In Sermon Illustrations: "Moving Forward"

When We Look Back At The Faithfulness Of God, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When we look back at the faithfulness of God, we praise Him. When we look forward to ...read more

Tags: God, Faithfulness, God's Provision

The Only Real Security In A Relationship Lies ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The only real security in a relationship lies neither in looking back in nostalgia, nor forward in dread or anticipation, but living in the ...read more

Tags: Friendship New Friends

The Greatest Obstacle That Most People Must ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The greatest obstacle that most people must overcome to climb the ladder of success is the lethargy that makes it so ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

Success Lies, Not In Achieving What You Aim At, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Success lies, not in achieving what you aim at, but in aiming at what you ought to achieve, and pressing forward, sure of ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

All My Life, Affection Has Been Showered Upon ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"All my life, affection has been showered upon me, and every forward step I have made ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

When The Former Missionary David Livingston Was ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

When the former missionary David Livingston was asked where he was prepared to go, he answered, “I am prepared to ...read more

Tags: New Year's Day

Charlie Browns Christmas--The Clip Is When Linus ...  PRO

Contributed by Brice Early on Nov 30, 2005

Charlie Browns Christmas--The clip is when Linus and Charlie brown are standing by the cement wall and Charlie Brown talks about how Christmas causes him to be depressed and how he doesn’t look forward to it. The draw is that not everyone looks forward to Christmas and the holidays. When the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:14-25

Tags: God In The Hardships

Denomination: Methodist

A Man Can Never Be The Same After Hearing Gods ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A man can never be the same after hearing Gods truth spoken in the power of Gods Holy Spirit; he will either obey and ...read more

Tags: God The Father

The Pioneer Spirit Is What America Has, Over ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The pioneer spirit is what America has, over and above any country. If we ever lose that spirit, we shal stop ...read more

Tags: Endurance

The Dog And His Master  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 1, 2002

Illustration:The Dog and His Master C.S. Lewis likened God’s use of adversity to walking a dog. If the dog gets its leash wrapped around a pole and tries to continue running forward, he will only tighten the leash more. Both the dog and the owner are after the same end, forward motion, but the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-4

Tags: Temptation General, Temptation Resisting

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

William Carey, The "Father Of Modern Missions," ...

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 6, 2005

William Carey, the “father of modern missions,” wanted to translate the Bible into as many Indian languages as possible. He established a large print-shop in Serampore where translation work was continually being done. Carey spent hours each day translating Scripture, often while his insane wife ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Tags: Endurance

Denomination: Baptist

Cheeful Giver

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Nov 20, 2020

A missionary in Africa was preaching his first sermon in a mission church. When time came for the offering, the people danced their offerings forward. They danced and sang praise to God as they brought their offerings to the altar. For they were “coming before God's presence with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Tags: Cheerful Giving, Dancing

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Start Chasing A Ball And Your Brain ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"You start chasing a ball and your brain immediately commands your body to Run forward, bend, scoop up the ball, peg it to ...read more

Tags: Thought

I Love The Commercial Where A Daddy Takes His ...  PRO

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Mar 2, 2001

- I love the commercial where a daddy takes his little girl to a public pool with the purpose of teaching her how to dive off the diving board. Maybe you’ve seen it, I think it is advertising Kodak or something. And so there they are, the day begins with them both having high hopes of a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-11

Tags: Doing God's Will, Faith In God

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Once In His Dream A Man Was Haunted And Thwarted ...  PRO

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 7, 2006

Once in his dream a man was haunted and thwarted by a mysterious, veiled figure. As soon as he had gained a fortune, the veiled form snatched it away from him. When he was about to enter into peace and joy, the veiled figure attacked his mind with fear and anxiety. When he was hungry and sat ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

About 20 Years Back, I Had A Dream Of Going To ...

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 3, 2007

About 20 years back, I had a dream of going to India as a missionary. I’d visited there several times and felt a calling to work with the South India Church of Christ Mission. I was especially close to a young preacher named Ragu. But that vision died when Susan and I got our request for Visa’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The King Who Owned Everything

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 11, 2018

Once upon a time there was a king who ruled a vast domain. He was the wealthiest person in the world: thousands of horses, dozens of homes, access to anything his heart desired. There was nothing anyone could give him that he did not already possess. One day at the door of the throne room a ...read more

Tags: Worship, Praise, Generosity

Denomination: Baptist

Light In The Dark - A Poem By Elicia Roy

Contributed by Elicia Roy on Mar 17, 2021

LIGHT IN THE DARK We have been jolted, Tested and tried, Our times have been dark, With some comforts denied. Things that we clung to, And thought our security, Were ripped from our hold, Caused feelings of unsurety. “What will tomorrow bring?” “Is there hope for this dark time?” “Is there any ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, Psalm 18:28

Tags: Guidance, Direction, Light, Hope, Word Of God  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Generosity

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Aug 17, 2024

There was once a wealthy woman who was known for her miserly ways. Each time she gave to the offering at church, she only dropped a few coins into the box. One night, she had a vivid dream. In her dream, she passed away and was taken up to heaven. As she arrived, she was amazed to see many grand ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, Matthew 6:19-21

Tags: Giving, Generosity

As She Awoke This Day, Thoughts Of Sunday Danced ...  PRO

Contributed by Ian Biss on Sep 30, 2001

As she awoke this day, thoughts of Sunday danced through her mind, Nancy was looking forward to Easter, the whole family would be coming over to visit this year because they were all close to home. Now that the grandchildren were getting older, the Easter egg hunts became more lively with all the ...read more

Tags: Death, Death Nearness, Easter Resurrection

Denomination: Grace Brethren