In Sermon Illustrations: "Seeing Jesus"

It Was Said That Martin Luther Was Observing A ...

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 11, 2003

It was said that Martin Luther was observing a painting of the crucifixion of Jesus... and he was so deeply moved that he ...read more

Tags: Cross Agony

Denomination: Nazarene

Warren Wiersbie Described A Growing Christian As, ...

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Apr 4, 2007

Warren Wiersbie described a growing Christian as, “Someone who sins less and less and confesses more and more.” The reason is a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A New Christian Once Said " The Thing I Like ...

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004

A new Christian once said " the thing I like about Jesus’ salvation is its so down to Earth, its for ...read more

Tags: Commitment To Christ

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship Is Not A Second Step In ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Discipleship is not a second step in Christianity, as if one first becomes a believer in Jesus and then (if he chooses) a disciple, but from the beginning, ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

I Must Die Or Get Somebody To Die For Me. If ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I must die or get somebody to die for me. If the Bible doesnt teach that, it doesnt teach anything. And that is where ...read more

Tags: God's Forgiveness

When Once The Relationship Of Being The Friends ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When once the relationship of being the friends of Jesus is understood, we shall be called upon to exhibit to ...read more

Tags: Compassion

W. Tozer Said,

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 4, 2009

A.W. Tozer said, "We are called to an everlasting preoccupation with God." When we submit to Jesus’ ...read more

Tags: Worship, Worship Definition

Archbishop Gomez Reminds Us Not To Neglect To ...

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 7, 2010

Archbishop Gomez reminds us not to neglect to tell others that in Jesus Christ "they can find the answers to their questions about the ...read more

Tags: Finding Fulfillment

Denomination: Catholic

The Message Of The Church Should Be Come And ...

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 2, 2006

THE MESSAGE OF THE CHURCH SHOULD BE COME AND SEE! I. The Supreme task of Church is the Evangelism of the world.Mass evangelism is not the answer as wonderful as it is. ...read more

An America That Is Militarily And Economically ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"An America that is militarily and economically strong is not enough. The world must see an America that is morally strong with a creed and a vision. This is what ...read more

Tags: America

When One Door Of Happiness Closes, Another ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not ...read more

Tags: Joy

Remember That Praise Is More Valuable Than ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Remember that praise is more valuable than blame. Remember too that your primary mission as a leader is to see with your own eyes and be seen by ...read more

Tags: Friendship General

Either You Have To Face Up To It And Tell ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Either you have to face up to it and tell yourself you're not going to be 18 all your life, or be prepared for a terrible ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

My Friend, I Dont Know What Youre Going ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"My friend, I dont know what youre going through, but look and see if God is trying to direct you, inspect you, ...read more

Tags: Endurance

As Soon As A True Thought Has Entered Our Mind, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"As soon as a true thought has entered our mind, it gives a light which makes us see a crowd of other objects ...read more

Tags: Thought

Jennifer M. Ginn Shares A Similar Experience, In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Jennifer M. Ginn shares a similar experience, in her article “Living by the Word,” published in Christian Century [February, 2004]. She begins by quoting the words of a song that was popular when she was at camp. “I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to ...read more

Tags: Commitment To Christ

The Window  PRO

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 2, 2008

THE WINDOW Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room’s only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back. The men talked ...read more

Scripture: James 3:14-18

Tags: Wall, Encouragement, Barriers

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

A Number Of Years Ago A Woman Living In A Nursing ...

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 3, 2005

A number of years ago a woman living in a nursing home in Scotland wrote the following little piece that wasn’t found until after her death. However, it demonstrated the reality that life flies by even if you live to a ripe old age. I think you will be touched as I was. It’s entitled, "Crabby Old ...read more

Tags: Death Nearness

Denomination: Baptist

As A Kid, I Loved This Gilligan's Island! I ...  PRO

Contributed by Bill Huffhine on May 27, 2004

As a kid, I loved this Gilligan’s Island! I would jump off of the school bus, race across the yard, bolt through the door and down the hall to dump my books off on my bed, get back to the living room just in time to plop on the floor 12 inches away from the screen (yes mom, I know I’ll hurt my ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

Denomination: Free Methodist