In Sermon Illustrations: "Living Word"

Thoughts On The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 18, 2012

THOUGHTS ON THE BODY OF CHRIST Here are some thoughts on The Church from a few 30 on down in age individuals from the book "The Relevant Church": Quotes: Brian Kay, "It is impossible to be a follower of Christ and not be part of a local church!" "No one can have God as Father who does not also ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

What Did You Find When You Opened My Heart?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Oct 16, 2023

Here’s a story about a little boy that was to have heart surgery. The surgeon sat beside the boy's bed and his parents sat across from him. The surgeon said to the little boy, "Tomorrow morning, I'll open up your heart." The little boy interrupted the surgeon and said; ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12, Romans 10:13

Tags: Heaven, Unbelievers, Evangelism, Death, Jesus, Children  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Following Quotes From People At Various ...  PRO

Contributed by Greg Warren on Apr 19, 2001

The following quotes from people at various stages of their lives shows the maturity that should take place in our perspective toward God and the world around us. PROGRESSION OF WISDOM WITH AGE You can’t hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk. Age 7 I like my teacher ...read more

Tags: Parable General

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Brother Lawrence And Disciplines

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 10, 2009

BROTHER LAWRENCE AND DISCIPLINES Around 1610, a child was born in France by the name Nichols Herman. Later in life, he would become known as Brother Lawrence. As a young man, he fought in the Thirty Years War and sustained a near fatal His injury to his sciatic nerve. The injury left him quite ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9

Tags: Discipleship, Recognition, Seeking Christ

Grant Vs. Custer  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 2, 2011

GRANT VS. CUSTER There is a story of two Civil War Generals: George A. Custer and Ulysses S. Grant. Both graduated from West Point--Gen. Grant, being the oldest, graduated in the 1840's and Gen. Custer in 1861. Grant fought in several wars and was a field General in every sense of the word. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-11, Matthew 23:23-24

Tags: Humility, Pride, Show Off, Comparison

Here Are Some Twisted Facts From Various Media ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 29, 2008

Here are some twisted facts from various media sources (not true but reported as true): The following information is from the website legendsofamerica.com. On average, 100 people choke to death on ballpoint pens every year. Butterflies taste with their feet. More people are killed by donkeys ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Happiness... Or Holiness?  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Happiness... or Holiness? We Christians have sometimes made a mistake when leading others to Christ in allowing (or encouraging) them to believe that, once they are born-again children of God, there will no longer be any trials in their lives. This may be especially true when they come to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Tags: Holiness

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have You Discovered Christmas?  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Have You Discovered Christmas? "But the angel said unto them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord.'" (Luke 2: 10 -11) One of the most beloved ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11, Luke 2:1-15

Tags: Christmas, Creation, New, Visionary

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Woman Was Attending A Membership Seminar In A ...  PRO

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Oct 25, 2001

A woman was attending a membership seminar in a Baptist Church. On the questionnaire she wrote, "I was baptized in High School, but want to be - and she had ...read more

Tags: Baptism

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Oswald Chambers Wrote, "If The Bible Agreed With ...  PRO

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 9, 2002

Oswald Chambers wrote, "If the Bible agreed with modern science, the Bible would soon be out of date." The Bible is the trustworthy Word of God. ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence, Apologetics The Bible, Trust

Denomination: *other

Our Prayers Ascend

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jul 9, 2005

Our prayers ascend to heaven’s throne Regardless of the form we use; Our Father always hears His own ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Wrong With Most Writing Today Is Its ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"What is wrong with most writing today is its flaccidity, its lack of pleasure in the manipulation of sounds and pauses. The written word is becoming ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

Precision Of Communication Is Important, More ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Precision of communication is important, more important than ever, in our era of hair-trigger balances, when a false, or misunderstood word may ...read more

Tags: Communication General

Theatre Is Not Literature, Propaganda Or ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Theatre is not literature, propaganda or philosophyIt is simply what cannot be expressed by any other meansa complexity of words, movements, gestures that ...read more

Tags: Entertainment

Enough Generations Of Socialist Policies Have ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Enough generations of socialist policies have now passed for us to judge their effects. They are bleak. Socialism undermines the character of a nation and of its ...read more

Tags: Government

The Law Of Love Will Keep Us From Doing A Great ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The law of love will keep us from doing a great many things which mere impulse would often do, and will make us ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Be Still, And In The Quiet Moments, Listen To ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Be still, and in the quiet moments, listen to the voice of your heavenly Father. His words can renew your spirit. No ...read more

Tags: Disciplines Silence

Jesus, The Man, Was Thirsty. Pastor And Author, ...

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 10, 2009

Jesus, the man, was thirsty. Pastor and author, Max Lucado reminds us “That’s not THE CHRIST that’s thirsty. That’s the carpenter. And those ...read more

Tags: Obedience, Incarnation

Denomination: Salvation Army

One Winters Night In 1935. Laguardia - - The ...  PRO

Contributed by George Rennau on Feb 21, 2001

One winters night in 1935. LaGuardia - - the mayor of New York city showed up at a night court in the poorest ward in the city. He dismissed the judge and took over the bench. That night a tattered old women was brought before him for stealing a loaf of bread. She defended herself by saying “my ...read more

Tags: Christian Love, Poverty, Giving General

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Suppose There Was A King Who Loved A Humble ...  PRO

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 25, 2001

Suppose there was a king who loved a humble maiden. The king was like no other king. Every statesmen trembled before his power. No one dared breathe a word against him, for he had the strength to crush all his opponents. And yet this mighty king was melted by love for a humble maiden. How could ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness In Jesus, Christmas, Humanity Of Christ

Denomination: Evangelical Free