In Sermon Illustrations: "Need For Christ"

F.e.a.r

Contributed by Alexier Mayes on Aug 8, 2017

Theres a song written by Ian Brown, known most famously as the Lead Singer from Manchester Band 'The Stone Roses' The song simply entitled FEAR uses the letters of the word to describe a sentence and the most poignant one of all states:- FINAL EXECUTION AND RESURRECTION Four words which mean ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18

Tags: Love, Fear, Resurrection, Trust, Perfect Love, Death  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Soldier For Life

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 2, 2021

While I am honored and privileged to have served in my country's military, my desire now is to serve honorably in the army of Jesus Christ. I want to be able to serve on the battlefield, I want to live the life of a warrior. I am too old to serve my country, but I pray for many years to do ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Tags: Obedience, Victory, Warfare, Weapons

Denomination: Baptist

Your Bucket Is Filled!" Philippians 2: 1-11: ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Aug 21, 2004

“Your Bucket is Filled!” Philippians 2: 1-11: Key verse(s): 4 “Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.” (Consider Your Neighbor!) On a recent Saturday, awakening to a beautifully sunrise and cool breezes, I lazed in bed putting tasks upon the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Tags: Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Lutheran

Charles Colson Points Out, "It Is Absurd For ...  PRO

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Jan 7, 2003

Charles Colson points out, “It is absurd for Christians to constantly seek new demonstrations of God’s power, to expect a miraculous answer to every need…this ...read more

Tags: Faith

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Charles Swindoll In His Book Getting Through The ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 25, 2005

Charles Swindoll in his book Getting Through The Tough Stuff Of Life states, “Confrontation is speaking the truth in a personal, face-to-face encounter with someone we love ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revival Comes From Heaven When Heroic Souls ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"Revival comes from heaven when heroic souls enter the conflict determined to win or die-or if need be, to win and die! "The kingdom of heaven suffereth ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

Little Girl Afraid Of Thunderstorm, Father ...

Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Aug 1, 2007

Little girl afraid of thunderstorm, Father holding her tight told her not to be afraid, Jesus is with her. He is never far away. She says, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Until Each Loom Is Silent And The Shuttles ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Not until each loom is silent And the shuttles cease to fly, Will God unroll the pattern And explain the reason why The dark threads are as needful In the Weaver's skilful hand As ...read more

Tags: Promises Of God

The Wounds Inflicted By Men And Women On Each ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The wounds inflicted by men and women on each other constitute the fundamental fault line running beneath all other human conflictIts the biggest reconciliation ...read more

Tags: Becoming A Christian

A Full Stomach Leads To All Kinds Of Sin.

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 26, 2009

"A full stomach leads to all kinds of sin." When all of a person’s needs are met, he tends to forget God (Beracot 32a). Quoted from ...read more

Tags: Materialism

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The London Underground Is The One Of The Largest ...  PRO

Contributed by Tim Overton on Oct 7, 2004

The London Underground is the one of the largest subway systems in the world. Affectionately called “the tube” by the British, it handles up to 3 million passenger journeys a day. If you ever get the chance to ride the London Underground, you will most definitely while standing on the platform, ...read more

Tags: Faith, Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Baptist

Guidelines For Praying Succesfully

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 31, 2021

GUIDELINES FOR PRAYING SUCCESSFULLY Devotional by Larry Petton Text: John chapter 15 Our devotional time with the Lord must be a balanced blend of the Word and prayer, truth and Spirit touching the head and heart. If you only focus on Bible study, you will dry up. If you only focus on prayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7

Tags: Prayer, Will Of God, Seeking God, Answers To Prayer

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Monument I Want After I Am Dead Is A Monument ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Gibney on Aug 5, 2002

The monument I want after I am dead is a monument with two legs going around the world—a saved sinner telling about ...read more

Tags: Great Commission, Sharing Your Faith, What Is Evangelism?

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If We Are Correct And Right In Our Christian ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Gibney on Aug 9, 2002

If we are correct and right in our Christian life at every point, but refuse to stand for the truth at a particular point where the battle rages-then we ...read more

Tags: Bible Truth, Truth

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Order Of The Mustard Seed Founded By Count ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2002

The Order of the Mustard Seed founded by Count Zinzendorf had three guiding principles, namely: 1. Be kind to all people. 2. Seek their ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dvd Sales Of Mel Gibson's The Passion Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

DVD sales of Mel Gibson’s The Passion of The Christ hit 4.1 million in the first day of sales, 8/31. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Television And Movies

O My Brethren, My Heart Is Enlarge Towards You. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 9, 2006

“O my brethren, my heart is enlarge towards you. I trust I feel something of that hidden, but powerful presence of Christ, ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

D.l. Moody- The Monument I Want After I Am Dead ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

D.L. Moody- The monument I want after I am dead is a monument with two legs going around the world—a saved sinner ...read more

Tags: Friendship New Friends

Access Is Not Mere Liberty Of Approach; It Is ...

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

“Access is not mere liberty of approach; it is ’introduction.’ Christ did not die simply to open the way of access to God, but actually to introduce us into his presence ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Real Love Is The Universal Language Understood ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Real love is the universal language understood by all. You may have real accomplishment or give your body to be burned; but, if love is lacking, all ...read more

Tags: Christian Love