In Sermon Illustrations: "Sermon Intros"

This World Is Not Ours; Don't ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 31, 2008

THIS WORLD IS NOT OURS; DON’T UNDERESTIMATE A farmer noticed that every autumn, a tragedy played out in his cornfields. All summer long, families of field mice had made their homes among the growing plants. They ate and slept, they worked and played and raised their families. The mice imagined ...read more

Tags: Second Coming

Asking Why

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 11, 2008

ASKING WHY In his Good Friday sermon for 2005, Dr. Richard Lischer asked these questions: -"Have you ever been tempted? So was (Jesus). Thus your temptations have been redeemed in His. -Have you ever been hated? So was He. You have a place in Him. -Have you ever been lonely, afraid, without a ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

The Ideal ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 9, 2008

THE IDEAL PASTOR The ideal pastor is difficult to find. But if your church is fortunate, you may be able to secure his services. Since he is the ideal pastor, it won’t cost very much - he lives by faith. Yet he can be counted upon to tithe heavily and still be able to afford a large house in which ...read more

Tags: Preaching

Saint Arnold Janssen

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Jan 10, 2025

Saint Arnold Janssen: A Prophetic Vision of Divine Encounter in a Transformative Century Intro: In a world often fragmented by ideological, cultural, and religious divisions, Janssen's vision offers a hopeful alternative—a spirituality of connection, respect, and mutual ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Tags: Leader, Mission, Founder, Saint Arnold Janssen, Father  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Holy Sway Bars! (08.02.05--Boldness Too!--2 ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Jul 31, 2005

Holy Sway Bars! (08.02.05--Boldness Too!--2 Samuel 4:1) Have you ever followed behind one of those pick-up trucks pulling a hay wagon? Around these parts that can be an every day experience especially during hay baling time. You’re driving along the highway and then, as you come over the crest of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:1

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: Lutheran

Not Talking To Me...or Is He?

Contributed by Ryan Davis on Oct 28, 2010

NOT TALKING TO ME...OR IS HE? So often those of us who have been coming to church and have been Christians for a long time sit and listen to sermons as if the preacher is talking to everyone else in the auditorium except us. We sit there during the sermon and take in what the preacher is saying, ...read more

Tags: Attitude General

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Squad

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2009

THE GOD SQUAD This week, we finished remodeling our old house and started moving into our new house. But last Monday I threw my back out while working on the house. I was frustrated and hurting. But the pain was not as bad as the feeling of not being able to finish my tasks which what I wanted to ...read more

Tags: Unity

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Of Royal Lineage  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 22, 2005

OF ROYAL LINEAGE People will pay big bucks to be royal. A scrap book that once belonged to Britain’s Queen Victoria is now up for auction, and the current high bid is £53,400 (101,117.42 dollars). One of the bidders is hoping to prove royal heritage through a hair that belonged to Victoria ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:20-25, Ephesians 3:26-29

Tags: Becoming A Christian, Kingdom Of God

Well, Let Me Tell You A True Story About A Young ...

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Mar 28, 2005

Well, let me tell you a true story about a young fireman. In the midst of a blaze he stepped forward and volunteered to go rescue a little baby, even though the chief had said that the flames were too strong and the building too unstable. As soon as that young fireman was able to get that little ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness In Jesus, Jesus Christ

Denomination: Methodist

Many Years Ago In A Moscow Theater, Matinee Idol ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2005

Many years ago in a Moscow theater, matinee idol Alexander Rostovzev was converted while playing the role of Jesus in a sacrilegious play entitled Christ in a Tuxedo. He was supposed to read two verses from the Sermon on the Mount, remove his gown, and cry out, “Give me my tuxedo and top hat!” But ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence

Just Outside Of Orlando Last Sunday Morning A ...

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 24, 2005

*Just outside of Orlando last Sunday morning a Presbyterian minister died as he was preaching his sermon. Maybe you saw it in the paper. His name was Jack Arnold. *And of course it was traumatic to the church... -But the Associate Pastor later pointed out how wonderful it was that he died in his ...read more

Tags: Apostles General

Denomination: Baptist

El Roi, The God Who Sees

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jul 10, 2006

Illustration ------------ El Roi, The God Who Sees Only used once in the Bible, Genesis 16:13, on the lips of Hagar. Sarah had given Hagar to Abraham to have children. This was according to custom in those days, but not according to God. After Hagar bore Ishmael, Sarah treated her so harshly, Hagar ...read more

Tags: God The Father

Denomination: Charismatic

Our Forefathers Were Not So Much Thankful For ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

Our forefathers were not so much thankful for something as they were thankful in something. In bounty or in want they were thankful. In feast or in famine they were thankful. In joy or in misery they were thankful. There is a big difference between being thankful for things and being thankful in ...read more

Tags: Thanksgiving Holiday

Holy Spirit Amplifies Witness, Citation: Jeffrey ...  PRO

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jan 3, 2002

[Holy Spirit Amplifies Witness, Citation: Jeffrey Arthurs, Portland, Oregon; source: "All Things Considered," National Public Radio (7-30-00)] The sound of the gavel opening the Republican National Convention on July 31, 2000 was not really the sound of the gavel. When doing sound tests, the audio ...read more

Tags: Holy Spirit Attributes, Promises Of God, What Is Evangelism?

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Had A Profound Thought In Preparing This ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Bird on Jan 14, 2002

I had a profound thought in preparing this sermon. I realized that Jesus is our Womble. Yes, that’s right, our Womble. Some of you might know the Wombles from the British TV show about those very fat lovable furry creatures. Well, did you know that in the UK there is a protest group called the ...read more

Tags: Cross Agony, Compassion, Miracles Of Jesus

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Kinds Of Goals Do The Hollywood Crowd Make? ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 19, 2002

What kinds of goals do the Hollywood crowd make? Rapper Jay Z says he just wants to "stay positive" in the coming year. Singer Michelle Branch says her goal for ’02 is "to drink more water." Actress Susan Sarandon says she just wants "to try to have more fun." White House press secretary Ari ...read more

Tags: Growth In Christ, New Year's Day

The Pecking Order  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2002

THE PECKING ORDER A few years ago a minor scientific discovery of the "pecking order" among hens caught popular imagination. Within a flock of hens, one is dominant. She pecks away at any that arouse her displeasure. After the first or second attempt, they no longer peck back. Instead, they take ...read more

King For A Day  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 20, 2002

KING FOR A DAY Once upon a time, before television, there was radio. You know what radio is--television without pictures. Well, before television, one of the most popular daytime radio programs was called "Queen for a Day." If I remember it correctly (and it was a long time ago!), each day four ...read more

Tags: Easter Palm Sunday

A Hug Of My Own  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2002

A HUG OF MY OWN When my wife and I lived in Honduras, we spent part of our time helping a ministry called Amor y Vida (Love and Life). This ministry acted as an orphanage and hospice because the people who lived there were children who had cancer and had been abandoned by their family. While we ...read more

Tags: Compassion, Christian Love

An Evangelist Once Went To Speak To A Country ...

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 1, 2002

An evangelist once went to speak to a country cartwright about salvation. The evangelist had come at the invitation of the cartwright’s wife in hopes that he might be successful in leading this man to the Lord. They went to the cartwright’s shop. The evangelist pretended to be helpful by picking up ...read more

Tags: God's Provision, Easter Resurrection

Denomination: United Methodist