In Sermon Illustrations: "Sermons Of Jesus"

Someday Soon  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 22, 2002

SOMEDAY SOON You just know that some things are going to happen sooner or later. That’s the way it was with Michael Parfit, a writer for Smithsonian magazine. For a feature article on the mighty Mississippi River, Parfit rode in a twelve-foot rubber dinghy down the Mississippi from Memphis, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, Psalm 90:10-15

Tags: Jesus Teachings, Kingdom Of God, Second Coming

Peace Child  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 9, 2002

PEACE CHILD In 1962, the Sawi people of New Guinea still lived in relative isolation. They were head-hunting cannibals. Their culture could not be more different from that of Don and Carol Richardson, and yet this missionary couple attempted to share Christ with them. In fact, two rival Sawi ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Tags: Christmas, Easter, Birth Of Jesus, Atonement, Gospel  (view more)  (view less)

Where Were You  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 9, 2003

WHERE WERE YOU "Where were you Lord When my heart was breaking in two?" "I was there", the Lord said, "Holding it together for you." "Where were you Lord When fear showed its face to me?" "I was there," the Lord said, "Protecting you from its grasp and keeping you free." "Where were you Lord When ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness In Jesus, God's Love, Promises Of God

The Wine Of Joy  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 22, 2003

THE WINE OF JOY To the Jewish people wine symbolized joy. The Jewish rabbis had a saying, ‘Without wine there is no joy.” At the wedding in Cana their joy had run out! This statement by the mother of Jesus goes beyond liquid refreshment at a wedding. It is symbolic of our lives. It is a reminder ...read more

Tags: Miracles Of Jesus, God Brings Hope, Joy

Some Of You Have Seen My Darling Daughter, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 28, 2004

Some of you have seen my darling daughter, Elaina. Others of you who are brave enough to venture into the nursery have seen Elaina the Terrible. Her cute features contort, her laughing disposition is clouded and her soft voice becomes a raging roar as she lets out cries at seeminly unnatural ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness In Jesus, God's Love, Promises Of God

My First Assignment 35 Years Ago Was To An Inner ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 16, 2004

My first assignment 35 years ago was to an inner city parish in Wshington,D.C. Money was stolen from my room; the garage mechanic said my gas tank may have been sabotaged, destroying my engine; one weekend we had 34 windows broken in the school. When a new pastor was sent,the parish held a party ...read more

Tags: Christian Love, Forgiveness In Jesus, God's Love

Too Much Or Too Little  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 30, 2004

TOO MUCH OR TOO LITTLE Dr Robert Leroe, a pastor in Saugus, Massachusetts tells this story: One of our local Catholic Priests stopped by the church a few weeks ago and was admiring our sanctuary. He was surprised that our church has 2 stained glass windows with pictures of Mary. I gave him my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:48

Tags: Mary Jesus Mother, People In The Gospel, Christmas

The Birth Foretold  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 6, 2004

THE BIRTH FORETOLD About 500 before Jesus was born - a man named Buddha came along. He established a religion we know of as Buddhism, and many people gathered around him and tried to live by his teachings. But before he was born, nobody ever said: “Hey somebody is going to come along and he will ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Tags: Birth Of Jesus, Foundation, Disciples, Messianic Prophecies

The Historical Credentials Of Christianity  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 22, 2005

THE HISTORICAL CREDENTIALS OF CHRISTIANITY There exists no document from the ancient world, witnessed by so excellent a set of textual and historical testimonies . . . Skepticism regarding the historical credentials of Christianity is based upon an irrational bias. ~Clark Pinnock, Mcmaster ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Tags: Apologetics The Bible, Easter Resurrection, Jesus Life

Fasting Is Not Just About Giving Up Food, It Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Fasting is not just about giving up food, it is an attitude of repentance, of obedience and of humility before God. The best analogy for a fast that I know is something that happened to me while I was at work. I work as a police officer and one day, my sergeant asked a colleague and my self to go ...read more

Tags: Victory, Troubles, Triumph, Trial, Miracles Of Jesus  (view more)  (view less)

Trust In The Lord To Fix It

Contributed by James Ledbetter on Feb 3, 2015

A friend pastor of mine once told me a story about trusting in the Lord to fix what is broken. A certain man and his pastor traveled to preach a sermon at another church. And when finished they went to a store to look around. The man bought a doll for his daughter and took it home and gave it to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-4, Psalm 40:1-40

Tags: All-Powerful God, Book Of Psalms, Trust Jesus

Denomination: Apostolic

Samuel Colgate, The Founder Of The Colgate ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

Samuel Colgate, the founder of the Colgate business empire, was a devout Christian, and he told of an incident that took place in the church he attended. During an evangelistic service, an invitation was given at the close of the sermon for all those who wished to turn their lives over to Christ ...read more

Tags: God's Forgiveness, Forgiveness In Jesus, Church Body Of Christ

The Suffering Of "El Santo"  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 13, 2003

THE SUFFERING OF "EL SANTO" Sister Yolanda Tarango discovered "El Santo" one day when as a small girl she was sent to the family shed to finish throwing her pity party. She noticed a strange parcel in the corner, covered with a heavy cloth. Peering under the cover, she was shocked to find bloody ...read more

Tags: Easter Good Friday, Jesus Christ, Humanity Of Christ

Where Are The Nail Prints In Your Hands?

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Dec 4, 2023

During the Middle Ages there was a popular story which circulated about Martin of Tours, for whom Martin Luther was named. It was said that Satan once appeared to St Martin in the guise of the Savior himself saying that he was Jesus. Martin was ready to fall to his feet and worship this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Tags: Temptation, Blood Of Jesus, Atonement, Satan, Spiritual Warfare, Cross  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Weep Over Your Sin?

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Jan 15, 2020

A young pastor visited Dundee, Scotland, shortly after Robert Murray McCheyne died at age thirty. Many people had come to Christ because of McCheyne's ministry, and the visitor wanted to know the secret of his great influence. The old sexton of McCheyne's church led the preacher into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Tags: Confession Of Sin, Sermon On The Mount, Mourning Over Sin, Prayer, Revival, Repentance, Beatitudes, Pastors, Brokenness  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Outline Of Acts 2

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Feb 19, 2022

Acts 2 can be divided into 4 main events all related to the arrival of the Holy Spirit: I. The Arrival of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-4) II. The Reaction to the Holy Spirit's Arrival (Acts 2:5-13)a. Amazement (Acts 2:5-12)b. Mockery (Acts 2:13) III. The Explanation of the ...read more

Tags: Preaching, Revival, Simon Peter, Sermon Outlines, Church, Holy Spirit, Teaching, Pentecost, Gospel, Missions  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Emails Got Mixed Up And A Widow Passed Out!

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Nov 12, 2024

A Minneapolis couple decided to go to Florida to thaw out during a particularly icy winter. They planned to stay at the same hotel where they spent their honeymoon 50 years earlier. Because of their hectic schedules, it was difficult for the couple to coordinate their travel plans. So, the husband ...read more

Tags: Hell, Marriage, Pastors, Confusion, Shock, Husbands, Emails, Sermons, Wives, Funerals, Widows, Surprises, Miscommunication  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Long Is Eternity

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on May 31, 2026

HOW LONG IS ETERNITY? By Loyd C. Taylor, Sr. How long is eternity? No tongue can truly say, We stand before its vast unknown, And feel its weight today. Suppose a bird takes flight Toward the moon so far away, It carries grains and leaves them there, Then brings them back someday. When all that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 3:36, John 5:24, Matthew 7:12-13, Matthew 7:21-23, Romans 10:9, Romans 6:23, 1 Timothy 1:16, Titus 1:2, Titus 3:7, Jude 1:21  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Eternity, Eternal Life, Forever, Salvation Poems, Poems For Sermons, Funeral Poems, Poems About Heaven  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

There Was A Art Contest Held In A Local School ...  PRO

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Dec 18, 2000

There was a art contest held in a local school one Christmas season a few years ago in East Texas. One of the prize winners was a picture drawn by a nine year old boy showing three men, offering gifts to the baby Jesus in his manger. What made the picture unique is how the three gift presenters ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18, Matthew 2:1-2

Tags: Christmas, Communication General, Communication, Birth Of Jesus

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Listen To This Song Of Praise About The ...  PRO

Contributed by Don Walker on Dec 21, 2000

Listen to this song of praise about the incarnation written by Graham Kendrick: Meekness and majesty, human and deity, in perfect harmony the one who is God. Lord of eternity dwells in humanity, kneels in humility and washes our feet. Wisdom unsearchable, God the invisible, love indestructible ...read more

Tags: God's Provision, Humanity Of Christ, Forgiveness In Jesus

Denomination: Baptist