In Sermon Illustrations: "Seek God Early"

That's Why I Think It Is Very Important In ...  PRO

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 8, 2005

That’s why I think it is very important in understanding God’s grace to comprehend the difference between three words- used in Scripture. Justice - Mercy & Grace. Justice is deserved punishment. Mercy is exemption from punishment, Grace is favor when punishment is deserved. (Repeat) Let me ...read more

Tags: God's Provision, Grace

Denomination: Christian Church

Together We Entered The Terrifying Building ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 16, 2005

Together we entered the terrifying building [Ravensbruck prison camp]. At a table were women who took away all our possessions. Everyone had to undress completely and then go to a room where her hair was checked. I asked a woman who was busy checking the possessions of the new arrivals if I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:7

Tags: Trust God, Unknown

No Rusty Promises In Heaven!" Leviticus 26: ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Jan 20, 2005

“No Rusty Promises in Heaven!” Leviticus 26: 40-45 Key verse(s): 45:“But for their sake I will remember the covenant with their ancestors whom I brought out of Egypt in the sight of the nations to be their God. I am the Lord.” If you are interested in learning about hope, take a walk sometime ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:40-45

Tags: God Brings Hope

Denomination: Lutheran

Far Away There In The Sunshine Are My Highest ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe ...read more

Tags: God Brings Hope

Whatever Your Present Environment May Be, You ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Whatever your present environment may be, you will fall, remain or rise with your thoughts, your vision, your ideal. You will become as small as your ...read more

Tags: God Brings Hope

As Long As The World Shall Last There Will Be ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"As long as the world shall last there will be wrongs, and if no man objected and no man rebelled, ...read more

Tags: Sin Hurtful To God

If You Think The World Is All Wrong, Remember ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If you think the world is all wrong, remember that it ...read more

Tags: Sin Hurtful To God

The Fellow That Says, I May Be Wrong But... ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The fellow that says, I may be wrong but... does not believe there can ...read more

Tags: Sin Hurtful To God

A Long Habit Of Not Thinking A Thing Wrong Gives ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong gives it a superficial ...read more

Tags: Sin Hurtful To God

Its Often Wrong To Do The Thing You Have A Right ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Its often wrong to do the thing you have ...read more

Tags: Sin Hurtful To God

Everything Is Worth What Its Purchaser Will Pay ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Everything is worth what its purchaser ...read more

Tags: God Brings Purpose

Retold From "The Book Of Virtues" ...  PRO

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 2, 2003

ILLUSTRATION… Retold from "The Book of Virtues" Editor: William J. Bennett There is a story that centers on a king and the members of his court who were continually full of flattery. "You are the greatest man that ever lived...You are the most powerful king of all...Your highness, there is nothing ...read more

Tags: God's Omnipotence, Rededication

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Steps Of Faith  PRO

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 4, 2003

STEPS OF FAITH When my oldest daughter was about 5 years old, we went to spend an afternoon at a river. Some of the adults decided to walk out to an island in the middle of the river. My daughter wanted to come out with me. I returned to shore and took her hand. She stepped into the water but held ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:23

Tags: God's Omniscience, Doubt

Denomination: Baptist

In 1973 Gary Kildall Wrote The First Popular ...  PRO

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jan 14, 2003

“In 1973 Gary Kildall wrote the first popular operating system for personal computers, named CP/M. According to writer Philip Fiorini, IBM approached Kildall in 1980 about developing the operating system for IBM PCs. But Kildall snubbed IBM officials at a crucial meeting, according to another ...read more

Tags: Kingdom Of God, Fulfillment

Denomination: United Methodist

Dennis Said, "I Don't Think I've Ever ...  PRO

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 22, 2000

ILL. Dennis said, "I don’t think I’ve ever experienced greater culture shock than what I experienced at the very first Thai village we visited. This was a village which the missionaries had not yet reached with the good news of Jesus. The people were still living with all their superstitions & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-26

Tags: God Brings Hope

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

During A Heated Debate At A Church's Board ...  PRO

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 19, 2003

During a heated debate at a church’s board meeting, one of the overheated deacons rose to his feet and with clinched fists declared, “I have my rights.” Quickly and sensitively, one of the older men replied, ...read more

Tags: God's Forgiveness, Unity

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lab Rats, Light, And Hope  PRO

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 3, 2003

Lab Rats, Light, and Hope A group of graduate students did a very bizarre experiment. They took lab rats and put them in a tank of water and placed the tank in a totally dark room. They went into the joining room and monitored them with video equipment. The rats swam for almost six hours before ...read more

Tags: God Brings Hope

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

During World War Ii, A Young Paratrooper, David ...  PRO

Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Apr 16, 2003

During World War II, a young paratrooper, David Webster of E Company, 101st Airborne wrote his mother, “Stop worrying about me. I joined the parachutists to fight. I intend to fight. If necessary, I shall die fighting, but don’t worry about this because no war can be won without young men ...read more

Tags: Cross, God's Provision

Denomination: Lutheran

I Read A Story Of A Father Who Was Preparing To ...  PRO

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 9, 2003

I read a story of a father who was preparing to go on a trip to grandma’s house over the Thanksgiving Holidays. He describes the episode as if it were a theology lab. This father and mother began comparing their mental notes of spiritual perceptions. He said, “A journey is a journey, whether the ...read more

Tags: Parenting, Promises Of God

Denomination: United Methodist

Psa 91 – Engineer Unit (1943-45)their Chaplain ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Dugal on Jul 20, 2003

Psa 91 – engineer unit (1943-45)Their chaplain encouraged them to carry a copy of this Psalm with them as they went into battle. During two years and over 20 intense battles, the unit expereinced no deaths. During Operation ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1

Tags: God Brings Hope

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational