In Sermon Illustrations: "Romans 1:1-16:27"

What If Porcupines Could Dance? They Are God's ...  PRO

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Aug 2, 2005

What if porcupines could dance? They are God’s idea of the animal kingdom’s version of a cactus. Imagine a cactus gliding, twirling around the ballroom as the orchestra plays a waltz. Or look at that cactus in an embrace of the tango - striding, dipping, heads bobbing to the music. Cheek-to-cheek. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7

Tags: Church Body Of Christ, Unity

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Saw A Woman Coming Out Of Loblaws This Week ...  PRO

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Aug 4, 2005

I saw a woman coming out of Loblaws this week with a t-shirt that said “I’LL LOVE YOU WHEN YOU ARE MORE LIKE ME” That’s often how we do it – once people get redeemed, then we will love them, it is not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Tags: Unconditional Love

Denomination: *other

Those Little Maybe's! (08.12.05--Character ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Aug 11, 2005

Those Little Maybe’s! (08.12.05--Character Counts!--Romans 5: 3-4) A drought tests the metal of a man. It tests his fortitude and his faithfulness. It also tests his resourcefulness and his ingenuity. I come from a long line of “resourceful” folks who seemed to see in every bleak and forlorn ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4

Tags: Perseverance, Character, Diligence, Faith

Denomination: Lutheran

Goodness Or Just A Smelly Gas! (08.23.05--Under ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Aug 21, 2005

Goodness or Just a Smelly Gas! (08.23.05--Under Pressure!--Romans 15:14) I’ve always been intrigued by LP gas tanks. I guess that it is that mystery of the unseen and the unanticipated that causes the mystique. Around Beech Springs we have a number of them. There’s one in my workshop tied to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14

Tags: Endurance, God In The Hardships

Denomination: Lutheran

See Life As A Squint! (09.13.05--Heavenly ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Sep 11, 2005

See Life as a Squint! (09.13.05--Heavenly Citizens!--Romans 8:25) What is easily taught but not soon learned: easily preached, but not soon believed: good advice, but not easily followed: well spoken but hard to do?. The answer? Patience. If there is one thing that none of us is capable of doing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:25

Tags: Peace

Denomination: Lutheran

Deep Within California's Remote And Rugged ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2005

"Deep within California’s remote and rugged desert mountain ranges, living on the brink of extinction, less than a thousand bighorn sheep maintain a fragile grip on the future. Their hope lies with the crop of lambs born each winter. In preparation for this moment, ewes wander alone into the rocky ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:23-27

Tags: Jesus Teachings, Creation

Unfinished Business  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Dec 12, 2005

John Quincy Adams held more important offices than anyone else in the history of the U.S. He served with distinction as president, senator, congressman, minister to major European powers, and participated in various capacities in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and events leading to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3

Tags: Finding Fulfillment

Denomination: Lutheran

Charles Leber, A Presbyterian Missionary, Was In ...

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Dec 14, 2005

Charles Leber, a Presbyterian missionary, was in Westphalia, Germany at a clinic for handicapped children. A wealthy businessman came to tour the facilities and said to the doctor, “These are very pathetic children. What ratio of cures do you get? How many go back to normal life?” “About 1 in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:9

Tags: Easter Resurrection

Denomination: Lutheran

Nothing Can Be Stated So Perfectly As Not To Be ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 20, 2005

“Nothing can be stated so perfectly as not to be misunderstood.” - Philip Melanchthon When you throw dirt at people you’re not doing a thing but losing ground. - Zig Ziglar Lord, deliver me from the lust of vindicating myself. - Augustine Let the man who says it cannot be done not disturb the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:5-14

Tags: Peace, China

Character Is Always Lost When A High Ideal Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"Character is always lost when a high ideal is sacrificied on the altar of conformity and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Tags: Character

The Power Of Godly Hope

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 23, 2006

*King Duncan tells the story that reminds us of the power of this hope. This happened in 1993, to a man named Terry Stout. Terry was the business manager for the Psychiatry Department at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. *One Fall morning Terry was running a little late, but (I’m sure led by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2, Hebrews 6:17-20

Tags: Despair, Salvation, Suicide, Godly Hope, Hope, Power Of God's Word  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Unconditional Love  PRO

Contributed by Marc Carr on Aug 7, 2006

Unconditional Love Floyd Landis, embroiled in a doping scandal since winning this year’s Tour de France, raised a Mennonite in Pennsylvania, leans on his mother for support. “She’s the one that no matter what happens, to me or to anyone else in life, she will remain unchanged,” he said. “When ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, Romans 5:15-19

Tags: Christian Love

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Indeed, An Honest And Humble Acknowledgment Of ...  PRO

Contributed by John Shearhart on Aug 14, 2006

“Indeed, an honest and humble acknowledgment of the hopeless evil of our flesh, even after the new birth, is the first step to holiness. To speak quite plainly, some of us are not leading holy lives for the simple reason that we have too high an opinion of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Tags: Sin General

There Are Two Types Of People In This World: ...  PRO

Contributed by John Shearhart on Aug 14, 2006

There are two types of people in this world: Forgiven sinners and unforgiven sinners. And there are two types of forgiven sinners: Those who are fighting with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Tags: Sin General

Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid Is One Of My ...

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 19, 2006

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid is one of my time favorite movies. I wasn’t alone in liking it. The film won four academy awards and was nominated as Best Picture in 1970. It’s ranked as one of the top 150 movies on several motion picture sites. Part of the popularity of the film was the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:18, Titus 3:2

Tags: Peace

Denomination: Christian Church

The Message Translates Romans 8:31 This Way: ...  PRO

Contributed by John Shearhart on Sep 22, 2006

The Message translates Romans 8:31 this way: “With God on our side like this, how can we lose?” I imagine a super-athlete when I think of this. Imagine if your favorite football team drafted a defensive tackle standing 12 feet tall and weighing 1,500 pounds. His bench press is 2,000 pounds and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31

I Was At A Local Amusement Park With My 3 Year ...  PRO

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Oct 3, 2006

I was at a local amusement park with my 3 year old daughter recently. She begged me to win her a Spongebob Squarepants toy at one of the side games where you knock over bottles with bean bags. Being a sucker for my little girl, I plunked down my money for three beanbags. I threw the first ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Tags: Sin General

Denomination: United Methodist

I Scratched A Car!!!  PRO

Contributed by Ludwing Villamizar on Oct 26, 2006

I scratched a Car!!! I was about 17 at the time. I finally was able to drive a car. I took my mom to work in a car that a friend had lent her for the day. It was a stick shift. After dropping off my mom my small cousin jumps to the front seat while eating chips. The driveway to the house we lived ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

A Seminary Professor Was Vacationing With His ...  PRO

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 2, 2006

A seminary professor was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg, TN. One morning, they were eating breakfast at a little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet, family meal. While they were waiting for their food, they noticed a distinguished looking, white-haired man moving from table to table, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-22, Romans 12:1-2

Tags: Discernment

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way To Stay Free From Sin

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Nov 6, 2006

The way to stay free from sin Is to stay committed to God ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-12, Matthew 6:10, Matthew 26:39, Romans 6:13, Ephesians 4:26-27, Ephesians 6:11, 1 Peter 5:8-9, Proverbs 1:10, Proverbs 4:14, 2 Peter 3:17, Luke 10:19, Luke 22:31-32, Romans 16:20, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Hebrews 2:18, 1 John 4:4, Revelation 3:10, Revelation 3:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational