In Sermon Illustrations: "Soul"

Someone Once Said: A Bible In The Hand Is Worth ...  PRO

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 18, 2003

- Someone once said: A Bible in the hand is worth two in the bookcase. - And someone else said: A Bible stored in the mind is worth a dozen stored in the bottom of one’s trunk. - Here’s a pop quiz: Which of the following aren’t in the Bible? -Cleanliness is next to godliness - God helps those who ...read more

Tags: Scripture, Apologetics The Bible, Bible Influence, Bible

Denomination: Baptist

Independence

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 15, 2005

INDEPENDENCE Two young kids Billy and Kay were at the amusement park. Their parents tell them they can explore the park by themselves but they must go together. They were happy. Run from one ride to another. They felt they’ve grown up, they can do things on their own. They can take care ...read more

Tags: Children

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Praise Of Your Table  PRO

Contributed by Glenn Robertson on Nov 16, 2005

In Praise of Your Table Father, I praise you for the table you have prepared. Not for food for the body, As much as food for the soul. Drink that satisfies my inner thirst. Bread that nourishes the hungers of my life. Fruit of the Spirit that grows me upward. Father, You have adorned your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Let Me Read To Something Written By Oscar Wilde. ...

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 10, 2006

Let me read to something written by Oscar Wilde. Oscar Wilde was a playwrite in the 19th century who was one of the leaders of the Decadence Movement of his era. In modern use, decadence is often defined as a decline in or loss of excellence, obstructing the pursuit of ideals. It is typified by ...read more

Tags: Sin General

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Paraphrase Of Psalm 19:7-14  PRO

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 26, 2006

A PARAPHRASE OF PSALM 19:7-14 BY Lynnea J.H. Tanner “The law of the Lord is without flaw, putting our soul back to wholeness. The things the Lord reveals are unwavering, consistent in their nature, giving great understanding to the unlearned. The basic principles God has laid out are right making ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-14

Tags: Bible Influence, Giving

Denomination: Orthodox

Do You Realize That Between 1990 & 2001, ...

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 19, 2006

Do you realize that between 1990 & 2001, Christianity in America declined by 8.5%? While Christianity in this country has declined, the number of people who follow Buddhism has increased by over 169%. The number of Muslims in this country has grown by over 109%, and Hindus by 237%. (Figures ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

Denomination: Baptist

Some Years Ago A Christian Farmer Was Deeply ...  PRO

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 12, 2006

Some years ago a Christian farmer was deeply concerned over an unsaved carpenter. The farmer sought to explain how that the finished work of Christ was sufficient for his soul to rest upon. But the carpenter persisted in the belief that he must do something himself. One day the farmer asked the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, John 19:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Wayne Cordeiro Tells Of A Receptionist From His ...  PRO

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 1, 2006

Wayne Cordeiro tells of a receptionist from his church who has found a “little slice of heaven on earth” around God’s people: He found out she worked her “day job” six days a week, and volunteered to be a receptionist at the church building her one day off. He says: “Why do you come here and do ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In L880, James Garfield Was Elected President Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

In l880, James Garfield was elected president of the United States, but after only six months in office, he was shot in the back with a revolver. He never lost consciousness. At the hospital, the doctor probed the wound with his little finger to seek the bullet. He couldn’t find it, so he tried a ...read more

Tags: Guilt

Faith Is Alive And Well In The 21st Century. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Faith is alive and well in the 21st century. Science, technology and reason have not buried faith. Without faith, life is like a house without sunlight, window, or occupants; it will be a murky existence, all doom and gloom, and a leap in the dark. Without faith, the body is lifeless; it has no ...read more

Tags: Faith General

After Studying About John Patton On Line I ...

Contributed by Mark Clarke on Sep 6, 2007

After studying about John Patton on line I discovered that his steadfastness & success can be traced back to his home life where he lived with ten brothers & sisters in a 3-room cottage under the love & care of his mother and the faithful leadership of his father. Let him tell you in his own ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-31

Tags: Faithful

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pastor Trevor Hudson, South African Missionary & ...

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 18, 2008

Pastor Trevor Hudson, South African Missionary & Evangelist (spoke at South Texas Conference of the UMC’s "Soul Fiesta" in San Antonio) told a story about a man who had been at a party, and he had too much to drink. He decided to walk home from the party, and one his way home he decided to take a ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

There Is A Song That We Sing Called, "Enough." ...

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 22, 2008

There is a song that we sing called, "Enough." Sometimes singing the message of a song can have a tremendous impact. This is one for me. The words are about contentment in Jesus. "All of you is more than enough for all of me, for every thirst and every need. You satisfy me with your love, and all ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ

Denomination: Church Of God

Jonathan Edwards' ...

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 2, 2008

Jonathan Edwards’ Conversion One day when Jonathan Edwards was at home in his father’s house; some hindrances kept him from going to church one Sunday with the family. A couple of hours with nothing to do sent him listlessly into the library; the sight of a dull volume with no title on the leather ...read more

Tags: Salvation

Denomination: Other

Desperate, The Foolish Bridesmaids Asked Of The ...

Contributed by John Herrmann on Nov 7, 2008

Desperate, the foolish bridesmaids asked of the others, for some of their oil. But the wise replied: “No! There will not be enough for you and for us. . Go yourselves and buy some from the dealers.” Their action seems almost selfish for Christians who are taught to share and share alike, to ...read more

Tags: Self

Denomination: Lutheran

Jim Always Thought He Was A Pretty Good Guy. Oh ...

Contributed by Fred Schaeffer on Dec 5, 2008

Jim always thought he was a pretty good guy. Oh ... he made some mistakes once in a while ... but overall he thought he was OK. He knew that he wasn’t a BAD person. Oh, he fudged on his income tax a little bit .. not really cheated he said .. just fudged a little bit. He would stay out on ...read more

Tags: Repentance, Self-Righteousness

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Radical Solutions

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 28, 2009

RADICAL SOLUTIONS A pastor was walking along a river one day, when he came across some boys who were fishing. But this was no ordinary way of fishing, because to the surprise of the onlooker, they were casting a tire into the water. The result? They were hauling the fish in by the bucketload! As ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Tags: Evangelism How To

A Lady In The North Of England Said That Every ...

Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Aug 6, 2009

A lady in the north of England said that every time she got down before God to pray, five bottles of wine came up before her mind. She had taken them wrongfully one time when she was a housekeeper, and had not been able to pray since. She was advised to make restitution. "But the person is dead," ...read more

Tags: Repentance

Denomination: Pentecostal

I ...

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 14, 2009

Illustration: J. H. Crowell went to work on a sailing vessel at the age of 16. He was the only Christian among a crew of 12. Before leaving home, he had promised his mother he would continue his devotions and pray three times a day. When the other sailors discovered his piety, they taunted him and ...read more

Tags: Persecution

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On Profanity And Ungodly Language

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Apr 17, 2010

ON PROFANITY AND UNGODLY LANGUAGE Profanity and crude language are becoming more common on prime-time television programs. Many writers and producers seem to be intent on pushing the limits of how much immoral and offensive speech the public will allow. Profane and vulgar language is noise ...read more

Tags: Communication Speech