In Sermon Illustrations: "Son Of Man"

A Vigilant ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

A Vigilant Nation Lives In a Healthy Fear of the Lord Psalm 33:12,18 says, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord… the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear Him. A God fearing people can make a powerful difference in God’s dealings with a nation. The Bible gives us powerful truths ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-18

Tags: Patriotism

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You're Not Home Yet!

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Feb 25, 2023

An old missionary couple had been working in Africa for years, and they were returning to New York City to retire. They had no pension; their health was broken; they were defeated, discouraged, and afraid. They discovered they were booked on the same ship as President Teddy Roosevelt, who was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Tags: Missionaries, Heaven, Faithfulness, Spiritual Fruit, Rewards, Fruit Of The Spirit  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Up The Story

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Apr 17, 2026

There's a famous photograph called "Grace." An old man at a simple table, head bowed, hands folded over a loaf of bread and an open book. Most people have seen it. Before I ever learned the actual story behind it, I made up my own. In my version, the man is newly retired. His kids ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-20

Tags: Communion, Missing The Point

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Newspaper Reporter Was Interviewing An Old ...  PRO

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Feb 17, 2003

“A newspaper reporter was interviewing an old rancher and asked him to what he would attribute his success as a rancher. With a twinkle in his eye the man replied, "It’s been about 50 ...read more

Tags: Faith

Denomination: Pentecostal

If We Abide By The Principles Taught In The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"If we abide by the principles taught in the Bible, our country will go on prospering and to prosper; but if we and our posterity neglect its instruction and authority, no man can tell how sudden a ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence

The Love Of God, With Arms Extended On A Cross, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The love of God, with arms extended on a cross, bars the way to hell. But if that love is ignored, rejected and finally refused, there comes a time when love can only weep while man pushes past into ...read more

Tags: God The Father

Greatness Lies, Not In Being Strong, But In The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Greatness lies, not in being strong, but in the right using of strength; and strength is not used rightly when it serves only to carry a man above his fellows for his own solitary glory. He is the greatest ...read more

Tags: Greatness

A Wrinkled Face Is A Firm Face, A Steady Face, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A wrinkled face is a firm face, a steady face, a safe face. Wrinkles are the dried-up riverbeds of a lifetime's tears, the nostalgic remnants of a million smiles. Wrinkles are the crannies and footholds on the smooth ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

In All Things Preserve Integrity; And The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"In all things preserve integrity; and the consciousness of thine own uprightness will alleviate the toil of business; soften the hardness of ill-success and disappointments, and give thee an humble confidence before God, when the ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Exemption From Mistake Is Not The Privilege Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Exemption from mistake is not the privilege of mortals; but when our mistakes are involuntary, we owe each other every candid consideration; and the man who, on discovering his errors, acknowledges and corrects ...read more

Tags: Mistakes

Here Is The Secret Of A Life Of Prayer. Take ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Here is the secret of a life of prayer. Take time in the inner chamber to bow down and worship; and wait on Him until He unveils Himself, and takes possession of you, and goes out with you to show ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

Commentator William Barclay Told A Story Of A ...

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 27, 2009

Commentator William Barclay told a story of a person chatting with a great scholar about a younger man. He said, "So and so tells me that he was one of your students." The teacher answered, "He ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: Salvation Army

My Daughter, Jennifer, Once Sent Me A Prayer She ...

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 25, 2010

My daughter, Jennifer, once sent me a prayer she wrote: “I pray for: • Wisdom – to understand my man; • Love – to forgive him; • Patience – for his moods; Because, ...read more

Tags: Prayer Persistence

Denomination: United Methodist

Seared Conscience  PRO

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 27, 2013

Years ago a wise man wrote this, "In my heart is an arrowhead with sharp edges. If I do wrong, it turns and it cuts me. If I do wrong too much, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:2, Nehemiah 1:4-10

Tags: Sin, Conscience, Temptation General

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

J. Vernon Mcgee Said That False Philosophy Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008

J. Vernon McGee said that false philosophy is like a blind man looking in a dark room for a black cat that isn’t there. In other words, there is no real hope in false ...read more

Gluttony Doesn't Pay  PRO

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Oct 28, 2008

Gluttony Doesn’t Pay Reuters Life! reported that a man died just as he was about to win a university binge-eating contest in Taiwan, scoffing down two buns filled with rice ...read more

Tags: Greed

Denomination: Pentecostal

J. Vernon Mcgee Said That False Philosophy Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2008

J. Vernon McGee said that false philosophy is like a blind man looking in a dark room for a black cat that isn’t there. In other words, there is no real hope in false ...read more

Tags: Truth

J. Vernon Mcgee Said That False Philosophy Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 27, 2008

J. Vernon McGee said that false philosophy is like a blind man looking in a dark room for a black cat that isn’t there. In other words, there is no real hope in false ...read more

Tags: Truth

What Can I Give Him, Poor As I ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Feb 4, 2002

"What can I give Him, poor as I am? If I were a shepherd, I would give Him a lamb; If I were a wise man, I would do my ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Of The Very Essence Of Faith That We Should ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Gibney on Aug 8, 2002

It is of the very essence of faith that we should believe what Jesus says is true! So often we have a kind of vague wistful longing that the promises of Jesus should be true. The only way to enter into them is to ...read more

Tags: Faith General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational