In Sermon Illustrations: "Meeting Needs"

Ive Laid Down The Law, Though, To Everyone From ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Ive laid down the law, though, to everyone from now on about anything that happens: no matter what time it is, wake me, even ...read more

Tags: Government

More Than Four Out Of Five Of All The Leaders ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

More than four out of five of all the leaders that you ever meet will have emerged as leaders because of the impact made on ...read more

Tags: Gifts Leadership

We Want Our Children To Grow Up To Be Such ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"We want our children to grow up to be such persons that ill-fortune, if they meet with it, will bring out strength in them, and that good ...read more

Tags: Children

Life Is The Acceptance Of Responsibilities Or ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Life is the acceptance of responsibilities or their evasion, it is a business of meeting obligations or avoiding them. To every man the choice is continually being offered, ...read more

Tags: Learning

Architecture Is The Alphabet Of Giants; It Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Architecture is the alphabet of giants; it is the largest set of symbols ever made to meet the eyes of men. A tower stands up like a sort of ...read more

Tags: Church General

The Lewis Awakening 1949-53  PRO

Contributed by Scott Malone on Mar 1, 2005

THE LEWIS AWAKENING 1949-53 1. In 1949, on Lewis, one of the Hebrides Islands off the coast of Scotland, two sisters became burdened with the spiritual coldness of their land. One sister was 82. The other was 84 and blind. 2. They devoted themselves to prayer and “waiting on God”. One ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1

Tags: Prayer Adoration, Mercy, Wait, Vision

Denomination: Baptist

In The 18th Century, Archibald Boyle Was The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 20, 2005

In the 18th century, Archibald Boyle was the leading member of an association of wild and wicked men known as “The Hell Club” in Glasgow, Scotland. After one night of carousing at the Club’s notorious annual meeting, Boyle dreamed he was riding home on his black horse. In the darkness, someone ...read more

Tags: Hell

Believe It Or Not, The Following Announcements ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 8, 2005

Believe it or not, the following announcements actually appeared in various church bulletins. 1. Don’t let worry kill you -- let the church help. 2. Thursday night - Potluck supper. Prayer and medication to follow. 3. Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our church and community. 4. ...read more

Tags: Church General

Praying In ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Praying in Revival 2 Chronicles 7:14 says: “…if my people, who are called by My Name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” All true spiritual awakenings that have had a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Tags: Revival

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can't Put God In A Box

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

You Can't Put God in a Box Have you heard that before? In a sense, it is certainly true. The eternal Creator God is outside all our finite minds can comprehend. He is not bound by the natural laws that He put into place for His creation. Though WE cannot confine Him or "put God in a box," HE ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:22

Tags: God's Sovereign Will

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Peggy Noonan's Book When Character Was King, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

In Peggy Noonan’s book When Character Was King, she tells about a meeting between President George W. Bush and President Vladimir Putin of Russia. It was their first meeting as world leaders and Bush wanted to be sure they connected-- that they looked for depth of soul and character, not simply ...read more

Tags: Easter Maundy Thursday

What Percentage Will Go To Heaven?

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Apr 21, 2023

[Pastor Clendennen speaking:] For many years, in the church I pastored, we had an all-night prayer meeting the last Friday night of every month. One such Friday night, out of four-hundred members, there were forty-one of us present. As I was praying, I heard this Word from the Lord: “You are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:40-42, 1 Corinthians 15:52, Revelation 1:7

Tags: Rapture, Bride Of Christ, Return Of Jesus

Denomination: Charismatic

The Crisis Of All Religion  PRO

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Jul 23, 2001

THE CRISIS OF ALL RELIGION Jesus is unique....This is highlighted in the ministry of a well-known missionary in India, Dr. E. Stanley Jones. Jones often lectured to Hindu audiences having Hindus as chairmen of the meetings. On one such occasion the chairman was a chief minister of state. During ...read more

Tags: Apologetics Jesus, World Religions, Testimonies About Jesus

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

C. H. Spurgeon Preached Once A Each Year For His ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

C. H. Spurgeon preached once a each year for his orphans. At that great meeting many would come to hear the famous preacher, and an offering would be received for the orphanage. After one of these meetings he was leaving the sanctuary when one of those "super spiritual," narrow-minded, nitpicking ...read more

Tags: Giving General, Compassion, Poverty

There Is Tremendous Power In The Word Of God. ...  PRO

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jun 19, 2004

There is tremendous power in the Word of God. This truth is illustrated in a story told by C. H. Spurgeon. Out of curiosity, an agnostic who belonged to what was known as the "Hell-fire Club" attended a service where George Whitefield was preaching. At the next meeting of the club, the young man ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence

Denomination: Baptist

D. L. Moody, The Great Evangelist Of The ...  PRO

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 6, 2005

D. L. Moody, the great evangelist of the nineteenth century, assigned some ministerial students to conduct evangelistic tent meetings throughout the city of Chicago. The students were to preach nightly sermons as a means of winning souls for Christ and to practice their preaching. Dr. Moody ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Tags: Easter Resurrection, Faith, Studying Youth

Denomination: Baptist

Years Ago, I Heard A Story About A Preacher Who ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Years ago, I heard a story about a preacher who went to a small town to preach a series of gospel sermons. His attempt was to evangelize that little town. He preached for two weeks. During the whole time, only one little girl responded to the invitation at the end of one of his sermons. She ...read more

Tags: Doubt

I Remember When I Was In My Early Teens, God ...

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 17, 2009

I remember when I was in my early teens, God settled in on Crestview Baptist Church in Petal, Mississippi with a great demonstration of His power and presence. Bro. Manley Beasley was preaching a revival meeting for us that week. One particular night, God’s presence came in such mighty conviction, ...read more

Tags: Revival

Denomination: Baptist

Birds Of ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Birds of Feather Flock Together Many in America will tell you that they are Christians because they believe in Jesus Christ. Others attempt to proclaim their faith in Him by becoming members of a local church that they may or may not regularly attend. They have convinced themselves as long as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10

Tags: Love Of The Disciples

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nap Alert Nasa Research Showed That The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2008

Nap Alert NASA research showed that the performance of pilots increased 34% after a 26-minute afternoon nap. John ...read more

Tags: Sabbath