In Sermon Illustrations: "Our Shield"

The Real Test In Golf And In Life Is Not In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The real test in golf and in life is not in keeping out of the rough, but in ...read more

Tags: Learning

We Are All Travelers In The Wilderness Of This ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world and the best we can find in ...read more

Tags: Compassion

No Love, No Friendship Can Cross The Path Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"No love, no friendship can cross the path of our destiny without leaving ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Nothing In Love Can Be Premeditated; It Is As A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Nothing in love can be premeditated; it is as a power divine, but thinks and feels ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

To Improve The Golden Moment Of Opportunity, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"To improve the golden moment of opportunity, and catch the good that is within our ...read more

Tags: Opportunity

Balance Is The Perfect State Of Still Water. Let ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Balance is the perfect state of still water. Let that be our model. It remains quiet within and ...read more

Tags: Workplace Balance

Pleasure Is Very Seldom Found Where It Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Pleasure is very seldom found where it is sought. Our brightest blazes are commonly ...read more

Tags: Desire

Every Temptation That We Meet In The Path Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Every temptation that we meet in the path of duty is another chance of filling our ...read more

Tags: Temptation General

No Mind Is Much Employed Upon The Present: ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

No mind is much employed upon the present: recollection and anticipation fill ...read more

Tags: Present

Christmas Giving To Others

Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017

Ann Voskamp writes, “It’s almost a dozen years now, nothing under the Christmas tree here. Strange, the way children teach adults. It started at bedtime one year, I do remember that. Smoothing back hair, kissing foreheads, pulling up the blankets over my kids. Tucking them in. Prayers said all in a ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:4

Tags: Christmas, Gift Giving

Denomination: Methodist

Spurgeon Quote

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 17, 2022

I want to read something to you. It’s from a sermon preached by Charles Spurgeon… listen to what he says here… it’s kind of a long quote, but man it’s good. “Everybody admires Luther! Yes, yes, but you do not want anyone else to do the same today. When you go to the Zoological Gardens you all ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Tags: Perseverance, Faithfulness

Denomination: Independent/Bible

[046]. A Message From A Poem – Christians In Response

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 6, 2025

[046]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – CHRISTIANS IN RESPONSE This is another poem where I make use of rhyming patterns. Each line has an internal rhyme separated by one syllable. Here it is explained – “My life was SPENT, and WENT its way, with worldly discord gained.” The rhyming scheme for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19, Revelation 5:11-13

Tags: Praise, Christians, Response, Poetry, Poem, Death Of Christ  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Listen To This Song Of Praise About The ...  PRO

Contributed by Don Walker on Dec 21, 2000

Listen to this song of praise about the incarnation written by Graham Kendrick: Meekness and majesty, human and deity, in perfect harmony the one who is God. Lord of eternity dwells in humanity, kneels in humility and washes our feet. Wisdom unsearchable, God the invisible, love indestructible ...read more

Tags: God's Provision, Humanity Of Christ, Forgiveness In Jesus

Denomination: Baptist

We've Got A Guy Name Mark Batelle That Comes To ...  PRO

Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Dec 27, 2002

We’ve got a guy name Mark Batelle that comes to our church. Mark is an excellent musician and a solid Christian. But Mark also has the “F” word tattooed on the back of his bald head. A few months ago the president of Cincinnati Bible College and Seminary came to visit our church. And I looked ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ, Church Purpose Of

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Parents Of A Young Soldier Killed In Action ...  PRO

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 28, 2002

The parents of a young soldier killed in action gave their church a gift of money as a memorial to their son. During the presentation service, the mother of another soldier whose son was overseas whispered to her husband, “Let’s give the same amount for our son.” “What’s the matter with you?” he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Tags: Holidays Civic

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Remember A Few Years Ago Seeing An Ad In The ...  PRO

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Mar 18, 2003

I remember a few years ago seeing an ad in the paper for a drive in passion play. It was like a drive in movie, you could watch the story of Jesus, the passion play without ever getting out of your car. And I’ll never forget the ad. It said this: “Come and experience the life of Christ all from ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

As You Wait To Build The Relationships With Those ...  PRO

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 13, 2003

As you wait to build the relationships with those neighbors let me share with you something we learned a couple of years ago in our 50-Day Spiritual Adventure and that was how to pray for our neighbors using the acronym BLESS. BODY—we pray for their health, protection and strength. LABOR—for their ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Before Most Football Games There Is A Coin Toss ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Christian on Dec 6, 2003

Before most football games there is a coin toss to decide which team will kick off first. One of the visiting team captains will call “heads” or “tails” when the official tosses the coin in the air. He only gets those two choices. He can’t hedge his bet in any way. That is a very trivial ...read more

Tags: Basics Of Christianity, Assurance Of Salvation

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Live In A World That Glorifies "Winning." ...

Contributed by David Haun on Dec 27, 2003

We live in a world that glorifies "winning." Whether it’s position, power, recognition or acceptance, our goal is to achieve a position of acceptance and worth. The problem with "position" is that it tends to be based on what other people think, not what really is true. Eric Hoffer, a social ...read more

Tags: Finding Fulfillment

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Young Man Was Apprenticed To A Master Artist ...  PRO

Contributed by Dan Steadman on Jun 11, 2004

"A young man was apprenticed to a master artist who produced the most beautiful stained glass windows anywhere. The apprentice could not approach the master’s genius, so he borrowed his master’s tools, thinking that was the answer. After several weeks, the young man said to his teacher, ’I’m not ...read more

Tags: Prayer General, Workplace Evangelism

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational