In Sermon Illustrations: "Lift Him Up"

The Devil Tempted ...

Contributed by Shawn Kelly on Dec 16, 2009

THE DEVIL TEMPTED JESUS…… THE FACT IS…..THERE IS NOTHING THAT YOU CAN COME UP WITH….THAT JESUS DIDN’T GO ...read more

Tags: Temptation General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Willie From Moon Mullins Comic Strip, Says Of ...

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 22, 2008

Willie from Moon Mullins comic strip, says of his conscience: “Every time I listen to that darn ...read more

Tags: Conscience

Denomination: Baptist

The Real St. Nick  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 9, 2002

THE REAL ST NICK A vast multitude was imprisoned in every place," wrote an eyewitness. "The prisons -- prepared for murders and robbers -- were filled with bishops, priests, and deacons ... so there was no longer room for those condemned of crimes."[1] You’d hardly expect to find old St. Nick ...read more

Tags: Christmas

Successful Businessman--Modern Day Rich ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 30, 2009

Successful Businessman--Modern Day Rich Fool John Ortberg tells the story of a successful businessman. He worked 14 hours a day, even on weekends. He thought the 40 hour work week was such a good idea he would often do it twice a week. His goal was to be the best businessman he could be. Even when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-19

Tags: Parable Rich Fool

A Great Testimony Of Salvation

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 20, 2021

A Great Testimony of Salvation *William MacKay had a great testimony about how God rewrote the story of his life. In the mid-1800s, as a teenager in Scotland, William left home to go to college. *His mother was greatly concerned about his spiritual life, so she gave him a Bible and printed a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:23-25, Romans 1:15-17, Romans 10:8-15

Tags: Salvation, Gospel Power, God's Work, The Bible, Christian Testimonies, William Mackay, Revive Us Again  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

No Jacket Required  PRO

Contributed by Johanna Radelfinger on May 26, 2003

NO JACKET REQUIRED I shook my head in disbelief. This couldn’t be the right place. After all, I couldn’t possibly be welcome here. I had been given an invitation several times, by several different people, and had finally decided to see what this place was all about. But, this just couldn’t be the ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence, Salvation, Repentance

Denomination: Adventist

Unconditional Acceptance  PRO

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 19, 2004

A lady says: I am a mother of three (ages 14, 12, 3) and have recently completed my college degree.  The last class I had to take was Sociology. The teacher was absolutely inspiring with the qualities that I  wish every human being had been graced with. Her last project of the term was called ...read more

Scripture: John 5:27-31

Tags: Unconditional Love

Denomination: Lutheran

Run Your Race Tjbts

Contributed by Blake Henson on Jun 6, 2023

Run Your Race shows how silly it would be for someone to stop short of home in a game, but it is the same in our Christian life when we are not Christians all the time. We must realize the need to be active serving Christians 24/7 in our lives. URL: https://youtu.be/Ai6qZPECLiw SUMMARY In this ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7

Tags: Run Your Race, Never Stop Living For Jesus

The Circles Of Life

Contributed by Patrick Marino on Mar 16, 2006

The circles of life I remember when I was a kid, seeing my mom hand feed my sister. I realize that she did the same with me as well. After a while I began to take the spoon and feed myself. At first it was a little messy (missed my mouth most of the time). As time and experience went on, I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14

Tags: Worship General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Will Meet An Old Lady

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 3, 2010

YOU WILL MEET AN OLD LADY You are going to meet an old lady someday. Down the road ahead, 10, 20, 30 years; she’s waiting for you. You will be catching up with her. What kind of old lady are you going to meet? That is a rather significant question. She may be a seasoned, soft, and gracious lady. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-45

Tags: Character

Atitudes

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 6, 2016

YOU CHOOSE? YOUR CHOICES WILL CONTROL THE OUT GOING AND IN COMING 120 years ago there was a family moving from Georgetown to Johnstown. A new opportunity farming was before them. So they loaded up their covered wagon, hitched up the horses, said farewell and away they went. The journey from ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:9-10

Tags: Attitude, Choices

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When You Pray For Anyone You Tend To Modify Your ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 10, 2006

“When you pray for anyone you tend to modify your personal attitude toward ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

Spread Abroad The Name Of Jesus In Humility And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Spread abroad the name of Jesus in humility and with a meek heart; show him your feebleness, ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Ct Studd: "If Jesus Christ Is God And Died For ...  PRO

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 4, 2001

CT Studd: "If Jesus Christ is God and died for me, then no sacrifice can be too ...read more

Tags: Call Of The Disciples, Promises Of God

Denomination: Anglican

Quote: I Will Permit No Man To Narrow And ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 9, 2007

Quote: I will permit no man to narrow and degrade my soul by making me hate ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Man Is Only Joyful When He Fulfills The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A man is only joyful when he fulfills the design of God's creation of him, and that is a ...read more

Tags: Joy

You Can Easily Judge The Character Of A Man By ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

If You Cant Answer A Mans Arguments, All Is Not ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If you cant answer a mans arguments, all is not lost; you can ...read more

Tags: Dealing With Conflicts

Everyone Needs A Warm Personal Enemy Or Two To ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Everyone needs a warm personal enemy or two to keep him free from rust in the ...read more

Tags: Miscellaneous

My Father Didnt Tell Me How To Live; He Lived, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"My father didnt tell me how to live; he lived, and let ...read more

Tags: Parenting