In Sermon Illustrations: "John The Baptist"

Postman

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 1, 2023

In the quiet routines of everyday life, a seemingly ordinary event unfolded – a postman knocking on a door, bearing a letter. A child-like voice responded from within the house, promising to come and receive the letter. However, minutes passed without any sign of the resident. The postman's ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:34

Tags: Mercy, Compassion

Denomination: Other

Llamado A Servir

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 1, 2023

En 1884, una hambruna devastadora azotó la India y se cobró más de 50 lakh de vidas. En medio de la desesperación, organizaciones cristianas de Estados Unidos, impulsadas por la compasión, navegaron hacia la India para brindar ayuda médica y sustento. El Dr. John, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Tags: Service, Called

Denomination: Other

Cartero

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 1, 2023

En las tranquilas rutinas de la vida cotidiana, se desarrolló un evento aparentemente ordinario: un cartero llamando a una puerta con una carta. Una voz infantil respondió desde el interior de la casa, prometiendo venir a recibir la carta. Sin embargo, transcurrieron los minutos sin ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:34

Tags: Compassion, Emotion

Denomination: Other

Tinawag Para Maglingkod

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 1, 2023

Noong 1884, isang mapangwasak na taggutom ang tumama sa India, na kumitil ng mahigit 50 lakh na buhay. Sa gitna ng kawalan ng pag-asa, ang mga organisasyong Kristiyano mula sa Amerika, na hinimok ng habag, ay naglayag patungong India upang magbigay ng tulong medikal at kabuhayan. Si Dr. John, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Tags: Service, Called

Denomination: Other

Postman

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 1, 2023

Sa tahimik na gawain ng pang-araw-araw na buhay, isang tila ordinaryong kaganapan ang naganap - isang kartero na kumakatok sa isang pinto, na may dalang sulat. Isang boses na parang bata ang tumugon mula sa loob ng bahay, na nangakong darating at tatanggapin ang sulat. Gayunpaman, lumipas ang mga ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:34

Tags: Compassion, Emotion

Denomination: Other

Saint Arnold Janssen And His Mission Relevance Today

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 1, 2024

Saint Arnold Janssen and His Mission Relevance Today (The Feast Day is on 15th January) Scripture: Mark 1:14-20 The 19th century saw the birth of a visionary priest Saint Arnold Janssen, who devoted his life to evangelization and the promotion of the Christian faith. The following words will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Tags: Saint Arnold Janssen, The Society Of The Divine Word

Denomination: Other

San Arnoldo Janssen Y La Relevancia De Su Misión Hoy

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 2, 2024

San Arnoldo Janssen y la relevancia de su misión hoy (La fiesta es el 15 de enero) Escritura: Marcos 1:14-20 El siglo XIX vio nacer a un sacerdote visionario, San Arnoldo Janssen, que dedicó su vida a la evangelización y la promoción de la fe cristiana. Las siguientes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Tags: Saint Arnold Janssen, The Society Of The Divine Word

Denomination: Other

Si Saint Arnold Janssen At Ang Kaugnayan Niya Sa Misyon Ngayon

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 2, 2024

Si Saint Arnold Janssen at ang Kaugnayan Niya sa Misyon Ngayon (Ang Araw ng Kapistahan ay sa ika-15 ng Enero) Banal na Kasulatan: Marcos 1:14-20 Ang ika-19 na siglo ay nakita ang kapanganakan ng isang visionary priest na si Saint Arnold Janssen, na inialay ang kanyang buhay sa evangelization at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Tags: Saint Arnold Janssen, The Society Of The Divine Word

Denomination: Other

Saint Francis Xavier

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 20, 2024

Saint Francis Xavier: An Example of Indian Missionary Enthusiasm and Cultural Fusion In India, the 16th century Catholic saint Francis Xavier is revered as a symbol of missionary zeal and cross-cultural harmony. One of the earliest Jesuit missionaries, Xavier was born in Spain in 1506, and he and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Tags: Missionary, Mission

Denomination: Other

San Francisco Javier

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 22, 2024

San Francisco Javier: un ejemplo de entusiasmo misionero indio y fusión cultural En la India, el santo católico Francisco Javier del siglo XVI es venerado como símbolo de celo misionero y armonía intercultural. Xavier, uno de los primeros misioneros jesuitas, nació en ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Tags: Missionary, Mission

Denomination: Other

Saint Francis Xavier

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 22, 2024

Saint Francis Xavier: Isang Halimbawa ng Indian Missionary Enthusiasm at Cultural Fusion Sa India, ang ika-16 na siglo na Katolikong santo na si Francis Xavier ay iginagalang bilang isang simbolo ng missionary zeal at cross-cultural harmony. Isa sa mga pinakaunang Heswita na misyonero, si Xavier ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Tags: Missionary, Mission

Denomination: Other

Human Dignity

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 28, 2024

Human Dignity Scripture: Matthew 6:5-6 I overheard my mum requesting salt from the neighbours. However, there was salt in the house. Why was she requesting salt from the neighbours? I questioned her. She responded to me by saying: Since our neighbours are not wealthy and frequently ask us for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-6

Tags: Human, Dignity

Denomination: Other

Dignidad Humana

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 28, 2024

Dignidad Humana Escritura: Mateo 6:5-6 Escuché a mi madre pedir sal a los vecinos. Sin embargo, había sal en la casa. ¿Por qué pedía sal a los vecinos? La interrogé. Ella me respondió diciendo: "Como nuestros vecinos no son ricos y con frecuencia nos ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-6

Tags: Human, Dignity

Denomination: Other

Dignidad Ng Tao

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 28, 2024

Dignidad ng Tao Banal na Kasulatan: Mateo 6:5-6 Narinig ko ang nanay ko na humihingi ng asin sa mga kapitbahay. Gayunpaman, may asin sa bahay. Bakit siya humihingi ng asin sa mga kapitbahay? tanong ko sa kanya. Tumugon siya sa akin sa pagsasabing: Dahil hindi mayaman ang aming mga kapitbahay at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-6

Tags: Human, Dignity

Denomination: Other

$3.00 Worth Of God, Please  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 8, 2011

$3.00 WORTH OF GOD, PLEASE Tim Hansel in his book "When I Relax I feel Guilty," writes some insights of what most people want from God. "I would like to buy $3.00 worth of God, please. Not enough to explode my soul or disturb my sleep, but just enough to equal a cup of warm milk or a snooze in ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Mark 14:32-42, Matthew 6:9-13, 1 John 4:7-21, Mark 10:17-22, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Deuteronomy 8:28, Romans 8:28, Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 5:38-48  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Plan, New, God, Truth, Prayer, Life, Grow, Patience, Commitment To Christ  (view more)  (view less)

Jonathan Edwards Wrote: "I Suppose No One ...  PRO

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 23, 2001

Jonathan Edwards wrote: “I suppose no one will doubt that some natural men do reach out to the evidence of the truth of the Christian religion on the basis of rational proofs or arguments. Doubtless Judas thought Jesus was the Messiah on the basis of things he saw and heard. Yet he was a devil all ...read more

Tags: Doubt, Apostles Judas, Parable Sower And Seed

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Life Is War. That's Not All It Is. But It Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Adam Cruse on Jul 18, 2001

“Life is war. That’s not all it is. But it is always that. Our weakness in prayer is owing largely to our neglect of this truth. Prayer is primarily a wartime walkie-talkie for the mission of the church as it advances against the powers of darkness and unbelief. It is not surprising that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Colossians 1:9-18

Tags: Demons, Prayer Adoration

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Took A Little Child In His Arms And Said, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 17, 2002

Jesus took a little child in his arms and said, in effect, "Here is your ministry. Give yourself to those who can bring you no status or clout. Just help people. You need this little child. You need to help this little child, not just for her sake, but more for your sake. For if you don’t, ...read more

In His Spiritual Autobiography, William Barclay, ...  PRO

Contributed by Don Hawks on Apr 14, 2002

In his spiritual autobiography, William Barclay, the venerable Scottish scholar, tells the tragedy of losing his 21-year-old daughter and her fiance who were drowned in a boating accident. He writes, "God did not stop that accident at sea, but he did still the storm in my own heart so that somehow ...read more

Tags: God In The Hardships, Disappointment

Denomination: Methodist

In His Book, Psalms Of The Heart, George Sweeting ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Gibney on May 19, 2002

In his book, Psalms of the Heart, George Sweeting illustrated a great truth from the experience of two Moody Bible Institute graduates, John and Elaine Beekman. God called them to missionary work among the Chol Indians of southern Mexico. Sweeting reports that they rode mules and traveled by dugout ...read more

Tags: Worship Definition, Worship Benefits

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational