In Sermon Illustrations: "Leaning"

Faith Of A Child

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 16, 2020

How do we find rest through the chaotic mess the accuser continually throws at society? By coming, believing and trusting with the faith of a child! By trusting in our God given measure of faith and realizing everything is going to be alright, because God says it will and that’s enough! Growing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Tags: Faith, Expectation

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Change You Owe To Jesus  PRO

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 21, 2001

THE CHANGE YOU OWE TO JESUS John Wesley was a popular evangelist in early America and often rode from one church to another to preach. On one such journey, stopped by a highwayman who shouted, "Halt, your money or your life." Wesley got down from his horse, emptied his pockets to reveal only ...read more

Tags: Great Commission, Grace, Repentance

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will Rogers  PRO

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 14, 2002

Will Rogers Will Rogers was known for his laughter, but he also knew how to weep. One day he was entertaining at the Milton H. Berry Institute in Los Angeles, a hospital that specialized in rehabilitating polio victims and people with broken backs and other extreme physical handicaps. Of course, ...read more

Tags: Humility

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Part Of The Fellowship Of The Unashamed. The ...  PRO

Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 21, 2003

I’m part of the fellowship of the unashamed. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I’m a disciple of His. I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away or be still. My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, my future is secure. I’m finished and done ...read more

Tags: Dedication, Commitment, Commitment To Christ, Born Again, Assurance Of Salvation, New Life, Promise, Salvation  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Poem: More Than A Mother  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 14, 2004

B. Poem: MORE THAN A MOTHER When God set the world in place, when He hung the stars up in space, when He made the land and the sea, then He made you and me. He sat back and saw all that was good, He saw things to be as they should. Just one more blessing He had in store; He created a mother, but ...read more

Tags: Parenting

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Smithsonian Is Vast Collection Of Museums ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 26, 2005

The Smithsonian is vast collection of museums that could take weeks to see, but we hurried through two or three of the most popular. One of our favorites was the Air and Space Museum, which features everything from the original Wright brothers’ aircraft to displays of advanced space exploration. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

A Look At The Parade  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 18, 2005

A LOOK AT THE PARADE The parade route begins near the twin towns of Bethpage and Bethany, less than two miles from Jerusalem and winds into the Holy City. The Grand Marshal is an unlikely hero – a rustic from a blue-collar town up north, the son of a woodworker. In keeping with his “common man” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Tags: Easter Palm Sunday

A Fellow Stopped At A Gas Station And, After ...  PRO

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 19, 2005

A fellow stopped at a gas station and, after filling the tank on his car, he paid the bill and bought a soft drink. He stood by his car to drink his cola and he watched a couple of men working along the roadside. One man would dig a hole two or three feet deep and then move on. The other man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6, 1 Corinthians 3:6

Tags: Church Purpose Of

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Story Of Mark Twain - Clarence Macartney Wrote ...

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 21, 2005

STORY OF MARK TWAIN - Clarence Macartney wrote about the unbelief of Mark Twain. Mark Twain (1835-1910) was one of our best-known American authors and humorists. His real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens. He is best known for his novels, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of ...read more

Tags: Evangelism The Lost

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Will Rogers Was Known For His Laughter, But He ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

Will Rogers was known for his laughter, but he also knew how to weep. One day he was entertaining at the Milton H. Berry Institute in Los Angeles, a hospital that specialized in rehabilitating polio victims and people with broken backs and other extreme physical handicaps. Of course, Rogers had ...read more

Tags: Sin General

A Fisherman  PRO

Contributed by Jun Tadena on Aug 25, 2006

A Fisherman During the first and second centuries, the symbol of Christianity was the fish. A present-day Christian decided that a fishhook would be the proper emblem for a soul-winner to use for winning people to Christ, so he had a little golden fishhook made to be worn on the lapel of his coat. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Movie Saving Private Ryan, A Group Of Army ...

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 22, 2007

In the movie Saving Private Ryan, a group of Army Rangers receive a mission to go deep into enemy territory to save Private Ryan. They hit skirmish after skirmish, and some of them are killed along the way. They finally get to where Private Ryan is holed up, and they say, “Come with us. We’re here ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Fellowship Of The Unashamed

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 10, 2007

Pastor Paul Ciniraj of India wrote these words: “I’m a part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have the power of the Holy Spirit. The dye has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I’m a disciple of Jesus. I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Is Anyone Pure?

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Introduction - Is anyone pure? Charles Swindoll in "Growing Deep in the Christian Life," writes about a man who bought fried chicken dinners for himself and his date late one afternoon. The attendant at the fast food outlet, however, inadvertently gave him the proceeds from the day’s business - a ...read more

Tags: Sermon On The Mount

The Power Of God

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Sep 3, 2007

"The Power of God" A little boy was walking downtown one day and he came to a pet store. He really wanted a little puppy dog. He began saving every penny because he wanted to get a little puppy dog. He knew exactly how much money he needed. Everyday he would pass that pet shop on his way home ...read more

Denomination: *other

In A Previous Church I Served, We Had A Young ...

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 1, 2008

In a previous church I served, we had a young couple in our congregation whose names were Barry and Cindy, and both Barry and Cindy were blind. This was an impressive young couple who managed to live a normal life despite their disability. They maintained their own apartment, held down jobs, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Heart Attacks  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 31, 2008

HEART ATTACKS Did you know that tension exhibits itself in the from of stress? And stress is not always caused by negative things; it is also caused by positive things in your life. For instance, Mike Parker was recovering from a severe heart attack, and the doctor said there should be no ...read more

Tags: Anxiety

Crisis: Danger + Opportunity

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 16, 2009

CRISIS: DANGER + OPPORTUNITY Once an eagle reaches maturity, it molts each year. It’s beak keeps growing, so even if damaged soon it is as good as new. I was reading that you cannot tell the age of an eagle once it has reached an adult stage. It seems their strength does not diminish. Their color ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:31-33

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Elisha Hoffman: A Burden Too Big To Bear  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 28, 2009

ELISHA HOFFMAN: A BURDEN TOO BIG TO BEAR Many New Testament promises have corresponding verses in the Old Testament that reinforce their power. When Peter, for example, said, ". . . casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you" (1 Peter 5:7), he was but restating David’s words in Psalm ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Tags: Fear And Worry

Patience With Others

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Mar 22, 2024

"Einstein was four years old before he could speak and seven before he could read". Einstein became one of the greatest physicists who ever lived. "Isaac Newton did poorly in grade school." Newton, like Einstein was one of the smartest people of his day as a scientist. "A ...read more

Tags: Patience, Kindness, Time, Maturing, Waiting On The Lord, Teaching, Endurance, Discipleship, Leadership, Suffering  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational