In Sermon Illustrations: "Poems Of Gods Love"

A College Man Walked Into A Photography Studio ...  PRO

Contributed by Mike Dubose on Feb 6, 2002

A college man walked into a photography studio with a picture of his girlfriend… He wanted the picture duplicated… The owner of the store noticed the inscription on the back of the picture, it said, “My dearest Tom, I love you with all my heart… I love you more & more each day… I will love you ...read more

Tags: Assurance Of Salvation, Romantic Love, Marriage Commitment

Denomination: Methodist

There Is A Lady Named Doti Logan Who Atended A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 12, 2002

There is a lady named Doti Logan who atended a church in Des Moines, Iowa. She is an older lady. She’ll turn 70 this year. She has lived a very full life. She married, had 3 children, and even lived in Hawaii for a while. Her husband has been gone for several years. She has an adult daughter ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines, Great Commission, Love Of The Disciples

What Kind Of Church Would My Church Be, If Every ...  PRO

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 8, 2002

What kind of church would my church be, if every member ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ, Holiness, Love Of The Disciples

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Humility To Listen  PRO

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 19, 2002

THE HUMILITY TO LISTEN Several years ago, a Greensboro, North Carolina, newspaper carried a story about a tractor-trailer rolling along on a side street in a southern city. The driver came to a low bridge and misjudged the height of his rig. When the truck came to a stop, it was wedged tightly ...read more

Tags: Love Of The Disciples, Sermon On The Mount, Jesus Christ

Denomination: United Methodist

A Man Named Mr. Jenner Stood On A George Street ...  PRO

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2002

A man named Mr. Jenner stood on a George Street in Sydney, Australia, and asked people where they would spend eternity. 1. British pastor, Francis Dickson, found nine people from five countries who were led to Christ by Mr. Jenner. 2. When he met Jenner, he told them about those nine ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To, Great Commission, Love Of The Disciples

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Important Freedom  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 24, 2002

THE MOST IMPORTANT FREEDOM Patrick Henry was a famous statesman and orator of colonial Virginia. In 1764 he was elected to the House of Burgesses where he became a champion of the frontier people, supporting their rights against the arrogant exercise of power by the aristocracy. In 1774 he was a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, Galatians 5:1-12

Tags: Independence Day, Christian Values, Love Of The Disciples

About Mary Magdelene  PRO

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002

About Mary Magdeline “With seven demons in you, you may be the life of the party, but ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-20

Tags: Marriage Commitment, People In The Gospel, Romantic Love

Denomination: Baptist

The Duke Of Wellington, The British Military ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Duke of Wellington, the British military leader who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo, was not an easy man to serve under. He was brilliant, demanding, and not one to shower his subordinates with compliments. Yet even Wellington realized that his methods left something to be desired. In his old age ...read more

Tags: Worship Benefits, Christian Love, Church Practices

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A 1998 Report From Ball State University ...  PRO

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 8, 2003

A 1998 report from Ball State University indicates, “Valentine’s Day ranks second behind Christmas in total ...read more

Tags: Candy, Jewelry, Flowers, Romantic Love, Rose  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Robert Louis Stevenson, Author Of Books Such As ...  PRO

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Oct 20, 2003

Robert Louis Stevenson, author of books such as Treasure Island, when young child, one evening was looking out front window of house fascinated by lamplighter coming down street, lighting old fashion gas street lamps. Called to nana, "Nana! ...read more

Tags: Assurance Of Salvation, Basics Of Christianity, Love Of The Disciples

Denomination: Methodist

I Declare You The Winner  PRO

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 29, 2004

I DECLARE YOU THE WINNER I was watching some little kids play soccer. These kids were only five or six years old, but they were playing a real game- a serious game- two teams, complete with coaches, uniforms, and parents. I didn’t know any of them, so I was able to enjoy the game without the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Tags: Children, Anger, Rage, Parenting, Unconditional Love  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In C.s. Lewis' The Lion, The Witch And The ...  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 15, 2005

In C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, we have a story of love–love between four siblings and love for and by Aslan, the Lion-Savior. It is this love that gives these youngsters courage to go on. Legend has it that a wealthy merchant traveling through the Mediterranean world looking ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Tags: Narnia, Passion, Love, Secret Of Life, Commitment  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Is It That The Vast Majority Of Christian ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

"Why is it that the vast majority of Christian believers remain largely unexposed to Christian learning--to historical-critical studies of the Bible, the content and structure of the great doctines, to two thousand years of classic works on the Christian life, to basic disciplines of theology, ...read more

Tags: Bible Study, Gospel, Grace, Love, Salvation  (view more)  (view less)

On The Australian Coat Of Arms Is A Picture Of A ...  PRO

Contributed by David Browne on Dec 9, 2000

On the Australian coat of arms is a picture of a emu and a kangaroo. These animals were chosen because they share a characteristic that appealed to our forefathers. Both the emu and kangaroo can move only forward, not back. The emu’s three-toed foot causes it to fall if it tries to go backwards, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Matthew 14:22-33

Tags: Australian, Growth In Christ, Healing, Love Of The Disciples

Denomination: Baptist

There's A Story Told Of A Husband And Wife Both ...  PRO

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

There’s a story told of a husband and wife both of who were doctors - one a doctor of theology and the other a doctor of medicine. When their doorbell was rung and the maid answered, the inquirer would often ask for "the doctor". The maid’s ...read more

Tags: Apologetics General, Forgiveness General, Love Of The Disciples

Denomination: Baptist

Bill Hybels, The Pastor Of Willow Creek ...  PRO

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

Bill Hybels, the pastor of Willow Creek Community Church just outside of Chicago makes this statement. “If you create a loving community, ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1

Tags: Christian Love, Church Body Of Christ, Unity

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Preacher’s Prayer: "Lord, Fill My ...  PRO

Contributed by Brian Mccutchen on Jan 26, 2001

A Preacher’s Prayer: “Lord, fill my mouth with worthwhile stuff, and nudge ...read more

Tags: Communication General, Christian Love, Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Heard Of One Pastor Who Spoke Up And Said, ...  PRO

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2001

I heard of one Pastor who spoke up and said, ‘Bro. Brown would you please stand and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Tags: Unity, Communication General, Christian Love, One

A Newspaper Columnist Named George Crane Told ...  PRO

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

A newspaper columnist named George Crane told once of a woman who was full of hatred toward her husband. Someone counseled the woman to act as if she really loved her husband, to tell him how much he meant to her, to praise him for every decent trait, to be kind, considerate, and generous whenever ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines, Marriage Obligations, Romantic Love

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Notice John Wesley’s Rule For Christian ...  PRO

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 17, 2001

Notice John Wesley’s Rule for Christian Living Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can, In all the places you can, At all the times you ...read more

Tags: Commitment To Christ, Christian Disciplines, Love Of The Disciples

Denomination: Baptist