In Sermon Illustrations: "Luke Chapter 9 Verses 511 Through 62"

Our Unwillingness To Forgive When Weve Been ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Our unwillingness to forgive when weve been deeply hurt breeds self-pity and bitterness. If you will learn and experience Gods love and forgiveness through Jesus, ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General

A Mother Should Give Her Children A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A mother should give her children a superabundance of enthusiasm, that after they have lost all they are sure to lose on mixing with the world, enough may still ...read more

Tags: Parenting

Friendship Is Loyal. A Real Friend Is Loyal ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Friendship is loyal. A real friend is loyal through thick and thin. He will stand by you in the hour of need. He will help you up when you are ...read more

Tags: Compassion

Goodbye Ginger!" 1 Corinthians13: 8-13: Key ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Oct 13, 2004

“Goodbye Ginger!” 1 Corinthians13: 8-13: Key verse(s): 12: “Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.” Yesterday, on a bright and sunny autumn day, Ginger died. Ginger was one of my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13

Tags: Death Nearness, Death

Denomination: Lutheran

Oh Please Don't Hit The Ball To Me!" Psalm ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Feb 7, 2005

“Oh Please Don’t Hit the Ball to Me!” Psalm 116:1-6 Key verse(s): 3:“The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came upon me; I was overcome by trouble and sorrow.” There is no greater temptation than separation from God. There are many things in this life that appear tempting and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-6

Tags: Innocent, Honest, Temptation Pride, Temptation Resisting, Truthful  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

A Boulder With Your Name On It!" Numbers ...

Contributed by Mark Brunner on May 1, 2005

“A Boulder With Your Name On It!” Numbers 13:25-29 Key verse(s) 27:“They gave Moses this account: ‘We went into the land to which you sent us, and it does flow with milk and honey! Here is its fruit. But . . .” Sometimes the things that we are able to do surprise even ourselves. Have you ever had ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-29

Tags: Doubt, Faith General

Denomination: Lutheran

My Ongoing Grudge With Santa

Contributed by James Snyder on Dec 18, 2021

I’ve had sort of a grudge with old Mr. Santa Claus. I was introduced to Santa Claus by my parents, who informed me that he was the one that brought all of my Christmas presents on Christmas day. And I believe my parents. I remember on Christmas Eve we had to go to bed early to give Santa Claus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Tags: Christmas, Gifts

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Good, The Bad, And The Grouchy

Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 23, 2022

Have you ever had a week where everything went just perfect? Neither have I. Every Monday morning, I plan a perfect week, and I try my best to stick to that plan. My problem is simply, I do not know the meaning of the word "perfect." So I asked The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Tags: Attitude, Grouchy

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Beverage Drinking Woes

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 19, 2022

Introduction: The Bible doesn’t mention coffee, tea, soft drinks, or other beverages such as what we have these days but there’s still a verse that comes to mind when I think about it. Here’s the verse, and I’ll share some thoughts in a moment: Text: Revelation 3:16, KJV: 16 So then because thou ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:16

Tags: Water, Lukewarmness

Denomination: Baptist

Where Oh Where Is My Hair

Contributed by James Snyder on Oct 25, 2025

It is true that I don't pay attention to many things in life. I guess I'm just too busy to notice everything. The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage always asks me why I'm not paying attention. To keep engaged in that argument, I say, "I'm too poor to pay attention. Could I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10

Tags: Bald, Old, Hair

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Multitasking Is Not My Cup Of Tea

Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 24, 2026

Dr. James L. Snyder Usually, I have a lot of work on my desk, from writing to radio programs. Even though I have many projects, I can only do one at a time. I have often wished I could multitask, which would help me get through many more projects more quickly. But that has never been my style of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Tags: Work, Multitasking

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

So Often, It Seems Like People And Even Churches ...

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 21, 2009

So often, it seems like people and even churches want grace without responsibility. With forgiveness comes a responsibility to be forgiving. Our response comes through the ability to confess our love to Jesus and confess our shortcomings, our flaws, and our sins. It is the response to grace that ...read more

Tags: Love For God, Forgiveness General

Denomination: Church Of God

The Concept Of Grace

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 31, 2022

There is a great article that illustrates the concept of grace written by Charles Stanley. It reads: One of my more memorable seminary professors had a practical way of illustrating to his students the concept of grace. At the end of his evangelism course, he would distribute the exam with the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Tags: Grace, Forgiveness

The Perception Of Christmas  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 24, 2002

THE PERCEPTION OF CHRISTMAS To perceive Christmas through its wrappings becomes more difficult with every year. SOURCE: E. B. White, The Second Tree ...read more

Tags: Birth Of Jesus, Christmas

Compassion International Recruited Nearly 4,000 ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Compassion International recruited nearly 4,000 child sponsorships in just 6-weeks through the recent efforts of Michael W. Smith at two concerts. ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

When More Of The People's Sustenance Is Exacted ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When more of the people's sustenance is exacted through the form of taxation than is necessary to meet the just obligations of government and expenses of its economical administration, such exaction becomes ruthless ...read more

Tags: Giving General

The Years Of Old Age...are Indeed Formative ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The years of old age...are indeed formative years, rich in possibilities to unlearn the follies of a lifetime, to see through inbred self-deceptions, to deepen understanding and compassion, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27

Tags: Hardship Of Life

As A New Year Dawns, We Stand Before An Open ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"As a new year dawns, we stand before an open door. Looking through its arch, we see all things new. Behind us the door is closing, ...read more

Tags: New Year's Day

Humor Simultaneously Wounds And Heals, Indicts ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Humor simultaneously wounds and heals, indicts and pardons, diminishes and enlarges; it constitutes inner growth at the expense of outer gain, and those who possess and honestly practice it ...read more

Tags: Humor

Take Time. Give God Time To Reveal Himself To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Take time. Give God time to reveal Himself to you. Give yourself time to be silent and quiet before Him, waiting to receive, through the Spirit, the ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines