In Sermon Illustrations: "Leaving All"

All Our Lives God Works On Us, Chiseling Away...

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015

All our lives God works on us, chiseling away those parts of our life that hinder us from fitting into His eternal temple. Our Christian life is a work in progress. Jesus Christ is changing us from a useless stone to a useful one. Before Michelangelo created the masterpiece we know simply as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

Tags: Sculpture, Living Stones, Living Stone, God Is Working

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When We All Get To Heaven (Quotes By David Platt)

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Mar 8, 2016

WHEN WE ALL GET TO HEAVEN... “I realize there is never going to be a day when I stand before God and He looks at me and says, ’I wish you would have kept more for yourself.’ I’m confident that God will take care of me.” ¯ David Platt, Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream “We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Tags: Evangelism, Heaven, Witnessing, Great Commission

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Everyone Dies…all Flesh Is Grass…what Did You ...

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 16, 2009

“Everyone dies…all flesh is grass…what did you expect? Did you really think that Christ would blunt the spear-points, deflect the lash, cause the chains to melt away when they touched your skin? Did you expect to walk in sunlight and not feel the heat, or to go without water and not grow thirsty? ...read more

Tags: Suffering Joy In

Denomination: Orthodox

You'll Never Know That Jesus Is All You Need ...

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 20, 2009

“You’ll never know that Jesus is all you need until He’s all ...read more

Tags: Jesus, Trials And Difficulties

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do All My Nasal Fluids Come From?

Contributed by James Snyder on Oct 5, 2024

I am finally, in what I think is the last phase of my recent health confusion. My nose is dripping, and I think I use at least one box of tissues daily. I did not know I had so much of this in my body, and I am not exactly sure where it came from. When I was young, I remember having a bad case of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5

Tags: Overcome, Victory, Sneeze

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

[085]. A Message From A Poem – For All Christians - The Three Ps

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 21, 2025

[085]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – FOR ALL CHRISTIANS - THE THREE Ps There are 9 poems in this Trilogy series. This poem is part of a Trilogy - three sets of three. The first set is addressed to MEN, the second to ALL CHRISTIANS and the third is SPECIFIC. This is the first one in the second set ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 47:5-7, Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 12:11-12, Psalm 57:7-9

Tags: Vital Links, Praise, Prayer, Patience, Poetry, Poems  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[086]. A Message From A Poem – For All Christians - The Three Rs

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 22, 2025

[086]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – FOR ALL CHRISTIANS - THE THREE Rs There are 9 poems in this Trilogy series. This poem is part of a Trilogy - three sets of three. The first set is addressed to MEN, the second to ALL CHRISTIANS and the third is SPECIFIC. This is the second one in the second set ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:17-18, Romans 5:10-11, Luke 1:68, Ephesians 1:7

Tags: Righteousness, Poetry, Relationship, Poems, Reconciliation, Redemption  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[087]. A Message From A Poem – For All Christians - The Three Os

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 25, 2025

[087]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – FOR ALL CHRISTIANS - THE THREE Os There are 9 poems in this Trilogy series. This poem is part of a Trilogy - three sets of three. The first set is addressed to MEN, the second to ALL CHRISTIANS and the third is SPECIFIC. This is the third one in the second set ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:45, James 4:6, 1 Samuel 15:22, Hebrews 5:8-9

Tags: For All Christians, Obey, Opposition, Poetry, Open, Poem, Oppose, Obedience, Wrong  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[120]. A Message From A Poem – He Has Done All This

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 2, 2025

[120]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – HE HAS DONE ALL THIS What has the Lord done for you? Do you take time to run through what God has made you, and what great promises He has given you, and what future promises await you? It is an excellent exercise because we must always be mindful of our dear ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:19-20

Tags: Great Things, Christian Poetry, Christian Poems

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Michael Yaconelli, Co-Founder Of The Christian ...  PRO

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 7, 2008

Michael Yaconelli, co-founder of the Christian Publishing Company, "Youth Specialties," wrote the following in his book, "Messy Spirituality." For a period of time, we were lucky enough to have a housekeeper. She would come in once a week to dust, vacuum, and clean every little out-of-the-way ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:17

Tags: Salvation, All Have Sinned, Amazing Grace, Just As I Am

Denomination: Baptist

There Is A Story Of The Congregational Pastor ...

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 20, 2007

There is a story of the Congregational Pastor Henry Ward Beecher who was a great Congregational pastor of the Plymouth Church in Brooklyn, New York for several years. He was one of the greatest preachers of the 19th Century. People would travel for hundreds of miles just to hear him speak. Henry ...read more

Denomination: Other

[184]. Poem – Mirror Mirror On The Wall, Who’s The Worst Of Us All?

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 5, 2025

[184]. POEM MESSAGE – MIRROR MIRROR ON THE WALL, WHO’S THE WORST OF US ALL? This is an unusual poem I think, the name taken from the saying, “Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of us all?” Here we have a reflective poem and a challenging one in our personal lives. There is often so ...read more

Scripture: James 1:23, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Matthew 9:2, Revelation 12:10

Tags: Mirror Mirror On The Wall, Sin, Reflection, Shame, Disgrace, Mirrors, The Accuser, Forgiveness  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can You All See What I Have In My Hand? A ...  PRO

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Apr 16, 2001

Can you all see what I have in my hand? A receipt. And what purpose does a receipt serve? It is the proof that the payment has been made. That’s what Jesus’ resurrection is. The receipt. The proof that ...read more

Tags: Lord's Supper, Forgiveness In Jesus, Easter Resurrection

Denomination: Lutheran

I Think We Could All Agree That We Don’t ...  PRO

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on May 10, 2001

I think we could all agree that we don’t have to teach children how to do wrong. Here are the property laws of a toddler. a). If I like it, it’s mine. b). IF it’s in my hand, it’s mine. c). If I can take it from you, it’s mine. d). If I had it a little while ago, it’s mine. e). If it’s mine, ...read more

Tags: Children, Parenting

Denomination: Baptist

He Who Carries You, Carries Your Bundle Too. All ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

He who carries you, carries your bundle too. All means ...read more

Tags: God's Provision, Promises Of God

Why We Should All Be Nice...you Never Know When ...  PRO

Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Mar 20, 2002

WHY WE SHOULD ALL BE NICE...YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN IT MAY BE GOODBYE "When you were saying goodbye I heard you say, "I wish you enough." May I ask what that means?" He began to smile. "That’s a wish that has been handed down from other generations. My parents used to say it to everyone." He paused ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17, Romans 1:1-15

Tags: Finding Fulfillment, Death Nearness

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We All Know What Sins Are, But Let Me Focus For A ...  PRO

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 6, 2002

We all know what sins are, but let me focus for a moment on those hindrances. Hindrances are those things that may not be sins, but still keep you from living a life totally surrendered to God. Imagine you are at a track meet, and they’re lining up for the 100 meter dash. Everything’s fine ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Tags: Call Of The Disciples, Discipleship

Denomination: Wesleyan

J.s. Bach Said, "All Music Should Have No Other ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

J.S. Bach said, "All music should have no other end and aim than the glory of God and the soul’s refreshment; where this is not remembered there is no real music but only a devilish hub-bub." He headed his compositions: "J.J." "Jesus Juva" which means "Jesus help me." ...read more

Tags: Communication General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I¡¦m Afraid Of Spiders. Have Been All My Life. ...  PRO

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 22, 2003

I¡¦m afraid of spiders. Have been all my life. I come by it honestly, though, through my dad. In fact, all 3 of us boys and my dad are afraid of spiders. My dad can capture rattlesnakes with a forked stick, then cook and eat them. He has no problem with blood or worms. But spiders are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Tags: Parenting, Children

Denomination: Wesleyan

We All Know What It's Like To Still Have Growing ...  PRO

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 14, 2003

We all know what it’s like to still have growing to do. Jeanne Olsen, a mother of five from Illinois, took her daughter Kirsten, age 9, out for a mother-daughter breakfast. During their meal, Jeanne courageously asked her daughter, "How do you think I could be a better mom?" Kirsten thought for a ...read more

Tags: Prayer Confession, Parenting

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational