In Sermon Illustrations: "Natural Man"

The Easy Yoke

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Jan 15, 2020

A yoke was a wooden frame which was put on the backs of animals and around their necks joining the two animals for a common task, such as plowing or pulling a load. If you were yoked with Jesus Christ, who do you think would "pull the load"? Obviously the Lord. And so in order to manifest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 11:28-30

Tags: Discipleship, Beatitudes, Christian Life, Surrender, Yoke, Following Jesus  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Significance

Contributed by Sourav Dasgupta on Dec 30, 2021

*Josiah and Jesus* (Significance of Christmas) At 8 yrs. he became King - Josiah and reigned for 31 years @Major Changes @One of the best Kings of Israel @Similarities with Jesus Christ 2Kings22,23 His father was Manasseh and was a bad example but Mother was a good example **(my nature is ...read more

Tags: Reference To Christ, King's Responsibility

Beyond Fiction

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 20, 2024

In a humorous yet thought-provoking comment, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson critiqued movies like 'Armageddon' and 'Moonfall' for violating more laws of physics per minute than any other movies. This observation serves as an interesting analogy for our spiritual lives. Much like ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Tags: Fiction, Physics, Gift Of God, Neil Degrasse Tyson, Eternal Consequences, Movie Analogies, Spiritual Life, Reality, Jesus Christ, Eternal Life, Disobedience, God's Law, Forgiveness, Sin, God, Salvation, Gift, Redemption, Faith, Death, Sacrifice, Christ  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Cheering For Clothes

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 28, 2024

I love sports. Lately, I have been unable to watch sports so instead I go to ESPN and look at the stats for my favorite teams. Chicago Cubs (this year they are pathetic), North Carolina Tarheels basketball, Indiana Pacers NBA and now the Indiana Fever (Love Caitlin Clark). Been to several of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:11

Tags: Worship, Sports

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is The Doctor Behind?" Psalm 13:1-6 Key ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on May 30, 2005

“Is the Doctor Behind?” Psalm 13:1-6 Key verse(s) 5:“But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.” Waiting is not something that comes natural to me. When I am put to wait, the time drags by so slowly, so tediously. While other more accommodating individuals are able ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Tags: Doubt

Denomination: Lutheran

An Atheist Defends Evangelism In Africa

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 31, 2008

AN ATHEIST DEFENDS EVANGELISM IN AFRICA I would like to conclude by reading you an article – that Andrew sent to me - from the Sunday Times dated 27th December 2008 written by Matthew Parris: December 27, 2008 (full article) As an atheist, I truly believe Africa needs God Missionaries, not aid ...read more

Tags: Christian Witness

Denomination: Anglican

I Didn’t Lose My Marbles They Just Retired

Contributed by James Snyder on Aug 24, 2024

For some people, getting old is a real challenge. And it probably is for many people, but it hasn't been too much of an issue for me. Don't let this get out, but getting old has been more of a blessing than a curse for me. I thought it would be terrible and didn't know what I would do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:5

Tags: Age, Memory

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Evidences Of ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Evidences of Salvation Repentance The truths relating to man’s acceptance of God’s great salvation are reflected through repentance, faith and obedience. The apostle Paul’s prayer for the church in Colosse was, “…That [they] live a life ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10

Tags: Salvation

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leisure Without Books Is Death, And Burial Of A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Leisure without books is death, and burial ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

Patience Is The Courage Of The Conqueror, The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Patience is the courage of the conqueror, the strength of ...read more

Tags: Peace

The Universe Is A Stairway Leading Nowhere ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The universe is a stairway leading nowhere ...read more

Tags: Creation

Winter Changes Into Stone The Water Of Heaven ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Winter changes into stone the water of heaven and ...read more

Tags: Creation

The Love Of God Is Broader Than The Measure Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The love of God is broader than the ...read more

Tags: God The Father

The Gradually Declining Years Are Among The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The gradually declining years are among the ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Imagination Is Not A Talent Of Some Men But Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Imagination is not a talent of some men but is the ...read more

Tags: Thought

Charm Is A Womans Strength, Just As Strength Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Charm is a womans strength, just as strength ...read more

Tags: Communication General

Prayer Is A Wine Which Makes Glad The Heart Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Prayer is a wine which makes glad the ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

Not In Time, Place Or Circumstance, But In The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Not in time, place or circumstance, but in the ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

It Is An Extremely Hot Day In A Major Desert ...  PRO

Contributed by Royce Hendry on May 24, 2001

It is an extremely hot day in a major desert city. The city bus is crowded. The people are tired and miserable. Suddenly, a young man begins cursing. It’s one cuss word after another. The bus driver looks in mirror and can tell the people are ashamed for him. When the young man got off the bus, ...read more

Tags: Apologetics General, Inner Peace, Peace, Sharing My Testimony

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Days Before His Death John Donne Wrote: ...  PRO

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 18, 2003

Seven days before his death John Donne wrote: “And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for me.” (4) But, what comes before this statement tells the whole tale. No man is an island, entire to itself; every man is a piece of a continent, a part of the main; if a clod be ...read more

Tags: Death Nearness, Friendship General

Denomination: Pentecostal