In Sermon Illustrations: "Seated At His Feet"

Baby Steps!" Numbers 33: 1-49 Key Verse(S): 2a: ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Nov 29, 2004

“Baby Steps!” Numbers 33: 1-49 Key verse(s): 2a: “At the Lord’s command Moses recorded the stages in their journey . . .” I opened up the paper the other day and there staring me right in the face was a “huge success.” The newspaper was focusing on people who had made it; you know, those who ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 33:1-49

Tags: Gifts General

Denomination: Lutheran

A Good Friend Of Mine, Who Has Been Sober And ...

Contributed by Daryl Grimes on Sep 25, 2009

A good friend of mine, who has been sober and drug-free now for many, many years shared his testimony with me several years ago. After being caught in the 1970’s as a teenager with cocaine his dream of becoming a Major League Baseball Player was over. He used this discouragement and depression as ...read more

Tags: Church

Denomination: Baptist

How Can Salvation Be Free While Following Christ Demands Everything?

Contributed by Garris Hudson on May 31, 2022

I am often asked, "How can salvation be free, but, yet, Jesus said that we cannot by His disciple unless we forsake everything for Him?" (Luke 14). Let me explain the answer to this question in a story. Once there was a man who collected and traded in pearls. He had a fine collection ...read more

Tags: Count The Cost, Grace, Commitment, Salvation, Discipleship, Obedience  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salvation Is Free, But It Will Cost Your Life

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Jan 28, 2024

I am often asked, "How can salvation be free, but, yet, Jesus said that we cannot by His disciple unless we forsake everything for Him?" (Luke 14). Let me explain the answer to this question in a story. Once there was a man who collected and traded in pearls. He had a fine collection of ...read more

Tags: Sacrifice, Salvation, Discipleship, Free, Eternal Life, Grace, Mercy  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unsung Heroes: Elijah’s First Servant

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 26, 2024

Introduction: One of the least-known unsung heroes was Elijah’s first servant. He’s only mentioned in a couple of Scripture passages, but he was faithful to Elijah. We need more such men with that spirit even today. First, this servant is not named, and besides that, we don’t know anything about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Tags: Elijah, Servants, Unsung Heroes

Denomination: Baptist

[086]. A Message From A Poem – For All Christians - The Three Rs

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 22, 2025

[086]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – FOR ALL CHRISTIANS - THE THREE Rs 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 second one in the second set ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:17-18, Romans 5:10-11, Luke 1:68, Ephesians 1:7

Tags: Righteousness, Poetry, Relationship, Poems, Reconciliation, Redemption  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The One Who Takes The Son Recieves Everything

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 19, 2025

The story is told ... Years ago, ... there was a very wealthy man who, ... with his devoted young son, ... shared a passion ... for collecting fine art. Together ... they traveled around the world, ... adding only the finest art treasures ... to their collection. Priceless works ... by Picasso, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-12

Tags: Father, Jesus, Son, Everything

Denomination: Anglican

Whoever Takes The Son Receives Everything - Good Story

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 25, 2026

The story is told ... Years ago, ... there was a very wealthy man who, ... with his devoted young son, ... shared a passion ... for collecting fine art. Together ... they traveled around the world, ... adding only the finest art treasures ... to their collection. Priceless works ... by Picasso, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-12, Colossians 1:15-16, 1 Corinthians 1:4-8, 1 Corinthians 13:12

Tags: Treasures, Auction, Son, Life, Eternal  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

John Morley Said, "No Man Can Climb Beyond The ...  PRO

Contributed by Dru Ashwell on Dec 16, 2001

John Morley said, "No man can climb beyond the limitations ...read more

Tags: Growth In Christ, Disciplines General, Character

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Every Good Book Is A Magic Force That Lifts The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Every good book is a magic force that lifts the reader out of ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

The Crucifixion Of Jesus Is Sufficient For All, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The crucifixion of Jesus is sufficient for all, but is efficient only for ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ

Every Great Institution Is The Lengthened Shadow ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Every great institution is the lengthened shadow of a single man. His character determines ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

A Man's Reputation Is The Opinion People Have Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A man's reputation is the opinion people have of him; his ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

The Saints Are Gods Jewels, Highly Esteemed And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The saints are Gods jewels, highly esteemed and dear to Him; they are a ...read more

Tags: Faith

Humility Is The Altar Upon Which God Wishes That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Humility is the altar upon which God wishes that we should ...read more

Tags: Humility

An Optimist Is Someone Who Tells You To Cheer Up ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

An optimist is someone who tells you to cheer up when ...read more

Tags: Endurance

No One Has A Finer Command Of Language Than The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

No one has a finer command of language than the person who ...read more

Tags: Communication General

Nearly Every Man Is A Firm Believer In Heredity ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Nearly every man is a firm believer in heredity until his son ...read more

Tags: Children

A Child Is Not Likely To Find A Father In God ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A child is not likely to find a father in God unless he finds ...read more

Tags: Parenting

Rare Is The Person Who Can Weigh The Faults Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Rare is the person who can weigh the faults of others without putting ...read more

Tags: Faults