In Sermon Illustrations: "Living With Sin"

Drop That Baby!  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 8, 2012

"DROP THAT BABY!" A pastor called on a lady from his church and found her very despondent and feeling that God had forsaken her. Looking at the baby in the woman’s arms, the pastor said to her, "Drop that baby on the floor." Startled by the suggestion, she looked at him in disbelief. "Well," he ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Tags: God In The Hardships

Mothers

Contributed by Don Berry-Graham on Feb 29, 2016

To Mama and Jesus, You and He, You gave me life and He extended it. You saved me from the cold and He from sin. You taught me hope and He defended it. From you I once was born . . . from Him again. You let me skip in fields that He had made. He bid me bless the loaves you baked for me. You ordered ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-6

Tags: Death, A Mother's Heart

Denomination: Baptist

Not Ordinary

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 18, 2017

When we describe our kitchen to other people we always talk about new appliances, or new counters, or even our new silverware. But, we never describe the wall color to someone. The reason is simple: it is ordinary. Everyone has it, it’s not worth mentioning, and so we don’t even consider ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:24

Tags: Jesus, Jesus Christ, Ordinary, Extraordinary

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Through The Eyes Of A 3-Year-Old

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

Rena was 3 years old when she went to her first baptismal service. It was new for her and a bit mystifying. As events transpired, she looked up at her father with surprise in her eyes, “Daddy, he pushed that guy under the water? Why did he do that?” The father tried to quietly answer her question ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Tags: Baptism, Good Works, Water Baptism, New Start

Denomination: Charismatic

The Man In History Who Refused His Own Pardon

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Dec 18, 2021

In the early 1800’s, President Andrew Jackson issued a full pardon to George Wilson, a man sentenced to be hanged for his crime. However, believe it or not, George Wilson refused the pardon from President Jackson. But could he legally refuse the President’s pardon? Supreme Court Justice John ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12

Tags: Salvation, The Gospel, Pardon, How To Be Saved, Choices, Receiving Christ, Evangelism  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gossip-Free Church

Contributed by John Bright on Sep 23, 2025

I like to illustrate this kind of thing by talking about gossip. I believe it is the most tolerated sin in every congregation. As always, I like to share my definition of gossip. Something is not gossip if it can pass three tests: ? 100% Truth - You heard/saw it directly – can’t be repeated from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Tags: Holier Than Thou, Truth, Gossip

Denomination: Methodist

Albert Schweitzer Said, "The Tragedy Of Life Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 25, 2001

Albert Schweitzer said, "The tragedy of life is what dies inside ...read more

Tags: Death

Denomination: Independent/Bible

65279;andrew Murray: The Truth Is This - Pride ...  PRO

Contributed by Chad Prather on Sep 28, 2002

Andrew Murray: The truth is this - pride must die in you or nothing ...read more

Tags: Temptation Pride, Humility

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Greek Philosopher Epicurus Is Quoted As Saying, ...

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

Greek Philosopher Epicurus is quoted as saying, "The art of living well and the ...read more

Tags: Death Nearness

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Happiness Has No Reason. It Is Not To Be Found ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Happiness has no reason. It is not to be found in the facts of our lives, but in the color of the ...read more

Tags: Joy

The Kindest And The Happiest Pair Will Find ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The kindest and the happiest pair Will find occasion to forbear And something every day they ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General

The Punishment Of Wise Men Who Refuse To Take ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The punishment of wise men who refuse to take part in the government is to live ...read more

Tags: Government

Politicians Are Wonderful People As Long As ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Politicians are wonderful people as long as they stay away from things they don't ...read more

Tags: Government

Dance As If No One Were Watching, Sing As If No ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Dance as if no one were watching, sing as if no one were listening, and live ...read more

Tags: Learning

Fire Is A Natural Symbol Of Life And Passion, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Fire is a natural symbol of life and passion, though it is the one element in ...read more

Tags: Creation

Smell Is A Potent Wizard That Transports Us ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Smell is a potent wizard that transports us across a thousand miles and ...read more

Tags: Human Body

It Is Foolish And Wrong To Mourn The Men Who ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should ...read more

Tags: Patriotism

Determine To Do Some Thinking For Yourself. Dont ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Determine to do some thinking for yourself. Dont live entirely upon the thoughts of ...read more

Tags: Thought

A Word Is Dead When It Is Said, Some Say. I Say ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A word is dead When it is said, Some say. I say it just ...read more

Tags: Words

It Is Preoccupation With Possessions, More Than ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"It is preoccupation with possessions, more than anything else, that prevents us ...read more

Tags: Addiction