In Sermon Illustrations: "One Baptism"

A Few Years Ago, When The New Volkswagen Beetle ...

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 28, 2009

A few years ago, when the new Volkswagen Beetle was introduced, one feature that received lots of attention was the claim to be burglarproof. Volkswagen bragged there was no way anybody could steal their car. To demonstrate their point, VW hired a highly skilled burglar and called a news ...read more

Tags: Security

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hotel Room ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 28, 2009

HOTEL ROOM THEFT Thefts from hotels and motels have reached 500 million dollars a year and probably more. Hotel managers count on one of every three guests stealing something. In a recent year, 4,600 Bibles were lifted from New York City hotel rooms. Professional thieves frequently strip motel ...read more

Tags: Sin General

It's Only A Game...

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 2, 2009

IT'S ONLY A GAME... Unhappy with a series of calls throughout the game, parents and fans in attendance at a Concord, N.H., little league baseball game last Wednesday expressed their displeasure with the umpires by showering them with vulgarities, threatening them and confronting them face-to-face ...read more

Tags: Character

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Like A Rolling Stone

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Aug 29, 2022

Bob Dylan is considered one of the greatest song writers of all time. In 1965 he wrote "Like a Rolling Stone" - one of his most popular songs. It has been acclaimed as the greatest lyric ever written. "Like a Rolling Stone" is statistically the most acclaimed song of all time. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-42, Philippians 3:7-14

Tags: Community, Purpose, Identity, Loneliness, Meaning Of Life  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sheep Who Went "moo"

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 22, 2025

A flock of sheep are grazing in a field, happily going "baa baa" to one another and discussing life as usual when suddenly they hear a "moo mooooooooooo!" They look around &see only sheep. They carry on grazing as before. "Moo moo!" One sheep can hear it all too ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:26-31, 1 Corinthians 9:19-22, Nehemiah 8:8, Acts 2:5-13

Tags: Language, Midrash, Reading, Paraphrasing, Translating  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mansion Builder

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 7, 2025

A story is told of a believer who arrived in heaven and was greeted by an angel who offered to show him his new home. They walked down golden streets lined with breathtaking mansions. Each home seemed larger and brighter than the one before—until they reached a small, simple cottage at the end of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, Revelation 22:12, 1 Timothy 6:18-19, Luke 12:33-34

Tags: Eternity, Stewardship, Faithfulness, Generosity

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

I Am Told About This Newspaper In England Giving ...  PRO

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 20, 2002

I am told about this newspaper in England giving a reward for the best definition of what is a friend? Thousands answered, the winner? "A ...read more

Tags: Friendship General

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Here's An Interesting Observation—there Is A ...  PRO

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

Here’s an interesting observation—there is a Commandment about honoring our mothers and fathers, so why isn’t there one about brothers ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Tags: Commandments Murder, Family

Denomination: Congregational

Well Known Christian Pastor Chuck Swindoll Puts ...

Contributed by Martin Kim on Sep 21, 2004

Well known Christian pastor Chuck Swindoll puts it this way: “To show grace is to extend favor or kindness to one who ...read more

Tags: God's Provision

Denomination: Adventist

The Late Ethel Waters, A Famous Gospel Singer, ...  PRO

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 23, 2005

The late Ethel Waters, a famous gospel singer, is only one of many who was conceived and born as a result of rape. What a blessing her life ...read more

Tags: Abortion

Denomination: Baptist

About 50% Of North American Congregations Didn't ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

About 50% of North American congregations didn’t add one new individual through conversion in the year ‘00. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

Almost 50% Of Americans Have Donated To The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Almost 50% of Americans have donated to the tsunami relief effort, and nearly 75% have prayed for victims and their loved ones. ...read more

Tags: Giving General

If The Numbers Are Correct In A Recent Poll ...

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 28, 2006

If the numbers are correct in a recent poll (Apr. 2006) conducted by Ipsos Reid, CanWest News, already one in 5 Canadians ...read more

Tags: False Teaching

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Life Is About A Journey; A Journey Toward God, ...

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 15, 2006

Life is about a journey; a journey toward God, toward Home, toward Heaven. If we're not focused on that, life is just one ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

57% Of Workers Have To Go In Late, Leave Early Or ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007

57% of workers have to go in late, leave early or take time off to care for a loved one. 6% give up work ...read more

The Historic Glory Of America Lies In The Fact ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The historic glory of America lies in the fact that it is the one nation that was founded like a church. That is, it was founded on a faith that was not merely summed ...read more

Tags: America

What Is Wrong With Most Writing Today Is Its ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"What is wrong with most writing today is its flaccidity, its lack of pleasure in the manipulation of sounds and pauses. The written word is becoming ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

Contrary To What Many Of You Might Imagine, A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Contrary to what many of you might imagine, a career in letters is not without its drawbacks chief among them the unpleasant fact that one ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

I Have Heard A Thousand Masterpieces Talked Out ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"I have heard a thousand masterpieces talked out over bars, restaurant tables and loveseats. I have never seen one of them in ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

Once Youve Loved A Child, You Love All ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Once youve loved a child, you love all children. You give your love away to one, and you find that by the giving you have ...read more

Tags: Children