In Sermon Illustrations: "Loyalty To Christ"

Unsung Heroines-Anna The Prophetess

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 24, 2022

Introduction: Only a few women were considered true prophetesses in the Bible. Isaiah’s wife was called one of these (Isaiah 8:3), and Miriam, Moses’ sister, was another (Exodus 15:20). Deborah was not only a judge, but also a prophetess (Judges 4:4) and Huldah was the prophetess who gave Josiah’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Tags: Jesus Christ, Anna, Prophetesses

Denomination: Baptist

Commitment Or Surrender What's The Difference

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Jun 26, 2023

Adrian Rogers tells the story of his meeting with Josef T’son who had suffered greatly under communism. Adrian said: “Josef, tell me about American Christianity.” Josef responded: “Adrian, I had rather not.” “No, I want to know.” “Well, Adrian, since you have asked me, I’ll tell you. The key ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:9

Tags: Serving Christ, Commitment, Surrender

Denomination: Baptist

Come And See

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Aug 22, 2023

Come and See ~ When was the day you received the invitation? Come and see. Come and see. When was the day you heard the Master’s voice? When was the day you made Christ your choice? When was the day you allowed the Savior in? When was the day you were cleansed from sin? That was the day He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28, John 4:29

Tags: Christ, Invitation, Knowing God

Denomination: Baptist

But One Time About Six Years Ago I Was ...  PRO

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001

But one time about six years ago I was complaining to someone about the Christian church, when suddenly an image flashed in my mind of a bride and a groom on their wedding day. In that mental image I walked up to the groom and said to him, "Your bride sure is ugly." Now no one would ever do that ...read more

Tags: Gift, Divinity Of Christ, Church Body Of Christ, Church Purpose Of, Spiritual  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Brother Lee: Jesus Calmed The Storm  PRO

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 29, 2013

Brother Lee: Jesus Calmed the Storm In 1993, I had the honor of preaching the funeral for Bro. Moses Lee. He was 93 when he went home to be with the Lord. Some of you may have known Bro. Lee. He served for many years as a pastor in Franklin, Tensas and Winn Parishes. At the graveside, Bro. Lee’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Tags: Divinity Of Christ, Humanity Of Christ, Miracles Of Jesus, Jesus Calms Storm

Denomination: Baptist

Four Reasons For Christmas

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 6, 2022

Text: Galatians 4:4 Did you ever wrestled with a problem that didn't exist? The Galatians were wrestling with a problem that had already been solved! What was the problem? The problem was, "What do we do with the Law! The Law was never meant to redeem mankind. Works were never meant to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Tags: Christmas, Bethlehem, Redemption, Virgin Birth, Deity Of Christ, Humanity Of Christ  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John Morley Said, "No Man Can Climb Beyond The ...  PRO

Contributed by Dru Ashwell on Dec 16, 2001

John Morley said, "No man can climb beyond the limitations ...read more

Tags: Growth In Christ, Disciplines General, Character

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Profoundly Hidden Divinity  PRO

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 24, 2001

PROFOUNDLY HIDDEN DIVINITY “...The Virgin birth denotes particularly the mystery of revelation. It denotes the fact that God stands at the start where real revelation takes place – God and not the arbitrary cleverness, capability or piety of man. In Jesus Christ God comes forth out of the ...read more

Tags: Christmas, Easter Resurrection, Divinity Of Christ

Denomination: *other

Giuseppe Garibaldi Lived From 1807 To 1882. He ...  PRO

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jan 9, 2002

Giuseppe Garibaldi lived from 1807 to 1882. He was an Italian patriot, soldier, and hero-figure. He devoted his life to the cause of uniting Italy. His greatest victory was the 1860 overthrow of the Kingdom of Naples. That event ultimately led to the unification of Italy. In May of that year, ...read more

Tags: Call Of The Disciples, Commitment To Christ, Discipleship

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Kinds Of Goals Do The Hollywood Crowd Make? ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 19, 2002

What kinds of goals do the Hollywood crowd make? Rapper Jay Z says he just wants to "stay positive" in the coming year. Singer Michelle Branch says her goal for ’02 is "to drink more water." Actress Susan Sarandon says she just wants "to try to have more fun." White House press secretary Ari ...read more

Tags: Growth In Christ, New Year's Day

Rejoice, That The Immortal God Is Born, So That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

Rejoice, that the immortal God is born, so that mortal man may live in ...read more

Tags: Humanity Of Christ, Cross Agony, Compassion

That The Creator Himself Comes To Us And Becomes ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

That the Creator himself comes to us and becomes our ransom - this is the reason for our ...read more

Tags: Compassion, Cross Agony, Humanity Of Christ

Invisible In His Own Nature [god] Became Visible ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

Invisible in His own nature [God] became visible in ours. Beyond our grasp, He chose to come within ...read more

Tags: Humanity Of Christ, Forgiveness In Jesus, Trinity

It's Never Too Late To Start Doing What Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

It’s never too late to start doing what is right. ...read more

Tags: Faith, Doing God's Will, Growth In Christ

The Ultimate Measure Of A Man Is Not Where He ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge ...read more

Tags: Leadership General, Commitment To Christ, Endurance

If We Do Not Cling To Riches, Selfishness, Or ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

If we do not cling to riches, selfishness, or greed- then I believe we are getting closer to ...read more

Tags: Growth In Christ, Character, Christian Values

God Loves Us The Way We Are But He Loves Us Too ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

God loves us the way we are but He loves us too much to leave us that way. ...read more

Tags: Faith General, Growth In Christ, Holiness

If One First Gives Himself To The Lord, All Other ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

If one first gives himself to the Lord, all other giving is easy. ...read more

Tags: Fulfillment, Giving General, Commitment To Christ

All I Have Seen Teaches Me To Trust The Creator ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-9

Tags: Creation, Descriptions Of God, Divinity Of Christ

Experience Is That Marvelous Thing That Enables ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

Experience is that marvelous thing that enables you to recognize a mistake when you ...read more

Tags: Leadership General, Growth In Christ, Discipleship