In Sermon Illustrations: "Mark Chapter 4 Verses 35 Through 31"

Disposable Guilt Bags

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 12, 2011

DISPOSABLE GUILT BAGS Several years ago a new product called "Disposable Guilt Bags" appeared in the supermarkets. It consisted of a set of ten ordinary brown bags on which were printed the following instructions: "Place the bag securely over your mouth, take a deep breath and blow all your guilt ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5

Tags: Guilt

Massive Pileup Ahead

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 9, 2012

MASSIVE PILEUP AHEAD In the 1950 Monaco Grand Prix, Juan Manuel Fangio was approaching a dangerous bend for the second time. As he rounded the bend, Fangio noticed that something was wrong. The faces of the spectators were all turned away from him. "If they are not looking at me," Fangio thought, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Tags: Judgment

The Significance Of Spit

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 13, 2012

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF SPIT Now why did Jesus spit in the blind man’s eyes? This is similar to another time when he spit in some dust and made clay, with which he anointed blind eyes (Mark 7:33). If a modern evangelist or missionary followed Jesus’ example in this, how well received would it ...read more

Tags: Knowing God's Will

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Just Listen To The Following Statistics That ...  PRO

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 17, 2007

JUST LISTEN TO THE FOLLOWING STATISTICS THAT PROVES THE BIBLE IS A SPECIAL MASTERPIECE OF COMMUNICATION FROM ALMIGHTY GOD TO HIS CREATION: • THE BIBLE WAS WRITTEN OVER A SPAN OF 1,500 YEARS • THE BIBLE WAS WRITTEN BY MORE THAN 40 DIFFERENT AUTHORS SUCH AS MOSES, DAVID, JOSHUA, DANIEL, SOLOMON, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Tags: Pearl

Denomination: Free Methodist

Too Good For Your Church

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 2, 2008

TOO GOOD FOR YOUR CHURCH A good set of clothes makes all the difference. A Methodist church tried to get a man to attend, but he never did. "Why don't you come?" the minister asked, and the man finally admitted it was because he didn't have proper clothes. So a member of the congregation took him ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Tags: Church Growth

Submarine-Style Peace

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 31, 2008

SUBMARINE-STYLE PEACE Several years ago a submarine was being tested and had to remain submerged for many hours. When it returned to the harbor, the captain was asked, "How did the terrible storm last night affect you?" The officer looked at him in surprise and exclaimed, "Storm? We didn't even ...read more

Tags: Christmas

Bill Hybels And Soccer Coach (Across The Room ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 22, 2007

Bill Hybels and Soccer Coach (Across the Room p30) Bill tells about his sons soccer coach (Brian). One day he felt prompted to leave the sideline and go introduce himself and help put the balls and equiptment away. He wasn’t thrilled to find out Bill was a pastor. After several months of ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Unsung Heroines-Huldah, The Prophetess

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 10, 2022

Introduction: When King Josiah of Judah heard the Word of God from Shaphan, he immediately tore his clothes and asked a group of men to “inquire of the LORD”. These men found Huldah, a prophetess, and God gave His message to them through her. Text: 2 Kings 22:14-20. KJV: 14 So Hilkiah the priest, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:14-20

Tags: Judgment, Josiah, Huldah, Unsung Heroines

Denomination: Baptist

[331]. A Message From A Poem - We Need The Lord Always

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 8, 2026

[331]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM - WE NEED THE LORD ALWAYS In the past, maybe 150 years ago, divers who dived for pearls in clams, would have a tube for air going from a boat on the surface and it was operated by a pump. I think the tube might have been made from rubber. There was no such thing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-23, Hebrews 4:16, James 4:8

Tags: Walk, Faithfulness, Needy, Need, Draw Near To God, Walk With The Lord, Christian Poems, Closer Than A Brother, Pearl Divers  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[226]. A Message From A Poem - Quantum Leaps

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 11, 2025

[226]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM - QUANTUM LEAPS This poem is in 4 sections though all are related. It deals with the progression of wickedness in the world, but that progress has been very rapid. Those who are older, and in a reflective mood, will recall how things were in the 1950s and 60s when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:7-9, 2 Corinthians 5:16-17, 2 Timothy 3:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 1:10

Tags: Change, Antichrist, Wickedness, The Last Days, A New Creature, The World Gets Worse, Rapid, Christian Poems, Quantum Leaps  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grudges

Contributed by Lisa Delay on Mar 27, 2005

Grudges are fortresses of the malcontent. • The quiet wounded and the irritable, ill-tempered have grudges in common. ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness For Others

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Home School Market Has Expanded 30% A Year ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

The home school market has expanded 30% a year for each of the past 5 years. (Foster letter ...read more

Tags: Children

The Average U.s. Household Pays $960 In Credit ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

The average U.S. household pays $960 in credit card debt interest per year. (Foster letter ...read more

Tags: Money

68% Of Americans Oppose Same-Sex Marriage, Up ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

68% of Americans oppose same-sex marriage, up from 55% just a year ago. (Foster Letter ...read more

According To The ‘03 Census, About 2.3 Million ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

According to the ‘03 Census, about 2.3 million grandparents nationwide are now raising their grandchildren. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Family

In The Last 30 Years The Number Of Obese People ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

In the last 30 years the number of obese people between ages 6 and 19 has doubled. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Children

The U.s. Government Plans To Invest A Record $120 ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

The U.S. government plans to invest a record $120 million in abstinence education this year (2003). (Foster ...read more

Tags: Sexuality

Recent Pew Research Center Polling Finds 96% Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 17, 2006

Recent Pew Research Center polling finds 96% of the public believes in God or some form of Supreme ...read more

Tags: Apologetics God

Despite The Hype Over Digital Music, 90% Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 17, 2006

Despite the hype over digital music, 90% of music industry revenue still comes from CD ...read more

Tags: Entertainment

Recent Pew Research Center Polling Finds 96% Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007

Recent Pew Research Center polling finds 96% of the public believes in God or some form of Supreme ...read more