In Sermon Illustrations: "Prophecy About Jesus"

Fans Often Confuse Their Admiration For ...

Contributed by Kevin Karhoff on Feb 11, 2013

"Fans often confuse their admiration for devotion. They mistake their knowledge of Jesus for intimacy with Jesus. Fans assume their good intentions make up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-25

Tags: Jesus Christ

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Nicodemus Was Ready To Take His Relationship With ...  PRO

Contributed by Kevin Karhoff on Feb 18, 2013

Nicodemus was ready to take his relationship with Jesus to another level, but it wasn’t that easy. It never is. There would be much to lose if he went public as a follower of Jesus. What would people think if they found out that Nicodemus was an admirer of this homeless-carpenter-turned-rabbi ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Tags: Jesus Christ

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Relationships Inside And Out

Contributed by Kevin Karhoff on Mar 5, 2013

RELATIONSHIPS INSIDE AND OUT If I saw our relationship (with his wife) as a bunch of rules I had to keep, I would quickly become bitter and miserable. I would likely rebel and break the rules when she wasn’t paying attention. But I am passionately in love with my wife and that translates into a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:13-36

Tags: Jesus Christ

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being Filled With The Power Of The Spirit Begins ...  PRO

Contributed by Kevin Karhoff on Mar 12, 2013

Being filled with the power of the Spirit begins with an honest acknowledgement of our own weakness. The truth is that most of us go to great lengths to ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Tags: Jesus Christ

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Asterisk

Contributed by Kevin Karhoff on Mar 12, 2013

THE ASTERISK When we read the word anyone in the invitation of Jesus we can’t help but think there must be an asterisk next to it. Even if there wasn’t one when Jesus spoke these words, it seems that over the years the church has put an asterisk next to his invitation. The sign out front of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-31

Tags: Jesus Christ

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Martin Luther Said "There Is No Justification ...  PRO

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 20, 2013

Martin Luther said "There is no justification without sanctification, no forgiveness without renewal of life, no real faith from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-2

Tags: Forgiveness In Jesus

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Of Pi

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 28, 2013

LIFE OF PI The movie "Life of Pi" is a deeply religious film. The story opens with a discussion between a writer and a man from India who shares a fascinating story. The man has come to Pi because a friend told him that "Pi has a story that will make you believe in God." Pi tells the story of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42

Tags: Apologetics Jesus

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pastor Mark Driscoll States: "The Only Thing ...

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 3, 2013

Pastor Mark Driscoll states: "The only thing that gets me out of bed on Monday morning is the picture in the Book of Revelation of King ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ

Denomination: Congregational

Like A Mighty Army Moves The Church Of God" May ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

“Like a mighty army moves the church of God” may be the blueprint in a familiar hymn, but it has not always been observed. In fact, someone wrote a parody of this particular verse of “Onward, Christian Soldiers,” and it runs like this: Like a halting caravan Moves the church of Christ; We are ...read more

Tags: Jesus' Ministry

Charles Spurgen Said It Best Over 100 Years Ago…

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Charles Spurgen said it best over 100 years ago… “you may study, look, and meditate, but Jesus is a greater Savior than we can ever think Him to be. Even when our thoughts are at there highest, Jesus is more willing to love us, help us, accept us, and ...read more

Tags: Jesus Life

Scientists Came To A Conclusion ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Illustration: Scientists came to a conclusion that through science they could accomplish anything. Because of this they decided they didn’t need God. One scientist was elected to be their spokesperson to tell God he wasn’t necessary anymore. The scientist told God “Mankind doesn’t need you any ...read more

Tags: Apologetics Jesus

One Night A Drunkard Sat At A Table In A Bar, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

One night a drunkard sat at a table in a bar, drinking with his companions. Soon his wife came in and set a covered dish before him, saying, “Jack, you seem too busy to come home for supper, so I brought your supper to you.” As she left the saloon the man’s companions roared with laughter. Jack ...read more

Tags: Miracles Of Jesus

Quote, "Teaching Is The Transfer Of Material ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Quote, “Teaching is the transfer of material from the teacher’s notes to the student’s notebook, without it going through either’s minds.” We can drive ourselves crazy with worry. A man went to his psychiatrist and he said, “Sometimes I think I’m a tepee and ...read more

Tags: Jesus' Ministry

Dr. Howard Hendricks Tells Of A Small Town In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Dr. Howard Hendricks tells of a small town in Texas where one year the school burned to the ground with the loss of more than 200 lives, because they didn’t have a sprinkler system. They began to rebuild after the initial shock had passed and called in the foremost company in fire prevention ...read more

Tags: Jesus Teachings

John Oxenham Wrote, "Is Your Place A Small ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

John Oxenham wrote, “Is your place a small place? Tend it with care—He set you there. Is your place a large place? Guard it with care—He set you there. Whatever your ...read more

Tags: Jesus Teachings

A Few Years Ago, Television News Captured The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

A few years ago, television news captured the drama of a brave man who gave his life for others. A flight from Florida crashed into the icy waters of the Potomac River, a few feet short of the runway at National Airport. Within minutes, a rescue helicopter was at¬tempting to ladder-lift the ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ

Many Horror Stories Emerged From The Countries ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Many horror stories emerged from the countries of Eastern Europe as their Communist dictator¬ships were overthrown. None surpasses the cruelty of former Romanian dic¬tator, Nicolae Ceausescu’s Home for the Deficient and Unsalvagcable. By Ceausescu’s order, children throughout Romania who were ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ

In April, 1988 The Evening News Reported On A ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

In April, 1988 the evening news reported on a photographer who was also a skydiver. He had jumped from a plane along with several other skydivers and filmed the group as they individually dove out of the plane and opened their parachutes. As the video was being shown of each member of the crew ...read more

Tags: Jesus Teachings

The Chicago Tribune Carried A Story Titled "Man ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

The Chicago Tribune carried a story titled “Man Electrocuted After Ignoring Warnings .” Jason Grisham shouldn’t be alive. During his attempt to scale an electrical tower, the 22-year-old man received a shock that is usually fatal. Partway up the tower, 69,000 volts of electricity coursed through ...read more

Tags: Jesus Teachings

The Institution Of Father's Day Is Credited To A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

The institution of Father’s day is credited to a woman by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd. She wanted a special day to honor her father, Henry Jackson Smart. Her father was widowed when his wife died during the birth of their sixth child. Mr. Smart was left to raise the newborn and his other five ...read more

Tags: Miracles Of Jesus