In Sermon Illustrations: "Mary Jesus Mother"

Fans Of Jesus

Contributed by Kevin Karhoff on Mar 5, 2013

FANS OF JESUS Fans of Jesus sooner or later find themselves exhausted. Fans grow tired or trying to maintain an outer appearance that doesn’t match an inner passion. They find themselves weary of trying to keep all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:13-36

Tags: Jesus Christ

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Got Jesus?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 16, 2014

During a worship service a man began to be moved. Out loud he said “Amen!” People around him were a little disturbed. Then louder he said, “Hallelujah!” A few more people were becoming disturbed. Louder still he shouted “Praise Jesus!”An usher moved quickly down the aisle. He bent over and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:24-25

Tags: War On Worship, Worship Too Loud

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is The Answer

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 11, 2015

Krister Sairsingh, a former Hindu from Trinidad who is now the Chaplain to international students at Harvard. Let me read you some excerpts from his story. After making great progress in the Hindu spiritual disciplines something happened that unsettled him deeply. During my final year of high ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-32

Tags: Evangelism, Conversion, Jesus Is The Answer

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Is The Gospel.

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on May 19, 2016

JESUS IS THE GOSPEL. "Fundamentally, our Lord’s message was Himself. He did not come merely to preach a Gospel; He himself is that Gospel. He did not come merely to give bread; He said, "I am the bread." He did not come merely to shed light; He said, "I am the light." He did not come merely to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12, John 1:1-2

Tags: Jesus, Salvation, Gospel

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Rules

Contributed by John Crowe on Sep 2, 2016

Jesus did not go to heaven to get away form earth, he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8

Tags: Jesus' Authority, Jesus' Sovereignty

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus

Contributed by David Simpson on Mar 23, 2017

Mark Batterson said in his book: “All In” – “Most people in most churches think they are following Jesus, but I’m not so sure. They may think they are following Jesus, but the reality is this: they have invited Jesus to follow them.” Too many times I want Jesus to follow me, to serve my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:11

Tags: Following Jesus, Follow Jesus

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus Feet

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 5, 2020

His naked feet intrigued him, for they moved with purpose which his mind had not yet measured. Besides they each one wore a curious scar of some wound as yet unopened; yet they had been there long before his birth. What twist of meaning had Earthmaker given him, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4, John 1:14, John 3:16, James 5:16

Tags: Christmas, Easter, Salvation, Gospel, The Cross  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeking Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 17, 2020

Luke 19:3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. People will climb a wall to catch a foul ball at the game, but find any excuse to miss church. Revival will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:3

Tags: Desire, Priority

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And I

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 4, 2021

When missionary Dan Crawford's body was found, a well worn New Testament was found in the coat pocket of that great missionary to Africa. Inside he had penned the words of a man unashamed of the testimony of His Lord: I cannot do it alone! The waves dash fast and high; The fog comes chilling ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12, Romans 1:16

Tags: Fellowship, Communion, Discipleship, Suffering, Testimony, Ashamed Of Christ  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baptism Of Jesus

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 27, 2021

What do John the Baptist and Winnie the Pooh have in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Tags: John The Baptist, Winnie The Pooh

Denomination: Methodist

Knowledge Of Jesus

Contributed by Samuel M on May 16, 2024

The knowledge of you (Jesus) changes my understanding of who I am. The words I speak, the way I think, the life I live will radically change when I see you and get to know you Jesus. ‘I’ in me will alter (change or destroy) to become more like you (Jesus). Knowing and seeing you Jesus helps me to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8

Tags: Faith, Knowledge Of God

A Mother — Whose Life Was Not Wasted  PRO

Contributed by John Gerald on May 5, 2005

A MOTHER - WHOSE LIFE WAS NOT WASTED Ian McClaren tells about visiting an old Scotch lady who was standing in her kitchen weeping. She wiped her eyes with the corner of her apron, and when the minister asked her what was the matter, she confessed; "I am so miserable and unhappy." "Why?" "Because I ...read more

Tags: Parenting

Denomination: Methodist

What Mothers Cannot Do

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 19, 2022

I gave you life, but I cannot live it for you. I can teach you things but I cannot make you learn. I can give you directions but I cannot always be there to lead you. I can allow you freedom but I cannot account for it. I can take you to church but I cannot make you believe. I can teach ...read more

Tags: Parenting, Mothers, Mother's Day, Children, Education, Home  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul Brand's Missionary Mother  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2011

PAUL BRAND'S MISSIONARY MOTHER Dr. Paul Brand, a well known doctor and author, was raised in India. His parents were missionaries there. In his book, titled "In His Image," he writes about his mother. It is one of the most touching stories I’ve ever read. He writes that when his mother was 75 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Tags: Missions

Jesus Was Not An Effective Leader. Not By The ...

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 21, 2009

Jesus was not an effective leader. Not by the world’s standards. After all, in the corporate crisis, nobody bailed him out and his entire staff ran out on him. His chief operating officer denied him three times and only his mother and his office gofer were with him at his death. And yet, in ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Denomination: Catholic

Never Alone With Jesus

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Aug 21, 2023

Never Alone With Jesus We are never alone with Jesus, We have no reason to ever fear. We are never alone with Jesus, For He promised He’d always be near. No matter where He may lead us, No matter what problem we face, No matter how daring the mission- He provides His marvelous grace. He’s ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:8, Deuteronomy 31:6, Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 28:20

Tags: Friendship, Fear, Jesus, Companionship, Loneliness  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Pew Research Center Survey Reports 56% Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 15, 2008

A Pew Research Center survey reports 56% of Americans say mothers are doing a worse job today than they did 20 or 30 years ago. Full-time work outside the home has lost some of its appeal to mothers, for both those who have such jobs and those who don't. Among working mothers with children 17 and ...read more

Tags: Mothers

Her ...

Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 9, 2008

“Her Day” She cooked the breakfast first of all, Washed the cups and plates, Dressed the children and made sure Stockings all were mates. Combed their hair and made their beds, Sent them out to play. Gathered up their motley toys, Put some books away. Dusted chairs and mopped the stairs, Ironed ...read more

Tags: Mothers

Denomination: Christian Church

John Quincy Adams Said: "All That I Am My Mother ...

Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 9, 2008

John Quincy Adams said: “All that I am my mother made me.” Abraham Lincoln said: “All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” Dwight L. Moody said, “All that I have ever accomplished in life, I owe to my mother.” Napoleon said, “Let France have good mothers, and she will have good ...read more

Tags: Mothers

Denomination: Christian Church

2920 Alexander's Garments. When Alexander The ...

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 12, 2008

2920 Alexander’s Garments. When Alexander the Great entertained the kings and nobles at the court of Persia, he appeared wearing only those garments which had been woven for him by his mother, Olympias, who was the daughter of a chieftain, the wife of a king, and the mother of a conqueror. One ...read more

Tags: Mothers

Denomination: Other