In Sermon Illustrations: "New Life"

An Admiral Was Visiting On The Deck Of A U.s. ...

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 16, 2008

An Admiral was visiting on the deck of a U.S. Navy ship; he was chatting with some enlisted men. "What would you do if another sailor fell overboard?" A sailor promptly replied: "I would raise the alarm and toss him a life preserver, sir." The Admiral asked a second question: "What would you do if ...read more

Tags: Judgment

Denomination: United Methodist

Fountain Of Youth

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 28, 2008

Fountain of Youth There is a legend of a Fountain of Youth believed to be in Florida. The legend has different variations of regaining one's youth. Some say must you drink the water, while others suggest if you bathe in the water it will restore your youth. Some records date back to the 15th ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ

Denomination: Salvation Army

Faith And Human Knowledge

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 10, 2009

FAITH AND HUMAN KNOWLEDGE Billy Graham said, "Millions of people today are searching for a reliable voice of authority. The Word of God is the only real authority we have. His Word sheds light on human nature, world problems and human suffering. But beyond that, it clearly reveals the way to God. ...read more

Tags: Faith

Denomination: Pentecostal

Treasure Hunting With Jesus ✞ Marks The Spot.

Contributed by Coz Von on Feb 11, 2016

John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved. Today’s hidden treasures are. 1. You ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Tags: Lost, Saved, Joke, Jokes

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Real St. Nick  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 9, 2002

THE REAL ST NICK A vast multitude was imprisoned in every place," wrote an eyewitness. "The prisons -- prepared for murders and robbers -- were filled with bishops, priests, and deacons ... so there was no longer room for those condemned of crimes."[1] You’d hardly expect to find old St. Nick ...read more

Tags: Christmas

The Hidden Mud And Leaves!" Ephesians 6:10-17 ...

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Oct 14, 2004

“The Hidden Mud and Leaves!” Ephesians 6:10-17 Key verse(s): 10: “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” We moved to Beech Springs valley some sixteen summers ago now. We had been looking for a place that could afford us peace, quiet and some room for our growing family to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Tags: Battle, Doubt, Enemy, Stand, Strong  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

A Movement To Jesus Within Islam

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 26, 2009

A MOVEMENT TO JESUS WITHIN ISLAM In an article entitled, "A Movement to Jesus Within Islam" this story is told: There was a Muslim holy man, a Sufi master, named Isaac. He lived in a remote region of a Muslim country, where he had a large following. Several thousand people looked to him for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Tags: Islam

In Praise Of Crazy

Contributed by James Snyder on Feb 1, 2020

I made a mistake the other night of complaining out loud. It is one thing to complain under your breath so that nobody hears you or knows what you are complaining about. But when you complain out loud, then you run the chance of somebody hearing you. The somebody I was most concerned about was the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:7-8

Tags: Praise, Crazy

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What’s Time Got To Do With It?

Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 18, 2020

After so many weeks, I haven't been able to keep track of them, one day seems just like the other day. Today reminds me of yesterday, and yesterday may be the same as tomorrow. I know I am used to being confused, but I have exceeded my limit on this time aspect. The Gracious Mistress of the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-4

Tags: Humor, Time

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

It’s Not Always What It Seems

Contributed by James Snyder on Jul 11, 2020

There are times when my bad hearing is a blessing. I'm not sure if I'm not listening or not hearing. It’s hard for me to tell. For example, the other night, right after midnight, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I were pretty much sound asleep. There was more sound on the other ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:2

Tags: Humor, Storms, Rioting

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

C.s. Lewis, In His Classic Book, Mere ...  PRO

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Sep 7, 2001

C.S. Lewis, in his classic book, Mere Christianity, said, "The whole purpose for which we exist is ...read more

Tags: Creation, God The Father, Love Of The Disciples

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Success Has Nothing To Do With What You Gain In ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

"Success has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It’s what you ...read more

Tags: Servanthood, Giving General, Christian Disciplines

Zig Ziglar: Everything You Want  PRO

Contributed by Judah Thomas on May 15, 2002

"You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people ...read more

Tags: Fulfillment

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Theodore Roosevelt Said, "There Has Not Yet Been ...

Contributed by Tim Richards on Jun 22, 2005

Theodore Roosevelt said, "There has not yet been a person in our history who led a life of ease ...read more

Tags: Prayer Hardship, Endurance

Denomination: Baptist

So Goes Your Leadership

Contributed by John Shearhart on Feb 11, 2006

"As your life goes so goes your leadership." "Lose your integrity, lose your ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Being Born From Above Is A Perennial, Perpetual ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Being born from above is a perennial, perpetual and eternal beginning; a freshness all the time in thinking and in talking and in ...read more

Tags: Salvation

If A Man Wants To Read Good Books, He Must Make ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"If a man wants to read good books, he must make a point of avoiding bad ones; for life is ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

Words Of Praise, Indeed, Are Almost As ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Words of praise, indeed, are almost as necessary to warm a child into congenial life as acts of kindness and affection. Judicious ...read more

Tags: Children

Fruit, Though A Collective Noun, Is Singular. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Fruit, though a collective noun, is singular. The life that has been unified, with Christ at the center, produces a ...read more

Tags: Character

Happiness, That Grand Mistress Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Happiness, that grand mistress of the ceremonies in the dance of life, impels us through all its mazes and ...read more

Tags: Joy