In Sermon Illustrations: "Our Substitute"

Spiritual Manna

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Sep 20, 2008

Spiritual Manna How many can remember the story of the children of Israel gathering Manna every morning accept on the Sabbath to find the sustenance needed to make their spiritual journey from Egypt to the Land of Promise? We are told that they first of all began to murmur among themselves about ...read more

Tags: God's Provision

Denomination: *other

Be Holy?

Contributed by John Kilough on Apr 24, 2014

"Be holy, for I am holy." For most people this can be a very intimidating statement. The Lord God says, "Be holy, for I am holy." The issue with that is, well God is God and I am not. It is easy for Him to say be holy, but I just have way too many faults. However, we love the Lord and we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Tags: Holiness, God's Commandments

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Questions That Churches Must Ask Themselves

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 7, 2022

Why is this church here or what really is our mission? Are we truly fulfilling our mission? How did we get here? Were we a split or the first of our faith? If a split, was it because of doctrine or something/someone else? If we are the first, have we fallen from our first love position or is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1

Tags: Church, Purpose, Division

Denomination: Baptist

Unsung Heroes-The Lad Who Helped Samson

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 24, 2023

Introduction: The story of Samson is one of the saddest in the Bible. He started off well but ended his days as a captive of the Philistines, Israel’s greatest enemy at the time. Even then, there was an unsung hero who helped him when Samson couldn’t help himself. Text: Judges 16:23-26, KJV: 23 ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:23-26

Tags: Samson, Philistines, Unsung Heroes

Denomination: Baptist

Bridle The Tongue

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Feb 6, 2025

Now, it’s time to talk about how to bridle the tongue. A bridle is a small but powerful tool designed for communication and control. Whether with a bit or a bitless attachment, it allows a rider to guide a horse with subtle movements. A well-trained horse responds to the slightest cue, needing ...read more

Scripture: James 3:7-8

Tags: Words, Tongue, Horse, Bridle

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

If Christ Does Not Reign Over The Mundane Events ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

If Christ does not reign over the mundane events in our lives, He does not reign at ...read more

Tags: Discipleship, Faith

My Concern (Though Not Voiced Often Enough By ...

Contributed by Jim Mazzulla on Apr 6, 2004

My concern (though not voiced often enough by Christians) is this that we need the physical ...read more

Tags: Church Purpose Of

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beware Of No Man More Than Of Yourself; We Carry ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 10, 2006

“Beware of no man more than of yourself; we carry our worst enemies within ...read more

Tags: Sin General

It Is Fortunate That Each Generation Does Not ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

It is fortunate that each generation does not comprehend its own ignorance. We are thus enabled ...read more

Tags: Family

Among The Many Inventions Of Man, The Book, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Among the many inventions of man, the book, without a doubt, is the most astoundingOnly the book is an ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

In The Best Books, Great Men Talk To Us, Give ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"In the best books, great men talk to us, give us their most precious thoughts, and ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

Agriculture, Manufacturers, Commerce And ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Agriculture, manufacturers, commerce and navigation, the four pillars of our prosperity, are most ...read more

Tags: Business And Marketplace

We Are Told That Young Rebels Are The Most ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"We are told that young rebels are the most like, you know, articulate generation in ...read more

Tags: Children

We Look Forward To The Time When The Power To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

We look forward to the time when the power to love will replace the love of power. Then will our ...read more

Tags: Peace

To Hope Means To Be Ready At Every Moment For ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"To hope means to be ready at every moment for that which is not yet born, and yet not become desperate ...read more

Tags: Faith

Computers Are Magnificent Tools For The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Computers are magnificent tools for the realization of our dreams, but no machine can replace the human spark of ...read more

Tags: Computers

Great Emergencies And Crises Show Us How Much ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Great emergencies and crises show us how much greater our vital resources ...read more

Tags: Dealing With Conflicts

We Fear The Government May Be Powerful Enough To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

We fear the government may be powerful enough to destroy our families; we know that it is not ...read more

Tags: Family

Rightful Liberty Is Unobstructed Action, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Rightful liberty is unobstructed action, according to our will, within limits drawn around ...read more

Tags: Political Freedom

Though Gods Attributes Are Equal, Yet His Mercy ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Though Gods attributes are equal, yet his mercy is more attractive and pleasing ...read more

Tags: God The Father