In Sermon Illustrations: "Living In The World"

Sharing Sermon Notes, Stories And Outlines To Further The Gospel Of Jesus

Contributed by John T Brantley on Dec 22, 2015

When all through the town, Folks were snuggled comfy and sound. All my night guests had checked in, And I was exhausted and tucked in my kin, When out at the door the I heard a swift rap, of the door knocker knocking interrupting my nap. I sprang up from my cot to see what was the issue, Couldn’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Tags: Inn Keeper, No Room In The Inn, Christmas, Christmas Eve

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Did Jesus Come?

Contributed by Paul Steen on Dec 9, 2017

For many people, Christmas is a time of sadness. They don't have the extra money to buy presents for their children, family, and friends. Many are saddened at Christmastime when they think of their loved ones who will not be able to come home for various reasons. Turkey dinners may be only a wish ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-19

Tags: Christmas, Born Again, Merry Christmas, Happy At Christmas

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Bag With Holes

Contributed by James Dina on Dec 1, 2020

A BAG WITH HOLES “You have sown much, and bring in little; you eat, but do not have enough; you drink, but you are not filled with drink; you clothe yourselves, but no one is warm; and he who earns wages, earns wages to put into a bag with holes.” (Haggai 1:6) There are many rich people in the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:6

Tags: Defense, Holes

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rest In The Lord

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 29, 2025

Rest in the LORD This is David's message to us in Psalm 37:7-11, where he said: 7. Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass. 8. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; Do not fret -- it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-11

Tags: Hardships, Cares, Cast Your Cares, Horrible Times, Evil, Suffering, Trusting God, Righteousness, Rejoice, Shelter, Pain, Peace  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose In Life, Nate Saint And Joan Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 8, 2009

Purpose In Life, Nate Saint and Joan of Arc Nate Saint said, “People who do not know the Lord ask why we waste our lives as missionaries. They forget they too are expending their lives, and when the bubble has burst, they will have nothing of eternal significance to show for the years they have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:39

Tags: Missions

Seven Wonders Of Grace

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 6, 2022

SEVEN WONDERS OF GRACE. Text - Galatians 2:20.  There are seven spiritual wonders in this marvelous text: 1. That the Son of God should love a persecutor like Saul. "Who loved me." 2. That the Son of God should be crucified. "Crucified with Christ." 3. That Christ ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Tags: Faith, Grace, Discipleship, Christian Life, Death To Self  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Ghana, Africa, The President Wanted Us To Stay ...

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 1, 2007

In Ghana, Africa, the President wanted us to stay in his country and keep preaching what we were preaching because it was changing so many lives. I told him that it was the Word of God that was changing lives. The Lord gave us a wonderful soul-winning ...read more

Today There Are More Christians From Jerusalem ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 30, 2008

Today there are more Christians from Jerusalem living in Sydney, Australia than are living in ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

It Is The Simple Things In Life That Make ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It is the simple things in life that make living worthwhile, the sweet fundamental things, such as love and duty, ...read more

Tags: Learning

We Need To Find The Courage To Say No To The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

We need to find the courage to say NO to the things and people that are not serving us if we want to rediscover ...read more

Tags: Truth

Diseases Can Be Our Spiritual Flat ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Diseases can be our spiritual flat tiresdisruptions in our lives that seem to be disasters at the time but end by ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Whatever America Hopes To Bring To Pass In The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Whatever America hopes to bring to pass in the world must first come to ...read more

Tags: America

There Is Probably No Hell For Authors In The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

There is probably no hell for authors in the next world they suffer so much from ...read more

Tags: Art

Every Good Book Is A Magic Force That Lifts The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Every good book is a magic force that lifts the reader out of ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

Writers Become Idiotic Under Flattery Sooner ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Writers become idiotic under flattery sooner than any other set ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

If One Is Going To Change Things, One Has To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"If one is going to change things, one has to make a fuss and ...read more

Tags: Change

Jesus Teaches Us That We Are To Go To The Deep ...

Contributed by Lorenzo Edwards on Apr 2, 2008

Jesus teaches us that we are to go to the deep part of the world to teach ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Muhammad Is The Most Popular First Name In The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 16, 2009

Muhammad is the most popular first name in the world. (The ...read more

Tags: Culture

Virtue And Goodness Tend To Make Men Powerful In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Virtue and goodness tend to make men powerful in this world; but they who aim at ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Why Should There Not Be A Patient Confidence In ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Why should there not be a patient confidence in the ultimate justice of the people? Is there any ...read more

Tags: Confidence