In Sermon Illustrations: "Philippians 3 4b 14"

The Right Name Opens Doors  PRO

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Aug 15, 2011

THE RIGHT NAME OPENS DOORS Mark Roberts wrote of a time when he visited the Capitol as a guest of Congressman John Campbell. As long as he was with the congressman, he could walk freely around the Capitol, entering many areas that were reserved "for authorized personnel only," reserved for members ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16, John 16:23-24, John 14:13-14

Tags: Prayer How To

Denomination: Baptist

God's Word Described  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 14, 2012

GOD’S WORD DESCRIBED An unknown writer said, "This Book is the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding; its histories are true, and its decisions are immutable. Read it to be wise, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:16-176

Tags: Bible Truth

Bertoldo De Giovanni Is A Name Even The Most ...

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 2, 2012

Bertoldo de Giovanni is a name even the most enthusiastic lover of art is unlikely to recognize. He was the pupil of Donatello, the greatest sculptor of his time, and he was the teacher of Michelangelo, the greatest sculptor of all time. Michelangelo was only 14 years old when he came to Bertoldo, ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Daddy, What Does It Feel Like To Die?  PRO

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Feb 19, 2014

Years ago I heard the compelling story of a young pastor whose son was very sick and not expected to live long. Night after night the pastor and his wife would put their boy to bed and say a prayer hoping for a miracle. One evening, the boy looked at his father and said, "Daddy, what does it feel ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Tags: Death, Children, Heaven, Grief

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Robes Of Righteousness

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 28, 2015

Dr Ravi Zacharias came up with a true witty story of a New Zealand Shepherd who was happy on a Christmas morning, sad in the afternoon but once again happy in the evening. What exactly contributed to his mood swings? Here goes…in the morning two of his ewes’ “A” and “B” gave birth to two lambs “a” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:10

Tags: Grace, Gratitude, God's Righteousness, Grimy

Denomination: *other

It's In Your Hands

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Apr 18, 2017

A young student in China decided to play a trick on his elderly teacher one day. He caught a small bird and cupped it in his hands behind his back. He then approached the sage with this plan in mind. He would ask the old man what he had in his hand. If he answered correctly, he would then ask ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Tags: Eternity, Decision, Commitment, Salvation

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Timing Is Perfect

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 24, 2026

So Peter wants them to remember something that is very important, something we tend to forget: God’s timing is perfect! Amen? This can be hard for us to comprehend because we are the created and God is the Creator. The created can never fully understand the Creator. I have begun experimenting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-9, Job 33:4, Psalm 139:14

Tags: Creator, God's Timing

Denomination: Methodist

Here Are Some Statistics About Giving From The ...  PRO

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 4, 2001

Here are some statistics about giving from the Barna Organization, which conducts significant research on the church in America: 8% of born again Christians tithed their income in 1999 17% of adults claimed in 1997 to have tithed but only 3% actually did ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Denomination: Church Of God

When Billy Graham Went To A Southern City For ...  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 9, 2001

When Billy Graham went to a southern city for meetings, the governor of the state assigned a state trooper to drive him around for 3 weeks. The trooper was so impressed that he went forward during the crusade, received Christ, dedicated his life, and later ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To, Leadership General

Denomination: Wesleyan

There Are Some Truths We Need To Be Reminded Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Mike Leiter on Jul 14, 2002

There are some truths we need to be reminded of concerning our God. God’s desire is to P.R.O.T.E.C.T. you! 1. God is Powerful. 2. God is Righteous. 3. God is Omnipresent. 4. God is Trustworthy. 5. God is ...read more

Tags: God The Father

Denomination: Vineyard

Love By Our Personalities  PRO

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 6, 2002

Most of us define love by our personalities: (1) Sanguines (influencers)--- warmth, expressiveness, and intensity of feeling (the heart) (2) Cholerics (doers) —good works, provision, and services given (help) (3) Phlegmatics (relaters)—loyalty,listening, guiding, ...read more

Tags: Gifts General, Christian Love

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Addiction: The Existence Of Gamblers Anonymous ...  PRO

Contributed by Don Mcclain on Jan 22, 2003

ADDICTION: The existence of Gamblers Anonymous implies that gambling can be addictive! - Current estimates list approximately 2.5 million people as pathological gamblers, another 3 million as problem gamblers, and another 15 million people as at risk to become problem or ...read more

Tags: Addiction

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Over Half (52%) Of Evangelical Christian Youth ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

Over half (52%) of Evangelical Christian youth believe that lying is sometimes necessary. (Foster Letter 9/15/99) 36% admit they have cheated on an exam or other evaluation within the last 3 months and 15% say they have recently ...read more

Tags: Children

Women Are More Spiritual: Barna Research Online ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

Women Are More Spiritual: Barna Research Online reports; 7 out of every 10 women say they are deeply spiritual compared only 5 out of 10 men. 46% of U.S. women hold beliefs that classify them as born again, ...read more

Tags: Women

Religious Resurgence: The Wall Street Journal ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

Religious Resurgence: The Wall Street Journal book reviewer George Johnston comments, “… in the year 2000 we see not only a resurgence of religious evangelism but an appetite for books and movies about God. In many respects, America is a more religious ...read more

Tags: Evangelism The Lost

Woman Power: One Of The Major Changes That Will ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

Woman Power: One of the major changes that will reshape business practices early in this century is the rising power of women. Women-owned firms in the U.S. currently number more than 9 million, employ an estimated 27.5 million people and ...read more

Tags: Women

Church Planting Prompts Evangelism Dr. Greg Fell, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

Church Planting Prompts Evangelism Dr. Greg Fell, Rocky Mountain District Superintendent of the Evangelical Free Churches of America reports “Churches in their infancy have a 1 to 3 ratio of commitments to Christ per church member. By the time a church is 10 ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

Small Groups Grow Participation In Small Groups ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

Small Groups Grow Participation in small groups that meet during the week for prayer, Bible study or spiritual fellowship (excluding Sunday school or other church classes) increased from 12% in ’94 to 20% today. Men’s participation ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

Black Churches: A Study Of 2,150 Black Churches ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Black Churches: A study of 2,150 black churches by C. Eric Lincoln and Lawrence H. Mamiya in their book "The Black Church in the African American Experience," report that “nearly 70% of black churches are involved with social service agencies and non-church ...read more

Tags: Church General

Moses Is Now 40 Years Old (Acts 7:23). His Life ...  PRO

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jan 31, 2006

Moses is now 40 years old (Acts 7:23). His life can be broken into three sections: 1st 40 years - Moses thought he was a somebody 2nd 40 years - Moses realized he was a ...read more

Tags: Moses

Denomination: Pentecostal