In Sermon Illustrations: "Love Of God Or Money"

[058]. A Message From A Poem – Delusionalism Contradicts What’s Truth

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 12, 2025

[058]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – DELUSIONALISM CONTRADICTS WHAT’S TRUTH I believe Christians who ignore what is happening in the world are living in a bubble. We must understand current events and especially as they line up with the last days and biblical prophecy. We live in the days of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:28, Colossians 2:4, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18, 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Tags: Deception, Truth, Redemption, Delusion, Current Events, Strong Delusion, Deluding Influence  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

British Clergyman Repudiates The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 6, 2010

British Clergyman Repudiates the Church’s Traditional Understanding of the Cross The Very Reverend Dr. Jeffrey Philip Hywel John believes that the church’s traditional understanding of the cross of Christ is both “repulsive” and “insane.” His comments in the spring of 2007 about the cross ignited a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Tags: Cross, False Doctrine

A Pound Of The Eternal

Contributed by David Parks on Jan 14, 2022

A Pound Of The Eternal David E. Parks One of the most compelling quotes I have ever read comes from a book by Charles Swindoll, Improving Your Serve: The Art of Unselfish Living. Out of the hundreds of books that I have read over the decades, I know of no quote that has as frequently returned to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Tags: Faithfulness, Laodicea, Commitment

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thom Rainer And The Unchurched Next Door

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2011

THOM RAINER AND THE UNCHURCHED NEXT DOOR Thom S. Rainer has written a book entitled "The Unchurched Next Door". He wants people to understand the unchurched in order to better reach them. The premise is that we do not invite our neighbors for all the wrong reasons. He encourages Christians to make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-24, Luke 14:1-14

Tags: Evangelism How To

Got An Attitude??  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Got an Attitude?? Scripture says this about your attitude: "Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Tags: Attitude General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Same, Same

Contributed by Scott Wakefield on May 17, 2010

Found at http://www.christianstandard.com/articledisplay.asp?id=783 In an article for Christian Standard magazine, preacher and college president Matt Proctor reflects on the Incarnation: My 5-year-old, Carl, and my 3-year-old, Conrad, love it when I dress like them. After they put on jeans and a ...read more

Tags: Incarnation, Humanity Of Christ

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Donkey That Spoke

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 24, 2025

My name? Oh, I’m Sassy—the braying donkey. Not the fastest, not the strongest… and definitely not the prettiest. But I’ve got a good heart — and a loud voice! (pause) Most days I carry my master, Balaam. He’s a prophet—important and proud. I don’t mind. I’m used to carrying heavy loads. But one ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:28-31, Psalm 32:8, Proverbs 16:9, John 10:27, 1 Corinthians 1:17  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Obedience, Faithfulness, Courage, Voice, Listening  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Faith Sees A Beautiful Blossom In A Bulb, A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 10, 2006

“Faith sees a beautiful blossom in a bulb, a lovely garden in a seed, and a giant oak in an ...read more

Tags: Faith General

Allan K. Chalmers: The Grand Essentials Of ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 15, 2006

ALLAN K. CHALMERS: The Grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to ...read more

Tags: Faith General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Would Rather Be A Poor Man In A Garret With ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

I would rather be a poor man in a garret with plenty of books than a king ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

Being A Follower Of Jesus Is To Be Marked By His ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Being a follower of Jesus is to be marked by His love and to share an attitude of humility and joy that ...read more

Tags: Call Of The Disciples

Let Me Dream As Of Old By The River. And Be ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Let me dream as of old by the river. And be loved for the dream alway; For a dreamer lives ...read more

Tags: Dreams

The Sentamentalist Ages Far More Quickly Than ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The sentamentalist ages far more quickly than the person who loves his work ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

There Can Be No Friendship Where There Is No ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There can be no friendship where there is no freedom. Friendship loves a free air, and will not be fenced ...read more

Tags: Compassion

A Friend Will Strength You With His Prayers, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A friend will strength you with his prayers, bless you with his love, and ...read more

Tags: Compassion

A Wedding Anniversary Is The Celebration Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A wedding anniversary is the celebration of love, trust, partnership, tolerance and tenacity. The ...read more

Tags: Marriage General, Paul Sweeney

The Whole Thing About Matrimony Is This: We ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The whole thing about matrimony is this: We fall in love with a personality, but ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

The Test Of A Preacher Is That His Congregation ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The test of a preacher is that his congregation goes away saying, not What a lovely ...read more

Tags: Pastors

Bill Cosby Remarked That Being A Parent Is The ...

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 22, 2009

Bill Cosby remarked that being a parent is the "most beautifully irrational act that ...read more

Tags: Parenting

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let’s Look At Two Scenarios About The ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 12, 2010

Let’s look at two scenarios about the importance of actions, or lack of actions and how we impact a person searching for the truth. T.S. - Let’s explore what the church should look like to people who are seeking a spiritual encounter with the Lord. Scenario 1: “The visitor” John and Amanda ...read more

Tags: Church, Church Practices

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational