In Sermon Illustrations: "Means Of Grace"

On July 27th 1993 Javier Sotomayor Of Cuba Set ...

Contributed by David Hodgin on Jun 2, 2009

On July 27th 1993 Javier Sotomayor of Cuba set the world record for the high jump, he cleared a bar 8 feet high. That means he's the best. But how many times do you suppose he knocked the bar down before he reached that height? And he never cleared it again. Does that mean he's a failure? Of ...read more

Tags: Sin, Sin General

It Is Not Success That Promotes Happiness. When ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It is not success that promotes happiness. When you genuinely enjoy your life, you are successful in ...read more

Tags: Joy

If We Are Forced To Fight, We Must Have The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If we are forced to fight, we must have the means and the determination to prevail or we will not have ...read more

Tags: Political Freedom

The Love Of Our Neighbor In All Its Fullness ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The love of our neighbor in all its fullness simply means being able to say to ...read more

Tags: Friendship General

Failure Is As Much A Part Of Life As Success Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Failure is as much a part of life as success is and by no means something in front of which one sits down and ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

When We Have Accepted The Worst, We Have ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When we have accepted the worst, we have nothing more to lose. And that automatically ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

A Man Has No Business To Marry A Woman Who Cant ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A man has no business to marry a woman who cant make him miserable. It ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

Meditation Is The Activity Of Holy Thought, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Meditation is the activity of holy thought, consciously performed in the presence of God, under the eye of God, by the help ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines

Words Are Only Air Converted Into Sound, But ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Words are only air converted into sound, but their meaning and the intent of the heart that caused them to be uttered is impossible to ...read more

Tags: Words

I Was Riding One Of Our Shetland Ponies, Trigger ...  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Nov 29, 2006

I was riding one of our Shetland ponies, Trigger or Sugarfoot. They were prone to buck you off from time to time and one of those occasions occurred. Well, as I hit the ground I heard someone call my name, “Bruce.” I rolled over to see who it was and no one did I see. However, when I looked ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26

Denomination: Baptist

The 10 Best 2007 Movies For Families: 1. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 30, 2008

The 10 Best 2007 Movies for Families: 1. Ratatouille, 2. Enchanted, 3. Alvin and the Chipmunks, 4. Bella, 5. The Game Plan, 6. In the Shadow of the Moon, 7. Shrek the Third, 8. The Ultimate Gift, 9. Nancy Drew, 10. Bridge to Terabithia. The 10 Best 2007 Movies for Mature Audiences: 1. Amazing ...read more

Tags: Culture

They Did Not Deny That Faith Was An Essential ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

They did not deny that faith was an essential part of salvation, but they added to it (works, circumcision, & other rituals). Many do the same thing today they believe salvation is by grace + … Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr., was ill with a staff infection of the throat. A new medicine called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, 2 Timothy 4:1-6, Galatians 5:1-12

Tags: Doubt

C. S. Lewis Says This About Love: To Love At All ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

C. S. Lewis says this about love: To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly be broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact, you must give your heart to no one, not even to an animal. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and ...read more

Tags: Faith General

Timothy J. Keller, Pastor Of Redeemer ...

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Nov 3, 2008

Timothy J. Keller, Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in NYC, remarks: "...when Jesus weeps, we see that he doesn't believe that the ministry of truth (telling people how they should believe and turn to God) or the ministry of fixing things is enough, does he? He also is a proponent of the ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Forget About Growing

Contributed by David Moore on Feb 18, 2010

DON'T FORGET ABOUT GROWING In N. Ireland, during the troubles there, some of those caught up in paramilitary violence would be converted, and no sooner were they saved than they were paraded from church to church sharing their testimony as an ex-paramilitary. Such events often drew large crowds, ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

Denomination: Baptist

Three Ways Out

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 1, 2013

THREE WAYS OUT Sir Harry Lauder was a British entertainer who proved highly popular throughout the English speaking world both before, during and after World War One. During World War One Lauder worked tirelessly to organize and recruit performers for shows given to troops serving abroad. When ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Tags: Death, Despair, Struggles, Hardship Of Life, Trials And Difficulties  (view more)  (view less)

Lucky Dog

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Mar 15, 2022

A family put the following ad in the "Lost and Found" section of the paper: "Lost Dog: Crippled in front paw, blind in left eye, mange on back and neck, tail missing. Recently neutered. Answers to the name 'Lucky'". He truly was a lucky dog, because in spite of all ...read more

Tags: Lost, Lost Sheep, Prodigal Son, Luke 15, God's Love, Parables  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

J.i Packer Said, "Wisdom Is The Power To See And ...

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 24, 2006

J.I Packer said, “Wisdom is the power to see and the inclination to choose the best and highest goal, together ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Denomination: Christian Church

There Is Nothing That God Has Judged Good For ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"There is nothing that God has judged good for us that He has not given us the means to accomplish, ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

When We Are Motivated By Goals That Have Deep ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When we are motivated by goals that have deep meaning, by dreams that need completion, by pure love that ...read more

Tags: Goals