In Sermon Illustrations: "Romans 7 15 25a"

It's Time To Change The Diaper!

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 12, 2024

One day shortly after the birth of their new baby, the mother had to go out to do some errands. So, the proud papa stayed home to watch his wonderful new son. Soon after the mother left, the baby started to cry. The father did everything he could think of to do but the baby wouldn’t stop crying. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Romans 12:1-2

Tags: Salvation, Transformation, New Life, New Birth, New Creation, Changes, Trusting Jesus  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come As You Are

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Nov 21, 2024

A friend of mine in Louisiana had his 11 year old nephew for the weekend just after the uncle had had a close call with death and gotten released from the hospital. On Sunday morning, his nephew approached him. “Come on, Uncle, let’s go to church!” “But Dom, you don’t have any church clothes ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18, Matthew 11:27, Romans 5:8

Tags: Come As You Are, God Loves All People

Denomination: Charismatic

Dirty Clothes

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 2, 2025

Have you ever been working outside, gotten your clothes all dirty, then put clean clothes on top of those to go somewhere? Of course not! If we are going to put on Christ (Romans 13:12-14), we need to remember to take off the old ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1, Romans 13:12-14

Tags: Christ, Gossip

Denomination: Methodist

From Boxer To Preacher

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Mar 22, 2025

George Foreman died in March 2025 at age 76. Foreman was a heavyweight boxer for the USA in the 1968 Olympic Games - winning the Gold medal. He later became a professional Boxer and world Champion. In 1977 after a fight with heavyweight Jimmy Young, Foreman had a crisis experience. He thought he ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 10:9-10, Luke 19:1-10

Tags: Born Again, Salvation, Gospel

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stuck In A Rut

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 14, 2025

The U.S. standard railroad gauge—the width between the rails—is 4 feet, 8 ½ inches. Strange number, isn’t it? You’d think something so crucial would be more logical. So why that width? Because American railroads were built by British expatriates, and that’s how they did it in England. Why ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, 1 Peter 1:18-19

Tags: Tradition, Transformation

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

3 Truths About Trials

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 16, 2014

THREE TRUTHS ABOUT TRIALS There is a difference between TEMPTATIONS and TRIALS. Temptations come from the Enemy on the outside to make us weaker. Trials come from the Father to make us stronger. Scripture reminds us of three truths we must remember when we face a trial: 1. Trials come to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Tags: Faith, Temptation, Patience, Trial, Testing Faith  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[146]. A Message From A Poem – In Union With Christ

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 29, 2025

[146]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – IN UNION WITH CHRIST It is a great joy and a mark of praise that we are in Christ. Do Christians use that phrase “in Christ” and not think into the depth of it? In union with Christ examines that subject, and it is too great to write well on it in a poem with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6, Ephesians 4:1-3, Philippians 2:2, Romans 6:5

Tags: Forever, Love One Another, Risen Lord, Union With Chris, Grace, Savior, Unity, Bond  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Post-Resurrection Appearances Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Mar 25, 2024

Post-resurrection Appearances of Jesus in the New Testament: To Mary Magdalene Jn 20:14-18; Mk 16:9 To the women returning from the tomb Mt 28:8-10 To Peter later in the day Lk 24:34; 1 Cor 15:5 To the disciples going to Emmaus in the evening Lk 24:13-31 To the apostles (except Thomas) Lk ...read more

Tags: Easter, Apologetics, Resurrection, Gospel, Truth, Witnesses, Evidences  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

66%of Americans Watch Tv While Eating Dinner. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

66%of Americans watch TV while eating dinner. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Television And Movies

The Average American Watches An Equivalent Of 52 ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

The Average American watches an equivalent of 52 days of TV a year. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Television And Movies

Homeschoolers Are Expected To Grow At The Rate Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Homeschoolers are expected to grow at the rate of 7%-15% a year for the foreseeable future. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Children

In His Book, "How Great Generals Win", Bevin ...  PRO

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 23, 2004

In his book, "How Great Generals Win", Bevin Alexander tells of "The General Who Beat Hannibal". One of Hannibal’s most effective tactics was the use of elephants in battle. For years Roman soldiers and horses were ineffective against the elephants - until the Roman general Scipio Africanus made ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-18

Tags: Satan

Denomination: Baptist

32% Of Families Have A Single Parent, Up From 14% ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

32% of families have a single parent, up from 14% in 69. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Children

55% Of Kids Between Ages 5 And 17 Have A Tv In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

55% of kids between ages 5 and 17 have a TV in their bedroom. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Children

Only 39% Of The People Feel Good About The Morals ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

Only 39% of the people feel good about the morals and values of Americans in general. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Faith

10,000 New Internet Domains Are Registered Every ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

10,000 new Internet domains are registered every day, 7 days a week. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

Since '72, Americans Expressing No Religious ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

Since ’72, Americans expressing no religious preference has doubled from 7% to 14%. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Apologetics God

From A Strictly Mathematical Viewpoint

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 30, 2007

From a strictly mathematical viewpoint: What Equals 100%? What does it mean to give MORE than 100%? Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%? We have all been in situations where someone wants you to give over 100%. How about achieving 101%? What equals 100% in life? ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

68% Of Married Women With Children In The U.s. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

68% of married women with children in the U.S. work for pay, up from 38% in ’69. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Women

Between 1990 & 2010, Baby Boomers Will Inherit An ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

Between 1990 & 2010, baby boomers will inherit an estimated $16 trillion from the builder generation. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Giving General