In Sermon Illustrations: "Son Of Man"

The First Ascent Of The Matterhornmin Switzerland

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 18, 2026

This is taken from a sermon I gave in Skillington near Grantham in Lincolnshire in England Charles Hudson was the Vicar of Skillington when he died on 14th July 1865 My interest comes from a former vicar here - Revd Charles Hudson (4th October 1828-14 July 1865). Charles was born in Park Street ...read more

Tags: Matterhorn, Charles Hudson

Denomination: Anglican

Andrew Carnegie, Who Amassed A Fortune Of Over ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

Andrew Carnegie, who amassed a fortune of over 400 million dollars ended up giving 99.5% of it away. He said this about it - "the man who ...read more

Tags: Giving General, Death Nearness

Ten Years Ago For Every Wife Who Left Her Family, ...

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 24, 2003

Ten years ago for every wife who left her family, 600 husbands did. Today for each man who leaves, two women ...read more

Tags: Marriage General, Marriage Commitment

Denomination: Baptist

In The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner Coleridge ...

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 25, 2006

In The Rime of The Ancient Mariner Coleridge says, “Corpses man the ship; dead men pull the oars; dead men hoist the sails; dead men steer the vessel.” That was ...read more

Tags: Church General

Denomination: Baptist

Self Can Never Cast Out Self, Even In The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Self can never cast out self, even in the regenerate man. Praise God The death of Jesus, once and forever, is the death to self. And the gift of the Holy ...read more

Tags: Salvation

If You Are Not Happy Today, You Will Never Be ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If you are not happy today, you will never be happy Strive to be patient, unselfish, purposeful, strong, eager and work mightily If you do these things with a grateful heart, you ...read more

Tags: Joy

A Well-Known Athlete Of Avignon, France, Named ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

A well-known athlete of Avignon, France, named Meissonnier, literally struggled with an incurable disease, and his last words were, “O Death if ...read more

Tags: Faith

Hatred Is A Low And Degrading Emotion And Is So ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Hatred is a low and degrading emotion and is so poisonous that no man is strong enough to use it safely. The hatred we think we are directing against some ...read more

Tags: Anger

Let The Pulpit Resound With The Doctrine And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Let the pulpit resound with the doctrine and sentiments of religious liberty. Let us hear of the dignity of mans nature, and the noble rank he holds among the works of God. ... Let it be ...read more

Tags: Political Freedom

Everyone Knows That By Far The Happiest And ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Everyone knows that by far the happiest and universally enjoyable age of man is the first. What is there about babies which makes us hug and kiss and fondle them, ...read more

Tags: Baby Dedication

Robert Lewis Stevenson, Peering Out Of The ...

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 22, 2010

Robert Lewis Stevenson, peering out of the window saw a workman come by and light the gas lights along the street. When asked what he was watching, the ...read more

Tags: Christian Witness

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pride (Augustine)

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 31, 2018

Augustine on pride: Every proud man heeds himself and he who pleases himself seems great to himself. But he who pleases himself pleases a fool for ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-8

Tags: Humility, Pride

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unworthy

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 17, 2020

I am not worthy to be called a child of God/man of God or even to call His name. His grace, love and shed blood makes me those things ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Tags: Grace, Love, Blood

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing But ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 27, 2012

NOTHING BUT SLAG I read a story told by Russell Conwell about a young man who lived in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania years ago. It just so happened that he inherited an iron furnace after his grandfather and father had passed away. He was a young man who had inherited a passel of wealth and as many have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Tags: Trials And Difficulties

Are We Forever Trapped?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 17, 2017

METAL BARS OR MENTAL BARS... There is a story that comes from Russia of the BEAR THAT WAS FOREVER TRAPPED. There had been a great fire that burned miles of forest in Russia. Much of the wild life had been destroyed. There was a truck traveling along the edges of the destruction and a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7

Tags: Opportunity, Open Door

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Five Lies About Hell

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Apr 19, 2022

ON AN AMERICAN TROOPSHIP during World War II a new Chaplain came aboard. The rank and file of the sailors met him and they put to him this question, "Do you believe in Hell?" The Chaplain was a modernist and an unbeliever, and he said, "Men, certainly not." The men looked at ...read more

Tags: Preaching, Judgment, Lost, Inerrancy, Evangelism, Hell, Death, Truth  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Oscar Cervantes Is A Dramatic Example Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Oct 27, 2000

Oscar Cervantes is a dramatic example of Christ’s power to transform lives. As a child, Oscar began to get into trouble. Then as he got older, he was jailed 17 times for brutal crimes. Prison psychiatrists said he was beyond help. But they were wrong! During a brief interval of freedom, Oscar met ...read more

Tags: God The Father, Lordship Of Christ, Sin Bondage To

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Author And Teacher, Dr. Howard Hendricks Tells ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 4, 2001

Author and teacher, Dr. Howard Hendricks tells the story of a young man who strayed from the Lord but was finally brought back by the help of a friend who really loved him. When there was full repentance and restoration, Dr. Hendricks asked this Christian how it felt away from the Lord. The young ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 18:15-17

Tags: Friendship General, Church Small Groups, Christian Love

To Die, To Sleep; To Sleep: Perchance To Dream: ...  PRO

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 4, 2001

"To die, to sleep; To sleep: perchance to dream: ay, there’s the rub; For in that sleep of death what dreams may come When we have shuffled off this mortal coil, must give us pause: For who would bear the whips and scorns of time, The oppressor’s wrong, the proud man’s contumely, The pangs of ...read more

Tags: Funerals Non-Christian, Franklin, Death

Denomination: Baptist

One Night, A Thief Stole A Car Not Realizing The ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 28, 2001

One night, a thief stole a car not realizing the awesome danger he was facing. On the passenger’s seat, the owner had placed a box of crackers laced with rat poison. When the Police were alerted about the stolen VW they tripled their search for the vehicle and the thief. If they did not get to the ...read more

Tags: Promises Of God, Evangelism Fear Of, Church Purpose Of

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational