In Sermon Illustrations: "Saying Grace"

When God Bolts The Door, Don't Try To Get In ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001

When God bolts the door, don’t try to get in through the window. The will of God never will lead you where the grace ...read more

Tags: Knowing God's Will

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is The Mystery Of The Riches Of Divine ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"This is the mystery of the riches of divine grace for sinners; for by a wonderful exchange our sins are now not ours but Christ’s, and Christ’s ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ

But Still Take Heed How You Hear: For Upon Your ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 9, 2006

“But still take heed how you hear: for upon your improving the grace you have, more shall be given, and you shall ...read more

Tags: God The Father

The Dreams Of Childhoodits Airy Fables; Its ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The dreams of childhoodits airy fables; its graceful, beautiful, humane, impossible adornments of the world beyond: so good to be believed ...read more

Tags: Children

The Churches Of America Do Not Exist By The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The churches of America do not exist by the grace of the state; the churches of America are not mere citizens of the state. The churches of America exist apart; ...read more

Tags: Church General

Medicine For ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

“Medicine for America” “Peculiar People” Titus 2:14 says, “[Christ] …gave Himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for Himself a people that are His very own, eager to do what is good.” The King James Bible says the Lord will purify unto Himself a “peculiar people.” ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:14

Tags: Patriotism

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kay Arthur Has Become A Well-Known ...  PRO

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 14, 2001

ILL. Kay Arthur has become a well-known Christian author & speaker who has influenced tens of thousands for Jesus. Her testimony is written in her book, "Lord, I Need Your Grace Because I Can’t Make It On My Own." In it she talks about her life & her struggles in coming to Christ. As a young ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Tags: Government

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Thinking Vs. God's Promises  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 8, 2001

16. Our Thinking vs. God’s Promises. a. We say- It’s impossible. God says- All things are possible with Me. b. We- I can’t do it. God- You can do all things through Christ. c. We- I’m too tired. God- Come to Me, I will give you rest. d. We- I’m always worried and frustrated. God- Cast all your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 8:1-6, Genesis 35:1-21

Tags: Promise, Descriptions Of God, God The Father

Where Will You Be?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 23, 2019

Where Will You Be? When the clouds burst open where will you be? Will there be joy in your heart when Jesus you see? Will you be running to hide from His face Or standing there with your head hanging in disgrace/ It surely is coming and the time is near at hand When Jesus comes to take his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:10, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Revelation 20:12

Tags: Death, Rapture, Great White Throne, Bema

Denomination: Baptist

Jehovah's Witnesses And Mormons

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 16, 2009

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES AND MORMONS New studies reveal most adult Witnesses have made a personal commitment to Christ they consider important in their life, but only 10% base their hope of salvation on a confession of sins and acceptance of Jesus as savior. 61% of Jehovah’s Witnesses, vs. 42% of ...read more

Tags: Evangelism The Lost

Well Known Christian Pastor Chuck Swindoll Puts ...

Contributed by Martin Kim on Sep 21, 2004

Well known Christian pastor Chuck Swindoll puts it this way: “To show grace is to extend favor or kindness to one who ...read more

Tags: God's Provision

Denomination: Adventist

[087]. A Message From A Poem – For All Christians - The Three Os

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 25, 2025

[087]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – FOR ALL CHRISTIANS - THE THREE Os There are 9 poems in this Trilogy series. This poem is part of a Trilogy - three sets of three. The first set is addressed to MEN, the second to ALL CHRISTIANS and the third is SPECIFIC. This is the third one in the second set ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:45, James 4:6, 1 Samuel 15:22, Hebrews 5:8-9

Tags: For All Christians, Obey, Opposition, Poetry, Open, Poem, Oppose, Obedience, Wrong  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Per Bible Scholar James Smith, "The Deeper Our ...  PRO

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Feb 6, 2005

Per Bible scholar James Smith, "The deeper our experience is of the greatness of God’s grace, the more generous and attentive shall we be to those ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General

Denomination: Church Of God

When We Do Our Duty, Not For Duty's Sake, But ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When we do our duty, not for duty's sake, but because we believe that God is engineering our circumstances in that way, then at the very point of ...read more

Tags: Faith

The Purchaser And The Price  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

THE PURCHASER AND THE PRICE The redeemed are dependent of God for all. All that we have-- wisdom, the pardon of sin, deliverance, acceptance in God’s favor, grace, holiness, true comfort and happiness, eternal life and glory--we have from God by a Mediator; and this Mediator is God. God not only ...read more

Tags: God's Provision, Descriptions Of God

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is A Story Of A Young Man Who Came To D.l. ...

Contributed by John Shearhart on Nov 19, 2006

There is a story of a young man who came to D.L. Moody’s church and for six weeks preached revival from the single text of John 3:16. After seeing the great number of people saved and being himself moved, Moody said, “Heretofore I had been preaching on the [judgment, the wrath, the perdition and ...read more

More To Follow

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 4, 2012

MORE TO FOLLOW Preacher Charles Spurgeon tells of a man to whom was entrusted a large sum of money for the benefit of a poor minister. He thought it would be best to distribute the gift, instead of sending it all at once. So he mailed the poor minister five pounds and, inside the envelope, he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Tags: Men's Day

Swedish Hymnist Lina Sandell Berg Served With ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Swedish hymnist Lina Sandell Berg served with her father in an evangelistic ministry. As they were traveling by ship, he accidentally fell overboard and drowned. In need of the comfort that only God can supply, she wrote the following words that are still sung by Christians around the world: Day by ...read more

Tags: Peace

Faith Is A Living, Daring Confidence In God's ...

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Nov 1, 2009

"Faith is a living, daring confidence in God’s grace, so sure and certain that the believer would stake his life on it a thousand times" ...read more

Tags: Faith

Denomination: Lutheran

A Story On Complacency And Laziness Bought About By Submitting To Temptatio

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 12, 2016

Complacency and self indulgence were having a chat the other day. Complacancy was saying. “ my those other Christians are far too serious. “ Eat drink and be merry I say and then explode into heaven Painless death though thank you very much.”.” Laziness said. “ Yes but get someone else to prepare ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Tags: Temptation, Laziness

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed