In Sermon Illustrations: "News"

The Week Before Last I Made A Trip To Lincoln, ...

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 20, 2008

The week before last I made a trip to Lincoln, Illinois. I drove Dallas and Alpha’s car up there and left it off for them. (It was an 18-hour road trip, but I actually enjoyed most of it. The reason I enjoyed it was not JUST that I was driving a red SAAB with lots of pickup --- that got 35 miles ...read more

Tags: Music

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fishing With A Net

Contributed by John Bright on May 12, 2023

Dr. Daniel B. Wallace has taught Greek and New Testament courses on a graduate school level since 1979. He wrote about this idea based on Matthew 4 “19 He said to them, “Follow me, and I will turn you into fishers of people.” 20 They left their nets immediately and followed him.” “It’s strange ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Tags: Fishing, Evangelism, Hell

Denomination: Methodist

The True Story Of Denise And Diane

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Dec 31, 2023

Illustration: The story of Denise and Diane. One Sunday morning many years ago, as I pastored in Massachusetts a lady attended our church for the first time. During the close at the time of the invitation, she came to the altar. I noticed that one of our ladies prayed with her. After the service, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-2, 2 Kings 20:1-6, Luke 16:1-2, James 4:14, Proverbs 27:1  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Ready To God, Mysterious Ways Of God, Life, Preparation, The Gospel, Cancer, New Years, Preparing For Death, Holy Spirit, Heaven, Obedience  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

[136]. A Message From A Poem – I’m Just Changing Residence

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 17, 2025

[136]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – I’M JUST CHANGING RESIDENCE I have lived in my current home for 45 years. Before that we lived in a home for 10 years. I have only ever owned two homes. Some people change homes like they change clothes. When a Christian dies some say, “He has gone home to be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

Tags: Christian Poetry, Christian Poems, Point Of Death, New Address, Heaven, Dying, Homes, Absent From The Body, Dwelling Places, Residence  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Renewal Of Our Natures Is A Work Of Great ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

The renewal of our natures is a work of great importance. It is not to be done in a day. We have not only a new house to build up, but an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Tags: Holiness, Character

The Ability To Collaborate Is The Most Sought ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

The Ability To Collaborate is the most sought skill managers want in a new employee. 75% rank it first with ambition ringing in at ...read more

Tags: Workplace

Young People Ages 15 To 24 Account For Half Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

Young people ages 15 to 24 account for half of the world’s new cases of HIV/AIDS. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Children

It Is The Imagination Which Makes The World Seem ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

It is the imagination which makes the world seem new to us every dayIt is the imagination which wakens the dry bones of any ...read more

Tags: Thought

Invention, Strictly Speaking, Is Little More ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Invention, strictly speaking, is little more than a new combination of those images which have been previously gathered and ...read more

Tags: Thought

What Refuge Is There For The Victim Who Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"What refuge is there for the victim who is oppressed with the knowledge that there are a thousand new books he ought to read, while life is only ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

Australia Paid Cash Bonuses To 16,000 Dead People ...

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jun 4, 2009

Australia paid cash bonuses to 16,000 dead people as part of a multi-billion dollar stimulus package designed to ...read more

Tags: Money

Denomination: Pentecostal

As Long As We Are In This World, The Physical ...  PRO

Contributed by Chad Wright on May 11, 2002

As long as we are in this world, the physical heart will need help. Science has found one avenue to attempt to help the heart. It has been making great strides on creating and implementing an artificial heart. The world’s first recipient, Robert Tools, lived for 151 days after his artificial heart ...read more

Tags: Fulfillment

Denomination: Lutheran

The Foundation Made The Difference  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 5, 2011

THE FOUNDATION MADE THE DIFFERENCE On Oct. 17, 1989, a massive earthquake struck the San Francisco area. Buildings built on solid ground sustained much less damage than those built on shaky ground. The south pier of the Golden Gate Bridge sits directly on top of the San Andreas fault, yet it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27, Matthew 7:21-29

One Woman Called Her Flight Agent To Book A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 6, 2008

One woman called her flight agent to book a flight to New York. She said, "I want to go and see the wonders of Hippopotamus, New York; please book me a flight from Dallas." The agent said, "I'm sorry Madame, but there is no such city. Perhaps you want Albany or Syracuse?" After ten minutes the ...read more

Tags: Encouragement

Philip Yancey In Leadership States, "Like ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 10, 2001

Philip Yancey in Leadership states, “Like a victorious locker room, church is a place to exult, to give thanks, to celebrate the great news that all is ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ, God's Provision, Joy

Gallup Reports That 14% American Adults Were ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

Gallup reports that 14% American adults were members of a Bible study group in ’00. (U.S. News & World ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence

Half Of All Baby Boomers Are Experiencing Some ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Half of all baby boomers are experiencing some hearing loss finds a new study. Loud noise is blamed. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

While Modern Technology Has Given People ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"While modern technology has given people powerful new communication tools, it apparently can do nothing to alter the fact ...read more

Tags: Communication General

The Notion That As A Man Grows Older His ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The notion that as a man grows older his illusions leave him is not quite true. What is true is that his early illusions are supplanted by ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Remember There Are Two Benefits Of Failure. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Remember there are two benefits of failure. First, if you do fail, you learn what doesn't work; and second, the failure ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life