In Sermon Illustrations: "Psalms" showing 181-200 of 937

Is Heaven Real?

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

The Bible uses the word heaven 532 times in the Bible. The Hebrew word for "heaven" is shamayim and is plural meaning "heights," "elevations." It is found in the first verse of the Bible. "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth" and in Gen 2:1 "Thus the heavens and the earth were ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Tags: Heaven

Denomination: Methodist

On June 1, 1953 A Boy Named David Was Born In New ...

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 18, 2007

On June 1, 1953 a boy named David was born in New York. 22 years In 1975, however, I met some guys at a party who were, I later found out, heavily involved in the occult. Witchcraft, Satanism, occult, horror and Satanic movies, Satanic bible, occult rituals and incantations. Began to kill. David ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

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Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 10, 2008

ILLUSTRATION… http://www.christianglobe.com/illustrationsTwo/a-z/p/promises_gods.htm God’s presence -- "I will never leave thee" (Hebrews 13:5) God’s protection -- "I am thy shield" (Genesis 15:1) God’s power -- "I will strengthen thee" (Isaiah 41:10) God’s provision -- "I will help thee" (Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:10-31

Tags: God's Leading

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Darkness Is Mentioned In The Bible

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 6, 2024

In the Bible, darkness is a powerful metaphor that carries both physical and spiritual significance. Let’s explore its various meanings: Physical Darkness: Genesis 1:4: God separated light from darkness during the creation of the world. Darkness represents the absence of light, ...read more

Tags: Evil, Satan, End Times, Prophecy, Judgment, Last Days, Rapture, Signs, Return Of Christ, Spiritual Darkness, Kingdom Of Darkness, Solar Eclipse, Darnkness  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Unity Comes

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 17, 2020

Psalms 133:1 A Song of degrees of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! Ephesians 4:3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1, Ephesians 4:3, Ephesians 4:13

Tags: Unity, Maturity

Denomination: Baptist

In 1942 Margeret Wise Brown Worte A Children's ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 20, 2003

In 1942 Margeret Wise Brown worte a children’s book that continues to be published. "The Runaway Bunny" is a classic describing parental love. One day the young bunny informs his mother that he is going to run away. The mother responds with, "I will run after you." The young bunny retorts with ...read more

Tags: God The Father, Promises Of God

The Lutheran Hymnal

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 6, 2009

O Lord, how shall I meet Thee, How welcome Thee aright? Thy people long to greet Thee, My Hope, my heart’s Delight! Oh, kindle, Lord most holy, Thy lamp within my breast To do in spirit lowly All that may please Thee best. Thy Zion strews before Thee Green boughs and fairest palms, And I, too, will ...read more

Tags: Jesus Life

Denomination: Other

Can You Find Something To Praise God For This ...

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Feb 16, 2010

Can you find something to praise God for this day? There are many words of encouragement in the Psalms. This one Old Testament book contains: 150 divisions 2461 verses 43,743 words 2027 verses of history 164 questions are asked and answered 413 commands are given 338 acts of god 124 vows 174 ...read more

Tags: Worship Purpose, Statistics

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tumbleweeds And Mesquite Trees  PRO

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Oct 17, 2011

TUMBLEWEEDS AND MESQUITE TREES Have you seen those old movies about the wild West? Near the end, the good guy and the bad guy stand facing each other at opposite ends of the only street in town. The local folks, knowing what will happen, clear the street. They slam doors and shutter windows. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-4

Tags: Bible Study, Delight

Denomination: Baptist

Rough Road Revival

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 17, 2020

Psalms 138:7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me. Things going badly or the road is rough? Need revived? David had that relationship with God that in the midst of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:7

Tags: Revival, Trouble

Denomination: Baptist

Grasping ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Grasping Forms of Worship Corporate Worship Takes Many Forms Psalm 122:1, “I rejoiced with those who said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the LORD.’" The Holy Spirit moved the writer of Hebrews 10:25 to write, “Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Tags: Worship Purpose

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Is Open!

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 24, 2020

As I write this, it’s late May 2020 and this has been one of the strangest years I can ever remember. Much of the year has been taken up with the Wuhan Virus (also called COVID-19, the Corona Virus, and perhaps other names) and the effect on the world’s economy. For those of you reading this in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1, Jeremiah 36:5

Tags: David, Church Attendance, House Of The Lord

Denomination: Baptist

Joy To The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 5, 2009

JOY TO THE WORLD Sadly, our period in history is not, by any means, the first to argue, fight or shoot at one another over our opinions about what does and does not make a worthy song of worship. Nor is ours the first in which there were scores of people in the congregations who sang the words of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:22-24

Tags: Worship General

The Tug On The Kite

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Jul 25, 2018

Main Idea: We cannot see God, but we know He is there because we can feel Him. Verse: “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10 NKJV). Illustration: A boy in Pakistan was flying his kite very high, so high it could not be seen. A man asked him, “How do you know your kite is up there?” The ...read more

Tags: Faith, Gods Presence, Is God There, Gods Existence

Denomination: Charismatic

King David Gave Us A Great 4pt Sermon In His ...

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 13, 2009

King David gave us a great 4pt sermon in his Psalm of repentance (51) He pleaded, “Be gracious to me, O God, according to Thy lovingkindness; According to the greatness of my Thy compassion blot out my transgression.” He confessed, “Against Thee, Thee only, I have sinned, and done what is evil ...read more

Tags: David

Denomination: Orthodox

How Does The Worm Get Inside An Apple?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Mar 12, 2023

How does a worm get inside an apple? Perhaps you think the worm burrows in from the outside. No, scientists have discovered that the worm comes from inside. But how does he get in there? Simple! An insect lays an egg in the apple blossom. Sometime later, the worm hatches in the heart of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Tags: Sin, Salvation, Temptation, Adam, Sinful Nature, Sinners, Death  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If You're Still Wondering About The Word's Power ...

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Feb 12, 2004

If you’re still wondering about the word’s power to do this converting alone, consider again Paul. Still not enough? Think of David, a prisoner serving a 365 year sentence for murder. An inmate gave him a Gideon New Testament and Psalms. One night in his cell, he picked it up after ignoring it ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence, Evangelism How To

Denomination: Lutheran

Shirley Goodnest And Marcy  PRO

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Feb 27, 2011

SHIRLEY GOODNEST AND MARCY A mom was concerned about her kindergarten son walking to school and he didn't want his mother to walk with him. She wanted to know that he was safe, yet give him the feeling that he had independence. So she had an idea how to handle it. She asked a neighbor if she ...read more

Tags: Prayer General

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of Martin Luther

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Jul 17, 2011

THE STORY OF MARTIN LUTHER In 1517, an obscure Catholic priest named Martin Luther placed his life in God's hands when he nailed his 95 theses, his 95 arguments against the Catholic church, on the door of the Wittenberg Church. There was nothing wrong with nailing pages to the door. Everything was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Tags: God In The Hardships

Denomination: Baptist

My Life: Crazier Than It Has To Be

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Nov 18, 2020

Last Friday was a crazy day. But I made it crazier than it had to be. High winds blew through the region the night before leaving hundreds without power including the church building – well, sort of. One of our assistants called me when she got in the office and said the lights were out, which ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:20

Tags: Faith, Trust, Hope, Worry, Wait, Waiting  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ