In Sermon Illustrations: "Slaves To Sin"

History Of Calvinism

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 23, 2010

HISTORY OF CALVINISM In 1610, just one year after the death of James Arminius (a Dutch Seminary professor) five articles of faith based on his teachings were drawn up by his followers. The Arminians, as his followers came to be called, presented these five doctrines to the State of Holland in the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25, Ephesians 1:3-5

Tags: Warning, Calvinism

Faith

Contributed by John Hardwick on Aug 1, 2015

Faith, as a mustard seed, is when it’s raining enough to need the windshield wipers once a minute, but not enough to set it on auto. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Tags: Faith, Amazing Love

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[058]. A Message From A Poem – Delusionalism Contradicts What’s Truth

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 13, 2025

[058]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – DELUSIONALISM CONTRADICTS WHAT’S TRUTH I believe Christians who ignore what is happening in the world are living in a bubble. We must understand current events and especially as they line up with the last days and biblical prophecy. We live in the days of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:28, Colossians 2:4, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18, 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Tags: Current Events, Strong Delusion, Deluding Influence, Deception, Truth, Redemption, Delusion  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mommy, What Does God Look Like?" Asked ...  PRO

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 9, 2001

ILL. "Mommy, what does God look like?" asked 5-year-old Timmy. He put down his peanut butter sandwich & took a big swallow of milk. "Well, God is a Spirit & we can’t see Him in the same way that we see people," his mother began, not knowing quite where to go from there. "But if we can’t see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Tags: God's Provision, Promises Of God, Apologetics God

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

J. P. Moreland, In His Book Apologetic ...  PRO

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 13, 2002

J. P. Moreland, in his book Apologetic Reasoning and the Christian Mind, tells of an experience that illustrates the importance of truth: “One afternoon I was sharing the gospel in a student’s dorm room at the University of Vermont. The student began to espouse ethical relativism: ‘Whatever is ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37

Tags: Evangelism, Truth, Relativism

Denomination: Methodist

I Met Rosemary When I Was 15 Years Old. Her ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 28, 2005

I met Rosemary when I was 15 years old. Her father was the proprietor of a pool hall called El Rancho Grande. He had two rules concerning me and the pool hall. Rule #1 was “If you play and lose, you pay.” Rule #2 was “If you play and win, you play for free.” Needless to say, I got as good as I ...read more

Tags: Evangelism The Lost

Asbury Sufrió Una Indisposición Tras Otra, Tanto ...

Contributed by Myron Loss on Jun 8, 2006

Asbury sufrió una indisposición tras otra, tanto que un biógrafo le llamó a él, “Job a caballo.” Migrañas le plagaron a través de su vida, y infecciones crónicas de garganta eran a veces tan severas que los médicos temían que se estrangulara. Él luchó con malaria, asma, reumatismo, fiebres altas, y ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Christian Father Lives By The Instruction Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 21, 2006

A Christian father lives by the instruction of Colossians 3:12, “…as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. James 4:10 says, “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up.” “Humility” ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Robert Schuller Tells This Story About Bernice ...

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 24, 2006

Robert Schuller tells this story about Bernice Schug. He met Schug when she needed work and they hired her as a housekeeper. She was a lovely woman, showering the Schuller’s with love and poppy-seed rolls. But he says that no one knew of her hidden hurt. One day she came to Schuller and said, "Bob, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 26:14-16

Tags: Basics Of Christianity

Denomination: Christian Church

Some Of You May Remember The Drop-While-You-Shop ...

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

Some of you may remember the Drop-While-You-Shop activity that the children did back in the spring. They took plastic cups, lined them with newspaper and put soil inside the newspaper. Then they took different seeds and put them between the newspaper and the side of the cup, so you could see the ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

In The Town Of Port Hope In Ontario, There Is A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

In the town of Port Hope in Ontario, there is a monument erected, not for a politician or a war hero, but for a poor, unselfish working man who gave most of his life and energy to help those who could not repay him. Joseph Scriven was born in Dublin 1820. In his younger days, he had the potential ...read more

Tags: Faith

Eternal Life  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008

ETERNAL LIFE If you are Christian, eternal life does not simply mean going to heaven for eternity. Eternal life means a never-dying spirit that has already sprung to life in you! In other words, eternal life starts NOW! Your life that lasts eternally in the next world is the same life that begins ...read more

Tags: Heaven

Medicine For ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

“Medicine for America” “Reformation is Called For” Biblically examining the rule of kings who oversaw the nations of Judah and Israel reveals the truth, God blesses obedience and He chastens for disobedience. 2 Chronicles 17-20 reveals God’s view on the reign of Jehoshaphat. Understanding how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 19:1-10

Tags: Patriotism

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ever-Flowing Life Of Easter

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Ever-Flowing Life Of Easter When Jesus was crucified on the Cross, and was raised again on the third day, He got victory over sin and death and that purchased the abundant life in Christ which is available to all who will surrender to His Lordship. The Apostle Paul, moved by the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Tags: Easter Resurrection

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Fathers: Succeed With Humility  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

"Christian Fathers: Succeed With Humility" The Bible gives four Christian character traits that can build a lasting legacy for the Lord. The fourth is to succeed with humility. Colossians 3:21 says, "...as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:21

Tags: Father's Day

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eternal Life

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2008

Eternal Life If you are Christian, eternal life does not simply mean going to heaven for eternity. Eternal life means a never-dying spirit that has already sprung to life in you! In other words, eternal life starts NOW! Your life that lasts eternally in the next world is the same life that begins ...read more

Tags: Basics Of Christianity

Jonah Jones - From Cocaine Trafficker To Christian Counselor

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 27, 2009

*The closer we get to Jesus, the more we will see a change in our lives. *Jonah Jones had a terrible childhood. Jonah’s parents were drug traffickers who introduced him to cocaine when he was 8-years-old. Unbelievable! -- but true. Worse than that, Jonah’s stepfather raped him. His mother abused ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22, Matthew 16:20-25

Tags: Testimonies About Jesus, Testimonies, Changed By Christ

Denomination: Baptist

Now You Know How To Treat Him

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Aug 3, 2009

NOW YOU KNOW HOW TO TREAT HIM A true story, a friend of mine 'John' was new at a company. He was told be careful with the new photocopier it gets hot and can melt overheads when you put them through the photocopier. So treat it carefully. On his third week there he stayed back late and ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness In Jesus

Denomination: Baptist

The Throne Of Christmas

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 18, 2010

THE THRONE OF CHRISTMAS In the very centre of Christmas cheer, amidst the silver bells, coloured baubles and lights, enormous sparkling chandeliers, banners and wreathes and beside a gigantic Christmas tree, there in the middle of everything stands a huge throne that dominates the centre of the ...read more

Tags: Christmas

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Only The Original Builder Can Restore It

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 30, 2010

ONLY THE ORIGINAL BUILDER CAN RESTORE IT In a remote Swiss village stands a beautiful church - Mountain Valley Cathedral. It has high pillars and magnificent stained glass windows, but what makes it special is the most beautiful pipe organ in the whole region. People would come from far off lands ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Tags: Atonement