In Sermon Illustrations: "Life And Death"

He Gave The ...

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 24, 2010

He GAVE the Blood! Ed Freeman, quoting Herb Cain, told in the San Francisco Chronicle about a poster for a blood bank. The poster read, “Be a volunteer Blood Donor.” Someone had wisely printed on the poster these words: “That’s the best kind.” If someone is taking your blood, and you are not a ...read more

Tags: Blood Of Christ, Christ's Sacrifice

Denomination: Baptist

Trials, Troubles, And Polished Gems

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2011

TRIALS, TROUBLES, AND POLISHED GEMS There is a Chinese proverb, "A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor a man made better without trials." Sure it doesn't feel good to go through abrasive moments of trials and problems. Sometimes they are recurring. Remember this, my Christian friend; life ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Tags: Trials And Difficulties

Amy Was Very Close To Her Grandmother. They ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Amy was very close to her Grandmother. They visited often and shared some of the most memorable moments. When she was very small, they played together, walked together and when Amy was sick Grandma would stay with her so Mom and Dad could go to work. So they loved each other in all situations and ...read more

Tags: God's Provision

The Resurrected Body Is Free From The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

The Resurrected Body is Free From the Restriction on Lifespan 42 So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; I read with interest Internet accounts on how long living creatures live. Let’s start with creepy crawlies. The ...read more

Tags: Easter Resurrection

The Matters Of The Heart

Contributed by Segun Omole on Jan 14, 2009

Judge 16: 1-31 I have heard and read quite a number of analysis of the weakness of Samson, his lack of self control and his inability to resist the power of a woman...well, guess these are all correct in their own ways but I would like to look at this man of God from another perspective. I believe ...read more

Tags: Emotions

Denomination: Pentecostal

Outward Pressure And Inward Pleasure

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Sep 12, 2025

Outward Pressure and Inward Pleasure Cross bearing is an indispensable part of a Christian’s life (Luke 9:23), so that work of molding a person into a Christ-like image which begins at the point of re-generation is completed in all respects (2 Cor 3:18) by the time of Rapture or one’s departure ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:7-8

Tags: Outward Pressure, Inward Pleasure

Denomination: *other

The Grand Essentials To Happiness In This ...  PRO

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 14, 2000

“The grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, someone to love and ...read more

Tags: Christian Love, Finding Fulfillment, Faith

Denomination: Church Of God

The Roman Emperor And Stoic Philosopher, Marcus ...

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Apr 18, 2004

The Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher, Marcus Aurelius, said, "Our life is ...read more

Tags: Truth

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer That Runs Its Course Till The Last Day Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"Prayer that runs its course till the last day of life needs a strong and tranquil ...read more

Tags: Prayer Adoration

Only What We Have Wrought Into Our Character ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

Only what we have wrought into our character during life can we ...read more

Tags: Character

The Trouble With Us In America Isnt That The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The trouble with us in America isnt that the poetry of life has turned to prose, but that it ...read more

Tags: Business And Marketplace

Thank God For The Creative Ideas That Enrich ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Thank God for the creative ideas that enrich your life by adding your own creative ...read more

Tags: Art

I Never Made A Mistake In Grammar But One In My ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"I never made a mistake in grammar but one in my life, and as soon ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

When Once We Are Related To Jesus Christ, Our ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"When once we are related to Jesus Christ, our relation to actual life is that of a child, ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ

What Sunshine Is To Flowers, Smiles Are To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. They are but trifles, to be sure, but scattered along lifes ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

The Capacity For Hope Is The Most Significant ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The capacity for hope is the most significant fact of life. It provides human beings with a sense of ...read more

Tags: Faith

No Doubt There Are Other Important Things In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"No doubt there are other important things in life besides conflict, but there are not many other ...read more

Tags: Dealing With Conflicts

Being A Follower Of Jesus Is To Be Marked By His ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Being a follower of Jesus is to be marked by His love and to share an attitude of humility and joy that ...read more

Tags: Call Of The Disciples

It Is Hard To Fail, But It Is Worse Never To ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed. In this life ...read more

Tags: Confidence

Genius Not Only Hears More Sounds In The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Genius not only hears more sounds in the rushing tumult of life, but selects more ...read more

Tags: Thought