In Sermon Illustrations: "O Come All Ye Faithful"

This Life Is Just A Rental

Contributed by Todd Catteau on May 14, 2024

In the last few years when our family travels instead of booking a hotel we have used an Airbnb or a Vrbo. If you’re not familiar with this concept it’s basically people renting out their homes to tourists. It’s especially convenient if we have a lot of family to house. We can all stay together, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-20

Tags: Heaven, Worry, Rust, Possessions, Moths  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If You Were To Ask Jesus Today The One ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Jun 27, 2001

“ If you were to ask Jesus today the one reason for his coming to earth, He would sum up his entire ministry in one statement: He came to seek and to save that which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Tags: Jesus Teachings, Jesus' Ministry

Denomination: Baptist

A.w. Tozer Preached, "If You Believe There Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Mar 15, 2002

A.W. Tozer preached, "If you believe there is fruit that you know you should bear and do not, victory that you know you should have and have not, then I ...read more

Tags: Fulfillment, Promises Of God

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If We Face Our Problems And Respond To Them ...  PRO

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 24, 2002

If we face our problems and respond to them positively, and refuse to give in to panic, refuse bitterness, or refuse self-pity... THEN GOD CAN TURN THINGS AROUND. THE ADVERSITIES THAT COME ALONG TO ...read more

Tags: Endurance

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Books Preferred: Americans Still Appreciate A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

Books Preferred: Americans still appreciate a good book. When it comes to relaxing in their free time. 40% of adults say they read books for fun, compared to the 27% who surf the Internet for ...read more

Tags: Entertainment

Billy Graham Comments: "Nowhere Does The Bible ...

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 27, 2006

Billy Graham comments: “Nowhere does the Bible teach that Christians are exempt from the tribulations and natural disasters that come upon the world. Scripture does teach that the Christian can face tribulation, crisis, calamity, and personal ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Word "Obedience" Has Its Origin In The Latin ...

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 20, 2008

The word “obedience” has its origin in the Latin audire, which means “to hear.” Obaudire is the term. As a point of further interest, the word “absurd” comes from a root which means to be deaf. The absurd ...read more

Tags: Obedience

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Love Of God, With Arms Extended On A Cross, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The love of God, with arms extended on a cross, bars the way to hell. But if that love is ignored, rejected and finally refused, there comes a time when love can only weep while man pushes past into ...read more

Tags: God The Father

I Desire So To Conduct The Affairs Of This ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I desire so to conduct the affairs of this administration that if at the end, when I come to lay down the reins of power, I have lost every other friend on earth, I shall have at ...read more

Tags: Compassion

The Men Who I Have Seen Succeed Best In Life ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The men who I have seen succeed best in life have always been cheerful and hopeful men, who went about their business with a smile on their faces, and took the changes and chances of this ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

A Molehill Man Is A Pseudo-Busy Executive Who ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A molehill man is a pseudo-busy executive who comes to work at 9 a.m. and finds a molehill on his desk. He has until 5 p.m. to make this molehill into a mountain. An ...read more

Tags: Workplace

Every Gardener Knows The Difficulty Of Keeping ...

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 31, 2011

Every gardener knows the difficulty of keeping weeds out of their garden. One gardener wisely said, "When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it. If it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:18

Tags: Sin General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Magic  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 3, 2001

Real Magic for Harry Potter Fans! If you’re a true Harry Potter fan, then you know that the reason Harry is invincible against evil Voldemort’s power is because Harry’s mother died for him when he was very young. She loved Harry so much that she threw herself in front of Voldemort’s curse and ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness In Jesus, Cross Agony, Descriptions Of God

A Catholic Sister, Sister Chris Schenk, Was ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

A Catholic sister, Sister Chris Schenk, was shocked when she took theology classes several years ago (1994) that taught Mary Magdalene, “a woman who had been one of Jesus’ most courageous apostles had been turned into a prostitute.” Then Schenk learned there were efforts to restore the reputation ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Tags: Easter Resurrection

God's Promise To Christ

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

God's Promise to Christ There are many truths to grasp in Isaiah 53. A truth worth grasping today is found in Isaiah 53:10, "But the Lord was pleased to crush Him, putting Him to grief. If He would render Himself as a guilt offering. He will see His offspring, He will prolong His Days, and the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10

Tags: Covenant

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking In The Confidence Of God  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Walking in the Confidence of God "Personal God" Christians can walk in confidence because the Lord is a personal God: Psalm 147:11 says, "the LORD delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love." Song of Solomon 7:10 presents a wonderful truth in regard to our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:10

Tags: Confidence

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Steven Curtis Chapman Talks About His Tragedy

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 12, 2009

STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN TALKS ABOUT HIS TRAGEDY Two months after the tragic accident that claimed the life of his five-year-old daughter Maria Sue, Steven Curtis Chapman appeared with his wife and three oldest children on CNN’s "Larry King Live" Aug. 7 to testify to the solid hope believers have in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Tags: Comfort

Results Of Materialism--Bankruptcy, Prison And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 26, 2009

Results of Materialism--Bankruptcy, Prison and Suicide Let me share a story with you about how Satan attacks a Christian. First, Satan shot a poisonous dart at his heel; but the Christian was unharmed because his feet were protected with the message of God’s peace. Next, Satan shot an arrow at his ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:9-24

Tags: Materialism

Fake News Or Truth?

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 30, 2024

Donald Trump has often spoken of what he calls, “fake news” when describing what he considers biased reporting. And it is true that most reporting about Trump is negative, while his opponents receive more favorable treatment. But did you know that the phrase “fake news” was first coined by ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-12

Tags: Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, Fake News, Sure Witness, Jesus Is Son Of God  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How The Philippian Jailer Got Saved - Crisis

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 2, 2025

How the Philippian jailer got saved - Crisis This Philippian jailer was saved! He was saved by God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ. And if you have never trusted in the Lord, He wants to save you the same way. But let's take a closer look at how the Lord touched the jailer's ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Tags: Silas, Crisis, Christian Service, Philippian Jailer, Demon Possession, Spiritual Transformation, Evangelism, Paul, Salvation, Missions  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist