In Sermon Illustrations: "Shacking Up"

Long Process Of Crucifixion

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 6, 2025

Roman crucifixion was a long, drawn-out process that often lasted for several days. This was not the case for Jesus - "Pilate marveled that He was already dead…" Mark 15:44. What happens on that cross? • With weight on the wrists - the chest is stretched when the person is slumped ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:44, John 19:33-34

Tags: Water, Blood, Crucifixion, Sermon

Denomination: Methodist

I Am A Soldier  PRO

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on May 26, 2002

I am a soldier in the army of my God. The Lord Jesus Christ is my commanding officer. The Holy Bible is my code of conduct, Faith, prayer and the Word are my weapons of warfare. I have been taught by the Holy Spirit-- trained by experience, tried by adversity and tested by fire. I am a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:4-6, 2 Timothy 2:3-4, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18

Tags: Disciplines General, Call Of The Disciples

Denomination: Baptist

The Circles Of Life

Contributed by Patrick Marino on Mar 16, 2006

The circles of life I remember when I was a kid, seeing my mom hand feed my sister. I realize that she did the same with me as well. After a while I began to take the spoon and feed myself. At first it was a little messy (missed my mouth most of the time). As time and experience went on, I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14

Tags: Worship General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Want To Buy An Hour

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jun 17, 2005

I WANT TO BUY AN HOUR A man came home from work late again, tired and irritated. He found his 5-year-old son waiting for him at the door. "Daddy, may I ask you a question?" The dad replied: "Yeah, sure, what is it?" "Daddy, how much money do you make an hour?" The dad got mad and said, ...read more

Tags: Parenting

Denomination: Church Of God

You Will Meet An Old Lady

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 3, 2010

YOU WILL MEET AN OLD LADY You are going to meet an old lady someday. Down the road ahead, 10, 20, 30 years; she’s waiting for you. You will be catching up with her. What kind of old lady are you going to meet? That is a rather significant question. She may be a seasoned, soft, and gracious lady. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-45

Tags: Character

Atitudes

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 6, 2016

YOU CHOOSE? YOUR CHOICES WILL CONTROL THE OUT GOING AND IN COMING 120 years ago there was a family moving from Georgetown to Johnstown. A new opportunity farming was before them. So they loaded up their covered wagon, hitched up the horses, said farewell and away they went. The journey from ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:9-10

Tags: Attitude, Choices

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Doesn’t Like A Girl Scout Cookie?

Contributed by James Snyder on May 8, 2021

This week the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage made a little slip. To her, it was a little slip, but to me, it was a big mistake. It is not always that she makes mistakes that I can profit on. I don't make this public, especially within her earshot, but there are times that she makes a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4

Tags: Diet, Girl Scouts

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Don't Like The Style Of Worship Music? Consider ...

Contributed by Alan Chandler on Jan 22, 2002

Don’t like the style of worship music? Consider the worship Jesus Gave up in heaven to come here ...read more

Tags: Church Practices

Denomination: Methodist

Looking For A King

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jul 3, 2005

George Mc Donna wrote: They were looking for a king to lift them up on high. He came a little ...read more

Tags: Humanity Of Christ

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Bookstores Are Reporting Bibles Sales ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

Christian bookstores are reporting Bibles sales increases up to 40% since 9/11. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence

71% Of Americans Consider The U.s. A ‘christian ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

71% of Americans consider the U.S. a ‘Christian nation,” up from 60% in ’96. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Character

Every Evening I Turn My Worries Over To God. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 10, 2006

“Every evening I turn my worries over to God. He’s going to be up all night ...read more

Tags: Guilt

George Jessel Said, "The Human Brain Starts ...

Contributed by Mark Kennicott on May 11, 2006

George Jessel said, "The human brain starts working the moment you are born and never stops until ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Took Me Fifteen Years To Discover I Had No ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"It took me fifteen years to discover I had no talent for writing, but I couldnt give it up ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

In Case Youre Worried About Whats Going To ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"In case youre worried about whats going to become of the younger generation, its going to grow up and start ...read more

Tags: Children

Perseverance Is More Prevailing Than Violence; ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Perseverance is more prevailing than violence; and many things which cannot be overcome when they are together, yield ...read more

Tags: Endurance

Everybody Loves An Accent. It Youve Been ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Everybody loves an accent. It youve been unlucky in love, consider pulling up stakes and moving to another country. Then ...read more

Tags: Communication General

Sunshine Is Delicious, Rain Is Refreshing, Wind ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating; there is really no such thing as bad ...read more

Tags: Creation

They Say Tv Really Is Still In Its Infancy, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"They say TV really is still in its infancy, which helps to explain why you have to ...read more

Tags: Television And Movies

Fame Is A Pearl Many Dive For And Only A Few ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Fame is a pearl many dive for and only a few bring up. Even when they do, it is not perfect, and they sigh for more, and ...read more

Tags: Finding Fulfillment