In Sermon Illustrations: "Praise The Lord"

[100]. A Message From A Poem – Glory And Adoration To The Lord

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 9, 2025

[100]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – GLORY AND ADORATION TO THE LORD WHAT ABOUT THIS POEM? This poem, of all my poems, is my number one favourite and the most satisfying for me. It was a joy to write and a joy to contemplate the Lord while doing so. I think it speaks for itself in the meditation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:12-13, Revelation 21:3-4, Revelation 22:3

Tags: Tears, Crying, No More Curse, Christian Poetry, Poem Messages, Pain, Light, Heaven, Joy, Eternal  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rhino Calf Was Taking A Drinking At The ...

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 3, 2010

The rhino calf was taking a drink at the water hole. The tiger leaped at it. Soon the calf would have been ripped to shreds. But the mother rhinoceros charges out of the tall grass and drives the tiger away with her horn. "He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant ...read more

Tags: Salvation

Denomination: Lutheran

Astronaut On Moon Sees The Love Of God

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 24, 2025

One of the best testimonies of God’s goodness and love you will ever hear is from astronaut Jim Irwin. He served as the Lunar Module pilot for Apollo 15. Jim was the eighth person to walk on the Moon. *And he told about an experience he had when he went to the moon. Jim said: "When I looked ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 144:1-15

Tags: Floods, High Tower, The Lord Our Rock, Righteous War, Brevity, Praise The Lord, Mortality, Traitors, Deceivers, The Lord Of Hosts, Joy, Rock, Fortress, God's Help, Deliverer, King David, Shield, Salvation  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

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

A Christian Man Is The Most Free Lord Of All, ...  PRO

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 3, 2001

"A Christian man is the most free lord of all, and subject to none; a Christian man is the most dutiful servant of all, and subject to every one." ...read more

Tags: Love Of The Disciples, Kingdom Of God, Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Baptist

John Vassar Won A Blacksmith To The Lord While ...  PRO

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 13, 2001

John Vassar won a blacksmith to the Lord while working at the blacksmith's shop. As he was putting the horseshoe he was working on into the fire, John Vassar told him about hell, and it ...read more

Tags: Second Coming, Hell, Assurance Of Salvation

Denomination: Baptist

Oh Lord, Become The Master Of Our Passions, And ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

Oh Lord, become the master of our passions, and the creator of our ...read more

Tags: God Brings Purpose, God's Forgiveness, Christian Disciplines

The Lord's Mercy Often Rides To The Door Of Our ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 14, 2004

“The Lord’s mercy often rides to the door of our heart upon the black horse of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Max Lucado In His Book On The Lord's Prayer, The ...

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 3, 2005

Max Lucado in his book on the Lord’s prayer, The Great House of God talks about this metaphor. He writes, “Forgive me for broaching the issue, but I must. I realize the topic is personal, but it’s time we went public. I need to talk to you about being overdrawn at the bank. Your paycheck was late. ...read more

Tags: Sin General, Sin Wages Of

Denomination: Christian Church

Lord, Give Me Firmness Without Hardness, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2005

Lord, give me firmness without hardness, steadfastness without dogmatism, and love without weakness. Jim Elliot, quoted in ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

If The Lord Almighty Had Consulted Me Before ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

If the Lord Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon Creation, I should have recommended something simpler. Alfonso X ...read more

Tags: Creation

Therefore Lord God, You Are More Truly ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

Therefore Lord God, you are more truly omnipotent, because you have no power through impotence and nothing can be against you. Anselm of Canterbury (1033–1109), British ...read more

Tags: God's Omnipotence

Take Care Of Your Life And The Lord Will Take ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 9, 2006

“Take care of your life and the Lord will take care of your death.” ...read more

Tags: Character

The Lord Gets His Best Soldiers Out Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 10, 2006

“The Lord gets His best soldiers out of the highlands of affliction.” ...read more

Tags: God In The Hardships

Too Many, Lord, Abuse Your Grace

Contributed by John Shearhart on Jul 24, 2006

Too many, Lord, abuse Your grace In this licentious day, And while they boast they see Your face, They turn their own away. Your book displays a gracious light That can the blind restore; But these are dazzled by the sight, And blinded still the more. The pardon such presume upon, They do not beg, ...read more

Tags: Sin General

As We Faithfully Serve The Lord Through The Power ...

Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Mar 21, 2007

As we faithfully serve the Lord through the power of His Spirit, the devil’s hosts will begin to attack us with all their might. As a result, we may be called upon to suffer for Christ’s sake. The veteran missionary Russell Ebersole was once greatly encouraged by the beloved Bible teacher William ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:6-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord Give To Men Who Are Old And Rougher The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Lord give to men who are old and rougher the things that little children suffer, And let keep bright and ...read more

Tags: Children

Raise Your Daughter To Know The Lord And She ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Raise your daughter to know the Lord and she will have ...read more

Tags: Children

For The Lord Gives Wisdom And From His Mouth ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

For the Lord gives wisdom and from his mouth come ...read more

Tags: Wisdom

Lord, Make Me An Instrument Of Your Peace; ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; ...read more

Tags: Peace