In Sermon Illustrations: "Raised Us Up Together" showing 1,221-1,240 of 21,928

Williams James: "The Greatest Use Of Life Is To ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Witherden on Jan 4, 2003

Williams James: "The greatest use of life is to spend it for ...read more

Scripture: James 2:18, James 2:18

Tags: Finding Fulfillment, Love Of The Disciples

Denomination: Pentecostal

Humility, Rick Warren Reminds Us, Is "Not ...  PRO

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 24, 2003

Humility, Rick Warren reminds us, is “not thinking less of yourself but ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4, Philippians 2:3-4

Tags: Humility, Friendship General

Denomination: Church Of God

While Serving As A Security Guard For The Us Army ...

Contributed by James May on Apr 13, 2003

While serving as a security guard for the US Army at Long Binh in 1969, it was one of my duties to ride “shotgun” on every civilian tank truck that came to our little compound to fill our water tanks with fresh water from wells that were dug by the Army. The local villages had very little, if ...read more

Tags: Poverty

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Made Free Use Of The Christian Vocabulary. ...

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 1, 2003

He made free use of the Christian vocabulary. He talked about the blessings of the Almighty and the Christian confessions which would become the pillars of the new government. He handed out pious stories to the press, especially to the church papers. He showed them his tattered Bible and ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: Baptist

Engineers Tell Us That The Only Way That Metal ...  PRO

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 15, 2003

Engineers tell us that the only way that metal can safely be used is after testing it. And it must exceed the testing requirements. Repeatedly. The metal to be used must be pure. And in order for it to be purified, it must go through fire. It must be melted, and molded to fit the designers ...read more

Tags: Holiness, Endurance

Denomination: Baptist

These Are Bill Bright's Words To Us: "My Life's ...  PRO

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 28, 2003

These are Bill Bright’s words to us: “My life’s message is be a slave of Jesus. And all that involves. Love your master, trust your master, and obey your master. Obviously, I’m a son of God, heir of God, joint-heir with Christ, and if He was described as a slave - Paul and Peter and the other ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Baptist

There Are Many Ways To Lie. Paul Uses The Word ...

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 22, 2003

"There are many ways to lie. Paul uses the word falsehood. That word covers a wider scope. When I say, ‘don’t lie‘, the first thing that would come to your mind is that you shouldn’t tell a lie; speak an untruth. But we can lie with a glance. We can lie by our silence. We can lie with a ...read more

Scripture: John 8:44

Tags: Commandments Testimony

Denomination: Orthodox

The Old Song That My Great Grandmother Used To ...

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 27, 2003

The old song that my great grandmother used to sing said it well, “I will arise and go to Jesus, He’ll embrace me in His arms, In the arms of ...read more

Tags: Compassion

Denomination: Charismatic

Love Truly Does Compel Us To Go The ...

Contributed by William Yates on Nov 8, 2003

Illustration: Love truly does compel us to go the distance for the object of our affection. Mel Gibson, playing cab driver Jerry Fletcher in “Conspiracy Theory,” said this to someone riding in his cab: “Love gives you wings! It makes you fly. I don’t even call it love—I call it Geronimo. You see, ...read more

Tags: Romantic Love

In 1782, The U.s. Congress Voted In Favor Of A ...

Contributed by Tim Gresham on Jan 21, 2004

In 1782, the U.S. Congress voted in favor of a resolution recommending and approving ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence

Denomination: Baptist

In Eastern Lands, People Used Public Baths And ...  PRO

Contributed by Chad Wright on Mar 30, 2004

In Eastern lands, people used public baths and got dressed again; as they walked in the dusty streets, their feet became dirty. On arriving home, they did not need another bath; they needed only to wash their feet. When the Jewish priests were ordained, they were washed all over (Ex. 29:4), which ...read more

Scripture: John 13:9-10

Tags: Baptism

Denomination: Lutheran

When People Look At Us, Our Character And ...  PRO

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004

When people look at us, our character and disposition should look like that of Christ. This story illustrates my point. The Mirror In Discipleship Journal, Carole Mayhall tells of a woman who went to a diet center to lose weight. The director took her to a full-length mirror. On it he outlined ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines, Endurance

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelist Fred Brown Used Three Images To ...  PRO

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 4, 2004

Evangelist Fred Brown used three images to describe the purpose of the law. First he likened it to a dentist’s little mirror, which he sticks into the patient’s mouth. With the mirror he can detect any cavities. But he doesn’t drill with it or use it to pull teeth. It can show him the decayed ...read more

Tags: Grace

Denomination: Baptist

The Circumstances Of Life Often Speak To Us Like ...  PRO

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

The circumstances of life often speak to us like Lucy one day spoke to Charlie Brown. Lucy said to Charlie Brown "Sometimes, I feel we are not communicating: You, Charlie Brown, are afoul ball in the line drive of life. You’re often in the shadow of your own goal post you’re a miscue. You ‘re 3 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Tags: Faith General, Entering Heaven

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Repentance? Gordon Macdonald Helps Us ...  PRO

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 16, 2005

What is repentance? Gordon MacDonald helps us to understand with these sobering words: “Repentance is not necessarily repentance for what I have done although it may necessitate that. Repentance is for, more significantly, what is in me as a sinner. I suggest to you that the Bible is teaching ...read more

Tags: Evangelism The Lost, Repentance

Denomination: Methodist

But Some Of Us Continue To Carry The Heavy Burden ...  PRO

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 25, 2005

But some of us continue to carry the heavy burden of tying to be “good enough.” I heard a modern Parable that illustrates this. In the Parable, the driver of a wagon was on his way to market when he overtook an old man carrying a heavy load. Taking compassion on him, the driver invited the old ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28, Matthew 11:28-30

Tags: Leader, Elder, Assurance Of Salvation

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

3. Holman Also Reminds Us The Focus Of The ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 16, 2005

3. Holman also reminds us the focus of the Bible: God as the Bible’s Primary Subject The Bible and history begin with God (Gen. 1:1). The last chapter of the Bible describes God as the “Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end” (Rev. 22:13 NRSV). All the way through ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:13

Tags: God's Provision, Focus

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Common Phrase Used In The World Of Healing Is, ...  PRO

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 22, 2005

A common phrase used in the world of healing is, “time heals all wounds.” I have found this to be more false than true. As a pastor, I talk regularly with people who are still carrying hurts from 30 or 40 years ago. The real truth is, time often makes things worse. Wounds that are left untended ...read more

Tags: God In The Hardships

Denomination: Pentecostal

Murren Helps Us To See A Clear Picture Of A ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 13, 2005

Murren helps us to see a clear picture of a healthy and a healing church by reminding us what the Bible says we as the Body of Christ should be doing: The Believers are devoted to one another and give preference to one another (Romans 12:10). They love one another (Romans 13:8). They refrain from ...read more

Tags: Church Purpose Of, Church Body Of Christ

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Islam Is Growing In The Us, And Has Made Its ...

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 13, 2005

Islam is growing in the US, and has made its strongest inroads into the African -American community. More than 90% of the converts to Islam in the US are African-American males. They seen Christianity is ...read more

Tags: Church General, Unity

Denomination: Wesleyan