In Sermon Illustrations: "Salem Witch Trials"

The Love Of Christ Alone

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

THE LOVE OF CHRIST ALONE When Hudson Taylor was director of the China Inland Mission, he often interviewed candidates for the mission field. On one occasion, he met with a group of applicants to determine their motivations for service. "And why do you wish to go as a foreign missionary?" he asked ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14

Tags: Missions

Denomination: Brethren

Sometimes When I Tell People About My Experience ...  PRO

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 24, 2005

Sometimes when I tell people about my experience of God, I feel a bit like Lucy when she had returned from the wardrobe for the first time (The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe). She really had been to Narnia. It really did exist. It was an amazing place, and yet it just sounded too far fetched for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10

Tags: Narnia

Denomination: Anglican

Let Us Love Them

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 25, 2011

LET US LOVE THEM Tony Campolo tells about some homeless teenagers from the Philadelphia streets who beat to death a Korean honor student doing graduate work in medicine at the U of PA. His parents came to the U.S. for the trial, and sat silently through his murderers’ entire trial. At the end, ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness For Others

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

George Mueller, Speaking Of The Obstacles In The ...  PRO

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 31, 2004

George Mueller, speaking of the obstacles in the Christian’s life, said, “I say—and say it deliberately—trials, obstacles, difficulties, and sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, Revelation 2:8-11

Tags: Doubt

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Determinant In The Struggle Now ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The ultimate determinant in the struggle now going on for the world will not be bombs and rockets but a test of wills and ideas a trial of spiritual resolve: the values we hold, ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Purpose In Life

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

PURPOSE IN LIFE Many years before Abraham Lincoln was elected president, he was a store-keeper in Salem, Illinois. Abe had a rifle displayed in his store that was one of the most beautiful rifles ever made. The barrel was made from the finest steel, the stock from the best walnut wood; and a ...read more

Tags: God Brings Purpose

Denomination: *other

What Is Your Purpose?

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011

WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE? Many years before Abraham Lincoln was elected president, he was a store-keeper in Salem, Illinois. Abe had a rifle displayed in his store that was one of the most beautiful rifles ever made. The barrel was made from the finest steel, the stock from the best walnut wood; and a ...read more

Tags: God Brings Purpose

Denomination: *other

To Be Worth Anything, Character Must Be Capable ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"To be worth anything, character must be capable of standing firm upon its feet in the world of daily work, temptation and trial; and able to bear the wear and tear ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Perseverance--Perseverance Means That Through The ...  PRO

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Oct 9, 2004

Perseverance--Perseverance means that through the Holy Spirit we are able to continue in the Christian way even while facing trials on every side. Perseverance is a gift of God’s grace whereby we continue to patiently depend upon Jesus. Sometimes in Church we hear a lot of talk about ...read more

Tags: Endurance

Denomination: Methodist

Our Motive For ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 28, 2009

OUR MOTIVE FOR MISSIONS When Hudson Taylor was director of the China Inland Mission, he often interviewed candidates for the mission field. On one occasion, he met with a group of applicants to determine their motivations for service. "And why do you wish to go as a foreign missionary?" he asked ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Tags: Missions

Stand Strong

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 13, 2023

I want you all to think back with me as we begin this morning. Many of us looked forward to leaving high school behind with all of its challenges. Then we began to experience a whole new set of challenges in college or in the workplace. We began wondering what direction we were going to take in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Tags: Dedication, Loyalty

Denomination: Baptist

It Is A Dangerous Thing To Be Prosperous. The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 10, 2002

It is a dangerous thing to be prosperous. The crucible of adversity is a less severe trial to the Christian than the refining pot of prosperity. Oh, what leanness of soul and neglect of spiritual things have been ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life, God's Provision

A True Story About Frank Abagnale Jr. Who, Before ...

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2009

A true story about Frank Abagnale Jr. who, before his 19th birthday, successfully conned millions of dollars worth of checks as a Pan Am pilot, doctor, and legal prosecutor. Eventually he was caught in France in 1969 when an Air France attendant recognized his face from a wanted poster. When the ...read more

Tags: Sin Exposed

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Character Is Something Each One Of Us Must ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Character is something each one of us must build for himself, out of the laws of God and nature, the examples of others, and most of all out of the trials and errors of daily life. Character is the total of ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Sadly, We Want A Religion That Doesn't Ask Us To ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Sadly, we want a religion that doesn’t ask us to sacrifice, not even for a moment. Bob McFall, was a 39 yr. Old bachelor suffering from Aplastic Anemia. He needed a bone marrow transplant. A search was conducted among his family and they discovered that his first cousin was an ideal match to donate ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Tags: Easter Palm Sunday

Once Let Friendship Be Given That Is Born Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Once let friendship be given that is born of God, nor time nor circumstances can change it to a lessening; it must be mutual growth, increasing trust, widening faith, enduring patience, forgiving love, unselfish ambition an ...read more

Tags: Compassion

This Story Comes From P131-133 Of The The Lion, ...  PRO

Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 14, 2005

This story comes from p131-133 of the The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe in The Chronicles of Narnia series. Peter, the great king, has just slain the evil wolf general Maugrim. Aslan tells him he has blood on his sword. Peter looks down and sees that t is true. He bends down and wipes the blood ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Albert Tomei Is A Justice Of The New York State ...  PRO

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 22, 2004

Albert Tomei is a justice of the New York State Supreme Court. A young defendant was convicted in his court for gunning down another person, execution style. The murderer had a bad record, was no stranger to the system, and only stared in anger as the jury returned its guilty verdict. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Tags: Family, Forgiveness General, Friendship General

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Deceitful World We Live In

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Mar 7, 2023

In 1939, Hollywood gave the world "The Wizard of Oz." Since then, the movie has become a classic. It tells the story of Dorothy, who is whisked away to the land of Oz, where she meets three friends, faces a wicked witch, and must find how to return home. The movie is filled with colorful ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:2-3

Tags: Deceit, The World

Denomination: Baptist

Runner's World" Told The Story Of Beth Anne ...

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

"Runner’s World" told the story of Beth Anne DeCiantis’s attempt to qualify for the 1992 Olympic Trials marathon. A female runner had to complete the 26-mile race in less than two hours, forty-five minutes to compete at the Olympic Trials. Beth started strong but began having trouble around mile ...read more

Tags: Endurance, Faith

Denomination: Baptist