In Sermon Illustrations: "Need"

A Mother Became Hysterical With Panic Because Her ...

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 25, 2012

A mother became hysterical with panic because her little boy had swallowed a £1 coin. She turned to her husband and screamed for him to call a doctor. The husband picked up the phone, but instead of calling the doctor, he decided to call the local Church and ask for (insert your Church treasurer’s ...read more

Tags: Money

Denomination: Brethren

Daddy, Is God Dead?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 13, 2022

A little girl looked up at her daddy while sitting on his lap and asked, "Daddy, I need to ask you something. Is God dead?" The father said, "Honey, why in the world are you asking me such a ridiculous question! What would make you ask me such a question?" His daughter ...read more

Tags: Fathers, Children, Family, Prayer, Revival, Mothers, Home  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sweeping Closer To Home!" 2 Samuel 12:1-8 Key ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Jan 16, 2005

“Sweeping Closer to Home!” 2 Samuel 12:1-8 Key verse(s): 5-6:“David burned with anger against the man and said to Nathan, ‘As surely as the Lord lives, the man who did this deserves to die! He must pay for that lamb four times over, because he did such a thing and had no pity.’” The old fix-it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-8

Tags: Leadership General

Denomination: Lutheran

Remembering God's Faithfulness

Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017

Michelle Johnson writes, “Sometimes we need to take a look at where we’ve been with God to really understand His faithfulness and love for us. She was staying with her son at the hospital following a serious surgery. On that particular morning, she was exhausted by their stay, and her steps were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15

Tags: God, Faithfulness, Faithfulness Of God

Denomination: Methodist

My Concern (Though Not Voiced Often Enough By ...

Contributed by Jim Mazzulla on Apr 6, 2004

My concern (though not voiced often enough by Christians) is this that we need the physical ...read more

Tags: Church Purpose Of

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The True Friend Of God May Sit In His Presence ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The true friend of God may sit in His presence for long periods in silence. Complete ...read more

Tags: Compassion

The Prayer Of Intercession Is Thelevel Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The prayer of intercession is thelevel of prayer in which we share the burden of Christ for a person, ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

Faced With The Choice Between Changing Ones ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Faced with the choice between changing ones mind and proving that there is no need to do so, ...read more

Tags: Truth

To Be Able To Endure Is The First Lesson Which ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"To be able to endure is the first lesson which a child ought to learn, and the one which it ...read more

Tags: Children

Bill Gothard Said, "Contentment Is Realizing ...

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 15, 2009

Bill Gothard said, "Contentment is realizing that God has already provided everything we ...read more

Tags: Joy

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pray And Read Your Bible

Contributed by Josh Hunt on Feb 29, 2012

PRAY AND READ YOUR BIBLE A man was in prison and was in need of some money. He wrote his mother and asked her to send five hundred dollars immediately. Soon after, he got a package in the mail. It was a Bible. On the top of the Bible, there was a letter that said, "Son, I love you. Pray and read ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Tags: Men's Day

Denomination: Baptist

Perseverance Is The First Thing A Child Should ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

"Perseverance is the first thing a child should learn...It is what he will have most need to ...read more

Tags: Endurance, Leadership General

We Are Not Put Here On Earth To Play Around. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

We are not put here on earth to play around. There is work to be done. There are responsibilities to be met. Humanity ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Marriage Teaches You Loyalty, Forbearance, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Marriage teaches you loyalty, forbearance, self-restraint, and a lot of other qualities you ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

Patriotism Is Very Much Like True Love If ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Patriotism is very much like true love if youve really got it, you dont need to ...read more

Tags: Patriotism

Bores Can Be Divided Into Two Classes: Those ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Bores can be divided into two classes: those who have their own particular subject, and ...read more

Tags: Productivity

I Think We All Have The Capacity For Commitment ...

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 11, 2009

“I think we all have the capacity for commitment and a need to believe in something or somebody.” - Mannie ...read more

Tags: Leadership, Leadership General

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Man

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 15, 2019

BE A MAN 1. Be a Protector 2. Be a Provider 3. Be a Partner 4. Be the SPIRITUAL LEADER ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Tags: Manhood, Responsibilities

Denomination: Pentecostal

D L Moody Was Once Asked Why He Urged Christians ...  PRO

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 3, 2001

D L Moody was once asked why he urged Christians to be filled constantly with the Holy Spirit. "Well," he said, "I need a continual infilling because I leak!" He pointed to a water tank which had sprung a leak. "I’m like that!" he said. It’s a fact that living in this sinful world we do need to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:35-40

Tags: Holy Spirit Baptism, Love Of The Disciples

Denomination: Baptist

During The Days When Mohammed Ali Was A Great ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Hodges on Jun 16, 2001

During the days when Mohammed Ali was a great boxer, he would go around in his arrogance and say that, "He was the greatest." Humility was never his strong suit. One day, back in his prime, he was on an airplane and the plane was ready to take off and the flight attendant had repeatedly told him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-4

Tags: Humility, Emotions

Denomination: Baptist