In Sermon Illustrations: "Received To Him"

Years Ago The Gospel Was Preached To A Number Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Oct 10, 2004

Years ago the gospel was preached to a number of tribes in Central Africa. Many people responded to the message and received new life in Christ. Since they had no church building where they could gather for a time of prayer, they cleared a central spot in the jungle for that purpose. Soon ...read more

Tags: Growth In Christ

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Has Been Told About Several Famous ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2005

The story has been told about several famous preachers, but it actually happened to Joseph Parker, minister of the City Temple in London. An old lady waited on Parker in his vestry after a service to thank him for the help she received from his sermons. “You do throw such wonderful light on the ...read more

Tags: Bible Study

C.s. Lewis Says Of True Friendship, "True ...  PRO

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 31, 2005

C.S. Lewis says of true friendship, “True friendship is rare on earth. It means identifying with someone in thought, heart, and spirit. The whole experience of life is designed to enable us to enter in to this closest relationship with Jesus Christ. We receive His blessings and know His Word, but ...read more

Tags: Faith General

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Story Has Been Told About Several Famous ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

The story has been told about several famous preachers, but it actually happened to Joseph Parker, minister of the City Temple in London. An old lady waited on Parker in his vestry after a service to thank him for the help she received from his sermons. "You do throw such wonderful light on the ...read more

Tags: Bible Study

Does He Know Me?

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 20, 2010

"DOES HE KNOW ME?" A multinational company celebrated her 10th anniversary with a grand ballroom banquet. They invited the former president of the United States, President Gerald Ford. The coordinator was excited to receive the President at the airport. He turned to his boss, standing beside ...read more

Tags: God's Omniscience

Denomination: Independent/Bible

G.w. Knight Captures So Well The Concept Of ...

Contributed by Noah Kaye on Apr 21, 2005

G.W. Knight captures so well the concept of grace when he said this: “When a person works an eight-hour day and receives a fair day’s pay for his time, that is a wage. When a person competes with an opponent and receives a trophy for his performance, that is a prize. When a person receives ...read more

Tags: Becoming A Christian, Faith General

Denomination: Mennonite

What Grace Means

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 4, 2012

WHAT GRACE MEANS When a person works an eight-hour day and receives a fair day’s pay for his time, that is a wage. When a person competes with an opponent and receives a trophy for his performance, that is a prize. When a person receives appropriate recognition for his long service or high ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Tags: Grace

Trust In The Lord With All Your Heart And He Will ...

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 3, 2007

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and HE will acknowledge and HE will light your way. This prayer has been sent to you for good luck. The original copy is from the Netherlands. It has been around the world nine times. The luck has now been brought to you. You will receive good luck within ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It Was Related That Once When The Duke Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 25, 2001

It was related that once when the Duke of Wellington remained to take communion at his parish church, a very poor old man went up to the opposite aisle, and reaching the Communion table, knelt down close by the side of the Duke. (Immediately, tension and commotion interrupted the silence of the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4

Tags: Descriptions Of God, Lord's Supper, Promises Of God

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Those Oats Can Do

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

What Those Oats Can Do Henry Crowell, founder of the Quaker Oats Company and a significant contributor to the work of Moody Bible Institute knew how to use money wisely. As a young man, he received Christ as his Savior. When he began his business career in a little Ohio factory, he promised God ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Richard Weaver Earned His Living In The Mines. ...

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 3, 2009

Richard Weaver earned his living in the mines. He was a Christian and wanted to lead his fellow workers to Christ. One co- worker began to hate Mr. Weaver. This man said, “I’m sick of your constant preaching. I’ve a good mind to smack you in the face!” “Go ahead if it will make you feel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:39

Tags: Sermon On The Mount

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just 25% Of People In The U.s. Who Are Supposed ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 30, 2008

Just 25% of people in the U.S. who are supposed to receive child support or alimony receive all of ...read more

Tags: Divorce

Wages, Prizes, Awards, And Grace  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 28, 2010

WAGES, PRIZES, AWARDS, AND GRACE Listen to the following from GW Knight, Clip-Art Features for Church Newsletters, page 53: - When a person works an eight hour day and received a fair day’s pay—that is a wage - When a person competes and receives a trophy for his performance—that is a prize. - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Tags: Grace

A True Story: Mellissa. Texas 1991

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 7, 2006

A True Story: Mellissa. Texas 1991 Two students were hostel roommates for the first year at college. When they returned from their winter break, Andrew was asked what presents he had received for Christmas. He began to tell his friend about the new clothes, the nice books, and all the other ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Saved People Have Two Birthdays!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 4, 2019

Born Again - John 1:12-13 (Also see John 3:1-16) 12. But as many as received Him, to them He gave the (power or authority or) right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name: 13. who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12-13, John 3:1-16

Tags: Born Again, Family Of God

Denomination: Baptist

Sometimes Fear Of Punishment Motivates Better ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 3, 2001

Sometimes fear of punishment motivates better than anything else. One mother decided she would put the fear of a speeding ticket in the speeding drivers going past a local elementary school. Every morning she would park her car in front of the elementary school and point her black hair dryer - ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:26-28

Tags: God's Omniscience, Fear And Worry

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chain Letter For Parents  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 6, 2002

CHAIN LETTER FOR PARENTS It reads: "Dear Friend: This chain letter is meant to bring relief and happiness to you. Unlike other chain letters, this one does not cost money. Simply send a copy of this letter to six other parents who are tired of their teenagers. Then bundle your teenager up and send ...read more

Tags: Children, Parenting

A Wealthy Man Once Called His Faithful Assistant ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 24, 2002

A wealthy man once called his faithful assistant into his office and said, “I’ve put you name in my will, and you will get $10,000 when I die. As it may be some time before you get that legacy, I want to make you happy by paying you each year the legal interest on that amount. Here is a check for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14, Deuteronomy 6:1-15

Tags: Salvation

Timothy Mcveigh. Six Years Ago, On April 19, ...  PRO

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 22, 2001

Timothy McVeigh. Six years ago, on April 19, 1995, at 9:01 a.m., Timothy McVeigh detonated a bomb which destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. In doing so, he ended the lives of 168 people, nineteen of them children, and became the worst mass murderer in American history. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-29

Tags: Forgiveness In Jesus, God's Provision, Grace

Denomination: Baptist

A Famous Actor Was An After Dinner Speaker At A ...  PRO

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 9, 2001

A famous actor was an after dinner speaker at a big function and when he stood up to speak, he invited his audience to choose a poem for him to recite. There was a long silence until a retired clergyman raised his hand and asked for Psalm 23. The actor was slightly taken back, but agreed to do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-7

Tags: Parable Lost Sheep, Call Of The Disciples

Denomination: Anglican