In Sermon Illustrations: "Renewing The Mind"

Every Business Organization Should Have A Vice ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Every business organization should have a vice president in ...read more

Tags: Business And Marketplace

Transformed Versus Conformed -- The Case Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 5, 2013

TRANSFORMED VERSUS CONFORMED -- THE CASE OF THE JAPANESE WATERMELON Farmers in Zentsuji, Japan, are preparing full-grown watermelons for shipment -- only these are no ordinary melons: they're square! They were placed in tempered-glass cubes while they were still growing. Why would anyone want a ...read more

Scripture: James 12:1-2

Tags: Sanctification

A Young Girl Once Consulted With Her Minister. ...  PRO

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Aug 4, 2003

1.A young girl once consulted with her minister. “I cannot stick it out any longer. I am the only Christian in the factory where I work. I get nothing but taunts and sneers. It is more than I can stand. I am going to resign.” “Will you tell me,” asked the minister, “where lights are placed?” “What ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18, Philippians 2:14-15, Ephesians 5:8-14

Tags: What Is Evangelism?, Yes Lord, Testimony, Deny, Depend, Decide, Despair, Grumbling, Evangelism Fear Of, No Lord, Not Now, Light, Holiness  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Mennonite

When We Are Confused By The World, We Can Gain ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"When we are confused by the world, we can gain a renewed feeling of security from seeing the light in ...read more

Tags: Children

Remember That If The Opportunities For Great ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Remember that if the opportunities for great deeds should never come, the opportunities for good deeds are renewed day by day. The thing ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Forgiveness Is Radical Forgiveness Dissolves ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Forgiveness is radical Forgiveness dissolves alienation, brings reconciliation, restoration and renewal. Forgiveness is the most radical force in ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General

Life Lived Amidst Tension And Busyness Needs ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Life lived amidst tension and busyness needs leisureleisure that re-creates and renews. Leisure should be a time to ...read more

Tags: Enjoyment

Many Of Gods Children Long For A Better Life, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Many of Gods children long for a better life, but do not realize the need of giving God time day by day in their inner chamber by ...read more

Tags: Cross Agony

To Own A Bit Of Ground, To Scratch It With A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"To own a bit of ground, to scratch it with a hoe, to plant seeds, and watch the renewal of life this is the commonest delight of the ...read more

Tags: Food

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

A Light In Dark Places

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008

A LIGHT IN DARK PLACES A young girl once consulted with her minister. "I cannot stick it out any longer. I am the only Christian in the factory where I work. I get nothing but taunts and sneers. It is more than I can stand. I am going to resign." "Will you tell me," asked the minister, "where ...read more

Tags: Evangelism The Lost

Light In Dark Places

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 11, 2008

Light in Dark Places A young girl once consulted with her minister. "I cannot stick it out any longer. I am the only Christian in the factory where I work. I get nothing but taunts and sneers. It is more than I can stand. I am going to resign." "Will you tell me," asked the minister, "where ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Tags: Evangelism How To

Be Still, And In The Quiet Moments, Listen To ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Be still, and in the quiet moments, listen to the voice of your heavenly Father. His words can renew your spirit. No ...read more

Tags: Disciplines Silence

Truths To Victorious Living Are:  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Truths to victorious living are: One, recognize the need to be filled with the Holy Spirit so you can live a life that reflects being led of the Holy Ghost. The apostle exhorts you "...to be filled with the [Holy] Spirit." Two, begin mortifying the flesh by confessing sins and claim Christ's ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-9

Tags: Holiness

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

289,000 Rv's Were Sold In '03 Versus 113,000 In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

289,000 RV’s were sold in ’03 versus 113,000 in ’81, primarily due to renewed interest of baby boomers. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Finding Fulfillment

The Authenticity Of Worship  PRO

Contributed by Dr.johnson Cherian on Jun 6, 2002

The authenticity of Worship can be discerned if we really knew what was happening in the spiritual realm while we worship. At a certain point in our life, amidst great persecution from the enemy, as we worshipped the Lord with songs of praise and thanksgiving, my wife saw very few angels appearing ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bob Russell Says, "When We Sin We Feel Dirty. ...  PRO

Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Sep 19, 2002

Bob Russell says, “When we sin we feel dirty. We feel like we need a spiritual bath. Baptism provides this wonderful sense of cleansing and ...read more

Tags: Baptism

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Revival?  PRO

Contributed by Rick Croffut on Feb 5, 2002

What is Revival? 1. Revival is not a week worth of meetings. 2. Revival is not started in one day. 3. Revival is not controlled by man. 4. Revival is a heart thing. 5. Revival is always ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1, Judges 6:24, Jonah 1:1-5, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Tags: Repentance

Denomination: Pentecostal

Individuals Are Biggest Donors Foundations ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 5, 2006

Individuals Are Biggest Donors Foundations account for 7% of all American donations, corporations give 5%, but individuals account for 80% of giving and 57% of those gifts ($66 billion) went to religious non-profits in 1995. ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe Is A Former Pastor Of Moody ...

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 18, 2006

Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe is a former pastor of Moody Church in Chicago who For years was the General Director and Bible Teacher for the “Back to the Bible” radio broadcast. In A TIME TO BE RENEWED he summarizes a life of thanksgiving and praise so well in reminding us: “Some people are ...read more

Tags: Communication General

Denomination: Methodist