In Sermon Illustrations: "Kingdom Of God"

So What Did I Discover About This Term Glory From ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 17, 2007

So what did I discover about this term glory from the Bible: * I discovered that in many Old Testament references we are told by Scripture to give God the glory that is due His name. * I discovered that heaven is filled with the glory of God and the angels sing about it. * I discovered that when ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saved People Have Two Birthdays!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 4, 2019

Born Again - John 1:12-13 (Also see John 3:1-16) 12. But as many as received Him, to them He gave the (power or authority or) right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name: 13. who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12-13, John 3:1-16

Tags: Born Again, Family Of God

Denomination: Baptist

Opening Illustration With Marshmallows: Invite ...  PRO

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Aug 12, 2004

Opening illustration with marshmallows: invite three or four from congregation who really like marshmallows - give each one a marshmallow. Ask them to hold it, wait until you’ve walked all the way around the auditorium. If they can wait until you’ve walked all the way around the auditorium, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-19

Tags: Temptation General, Temptation Resisting

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Many Years Ago In St. Louis, A Lawyer Visited A ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 8, 2005

Many years ago in St. Louis, a lawyer visited a Christian to transact some business. Before the two parted, his client said to him, “I’ve often wanted to ask you a question, but I’ve been afraid to do so.” “What do you want to know?” asked the lawyer. The man replied, “I’ve wondered why you’re ...read more

Tags: Addiction

Many Years Ago In St. Louis, A Lawyer Visited A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

Many years ago in St. Louis, a lawyer visited a Christian to transact some business. Before the two parted, his client said to him, "I’ve often wanted to ask you a question, but I’ve been afraid to do so." "What do you want to know?" asked the lawyer. The man replied, "I’ve wondered why you’re not ...read more

Tags: Addiction

Examples Of Famous People Who Tithed Before They ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 30, 2009

Examples of Famous People Who Tithed Before They Became Rich A young man accepted the call to become an African missionary but found on further examination that his wife could not stand the climate of Africa. It made her very sick. He was heartbroken, but he prayerfully returned to his home and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Tags: Tithes

The Greedy Little Monkey

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 28, 2022

I once heard about how animal catchers used to catch wild monkeys for zoos. I was told that they would set an empty glass pop bottle in an open field with a peanut dropped into it. Then they'd hide in the bushes and wait. After a while, a monkey would sneak up to the pop bottle, squeeze its paw ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35, 1 Timothy 6:10

Tags: Money, Greed, Discipleship, Riches, Kingdom, Parables  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Short-Term Enthusiasm  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 20, 2002

SHORT-TERM ENTHUSIASM The story is told of a minister who was full of energy and enthusiasm for the Lord. One day he went to the hospital to visit one of his parishioners who was critically ill. The minister entered the room and saw the man lying in bed with a whole host of tubes and wires ...read more

Tags: Easter Palm Sunday

There Is A Story Told That Is Totally ...

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Apr 21, 2007

There is a story told that is totally fictitious, but the point is true. The story is that when Jesus went back up into Heaven, the angel Gabriel had a conversation with Jesus. This is just an illustration. He asked Jesus, “What happened while you down on earth? Did they make you king?” Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is A Story Told That Is Totally ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

There is a story told that is totally fictitious, but the point is true. The story is that when Jesus went back up into Heaven, the angel Gabriel had a conversation with Jesus. This is just an illustration. He asked Jesus, “What happened while you down on earth? Did they make you king?” Jesus said, ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

There Are Times When We Get In God's Way When He ...  PRO

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 22, 2002

There are times when we get in God’s way when He is trying to tend to the business of His kingdom here on earth. "A man was struggling with a large box at the back edge of his truck. A passing neighbor saw his plight and came over to help him. He put his shoulder to the box. After a few tiring ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-39

Tags: Fire, God's Provision, Knowing God's Will

Denomination: United Methodist

Gordon Hugenberger (Of Park St Church, Boston) ...  PRO

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

Gordon Hugenberger (of Park St Church, Boston) calls this petition ("Thy Kingdom come") a "request for ...read more

Tags: God The Father

Denomination: Congregational

Luther Once Said That We Should Be Ready As If ...

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Aug 26, 2005

Luther once said that we should be ready as if Jesus were coming today but working as if He were not coming for a thousand years. Whilst waiting expectantly for ...read more

Tags: God The Father

Denomination: Baptist

We Must Be Wary Of Defining Friendship With God ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 11, 2001

We must be wary of defining friendship with God in terms of our relationships with one another. Friendship is a divine idea, and it must, therefore, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15, John 15:14-15

Tags: Friendship General, Church Small Groups

Faith Is Realizing That I Am Useful To God Not In ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

Faith is realizing that I am useful to God not in spite of my scars but because of ...read more

Tags: Faith General, Holy Spirit Attributes, God In The Hardships

Let's Not Drag God's Standard Of Truth Down To ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

Let’s not drag God’s standard of truth down to our level of ...read more

Tags: Leadership General, Holiness

When You Have Nothing Left But God, Then For The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

When you have nothing left but God, then for the first time you become aware that God is ...read more

Tags: Evangelism The Lost, Poverty, God's Provision

Nothing Takes God By Surprise. He Knows The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

Nothing takes God by surprise. He knows the future and can therefore guide us through its ...read more

Tags: Holy Spirit In Believers, God's Omniscience

Faith Is Unutterable Trust In God, Trust Which ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

Faith is unutterable trust in God, trust which never dreams that He will not stand by ...read more

Tags: God's Provision, Faith General, Faith, Assurance, Trust  (view more)  (view less)

A Quiet Morning With A Loving God Puts The Events ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

A quiet morning with a loving God puts the events of the upcoming day into proper ...read more

Tags: Bible Study, Disciplines Meditation