In Sermon Illustrations: "Old Christians"

God Delivers A North Korean Pastor's Son Through ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 23, 2010

God Delivers A North Korean Pastor’s Son Through His Honesty Duk-Soo was found by North Korean soldiers in the family cellar on November 20, 1950. He and his father, a Presbyterian pastor for 42 years, were taken to prison and told they would be executed in the morning. His father told him they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:18

Tags: Truth

On Fasting  PRO

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 20, 2013

ON FASTING The Didache, is a first or second century document that relates to us outside the New Testament the teaching of the early church. This document "prescribed two fast days a week: Wednesday and Friday." For early Christians; this was seen as a regular part of daily discipleship. John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16, Matthew 9:14-15

Tags: Fast

Denomination: Brethren

Religious Practice Varies By Race: A New Barna ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

Religious Practice Varies By Race: A new Barna survey examined 8 elements of religious behavior (reading the Bible, praying to God, giving money to churches and watching Christian television) and discovered that blacks are the most religiously active racial group. Blacks were also notably less ...read more

Tags: Disciplines General

The Great Violinist, Niccolo Paganini Willed His ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

The great violinist, Niccolo Paganini willed his marvelous violin to city of Genoa on condition that it must never be played. The wood of such an instrument, while used and handled, wears only slightly, but set aside, it begins to decay. Paganini’s lovely violin has today become worm-eaten and ...read more

Tags: Servanthood

Joy Of Christ Forgiveness: A Member Of A Major ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008

Joy of Christ Forgiveness: A member of a major non-Christian religion said to a missionary to India, "Tell me one thing your religion can offer the people of India that mine can’t." The missionary thought for a moment and replied, "Forgiveness! Forgiveness!" Unlike the followers of all other world ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness In Jesus

Millions Far From God

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Sep 17, 2011

MILLIONS FAR FROM GOD In the latest global statistics, they say that the population of Earth is now 7 billion people. About 2 billion of these people claim to be Christian. Not everyone that claims to be a Christian is truly a Christian. Maybe there is about 1 billion that are true followers (I ...read more

Tags: Evangelism Urgency

Denomination: Baptist

Self-Denial At The Threat Of Death  PRO

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 15, 2013

"Faith Helped Woman Confront British Terrorists" Remember a few weeks ago when the British soldier was beheaded in broad daylight outside his barracks? The Telegraph, a British paper, reported that a mother and Cub Scout leader, Ingrid Loyau-Kennett, age 48, confronted the terrorists immediately ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25, 2 Kings 5:1-14

Tags: Self Denial, Dying To Self

Denomination: Nazarene

Devoting Yourself

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 21, 2014

DEVOTING YOURSELF When it says they "devoted themselves" it means they were steadfast or single minded in purpose or desire. They wanted it and they were going after it, so to speak. In 2008 Sanya Richards-Ross competed in the 400 Meter in Beijing. She started the race strong and built a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Tags: Devotion, Church Body Of Christ, Spiritual Discipline

According To Teenage Research Unlimited, 68% Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

According to Teenage Research Unlimited, 68% of 12- to 19-year-olds spend time at the mall in any given week. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Entertainment

A Recent Kaiser Family Foundation Study Finds 70% ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

A recent Kaiser Family Foundation study finds 70% of 15- to 17-year-olds have viewed pornography online. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Addiction

What Sort Of Person Is Afraid Of A Baby Or Of A ...

Contributed by Michael Uebergang on Apr 12, 2006

What sort of person is afraid of a baby or of a fifteen year old girl? There is no greater treasure than to know that God comes to us in such a ...read more

Tags: Christmas

Denomination: Lutheran

In Every Crisis There Is A Message. Crises Are ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"In every crisis there is a message. Crises are natures way of forcing changebreaking down old structures, shaking loose negative habits so ...read more

Tags: Dealing With Conflicts

For A While In Your Life You Worry About The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"For a while in your life you worry about the passage of time and getting old and...after a while you just say, ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

How Confusing The Beams From Memories Lamps ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"How confusing the beams from memories lamps are; One day a bachelor, the next a granpa. What is the secret of ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

The Measure Of A Mans Happiness Will Be The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The measure of a mans happiness will be the number and strength of his friendships among people young and people old, people rich and people poor, people ...read more

Tags: Compassion

Years Ago We Discovered The Exact Point, The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Years ago we discovered the exact point, the dead center of middle age. It occurs when you are too young to take up ...read more

Tags: Aging

Men No Longer Attempt To Rule By The Sword, But ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Men no longer attempt to rule by the sword, but they find in money a weapon as sharp and more effective; and having lost none of the old lust for power, they seek ...read more

Tags: Money

You Understand People Better If You Look At ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

You understand people better if you look at themno matter how old or impressive or important they may beas if they were children. For ...read more

Tags: Human Life

The Risk—the Joy  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 9, 2003

THE RISK-- THE JOY Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland, almost delighted in taking risks for the gospel. He said: "I must take this decision disregarding risks involved and make known the gifts of God and his everlasting consolation. Neither must we fear any such risk in faithfully preaching ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-8

Tags: What Is Evangelism?, Endurance, Great Commission

We Know That We're Supposed To Show Our Faith…to ...

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Sep 26, 2004

We know that we’re supposed to show our faith…to trust in God…but we also know that it requires risk to do so. And to risk is dangerous. But to take a step of faith is to risk, and to risk for the sake of Christ, is being Christian. John Wesley once said, “Christian faith is then not only an ...read more

Tags: Faith General

Denomination: Methodist