In Sermon Illustrations: "Life Giving"

Bitter & Better - The Two 'b's

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Jul 21, 2014

When the water at Marah was bitter, Moses had to cast a tree into the water stream to sweeten the water or make it drinkable. The words: Bitter and Better both start with a B and end with Tter. The only difference is: the letter I and E. Bitter has the focus on I, me, myself, flesh. Better has ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Tags: Water, Sweet, Bitter

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stress Management

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 4, 2024

Stress Management A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a glass of water and asked, "How heavy is this glass of water?" Answers called out ranged from 20g to 500g. The lecturer replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Tags: Stress, Worry

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nobody Pencils It In

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Apr 17, 2026

I heard a wildlife researcher describe once what happens when frogs try to cross a highway. They don’t hop out into oncoming traffic and get hit all at once. What actually happens is they start crossing a road that’s completely quiet. Middle of the night. No cars anywhere. Looks perfectly safe. So ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-15

Tags: Sin, Temptation

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Numberless Marks Does Man Bear In His Soul, That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 9, 2006

“Numberless marks does man bear in his soul, that he is fallen and estranged from God; but nothing gives a greater proof thereof, than that backwardness, which every one finds within himself, ...read more

Tags: God's Provision

We're Too Much Like Jimmy Stewart's Character In ...

Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007

We’re too much like Jimmy Stewart’s character in the movie Shenondoah who prays to God concerning the food they are about to eat. "Lord we give thanks for this food, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Beautiful Mind - The End Of The Movie - Russel ...

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 18, 2007

A Beautiful Mind - the end of the movie - Russel Crowe’s character gives a great speech about love - what he says about his wife’s love we ...read more

Tags: Calvinism

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Father In Heavenif We Do Not Have The Grace ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Our Father in heavenif we do not have the grace to thank Thee for all that we have and enjoy, how can we have the effrontery to seek Thy further ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

Dove Candy Bars Have Came Up With Some ...

Contributed by Timothy Mcmillan on Aug 14, 2008

Dove candy bars have came up with some chocolates that are individually wrapped that provide different messages for today. From the Promises Messages came this promise for today. “Temptation is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Tags: Sin Wages Of, Temptation And Sin

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joseph Reminds Us

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 4, 2012

Joseph reminds us that the call of God isn’t always easy or conventional, but it is always right – and God will give us the courage to follow if we’re willing to obey. ...read more

Tags: Christmas

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Love A Force From Above ...

Contributed by Richard Francis on Dec 17, 2012

The power of love a force from above that’s cleanses your soul, that’s saves and restores that opens the eyes of the blind, that gives the deaf hearing and free’s the ...read more

Tags: Salvation

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cymbala's Easter Story  PRO

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2005

CYMBALA'S EASTER STORY Jim Cymbala preaches at a church in the slums of New York. He tells the following story: It was Easter Sunday and I was so tired at the end of the day that I just went to the edge of the platform, pulled down my tie and sat down and draped my feet over the edge. It was a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:15-18, Luke 23:32-34, 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, John 13:34-35, Matthew 25:34-45, Psalm 40:1-3, Ephesians 2:1-10, Colossians 1:1-11, Matthew 18:22-35, Matthew 22:1-14  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Second Coming, New Year, Dignity, Body Of Christ, Supper, Work  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Principles Of Finance For The Believer  PRO

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 6, 2008

Seven Principles of Finance for the Believer By Jim and Pam Elliff One of the most recognizable differences in the believer and the world he lives in is his unusual relationship to money and possessions. However, even serious believers sometimes balk at the seeming extremities in the teaching and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lights Along The Shore

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 9, 2017

The Lights Along the Shore To me, lighthouses are among the most charming of man-made structures. Their unique and essential purpose makes each one a thing of exquisite beauty. Seafarers seeking a haven on a stormy night find a beam from the shore as precious as life itself. Perhaps Philip ...read more

Scripture: John 1:3-7, John 8:12, Matthew 5:14-16, 2 Peter 1:19, Revelation 22:5, John 3:19-21, Malachi 4:2  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Navigation, Light, Sea, Harbor, Light And Darkness  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

History And Purpose Of Memorial ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 29, 2010

History and Purpose of Memorial Day We set aside time in America each year to remember some of the important dates of our history. Tomorrow is one of those days: Memorial Day. On May 30, 1868, our country observed the first day memorializing those who had fallen in battle during the Civil War. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Tags: Holidays Civic

Words In The Spirit

Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Apr 16, 2011

WORDS IN THE SPIRIT When I was asked to be the preacher for the North Little Rock Ministerial Alliance Community Thanksgiving Service, I was floored. I didn't think that anybody thought that much about me. I was honored by the gesture, but the moment I said "yes," my nerves got the best of me. I ...read more

Tags: Growth In Christ

Denomination: Methodist

Evangelism Quotes And Illustrations  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 19, 2004

Evangelism Quotes and Illustrations 1. Paul Harvey said, "Too many Christians are no longer fishers of men but keepers of the aquarium." 2. Paul Little in his book "How to Give Away Your Faith" defines witnessing: "Witnessing is that deep-seated conviction that the greatest favor I can do for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Tags: Men, What Is Evangelism?, Wise

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Coach John Wooden (Ucla), Said His Dad Often ...  PRO

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 4, 2002

Coach John Wooden (UCLA), said his dad often stated, " MAKE EACH DAY A MASTERPIECE! GOD GIVES YOU A NEW, WHITE CANVASS EACH DAY, AND EACH DEED AND THOUGHT IS A ...read more

Tags: Examples Of Faith, Christian Values, Character

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Answering A Student's Question, 'will The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"Answering a student’s question, ’Will the heathen who have not heard the Gospel be saved?’ thus, ’It is more a question with me whether we, who have the Gospel and fail to give ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

In A Peanut's Cartoon Lucy Addressed Snoopy: ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

In a Peanut’s cartoon Lucy addressed Snoopy: “There are times when you really bug me, but there are also times when I feel like giving you a hug.” Snoopy ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General

The Greatest Saint In The World Is Not He Who ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The greatest saint in the world is not he who prays most or fasts most; it is not he who gives alms, or is most eminent for temperance, chastity or justice. It is he who is most ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To