In Sermon Illustrations: "Prophecy About Jesus"

Ministering To ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Ministering to Christ In The Midst of Disaster “Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom… For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink; I was a stranger and you invited Me in, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40

Tags: Unconditional Love

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[159]. A Message From A Poem – Good Seed In The Thorny Ground

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 9, 2025

[159]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – GOOD SEED IN THE THORNY GROUND This poem was written for a recent message in a series I am currently doing on the Parables of the Kingdom from Matthew 13. It relates to the third soil type in the parable known as The Sower, {{Matthew 13:22 “The one on whom seed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34, Ephesians 5:11, Matthew 13:22

Tags: Riches, Priorities, Choked, Good Seed, Parable Of The Sower, Worries, Thorny Ground, Christian Poetry, Christian Poems  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Couple Of Years Ago I Heard A Story Of A Boy ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

A couple of years ago I heard a story of a boy named Jeremy. He was born with a twisted body, a slow mind and a chronic, terminal illness that had been slowly killing him all his young life. One Sunday morning in early Spring Jeremy’s Sunday school teacher told the children the story of Jesus, ...read more

Tags: Salvation

On Prayer--Part ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 13, 2009

ON PRAYER--PART 2 Samuel Pepys was an English naval administrator and Member of Parliament in the seventeenth century, who is now most famous for his diary. "Prayer is not a lazy substitute for work. It is not a shortcut to skill or knowledge. And sometimes God delays the answer to our prayer in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Tags: Prayer How To

[136]. A Message From A Poem – I’m Just Changing Residence

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 17, 2025

[136]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – I’M JUST CHANGING RESIDENCE I have lived in my current home for 45 years. Before that we lived in a home for 10 years. I have only ever owned two homes. Some people change homes like they change clothes. When a Christian dies some say, “He has gone home to be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

Tags: Point Of Death, New Address, Homes, Absent From The Body, Dwelling Places, Residence, Christian Poetry, Christian Poems, Heaven, Dying  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[231]. A Message From A Poem - Reflections In Older Life

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 18, 2025

[231]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM - REFLECTIONS IN OLDER LIFE This poem was completed in 2020 when I was 77 years old. I don’t think I am unique in any way. I believe as people get older and know that most of their life has already gone, there comes a time for reflection on one’s life. That is what ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:31, Psalm 71:17-18, Isaiah 46:4

Tags: Old Age, The Shepherd, Reflections, Christian Poetry, Christian Poems, Grey Head, Old  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[236]. A Message From A Poem - Romans 5 Exploration

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 30, 2025

[236]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM - ROMANS 5 EXPLORATION The book of Romans is considered to be The Gospel According to Paul, and is the most theological book in the New Testament. Chapter 5 is one some find difficult in the arguments the Holy Spirit makes through the Apostle. I based my poem on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, Romans 5:9, Romans 5:17, Romans 5:19

Tags: Transgression, Justified, Gift Of Righteousness, Second Man Adam, Christian Poems, Death, Life, Reconciliation, Redemption, Adam  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[257]. A Message From A Poem – The Bridegroom Prepared His Bride

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 8, 2026

[257]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – THE BRIDEGROOM PREPARED HIS BRIDE The fact of Christ and His Church is a remarkable story of love. It is the pursuit of a Bride for God the Son. That Bride was purchased from the slavery of sin by the highest price and that was the death of the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:26-27, Revelation 19:7-9

Tags: Christ Prepared His Bride, Bride For Isaac, Bride For Boaz, The Bride Is The Church, Ruth, Marriage Supper Of The Lamb, The Bride, The Bridegroom  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is A Great Deal Better To Live A Holy Life ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

It is a great deal better to live a holy life than ...read more

Tags: Holiness

Heredity Is What Makes The Parents Of Teenagers ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Heredity is what makes the parents of teenagers wonder a ...read more

Tags: Children

Nothing Is As Frustrating As Arguing With ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Nothing is as frustrating as arguing with someone who knows ...read more

Tags: Dealing With Conflicts

Most Of Our Suspicions Of Others Are Aroused By ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Most of our suspicions of others are aroused by what we ...read more

Tags: Cynicism

No Man Is Really Old Until His Mother Stops ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

No man is really old until his mother stops ...read more

Tags: Parenting

The Trouble With Most Women Is They Get Old In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The trouble with most women is they get old in their heads. They ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

No Man Is Really Old Until His Mother Stops ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

No man is really old until his mother stops ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Salvation May Come Quietly, But We Cannot ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Salvation may come quietly, but we cannot ...read more

Tags: Cross Agony

It Is Not Enough To Be Busy; So Are The Ants. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: ...read more

Tags: Workplace

There Are No Hopeless Situations; There Are Only ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

There are no hopeless situations; there are only people who have ...read more

Tags: Cynicism

The Stuff Of Which Masterpieces Are Made Drifts ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The stuff of which masterpieces are made drifts about the world ...read more

Tags: Words

In His Book The Youth Builder, Jim Burns Talks ...  PRO

Contributed by Ian Biss on Oct 1, 2001

In his book The Youth Builder, Jim Burns talks about the importance of building up young people with affirmation and trust. What he says about criticism applies to every age group: For every critical comment we receive, it takes nine affirming comments to even out the negative effect in our life. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Grace Brethren