In Sermon Illustrations: "Save A Life"

[201]. A Message From A Poem – Peace In Life’s Storms

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 16, 2025

[201]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – PEACE IN LIFE’S STORMS We may say things and write things, then one day God may put us to the test. Just as I am writing an introduction for this poem – just today in 2025, a problem has arisen for one of my family, and caused by satanic workings of a certain ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Luke 8:22-25

Tags: Faith, Fear, Afraid, Peace, Trust, Disciples, Trials, Jesus Calms The Sea, Storm On The Sea, Christian Poems  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Little Boy Just Got Saved And Sat On A Bench ...  PRO

Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001

A little boy just got saved and sat on a bench next to old man who looked upset. The little boy said to the man, "Sir, do you need to get saved?" The man startled said abruptly, "I’ll tell you I’ve been a Deacon in this church for over 30 years and Chairman of Deacons for 15 years." The ...read more

Tags: Apologetics General, Forgiveness For Others, God's Forgiveness

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No One Was Ever Saved Because His Sins Were ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"No one was ever saved because his sins were small; no one was ever rejected on account of the greatness of his sins. Where ...read more

Tags: Grace

We Could All Save Ourselves A Lot Of Words If ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 8, 2005

We could all save ourselves a lot of words if we’d only remember that people rarely take advice unless they have to pay for it. The trouble with good advice is that it usually interferes with your plans. Good advice is what your own kids disregard but save to give to ...read more

Tags: Faith

American Consumers Saved Nearly $3 Billion Last ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

American consumers saved nearly $3 billion last year by using coupons. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Money

This Week I Saw The Much Publicized Film Saving ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008

THIS WEEK I SAW THE MUCH PUBLICIZED FILM SAVING PRIVATE RYAN. THE MOVIE GRAPHICALLY PORTRAYED THE LANDING OF US FORCES ON OMAHA BEACH ON D-DAY, JUNE 6, 1944. AFTER VIEWING THE GRUESOME CARNAGE IN THE STEVEN SPEILBERG MOVIE, I SAW A NIGHTLINE EPISODE IN WHICH SEVERAL SURVIVORS OF D-DAY DISCUSSED ...read more

J. W. Tucker Did Not Save Anyone In The Republic ...

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Aug 10, 2008

J. W. Tucker did not save anyone in the Republic of the Congo of Africa. As a matter of fact he was murdered by the Congan people and his body thrown in the Congo River and fed to the crocodiles. But today, through the blood that Jesus shed, and the martyrdom of Bro. Tucker, the ...read more

Tags: Evangelism The Lost

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Few Sinners Are Saved After The First 20 Minutes ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Few sinners are saved after the first 20 ...read more

Tags: Pastors

When You Get Out Of Debt And Begin To Save, ...

Contributed by Aaron Mishoe on Apr 2, 2009

When you get out of debt and begin to save, interest becomes your ally. It begins to work for ...read more

Tags: Money, Finances

Denomination: Holiness

Alice Started Saving $1,000 A Year For Retirement ...

Contributed by Aaron Mishoe on Apr 2, 2009

Alice started saving $1,000 a year for retirement when she was 21 years old. She saved this much for 8 years and then stopped at age 29 but let the amount build interest until she was 65. She paid a total of $8,000 into her retirement plan. Ben waited until age 29 to start saving $1,000 a year ...read more

Tags: Money, Finances

Denomination: Holiness

When Jesus Saved Us His Intention Was Not Only ...

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jan 4, 2010

When Jesus saved us His intention was not only to save our souls, but also to save us from ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Denomination: Church Of God

I Didn't Save You. God Did.

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012

"I DIDN'T SAVE YOU. GOD DID." Fireman Edward Cushing tells the story of an old frame house burning on the southside of Chicago. He ordered the hoses to start fighting the fire and then dashed inside and pulled three people out. When the blaze was over, the Chief came over and told him he did a ...read more

Tags: Dreams

Denomination: Methodist

Unsung Heroes: He Brought Meal To Save The Meal

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 19, 2020

Introduction: This event took place in the days of Elisha, who followed Elijah as one of God’s prophets, during the days of Israel’s divided kingdom. Many of the people in both nations, Israel in the north and Judah in the south, gave up on the God of Israel and began to worship various false gods ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:38-41

Tags: Famine, Elisha, Unsung Heroes

Denomination: Baptist

W.e. Vines Defines True Saving Faith

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Oct 13, 2024

W E Vines defines genuine saving faith as consisting of the following: (1) A firm conviction which produces full acknowledgment of God's revelation of Truth - (2 Thess. 2:11 -"in order that they all may be judged who did not believe [pisteuo] the truth, but took pleasure in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12, 2 Thessalonians 2:11

Tags: Believing, Faith, Salvation, Truth, Assurance, Works  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Young 12 Year Old Girl Saved By Lions

Contributed by Timothy Lueking on Jul 1, 2025

Several years ago I read a headline straight out of the heart of Africa, a story that grips your heart and soul. It is the story of a 12-year-old girl, stolen from her village, snatched by cruel men who beat her, tormented her, and planned to sell her into the world of human trafficking. She was ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17

Tags: The Lord Stands Guard, Protection, Salvation, Lion Of Judah, Mighty To Save  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Treasure Hunting With Jesus ✞ Marks The Spot.

Contributed by Coz Von on Feb 11, 2016

John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved. Today’s hidden treasures are. 1. You ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Tags: Lost, Saved, Joke, Jokes

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life-Stages Drive Consumer Patterns: Life-Stages; ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

Life-stages Drive Consumer Patterns: Life-stages; turning points in life, a period of sudden, perhaps dramatic, change that requires new skills and a new frame of mind¾influence buying and giving patterns particular-ly among boomers. Key life-stages are fairly predictable; birth, childhood, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1

Tags: Money

I Rejoice In Life For Its Own Sake. Life Is No ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I rejoice in life for its own sake. Life is no brief candle for me. Its a sort of splendid torch which Ive got hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as ...read more

Tags: Learning

Who Here With Life Would Sport, In Life Shall ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Who here with life would sport, In life shall prosper never; And he who neer will rule ...read more

Tags: Self

Nine Year-Old Girl Transformed By Liver ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 17, 2009

Nine year-old Girl Transformed by Liver Transplant and Change of Blood Type Demi-Lee Brennan had a liver transplant at age 9. She faced a life on anti-rejection drugs like every other transplant patient. Nine months later, however, her red blood cells were being attacked by her own white blood ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Tags: Born Again, Transformed Life