In Sermon Illustrations: "Power But Fear"

Percentage Of Adults Who Mostly Agree Or ...

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 18, 2008

Percentage of adults who mostly agree or completely agree with the statement, "Even today, miracles are ...read more

Tags: Miracles General

I Believe In The Sacredness Of A Promise, That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I believe in the sacredness of a promise, that a mans word should be as good as his bond; that characternot wealth ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

The Great Easter Truth Is Not That We Are To ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The great Easter truth is not that we are to live newly after deaththat is not the great thingbut that we are to be new ...read more

Tags: Easter Resurrection

Anxiety Is The Rust Of Life, Destroying Its ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Anxiety is the rust of life, destroying its brightness and weakening its power. A childlike and abiding trust in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Tags: Guilt

Politicians Will Never, Ever Take Care Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Politicians will never, ever take care of youthey only want one thing from you, and that is to ...read more

Tags: Government

There Is A Way Of Speaking Of People Which Has ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

There is a way of speaking of people which has the mystical power of calling forth friendship and love for them ...read more

Tags: Compassion

She Plunged Into A Sea Of Platitudes, And With ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"She plunged into a sea of platitudes, and with the powerful breast stroke of a channel swimmer made her way ...read more

Tags: Communication General

Gentle Words, Quiet Words, Are, After All, The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Gentle words, quiet words, are, after all, the most powerful words. They are more convincing, ...read more

Tags: Words

Sailing Away  PRO

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Aug 17, 2002

SAILING AWAY A personal testimony. Inspired by His calling, Joel Vicente. ------- I was secure at home when I heard the voice from the Captain exclaim, "Come follow me. Go where I send you. No need to fear. I will be with you." I asked, "But Captain, may I remain here on the shore where it is ...read more

Tags: Growth In Christ

Denomination: Baptist

Animals Can Do Some Pretty Amazing Things  PRO

Contributed by Ray Navarro on Dec 7, 2001

Animals can do some pretty amazing things. For example, what happened one day in the state of Maryland. Believe it or not, this is a true story. The Atlantic Ocean converts into many rivers and streams that paint the state of Maryland much like a leaf of a palm tree that extends in many ...read more

Tags: Friendship New Friends, Compassion, Church Small Groups

Denomination: Adventist

Handicapped But Complete

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 26, 2007

Handicapped But Complete About two years ago my wife Kay was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease, mainly characterized by inflammation of the lining of the joints. It can lead to long-term joint damage, resulting in chronic pain, loss of function and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Longsuffering  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Longsuffering Galatians 5:22 tells us that longsuffering is a fruit of the Holy Spirit. The Greek word for longsuffering means, "patience, forbearing, perseverance, being constant, steadfast, and enduring." The practical application of this fruit is that God's Holy Spirit gives obedient ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Tags: Longsuffering, Fruit Of The Spirit

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moody And The Filling Of The Spirit  PRO

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 27, 2012

MOODY AND THE FILLING OF THE SPIRIT One of the great preachers in U.S. history is D. L. Moody. He pastored in Chicago and there is still a wonderful Bible College there that bears his name and values. Mr. Moody was a successful minister, but by his own admission, he lacked the power in his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Tags: Pentecost, Blessing, Esau, Isaac, Curse, Spoken Word  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Satan Want's To Fill You With Sin

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 15, 2019

Deep Implanted Sin (Eph.:10-13) Illus. The enemy leader is in his command center discussing his battle strategy with those under his command. The enemy is very upset about the latest move by the rebellion forces. They have been attacking in vital areas. Never in this struggle has the rebellion ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:10-13

Tags: Sin, Deception

Denomination: Pentecostal

Boomers (Ages 40-To-60) Account For $2.1 Trillion ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 14, 2007

Boomers (ages 40-to-60) account for $2.1 trillion in annual spending ...read more

Boomers (Ages 40-To-60) Account For $2.1 Trillion ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

Boomers (ages 40-to-60) account for $2.1 trillion in annual spending ...read more

Tags: Money

We Should Be As Careful Of The Books We Read, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"We should be as careful of the books we read, as of the company we keep. The dead very often ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

Its Always A Privilege To Sit Down And Explain ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Its always a privilege to sit down and explain how forgiveness, cleansing, and power can be individually ours ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

If The Church Is To Rise To Its Fullest Stature ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If the Church is to rise to its fullest stature in Godit must rely, not upon its numbers or skills, but ...read more

Tags: Holy Spirit General

Nothing Will Sustain You More Potently Than The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Nothing will sustain you more potently than the power to recognize in your humdrum routine, as perhaps it may ...read more

Tags: Learning