research Group in a nationwide survey conducted in the first quarter of 2001 asked this question: “Please describe your goals in life.” The survey found that almost 9 out of 10 adults classified themselves as a ...read more

Tags: Church Purpose Of, Great Commission, Evangelism How To

Denomination: Baptist