In Sermon Illustrations: "Looking For Answers"

Far Away There In The Sunshine Are My Highest ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe ...read more

Tags: God Brings Hope

He Led Them Up The Steep Slope Out Of The River ...  PRO

Contributed by Todd Anderson on Dec 8, 2005

“He led them up the steep slope out of the river valley and then slightly to the right apparently by the very same route which they had used that afternoon in coming from the hill of the stone table. On and on he lead them into dark shadows out into pale moonlight. Getting their feet wet with the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Tags: Narnia

Denomination: Lutheran

Prayer Is The Breath Of The Soul

Contributed by Coz Von on Aug 27, 2017

I. INTRODUCTION A. Prayer is the breath of the soul B. Prayer is The most powerful force accessible to man. A lifting up our heart and soul to God: Ps 25:1; 143:8 Crying out to God: Ps 86:3 The breathing process of the Christian's soul. 5. A sincere, sensible, affectionate pouring out of the ...read more

Tags: Praise His Name, Praying, Relationship, Prayers, Glorify His Name, Suplication, Prayer, Adoration, Pray, Connection, Connect, Communicate, Love, Communication  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Day A Boy Came To His Father And Said, "Dad, ...  PRO

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 13, 2005

One day a boy came to his father and said, "Dad, it’s just six weeks before I will be going to college and I was wondering if you were going to give me a going-away present. If you are, I have a suggestion to make." The father smiling answered, ’What is your suggestion, son?" The boy’s eyes ...read more

Tags: Parenting

Denomination: Pentecostal

Patsy Clairmont In Her Book "Under His Wings" ...  PRO

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 11, 2003

Patsy Clairmont in her book “Under His Wings” tells a moving story of the reality of dealing with grief. “We buried my friend’s 26 year old son last week. An accidental gunshot took Jeff’s life. We have more questions than answers. We are offended at people who have all the answers and no ...read more

Tags: Death

Denomination: Baptist

Many Years Ago A Painter By The Name Of Stenburg ...

Contributed by W F on Apr 6, 2007

Many years ago a painter by the name of Stenburg lived in Dusseldorf Germany. He was searching for a model to portrait. He chose a gypsy girl from the street, her name was Pepita. It was the first time for her to be invited to an artist’s studio. Her amazed eyes rounded here and there and suddenly ...read more

Denomination: *other

Brandon A. Bradley Told His Story In Pray ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Brandon A. Bradley told his story in Pray magazine last year: “I am a surgical assistant—the surgeon’s right-hand man. At one point in my career, I lost my passion. I wanted a job with spiritual significance, and I prayed for that. Imagine my shock when God led me to a position in plastic surgery. ...read more

Tags: Heaven, Care

Prayer Transforms A Workplace  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 27, 2011

PRAYER TRANSFORMS A WORKPLACE Brandon A. Bradley told his story in Pray! Magazine some time back about an opportunity in his life: "I am a surgical assistant--the surgeon's right-hand man. At one point in my career, I lost my passion. I wanted a job with spiritual significance, and I prayed for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Tags: Prayer General

Napoleon On Christ

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 18, 2011

NAPOLEON ON CHRIST Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor Napoleon I of France (1769-1821), was one of the greatest military commanders of all time. He conquered the larger part of Europe and did much to modernize the nations he ruled. What did Napoleon say about Jesus? "I know men and I tell you that ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ

Denomination: Anglican

The "Regard For Others" Ethic

Contributed by Don Berry-Graham on Jan 24, 2012

THE "REGARD FOR OTHERS" ETHIC John Sommerville currently teaches history at the University of Florida. He has been carrying out an exercise with his students for years. He challenges his students with the following thought experiment. Imagine that you see a little old lady coming down the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Tags: Neighbor

Denomination: Baptist

A Modern Day (Sports) Parable

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Aug 21, 2019

The Parable Of The Free Agent Hockey Players “For the kingdom of heaven is like a rich sports owner who went out at 6 AM on July 1st , free agency day, to find players for his hockey team. At the local Starbucks he found a Superstar player. He said, “I’ll make you a good offer. - $5 million per ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Tags: Grace, Gospel, Kingdom Of God

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Did God Come From?

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 15, 2024

ILLUSTRATION: WHERE DOES GOD COME FROM? FROM A DEBATE WITH PASTOR KENT HOVIND Source: https://www.wordproject.org/bibles/resources/where_does_God_comes_from/index.htm A Student asked the question, Where does God come from? The following is the answer given by Pastor Kent Hovind [Transcription] ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Tags: In The Beginning, Origin Of God, Genesis

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Emperor Napoleon Said About Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 24, 2025

Emperor Napoleon I of France (1769-1821), was one of the greatest military commanders of all time. He conquered the larger part of Europe and did much to modernize the nations he ruled. What did Napoleon say about Jesus? "I know men and I tell you that Jesus Christ is no mere man. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-15

Tags: Jesus, Napoleon

Denomination: Anglican

C.t. Studd; Gave Up A Vast Fortune For Christ ...

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 6, 2006

C.T. Studd; gave up a vast fortune for Christ said "God is not looking for nibblers of the possible, but for grabbers of the impossible." (He went to ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

Denomination: Baptist

When One Door Of Happiness Closes, Another ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not ...read more

Tags: Joy

If There Is One Thing Upon This Earth That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If there is one thing upon this earth that mankind love and admire better than another, it is a brave manit is the man who dares to look ...read more

Tags: Endurance

The Mission Of The Playwrightas I See It, Is To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The mission of the playwrightas I see it, is to look in his heart and write, to write of whatever concerns him at the moment; to write with passion and conviction. Of ...read more

Tags: Entertainment

My Friend, I Dont Know What Youre Going ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"My friend, I dont know what youre going through, but look and see if God is trying to direct you, inspect you, ...read more

Tags: Endurance

Honest Interceding Is One Of The Means By Which ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Honest interceding is one of the means by which we come to a better understanding of Gods will. Interceding causes us to look beyond ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

One Never Learns By Success. Success Is The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"One never learns by success. Success is the plateau that one rests upon to take breath and look down from upon the straight and ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success