In Sermon Illustrations: "Needs"

There Has Been Too Much Preaching. Lets Just ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There has been too much preaching. Lets just take an outline and go into the pulpit and tell the story of Jesus and how He died for our sins and how He took ...read more

Tags: Pastors

Dr. James Engel Gives Some Prophetic Advice On ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 22, 2009

Dr. James Engel gives some prophetic advice on building bridges from one generation to the next - the following insights are from the website (www.ChristianLeadershipAlliance.org): i. Don’t oppose this new generation! Don’t oppose each other’s generation. 1. They are not the enemy they are God’s ...read more

Tags: Stewardship, Future Generations

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Brandt States, "We Must Accept Our Behavior (Our ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 6, 2003

Brandt states, "We must accept our behavior (our soulish behavior – our physical habits) for what it is and confess it to God. Then that behavior (habit) needs to be forsaken. We must admit to ...read more

Tags: Character, Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In 1978, Thomas Hansen Of Boulder Colorado, Sued ...

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 6, 2005

In 1978, Thomas Hansen of Boulder Colorado, sued his parents for $350,000 on grounds of "malpractice of parenting." His lawsuit claimed that Mom and Dad had botched his upbringing so badly, that he would need ...read more

Tags: Children, Parenting

Denomination: Holiness

There's A Verse Of A Poem That's Stayed In My ...  PRO

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

There’s a verse of a poem that’s stayed in my memory for years - "O God, that bread should be so dear, and flesh and blood should be so cheap." ... John Wesley used to say that ...read more

Tags: Compassion, Poverty, What Is Evangelism?

Denomination: Baptist

Many Years Ago, When I Was Just About As ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Many years ago, when I was just about as complete a failure as one can become, I began to spend a good deal of time in libraries, looking for some answers.I found all the answers ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

In A Democracy, Every Player In The Political ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"In a democracy, every player in the political system is held accountable by someone else. The media also need a check and a balance. If the media think its unfair that theres someone driving up their negatives and damaging their ...read more

Tags: Entertainment

God May Allow His Servant To Succeed When He Has ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

God may allow His servant to succeed when He has disciplined him to a point where he does not need to succeed to be happy. The man who is elated by success and is cast down by failure ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

The Road To Character

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 6, 2019

“Humility is the freedom from the need to prove you are superior all the time, but egotism is a ravenous hunger in a small space – self-concerned, competitive, and distinction hungry. Humility (in contrast) is infused with lovely emotions like ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Tags: Humility, Pride

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Martin Luther Makes A Very Important ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Martin Luther makes a very important observation. He says that in Matthew 6:11, daily bread doesn’t just refer to food. It is a symbol for all the things we need for the preservation of our lives: ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

You Don't Hear That Old Saying Much Anymore, ...

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 27, 2008

"You don't hear that old saying much anymore, 'It is not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game that counts.' I don't think most people believe it -- or ever ...read more

Tags: Character

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Messianic Jew David Stern Comments, "Sha’ul’s...

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 20, 2009

Messianic Jew David Stern comments, "Sha’ul’s self-limitation is consistent with Jewish ethical standards, derekh-eretz, the "way of the world." God expects us to do what is right and what is ethical. ...read more

Tags: Ethics, Kindness

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Preparation For A Meeting In A Large City, ...  PRO

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 5, 2001

In preparation for a meeting in a large city, famed evangelist Billy Sunday wrote a letter to the mayor in which he asked for the name of individuals he knew who had a spiritual problem and needed help and prayer. How ...read more

Tags: Evangelism The Lost, Sin General, Sharing My Testimony

Denomination: Baptist

Rick Warren Notes The Mark Of Spiritual Maturity ...  PRO

Contributed by Mike Kern on Jun 30, 2002

Rick Warren notes the mark of spiritual maturity occurs when a believer "takes off the bib and puts on an apron." Immature children wear bibs and expect others to meet their needs. Those who don aprons ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Tags: Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Quote: "God's Revelation Does Not ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2006

Illustration quote: “God’s revelation does not need the light of human genius, the polish and strength of human culture, the brilliancy of human thought, the force of human brains to adorn or enforce it. But it does demand ...read more

Tags: God The Father

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Cheating—less Character- In An Extensive ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

More Cheating—Less Character- In an extensive study by Rutgers professor Don McCabe, 66% of college students admit to cheating. The rational incentives to cheat for college students have grown as the strength of ...read more

Tags: Sin General

If We Look At The Beatitudes, Not As Just ...

Contributed by David Tack on Oct 26, 2012

"If we look at the Beatitudes, not as just external forms of showmanship but as internal heart produced temperaments, 99.9 % of Christian believers can’t help but see their blatant shortcomings and urgent need for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:8

Tags: Sin, Sermon On The Mount

Denomination: Baptist

Ed Young Said 72 Percent Of Christ's Words Were ...

Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Oct 31, 2007

Ed Young said 72 percent of Christ’s words were words of application. When people leave the auditorium or sanctuary, they should not be saying, ’So what?’ or ’Big deal!’ They should be ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

There Is A Scene In The Dark Knight (Available ...

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 10, 2008

There is a scene in The Dark Knight (available from wingclips.com) where Bruce Wayne and Alfred discuss Batman's previous nights escapades. Batman had gotten beat up a little. Alfred ...read more

Tags: Endurance

Denomination: Church Of God

John Dawson, In His Book Healing America's ...

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Sep 15, 2008

John Dawson, in his book Healing America’s Wounds, asserts: “The wounds inflicted by men and women on each other constitute the fundamental fault line running beneath all other human conflict . . . It is the ...read more

Tags: Men And Women

Denomination: Baptist