In Sermon Illustrations: "Job The Man"

A Rather Pompous-Looking Deacon Was Endeavoring ...  PRO

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Mar 27, 2001

A rather pompous-looking deacon was endeavoring to impress upon a class of boys the importance of living the Christian life. "Why do people call me a Christian?" the man asked. After a moment’s ...read more

Tags: Love Of The Disciples, Holiness, Apologetics General

Denomination: Baptist

A Rather Pompous-Looking Deacon Was Endeavoring ...  PRO

Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 20, 2002

A rather pompous-looking deacon was endeavoring to impress upon a class of boys the importance of living the Christian life. "Why do people call me a Christian?" the man asked. After a moment’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Tags: Holiness

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Henry David Thoreau, The Great American Poet Once ...  PRO

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 9, 2003

Henry David Thoreau, the great American poet once said: “If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music that he hears, ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: Anglican

Dr. James Dobson Said In His Book Parenting ...

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 14, 2004

Dr. James Dobson said in his book Parenting lsn’t for Cowards, `Attach a boy to a good man, and he seldom goes wrong." Dr. Terry Wise defines mentoring as: "A relational experience in ...read more

Tags: Love Of The Disciples, Sharing My Testimony

Denomination: Wesleyan

If We Abide By The Principles Taught In The ...  PRO

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 5, 2005

"If we abide by the principles taught in the Bible, our country will go on prospering and to prosper, but if we and our posterity ignore its instructions and authority, no man can tell how sudden a catastrophe may ...read more

Tags: Christian Liberty, Political Freedom

Denomination: Baptist

May It [the Declaration Of Independence] Be To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"May it [the Declaration of Independence] be to the world what I believe will be (to some parts sooner, to others later, but finally to all), the signal of arousing man to burst the chains under which monkish ignorance and superstition has persuaded ...read more

Tags: America

The Child-Heart Is Open To Any And All Avenues; ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The child-heart is open to any and all avenues; an angel would no more surprise it than a man. In dreams, in visions, in visible and invisible ways, God can talk and reveal Himself to a child; but this profound yet ...read more

Tags: Children

A Rather Pompous-Looking Deacon Was Trying ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

ILL.- A rather pompous-looking deacon was trying to impress a class of boys with the importance of living the Christian life. "Why do people call me a Christian?" the man asked. After a moment’s ...read more

Tags: Faith

A Group Of Expectant Fathers Were In A Waiting ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

A group of expectant fathers were in a waiting room, Twins – “What a coincidence, I play for the Minnesota Twins” Triplets. “That’s amazing, I work for the 3M company.” A third man fell to ...read more

Tags: Parenting

Cross Or Sin?

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 18, 2007

Cross or Sin? A man once told his pastor, “I have a fierce temper, but I suppose that is my cross.” “My friend,” the pastor replied lovingly, “That is not your cross, but it is your sin!” (Alan Redpath ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

John Newton, The Writer Of Amazing Grace, Said ...

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 10, 2009

John Newton, the writer of Amazing Grace, said – "What will it profit a man if he gains his cause, and silences his adversary, if at the same time he loses that humble, tender frame of spirit in which the Lord ...read more

Tags: Zeal

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Red Neck Wedding

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 22, 2003

The Red Neck Wedding In the Summer of 2000 a couple came to me and explained that they wanted me to perform their Wedding ceremony. The man was a farmer and the woman had grown up on a farm. They explained to me that this was both of their 2nd marriage and neither one of them had a Church ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:2

Tags: Wedding, Humorous Weddings

Denomination: Baptist

Romans 8:28 We Know That In All Things God Works ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2008

Romans 8:28 We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, Sometimes we just want things to turn out well – especially in a bad situation. Story: Before Tom left for deployment to Iraq – he prayed that God will guide him in doing good in a land full of violence. ...read more

Tags: Salvation

[230]. A Message From A Poem - Redemption Through Death – No Other Way

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 18, 2025

[230]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM - REDEMPTION THROUGH DEATH – NO OTHER WAY The concentration in this poem is “No other way.” Why did heaven’s best, God the Son, have to die? You know I can not answer that. The omniscient God knew from eternity past what was going to happen. I can’t give an answer ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Isaiah 53:10, Ephesians 4:8-10, Hosea 11:7-8

Tags: Sin, Christian Poetry, Christian Poems, Full Atonement, Heart, Salvation, Compassion Of God, The Heart Of God, Overturn, Emotions Of God  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Opportunities Missed  PRO

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Jun 25, 2002

Opportunities Missed There was a very cautious man Who never laughed or played. He never risked, he never tried He never sang or prayed. And when one day, he passed away His insurance was ...read more

Tags: Finding Fulfillment, Growth In Christ, Bible Influence

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Supreme Court Justice Horace Gray Once Said To ...  PRO

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jan 20, 2003

Supreme Court Justice Horace Gray once said to the man who escaped conviction on a technicality: "I know that you are guilty and you know it, and I wish you to remember that one day you will stand before a better and wiser Judge, and ...read more

Tags: God's Judgment

Denomination: *other

A Young Preacher Came To Dr. G. Campbell Morgan ...

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jul 11, 2005

A young preacher came to Dr. G. Campbell Morgan one day and asked him, "Do you believe we should trouble God will our small problems?" Dr. Morgan gave that wonderful answer, "Young Man, ...read more

Tags: God In The Hardships

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Not Told That Jesus Ever Taught His ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

We are not told that Jesus ever taught his disciples how to preach, but he taught them how to pray. He wanted them to have power with God; then He knew they would have power with man. ...read more

Tags: Prayer Adoration

No Sort Of Defense Is Needed For Preaching ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 9, 2006

"No sort of defense is needed for preaching outdoors, but it would take a very strong argument to prove that a man who has never preached beyond the walls of his meetinghouse has done his duty. A defense is required for ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

If We Abide By The Principles ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Illustration: "If we abide by the principles taught in the Bible, our country will go on prospering and to prosper, but if we and our posterity ignore its instructions and authority, no man can tell how sudden a catastrophe ...read more

Tags: Death