In Sermon Illustrations: "Jesus Walks On Water"

Jesus Took Our Place

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Jul 25, 2018

Main Idea: Jesus died a horrible death so we could live for eternity. Verse: Jesus “Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness…” (1 Peter 2:24 NKJV). Illustration: A man was sentenced to a horrible death. He was to be buried up ...read more

Tags: Salvation, Sacrifice Of Christ, Sacrifice For Others

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus Is The Answer To Our Dilemma

Contributed by Bokang Abednego Nkhahle on Oct 7, 2019

The Angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon while he was busy threshing wheat to hide it from the midianites. And said to Gideon, the Lord is with you mighty man of Valour. The one who reside in you is bigger that your dilemma. Gideon did not realise his potential until the angel appeared to him and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:12

Tags: Power, Authority, Be Courageous

How Is Jesus Coming Back?

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Oct 28, 2019

HOW IS JESUS COMING BACK? We don't know WHEN He is coming......but we do know HOW He is coming. Jesus is coming PERSONALLY – ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Tags: Armageddon, Rapture, The Return Of Christ, Revelation, Second Coming  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Trained The Disciples

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Dec 2, 2020

Robert E. Coleman wrote the book, The Master's Plan of Evangelism, and gave us the principles that Jesus used to spread the Gospel around the world until He returns. Here is the list: 1. SELECTION:   “He chose from the twelve.” (Luke 6:13)  2. ASSOCIATION: The principle of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 1:8

Tags: Evangelism, Outreach, Discipleship, Missions, Witnessing  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Would Jesus Do?

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 15, 2020

One woman writes: Our fourth grader celebrated his birthday on crutches, so he couldn’t carry the cupcakes into school without help. I asked our sixth-grader, Noah, to help his brother carry them in. I could,” he said, but I’d prefer not to. ”Spotting a teaching moment, my husband asked Noah, What ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:2, Ephesians 4:31, Ephesians 3:17, Galatians 5:23

Tags: Kindness, Helpful, Christlike

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Good Samaritan Is A Portrait Of Jesus

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Apr 2, 2022

The Good Samaritan bears the features of the Lord Jesus Christ who comes to seek and save the lost. (1). "He came where he was." Christ comes to us right where we are. In our stripped and wounded condition we could do nothing for ourselves (Ro 5:6). (2). "He had compassion on ...read more

Tags: Good Samaritan, Types Of Christ, Ministry, Neighbor, Kindness, Good Deeds  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Honored Marriage And Weddings

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Nov 7, 2022

Note the high honor our Lord places upon marriage and the wedding ceremony in his very first miracle. It honors God when we come to a wedding pure and proclaim our trust in God for the marriage to succeed! By his presence at the marriage feast, the Son of God said, ‘This is an honorable thing’ ...read more

Tags: Jesus, Marriage, Miracles, Weddings

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The World Needs Followers Of Jesus...

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Feb 2, 2023

THE WORLD NEEDS FOLLOWERS OF JESUS... who cannot be bought; whose word is their bond; who put character above wealth; who possess opinions and a will; who are larger than their vocations; who do not hesitate to take chances; who will not lose their individuality in a crowd; who will be as honest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Tags: Disciples, Witnesses, Examples

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parallels Between Jesus And Melchizedek

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Nov 13, 2023

Jesus Compared to Melchizedek (Hebrews 7) 11 Now if perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need would there have been for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, rather than one named after the order ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10-11

Tags: Melchizedek, Types, Shadows, Jesus, Giving, Stewardship, Abraham, Priesthood, Tithing  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The World Needs Followers Of Jesus

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Jan 28, 2024

THE WORLD NEEDS FOLLOWERS OF JESUS... who cannot be bought; whose word is their bond; who put character above wealth; who possess opinions and a will; who are larger than their vocations; who do not hesitate to take chances; who will not lose their individuality in a crowd; who will be as honest ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-21

Tags: Disciples, Witnesses, Followers Of Jesus, Sacrifice, Commitment, Christians  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Coming --- Get Busy!

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Mar 22, 2024

During his 1960 presidential campaign, John F. Kennedy often closed his speeches with the story of Colonel Davenport, the Speaker of the Connecticut House of Representatives. On May 19th, 1780 the sky of Hartford darkened ominously, and some of the representatives, glancing out the windows, ...read more

Tags: Second Coming, Rapture, Laziness, Time, Return Of Christ, Work, End Times, Prophecy, Faithfulness  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Post-Resurrection Appearances Of Jesus

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Mar 25, 2024

Post-resurrection Appearances of Jesus in the New Testament: To Mary Magdalene Jn 20:14-18; Mk 16:9 To the women returning from the tomb Mt 28:8-10 To Peter later in the day Lk 24:34; 1 Cor 15:5 To the disciples going to Emmaus in the evening Lk 24:13-31 To the apostles (except Thomas) Lk ...read more

Tags: Evidences, Easter, Apologetics, Resurrection, Gospel, Truth, Witnesses  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fig Tree Jesus Cursed

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 11, 2025

An acted-out parable: most of Israel was like a fig tree out of SEASON. “The early figs, appearing in March or April and ripening in June, are called ‘bikkurah.’ …The early fig was considered a great delicacy by the Hebrews. The late or green figs, which sometimes ripen after the fall of the leaf, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-25, Matthew 21:18-22

Tags: Curse, Fig Tree

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One Day Linus And Charlie Brown Are Walking Along ...  PRO

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 18, 2001

One day Linus and Charlie Brown are walking along and chatting with one another. Linus says, "I don’t like to face problems head on. I think the best way to solve problems is to avoid them. In fact, this is a distinct philosophy of ...read more

Tags: God In The Hardships, Endurance

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Man Often Walked Through A Cemetery On His Way ...  PRO

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 27, 2001

A man often walked through a cemetery on his way home. One night, though, unaware that a new grave had been dug in his path, he tumbled in. For some time he struggled to get out of the 7 foot deep grave, but finally gave up and settled down for the night. An hour later, a farmer out possum ...read more

Tags: Love, Fear And Worry, Faith General

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Richie Cunningham Had Been Watching Her Walk By ...  PRO

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 10, 2001

Richie Cunningham had been watching her walk by his house for days. Every day a certain neighbor gal walked by, the more he noticed her long dark hair - her gentle smile - her soft features - they were all things that beckoned his heart to go beyond the living room window and meet this girl of his ...read more

Tags: Romantic Love, Christian Love

Denomination: Lutheran

A Father, Walking Past His 5 Year Old ...  PRO

Contributed by David Deborde on May 31, 2001

A father, walking past his 5 year old daughter’s room one night, proudly noticed she was on her knees in prayer. Listening in, he heard this curious prayer- "abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz"- repeated several times. When she was finished, he asked her what it meant: "God is really smart," she ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26

Tags: Prayer How To, Prayer General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Day C. H. Spurgeon Was Walking Through The ...  PRO

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 10, 2001

One day C. H. Spurgeon was walking through the English countryside with a friend. As they strolled along, the evangelist noticed a barn with a weather vane on its roof. At the top of the vane were these words: GOD IS LOVE. Spurgeon remarked to his companion that he thought this was a rather ...read more

Tags: God's Provision, God's Love, God's Omniscience

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Video Clip From The Movie "Dead Man Walking" ...  PRO

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Jul 13, 2001

A video clip from the movie "Dead Man Walking" might give us a better understanding of what mercy really is. In the video, Sister Helen Prejean sits with convicted killer Matthew Poncelet in his cell. When he confesses that he has indeed killed a man, Sister Prejean teaches him that he can become ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General, God's Forgiveness, Gifts Mercy

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Charles Swindoll Says, "To Walk By Faith Does Not ...  PRO

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 24, 2001

Charles Swindoll says, “To walk by faith does not mean that we stop thinking. To trust God does not imply becoming slovenly or lazy or apathetic. What a distortion of biblical faith! You and I need to trust God for our finances, but that is no license to spend foolishly. You and I ought to trust ...read more

Tags: Story, Faith, Faith General, Funny

Denomination: Baptist