In Sermon Illustrations: "Lighten Up"

Object Lesson: Holy Spirit  PRO

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on May 25, 2009

OBJECT LESSON: HOLY SPIRIT I have a children's sermon to try to explain the Holy Spirit. It isn't original to me or to the first person I heard use it, but I think it's powerful. I take an empty glove and tell the kids that it's a magic glove. I tell them it is amazing because it can pick things ...read more

Tags: Holy Spirit In Believers

Denomination: *other

First Grader Learns That More Is Expected Of Him ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 14, 2009

First Grader Learns That More Is Expected of Him Than When He Was in Kindergarten When they came in the house, Jesus asked them, “What were you arguing about on the road?” But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. Sitting down, Jesus said, “If anyone wants ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-35

Tags: Discipleship

Blind Against The Blind  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 8, 2013

BLIND AGAINST THE BLIND Today we're going to examine a miracle in which Jesus gives sight to two blind men. I've known several people who are physically blind and I'm always amazed by what they can do without sight. Growing up in Alabama, one of the most celebrated sports heroes in our state was ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Tags: Disability

Here At Our Congregation, Larry Pierce Has Often ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 2, 2008

Here at our congregation, Larry Pierce has often shared about his auto accident that brought him back to Jesus. He had been a Christian years ago but had wandered away and lived his life without God. Then one day, he was driving a pick up truck down a road in Kentucky. He was towing another truck ...read more

Here At Our Congregation, Larry Pierce Has Often ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 8, 2008

Here at our congregation, Larry Pierce has often shared about his auto accident that brought him back to Jesus. He had been a Christian years ago but had wandered away and lived his life without God. Then one day, he was driving a pick up truck down a road in Kentucky. He was towing another truck ...read more

Prayer For Those In ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

“Prayer for Those In Authority” 1 Timothy 2:1-4, “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone -- for kings and all those in authority… This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Tags: Patriotism

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guidelines For Praying Succesfully

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 31, 2021

GUIDELINES FOR PRAYING SUCCESSFULLY Devotional by Larry Petton Text: John chapter 15 Our devotional time with the Lord must be a balanced blend of the Word and prayer, truth and Spirit touching the head and heart. If you only focus on Bible study, you will dry up. If you only focus on prayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7

Tags: Prayer, Will Of God, Seeking God, Answers To Prayer

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Drastic Decline Among Americans Who Live With A Biblical Worldview

Contributed by Timothy Lueking on Mar 30, 2023

The year was 1999 and George Barna just wrapped up his latest study on the status of the Worldview of American adults. He was shocked to discover that only 12% of American adults were living their life with a Biblical worldview. He knew that if this trend did not change then it would mean a rapid ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6, Matthew 9:37-38

Tags: Evangelism, Harvest, Statistics, Biblical Worldview, American Adults  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Business Executive

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 25, 2025

Story: A business manager went on holiday to an island in Greece. One day, while he was on the beach, he was called up on his mobile phone by his secretary, wanting some help. He gave her some instructions and told her to call him back when she had finished. As he was pacing up and down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Tags: Fisherman, Business Manager

Denomination: Anglican

The Red Neck Wedding

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 22, 2003

The Red Neck Wedding In the Summer of 2000 a couple came to me and explained that they wanted me to perform their Wedding ceremony. The man was a farmer and the woman had grown up on a farm. They explained to me that this was both of their 2nd marriage and neither one of them had a Church ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:2

Tags: Wedding, Humorous Weddings

Denomination: Baptist

Dogs And Kids  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 9, 2002

DOGS AND KIDS We train our dogs and don’t train our kids. Then we tie up the dogs at night and let the kids run wild. SOURCE: Adrian ...read more

Upon Leaving Church One Morning, Our Pastor Asked ...

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 24, 2003

Upon leaving church one morning, our Pastor asked our 4 year old son "if the Devil ever tells him to do bad things"? He ...read more

Tags: Temptation General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sex Researchers Masters And Johnson Reported In ...

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 24, 2004

Sex researchers Masters and Johnson reported in their book Homosexuality in Prespective that the success rate in eighty-one gays desiring reorientation (after six-year follow up), ...read more

Tags: Homosexuality

Denomination: Wesleyan

National Science Foundation Research Reveals That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 9, 2006

National Science Foundation research reveals that people who attend church regularly could live up 14 years longer than who don’t. ...read more

Tags: Church General

According To Credit Card Tracker Cardweb.com, The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 16, 2006

According to Credit card tracker CardWeb.com, the average household owed $8,123 on credit cards in ’00, up from $3,223 in ’91. ...read more

Tags: Money

More Than 25% Of Americans Who Died Last Year ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 16, 2006

More than 25% of Americans who died last year were cremated, up from just 10% in ’80. Experts predict it will reach 50% by ’20. ...read more

Tags: Death Nearness

Consumers Intend To Spend An Average Of $248 On ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Consumers intend to spend an average of $248 on gift cards this holiday season, up from $223 in ‘04 and $183 in 2003 finds a Stored Value Systems ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Give Me One Hundred Preachers Who Fear Nothing ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"Give me one hundred preachers who fear nothing but sin and desire nothing but God, and I care not whether they be clergymen or laymen, they alone will shake the gates of Hell ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

Years Ago There Was A Valley In New England That ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Years ago there was a valley in New England that was going to be dammed up for a hydro-electric plant. There was a small town in the bottom of the valley, and that town fell into disrepair. Someone asked why? The answer came ...read more

Tags: Easter Resurrection

The Hero Is The One Who Kindles A Great Light ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The hero is the one who kindles a great light in the world, who sets up blazing torches in the dark streets of life for men to see by. The saint is the man who ...read more

Tags: Love Of The Disciples