In Sermon Illustrations: "Orders Our Step"

Bob Dylan: Saved

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 6, 2005

As Bob Dylan sings, “I was blinded by the devil, Born already ruined, Stone-cold dead As I stepped ...read more

Tags: Assurance Of Salvation

Denomination: *other

There Is No Slippery Slope Toward Loss Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There is no slippery slope toward loss of liberty, only a long staircase where each step down must first be tolerated ...read more

Tags: Political Freedom

King On Faith

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 8, 2013

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “"Faith is taking the first step even when you ...read more

Tags: Faith

Denomination: Baptist

For Bible Knowledge (The ...

Contributed by Timothy Brown on Jan 23, 2010

Illustration for Bible Knowledge (The Apostles’ Doctrine/Teaching) - Think of the Scriptures as an absolutely accurate map. A map tells you how to get to a certain destination. But just looking at a map won't automatically transport you to Arizona or England or Peru. Getting to those places means ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence

Denomination: Baptist

You Must Live With People To Know Their ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"You must live with people to know their problems, and live with God ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Really To Pray Is To Stand To Attention In The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Really to pray is to stand to attention in the presence of the King and to be ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

Faith Is Acting As Though A Thing Is So, When It ...

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 11, 2010

"Faith is acting as though a thing is so, when it is not, in order for it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-15

Tags: Faith

Denomination: Baptist

Running Past The Red Flags

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Dec 27, 2014

“Wisdom is the quality that keeps you from getting into situations where you need it.” - Doug Larson The house looked like a fairy tale come true. Though my friend had a nagging feeling about the owners, she ignored it and went to inspect the house. It was spacious and full of sunshine with a big ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5

Tags: Wisdom, Caution, Lack Wisdom

Denomination: Charismatic

Do You Have A Portable God?" Numbers 10: 11-21 ...

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Jan 7, 2005

“Do You Have A Portable God?” Numbers 10: 11-21 Key verse(s): 21:“Then the Kohathites set out, carrying the holy things. The tabernacle was to be set up before they arrived.” Think about this! The only time that you will be through with change in this life is when your life is through. Life in an ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:11-21

Tags: God Brings Hope, God Brings Purpose

Denomination: Lutheran

[168]. A Message From A Poem – Leave The Future With Your God

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 18, 2025

[168]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – LEAVE THE FUTURE WITH YOUR GOD I think it is true to say that we all run around making plans and trying to resolve problems in the ordering of our lives. We are creatures of this earth, though we are citizens of heaven. (Philippians 3:20). Things in this life ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:11, 2 Timothy 3:13, Matthew 6:34, Matthew 6:31, Matthew 6:25, Philippians 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Do Not Worry, Christian Poems, Future, Anxiety, Worry, Wait On The Lord  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lifes Up And Downs Provide Windows Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Lifes up and downs provide windows of opportunity to determine your values and goals. Think of using all obstacles as ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

All My Life, Affection Has Been Showered Upon ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"All my life, affection has been showered upon me, and every forward step I have made ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

Take The Initiative, Take It Yourself, Take The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Take the initiative, take it yourself, take the step with your will now, make it impossible to go back. Burn your ...read more

Tags: Action

There Seems To Be An Attitude Among Many People, ...

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 16, 2008

There seems to be an attitude among many people, both Christians and non-Christians. It’s an attitude that demands things of God. They try to order God around like He’s their servant or something. “Do this, God. I claim that, God. (Even if there is nothing in Scripture to back up what they’re ...read more

Tags: Prayer Supplication

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Love Baptisms. I Always Love It When People ...

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 27, 2009

I love Baptisms. I always love it when people respond to Jesus in this way. I remember as a TEENAGER seeing people from our YOUTH GROUP being BAPTISED in a BAPTISMAL POOL at the FRONT of our Church. It was so STRANGE to me. I watched as people WALKED DOWN THE STEPS of a SMALL POOL at ...read more

Tags: Baptism

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The African Bishop, Desmond Tutu, Was Once Asked ...  PRO

Contributed by W F on Oct 5, 2004

The African Bishop, Desmond Tutu, was once asked why he became an Anglican rather than joining some other denomination. He replied that in the days of apartheid, when a black person and a white person met while walking on a footpath, the black person was expected to step into the gutter to allow ...read more

Tags: Humility, Grace

Denomination: *other

Two Longstanding Church Members Were In A Boat ...  PRO

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 1, 2000

Two longstanding church members were in a boat fishing with a new Christian. Fishing is a great time for conversation and each was proclaiming his fervent faith and devotion to God. As they were discussing their faith, one’s hat blew into the water. So he stood up, calmly stepped onto the water, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1-7

Tags: Discipleship, Faith General, Faith, Fiddler On The Roof

Denomination: Baptist

Gratitude Is A Quality Similar To Electricity: ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Gratitude is a quality similar to electricity: it must be produced and discharged and ...read more

Tags: Joy

Some People Regard Discipline As A Chore. For ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Some people regard discipline as a chore. For me, it is a kind of order ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines

The Fellow Who Never Makes A Mistake Takes His ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The fellow who never makes a mistake takes his orders ...read more

Tags: Mistakes