In Sermon Illustrations: "Spirit Filled Life"

Barb’s Life Is A Mess. Her Drinking Problem ...  PRO

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

Barb’s life is a mess. Her drinking problem is out of control, and her husband Ken refuses to cover for her anymore. Everyone around her sees Barb’s problem, but they all pretend like everything’s just fine, a classic case of denial. Every Sunday Barb and her family dress in their Sunday best and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-2

Tags: Growth In Christ, Leadership General, Authenticity, Faith

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In "People" Magazine, Madonna Said Her Life Has ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 11, 2002

In "People" magazine, Madonna said her life has been exhausting since she started her world tour. She said there isn’t a second of her life that isn’t taken up looking after her family or thinking of her show--her day is filled with problems of ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life, Endurance

The 100% Solution!" John 14:25-27 Key Verse(S) ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on May 18, 2005

“The 100% Solution!” John 14:25-27 Key verse(s) 27:“‘Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.’” Since the beginning of time, mankind has craved peace! When Adam and Eve came upon the body of their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9, John 14:25-27

Tags: Holy Spirit In Believers, Holy Spirit Attributes

Denomination: Lutheran

Children Have A Way Of Controlling Our Life Do ...  PRO

Contributed by Alan Tison on Mar 20, 2007

Children have a way of controlling our life do they not – I heard about a young boy who received a harmonica for Christmas from his uncle. After the first of the year he saw his uncle for the first time since receiving the harmonica. With a large smile he said, “Thanks for the harmonica you gave me ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can You Fathom This? The God Of The Universe, ...  PRO

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 10, 2003

Can you fathom this? The God of the universe, who holds all things together by the word of His power, who fills all things and is bigger than the universe; bigger than time, literally lives in you. Calls you His dwelling place. What a magnificent creation you are! What high and wonderful ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Mark 6:30-44, Leviticus 16:1-22, Luke 15:22-28, Leviticus 16:1, Matthew 5:8, Colossians 1:15-28, Colossians 1:15-28  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Holy Spirit In Believers

Denomination: Orthodox

Many Years Ago, Executives Of The Time-Life ...  PRO

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 1, 2000

Many years ago, executives of the Time-Life publishing organization discovered that the company’s profit margin had shrunk to an alarmingly low level. Consequently, they began an intensive effort to try to cut costs. Efficiency experts suggested that substantial savings could be effected in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Tags: Love, Mercy, God's Forgiveness, Endurance, Promises Of God  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Quote: "God's Number One Purpose In Your Life Is ...

Contributed by N A on Jul 23, 2007

QUOTE: “God’s number one purpose in your life is to make you life Jesus Christ. The Spirit of God uses the Word of God to make the child of God more like the Son ...read more

Denomination: *other

It Is Really Something Of A Feat To Have Lived ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It is really something of a feat to have lived 75 years, in spite of illnesses, germs, accidents, disasters and wars. And now every fresh day finds me more filled with wonder ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

I Find That It Is Not The Circumstances In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I find that it is not the circumstances in which we are placed, but the spirit in which we face ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

An Appealing Personality Is Not Something ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"An appealing personality is not something grafted on from without.It is expressed through the body, ...read more

Tags: Human Life

If Wrinkles Must Be Written Upon Our Brows, Let ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If wrinkles must be written upon our brows, let them not be written upon the heart. ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

The Concept Of Two People Living Together For 25 ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The concept of two people living together for 25 years without a serious dispute suggests a lack of ...read more

Tags: Human Life

Perspective On Troubles

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 26, 2005

PERSPECTIVE ON TROUBLES A small trouble is like a pebble. Hold it too close to your eye, and it fills the whole world andputs everything out of focus. Hold it at proper viewing distance, and it can be examined and properly classified. Throw it at your feet, ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Denomination: Baptist

The Harry Wilson Story

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 2, 2009

THE HARRY WILSON STORY When I came to faith in Jesus in 1985 the vicar at the church was another Wilson, Harry Wilson, not Harold Wilson! He told us his story of believing in Jesus, being selected for ordination training and heading off to college. Whilst at Bible College he realised that he was ...read more

Tags: Holy Spirit In Believers

Denomination: Anglican

Forest Gump's Momma Said, "Life Is Like A Box Of ...

Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 19, 2005

Forest Gump’s momma said, “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are gonna get.” Anybody know the secret code for a box of See’s candy? I can figure out the ones with the nuts and the nougat, but crème fillings are always a mystery to me. Now if I made the chocolates and placed ...read more

Tags: God In The Hardships, Endurance

Denomination: Lutheran

Slow And Steady  PRO

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 28, 2003

SLOW AND STEADY The power of the Holy Spirit is not just for salvation, but transformation, a process that might be slow and gradual. The difference might look like this: You can take ten gallons of gasoline and release a tremendous amount of power and energy by just dropping a lighted match ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8, 1 Thessalonians 1:7-8

Tags: Holy Spirit Attributes, Holy Spirit General

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Far Better It Is To Dare Mighty Things, To Win ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

In Water-Safety Courses A Cardinal Rule Is Never ...  PRO

Contributed by Erik Estep on Apr 30, 2004

In water-safety courses a cardinal rule is never to swim out to a drowning man and try to help him as long as he’s thrashing around. To do so is basically to commit suicide. As long as a drowning man thinks he can help himself, he’s dangerous to anyone who tries to help him. The reason why is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:13

Tags: Holy Spirit Baptism, Holy Spirit In Believers

Denomination: Baptist

The Keeper Of The Springs By Peter Marshall  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 8, 2012

THE KEEPER OF THE SPRINGS by Peter Marshall Once upon a time, a certain town grew up at the foot of a mountain range. It was sheltered in the lee of the protecting heights, so that the wind that shuddered at the doors and flung handfuls of sleet against the window panes was a wind whose fury was ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Tags: Holy Spirit In Believers

What Would My Life Be Without A Cookie.

Contributed by James Snyder on Jan 21, 2023

This past week was about as crazy as they get. When I think it can't get any crazier, somebody hears me and makes it crazier just for me. One morning I had to go across town to get some office supplies and other things. I try to ensure that when I go, it's for several things, not just ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:16

Tags: Cookie, Refreshing

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance