In Sermon Illustrations: "Special Needs Children"

The Year 1636 Was Unbelievable For German Pastor, ...

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 21, 2006

The year 1636 was unbelievable for German pastor, Martin Rinkart. Amid the darkness of the Thirty Year War, Pastor Rinkart is said to have buried 5000 of his parishioners, including his wife, in the year 1636, an average of 15 per day. In the heart of that kind of grief and pain, his parish ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

You've Heard Of Self-Defining Moments, I'm Sure. ...

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 25, 2007

You’ve heard of self-defining moments, I’m sure. A self-defining moment occurs when something happens that determines your identity from that instant forward. Because of some event or incident, whatever it may be, you will never be the same again. I had such a moment each time my children were ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Don't Want To Be A Fireman

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 20, 2011

I DON'T WANT TO BE A FIREMAN I recall a conversation I once had with a precocious little boy we once had in the church I pastored for 10 years in Wiesbaden. I asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up. "Well," he replied, "I don't want to be a fireman." I'd never had a kid tell me what ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: Baptist

Brother Lee: Jesus Calmed The Storm  PRO

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 29, 2013

Brother Lee: Jesus Calmed the Storm In 1993, I had the honor of preaching the funeral for Bro. Moses Lee. He was 93 when he went home to be with the Lord. Some of you may have known Bro. Lee. He served for many years as a pastor in Franklin, Tensas and Winn Parishes. At the graveside, Bro. Lee’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Tags: Divinity Of Christ, Humanity Of Christ, Miracles Of Jesus, Jesus Calms Storm

Denomination: Baptist

That's My Daddy  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

John Huffman describes one unforgettable moment with his daughter. He had been away from home for several weeks on an overseas mission trip. When his airplane landed, he could hardly wait to see his wife and four children, but he was detained in customs. Finally after two hours, the customs ...read more

Tags: Worship Benefits

No Toys For Sister

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 5, 2009

NO TOYS FOR SISTER Two-year-old Sarah and her 13-year-old sister who had been fighting a lot. Sarah’s parents, trying to take advantage of her newfound interest in Santa Claus, reminded the two-year-old that Santa was watching and doesn’t like it when children fight. This had little impact. "I’ll ...read more

Tags: Character

Denomination: Salvation Army

Please Be My Guest

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Aug 29, 2024

My son and I visited Honduras several years ago, just before the pandemic. Compassion Canada workers escorted us to the home of a family that was receiving some of the funds we had raised for our sponsored children. The idea was to see how those gifts had been able to change dramatically the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:7, Matthew 25:38, Romans 12:13, 1 Corinthians 10:27

Tags: Guest, Hospitality, Receiving

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bullet-Proof Vest Of Righteousness  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 27, 2011

BULLET-PROOF VEST OF RIGHTEOUSNESS Terry Schafer, a young wife, lived with her husband in the small city of Moline, Illinois. She had a special gift she wanted to give to her husband for Christmas but was afraid that they would not be able to afford it. She started shopping for it in September, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Tags: Righteousness

A Mom's View Of Herself: A Confirmed ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 12, 2009

A MOM’S VIEW OF HERSELF: A CONFIRMED SHOUTER (from Forever Erma By Erma Bombeck, March 5, 1969) Ever since President Nixon’s inaugural plea to "speak quietly enough so that our words can be heard as well as our voices," I’ve had misgivings about my big mouth. I’ve always admired parents who ...read more

Tags: Mothers

[049]. A Message From A Poem – Christmas With The Shepherds

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 7, 2025

[049]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – CHRISTMAS WITH THE SHEPHERDS This is a very simple poem. I was asked to write a poem for Christmas by a friend who was doing religious instruction at a school and it is aimed at younger children. Although I do not agree with the trappings of Christmas as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Tags: Poetry, Poem, Shepherds, Christmas

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pray And Read Your Bible

Contributed by Josh Hunt on Feb 29, 2012

PRAY AND READ YOUR BIBLE A man was in prison and was in need of some money. He wrote his mother and asked her to send five hundred dollars immediately. Soon after, he got a package in the mail. It was a Bible. On the top of the Bible, there was a letter that said, "Son, I love you. Pray and read ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Tags: Men's Day

Denomination: Baptist

Perseverance Is The First Thing A Child Should ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

"Perseverance is the first thing a child should learn...It is what he will have most need to ...read more

Tags: Endurance, Leadership General

Bores Can Be Divided Into Two Classes: Those ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Bores can be divided into two classes: those who have their own particular subject, and ...read more

Tags: Productivity

We Are Not Put Here On Earth To Play Around. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

We are not put here on earth to play around. There is work to be done. There are responsibilities to be met. Humanity ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Marriage Teaches You Loyalty, Forbearance, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Marriage teaches you loyalty, forbearance, self-restraint, and a lot of other qualities you ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

Patriotism Is Very Much Like True Love If ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Patriotism is very much like true love if youve really got it, you dont need to ...read more

Tags: Patriotism

I Think We All Have The Capacity For Commitment ...

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 11, 2009

“I think we all have the capacity for commitment and a need to believe in something or somebody.” - Mannie ...read more

Tags: Leadership, Leadership General

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Man

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 15, 2019

BE A MAN 1. Be a Protector 2. Be a Provider 3. Be a Partner 4. Be the SPIRITUAL LEADER ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Tags: Manhood, Responsibilities

Denomination: Pentecostal

D L Moody Was Once Asked Why He Urged Christians ...  PRO

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 3, 2001

D L Moody was once asked why he urged Christians to be filled constantly with the Holy Spirit. "Well," he said, "I need a continual infilling because I leak!" He pointed to a water tank which had sprung a leak. "I’m like that!" he said. It’s a fact that living in this sinful world we do need to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:35-40

Tags: Holy Spirit Baptism, Love Of The Disciples

Denomination: Baptist

During The Days When Mohammed Ali Was A Great ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Hodges on Jun 16, 2001

During the days when Mohammed Ali was a great boxer, he would go around in his arrogance and say that, "He was the greatest." Humility was never his strong suit. One day, back in his prime, he was on an airplane and the plane was ready to take off and the flight attendant had repeatedly told him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-4

Tags: Humility, Emotions

Denomination: Baptist