In Sermon Illustrations: "Knee"

Always Assume The Safest Position - George Adam ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

ALWAYS ASSUME THE SAFEST POSITION - George Adam Smith tells us that he was once climbing the Weisshorn above the Zermatt Valley with two guides on a stormy day. They had made the ascent on the sheltered side. Reaching the top, and exhilarated by the thought of the view before him, Smith sprang to ...read more

Tags: Doing God's Will

Sir George Adam Smith Tells How He And His Guide ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Sir George Adam Smith tells how he and his guide were climbing the Weisshorn in the Swiss Alps. It was stormy and they were making their climb on the sheltered side of the peak. When they reached the summit, they were filled with the exhilaration. Sir George forgot about the fierce winds, leaped up ...read more

Tags: Satan

Intercessory Prayer Might Be Defined As Loving ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Intercessory prayer might be defined as loving our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:46-47

Tags: Prayer How To

Intercessory Prayer Might Be Defined As Loving ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

Intercessory prayer might be defined as loving our neighbor on our knees. ...read more

Tags: Compassion, Prayer General, Prayer Adoration

Certain Thoughts Are Prayers. There Are Moments ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Certain thoughts are prayers. There are moments when, whatever be the attitude of the ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

Everything In Gods Store Is On The Bottom Shelf ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Everything in Gods store is on the bottom shelf you have to get ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

Look Up In Your Heart  PRO

Contributed by David Tack on Oct 17, 2012

LOOK UP IN YOUR HEART A.W. Tozer reminds us, "You may be still with arthritis so that you can’t even get on your knees to pray, but you can look up in your heart, for prayer isn’t a matter of getting on your knees. Prayer is the elevation of the heart to God and that is all a man needs to praise, ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

Denomination: Baptist

There Are Thoughts Which Are Prayers. There Are ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

There are thoughts which are prayers. There are moments when, whatever the posture of the body, the soul is ...read more

Tags: Prayer General, Prayer Adoration

The Best And Sweetest Flowers Of Paradise God ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The best and sweetest flowers of paradise God gives to His people when they are upon their ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

If God Had Wanted Me To Touch My Toes, He Would ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If God had wanted me to touch my toes, He would have ...read more

Tags: Human Body

If You Lack

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Preacher Vance Havner said, “If you lack knowledge, go to school. If you lack ...read more

Tags: Parable Ten Virgins

There Is Something In Calvary That Passes Our ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There is something in Calvary that passes our understanding, and the words about the Precious Blood should never be read ...read more

Tags: Crucifixion

Lee Bracey, The Director Of Woodburn Christian ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Lee Bracey, the director of Woodburn Christian Children’s Home up by Ft. Wayne, told of overhearing a conversation his dad had with a friend of his named Glen. “Glen,” he asked, “do you pray for me every day?” “Yes,” Glen replied, “I do.” Lee said his dad paused… and then asked “Sometimes do you ...read more

Tags: God In The Hardships

If You Lack Knowledge, Go To School. If You Lack ...  PRO

Contributed by Dru Ashwell on Dec 16, 2001

If you lack knowledge, go to school. If you lack wisdom, get on your knees! Knowledge is not wisdom. Wisdom is the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Tags: God's Omniscience

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Pray When You Feel Like It. Have An ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"Don’t pray when you feel like it. Have an appointment with the Lord and keep it. A man is powerful on ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

A Wise Man Once Said: When Life Is All To ...

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Jan 31, 2009

A wise man once said: when life is all to stressful and I think I’ve got no time, I get down on ...read more

Tags: Prayer General

Denomination: Congregational

The Importance Of Perspective  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 13, 2010

THE IMPORTANCE OF PERSPECTIVE When I think of perspective I am often reminded of a conversation between me and my son in the summer he turned four. That spring, Mark had asked for a spot in the family garden to call his own. He turned the soil, broke the clumps, and planted his favorite ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Tags: God Brings Hope

Christmas In Bethlehem. The Ancient Dream: A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Christmas in Bethlehem. The ancient dream: a cold, clear night made brilliant by a glorious star, the smell of incense, shepherds and wise men falling to their knees in ...read more

Tags: Christmas

Before Calfed Bank Turned Into Citibank, There ...

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 17, 2003

Before CalFed Bank turned into Citibank, there was an advertisement that showed a toddler driving a parent crazy, and then words that suggest that while CalFed cannot help you take control of your child, it can at least help you take control of your finances. Children have ways of bringing ...read more

Tags: God's Omniscience, God's Provision

Denomination: *other

James Duncan, Preaching With Great Unction And ...  PRO

Contributed by Scott Malone on Mar 1, 2005

James Duncan, preaching with great unction and power, was asked what was the secret of such powerful preaching. "The secret," he said, was "thirteen hours of consecutive prayer." When asked the secret of his spiritual power, Charles Spurgeon said: "Knee work! Knee work!" Livingston of Shotts, on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:6-12

Tags: Prayer Adoration

Denomination: Baptist