In Sermon Illustrations: "Purpose Of Giving"

Love Is Difficult To Define, But The Working ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Love is difficult to define, but the working definition I would like to give is that Love is the sovereign preference of my person for another person, ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

W. Tozer Said,

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 4, 2009

A.W. Tozer said, "We are called to an everlasting preoccupation with God." When we submit to Jesus’ ...read more

Tags: Worship, Worship Definition

Are You A Patter?" 2 Timothy 4:11 Key Verse(S) ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on May 8, 2005

“Are You A Patter?” 2 Timothy 4:11 Key verse(s) 11:“Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is helpful to me in my ministry.” Everyone seems to have a purpose; but what is mine? Do you sometimes wonder just what your calling in life is? For some it seems pretty obvious. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:11

Tags: Faith

Denomination: Lutheran

Foot In Mouth Disease! (07.20.05--Pride--John ...

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Jul 19, 2005

Foot In Mouth Disease! (07.20.05--Pride--John 7:51) Open mouth, insert foot! There are few times in life more embarrassing than when we say something we didn’t mean to say or let something slip that should not have been said. On the occasion of a recent birthday in our household, I was given ...read more

Scripture: John 7:51

Tags: Humility, Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Lutheran

Leveling The Ground! (10.21.05--That ...

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Oct 19, 2005

Leveling the Ground! (10.21.05--That Person!--Genesis 5:3-5) As I paid for my fuel purchase in he came. Everyone in town knew him as just plain Frank. He was dirty, loud and smelly. Most people avoided him because he was just different from most other folks. He didn’t bath or shower but once in a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:3-5

Tags: Racism

Denomination: Lutheran

Christina Recently Gave Birth To Our First ...

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 17, 2010

Christina recently gave birth to our first daughter. After three sons I am very pleased to have a little girl. Recently I was speaking to the academic dean of the seminary where I am pursuing doctoral studies. The school had asked for individual and family photos of students like me who are ...read more

Tags: Suffering Joy In

Denomination: Christian Church

Thy Great ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Thy Great Salvation “I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes…” (Romans 1: 16) Christians, like the apostle Paul, are not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ. God has chosen to offer a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Tags: Salvation

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salt Of The Earth  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Salt of the Earth Matthew 5:13 says to Christians, "You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men." Our Lord is telling His disciples that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Tags: Character

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[091]. Poem Message – For The Christian - Light Through The Tunnel

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 28, 2025

[091]. A POEM MESSAGE – FOR THE CHRISTIAN THERE IS LIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL There was a lovely little song written in that western style around the middle of last century called, “It’s always darkest before the dawn.” Sometimes in our lives, it is like being in a dark tunnel where we can not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20-21, 2 Corinthians 5:6-8, 1 Corinthians 13:12

Tags: The Path Ahead, Light, Darkness, Maze, Walk By Faith, Tunnel, We See Dimly  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Full Of Gratitude

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 22, 2025

Life Full of Gratitude My Father in Heaven, forgive me if I have been negligent in giving thanks to You, even though the blessings I receive are always abundant. Although I am not wealthy, I am not poor, thanks to God's grace. Thank you, Lord, Thank you. Give thanks in all circumstances; for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Tags: Life, Gratitude

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Any Armour, Including The Armour Of God Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Alan Affleck on Jan 23, 2001

Any armour, including the Armour of God is useless without a sword - for the enemy can keep attacking until the armour gives way - how important then ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-17, Ephesians 6:1, Jeremiah 18:1-10

Tags: Bible Influence, Armor, Armour, Bible Study, Disciplines Scripture, Sword  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

This Is The Third Of Four Daughters [to Get ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"This is the third of four daughters [to get engaged]. Every time it happens, I'm obsessed with the feeling that I'm giving a ...read more

Tags: Children

For The Rest Of My Life Im Going To Trust That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"For the rest of my life Im going to trust that God is always at work in all things, and give Him thanks long ...read more

Tags: Joy

Critics Complained That Porgy And Bess Wasn't ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Critics complained that Porgy and Bess wasn't opera, it wasn't a musical. You give someone something delicious to eat and they ...read more

Tags: Dealing With Conflicts

Dawn-Wind In Tree-Tops Is A Thrilling Murmur ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Dawn-wind in tree-tops is a thrilling murmur and stir: it gives the feeling that something is going to happen; that feeling of half-blissful, ...read more

Tags: Morning

You Can Say Any Foolish Thing To A Dog, And The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, Wow, youre ...read more

Tags: Family

Nobody Grows Old By Merely Living A Number Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Nobody grows old by merely living a number of years. People grow old only by deserting their ideals. Years wrinkle the face, ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

First Person: I Have The Body Of A 20-Year-Old. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"First person: I have the body of a 20-year-old. Second person: Well, you'd better give it ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Set Your Expectations High; Find Men And Women ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Set your expectations high; find men and women whose integrity and values you respect; get their agreement on a course of ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

What A Pity That So Many People Are Living With ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

What a pity that so many people are living with so few friends when the world is full of lonesome strangers who would ...read more

Tags: Compassion