In Sermon Illustrations: "Supporting Others"

Charles Swindoll Lists What He Calls The "Four ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008

Charles Swindoll lists what he calls the "four spiritual flaws": Flaw #1: Because you are a Christian, all your problems are solved. (Please do tell non-Christian this.) Flaw # 2: All the problems you will ever have are addressed in the Bible. (When your computer crashes, please don’t go to the ...read more

Tags: Ot Characters

Donors Want To Know: Most Donors Would Like To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

Donors Want to Know: Most donors would like to receive more financial information about the ministries they support, plus information on what their past gift ...read more

Tags: Giving General

The Word ‘christian' Means Different Things To ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 26, 2002

“The word ‘Christian’ means different things to different people. To one person, it means a stiff, uptight, inflexible way of life—colorless and unbending. To another, it means a risky, surprised-filled venture, lived on tiptoe at the edge of expectation. Either of these pictures can be ...read more

The Exxon Valdez Is An Oil Tanker That Was On Its ...

Contributed by Gaylon Clark on Nov 14, 2012

The Exxon Valdez is an oil tanker that was on its way to Long Beach, California. Instead, it crashed into a reef in Prince William Sound, Alaska. The crash resulted in the second largest oil spill in US History. Between 25-32 million gallons of oil spilled into the Ocean. Over 250,000 members of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Tags: Good Deeds, God's Purposes, Fatigue, Rest, Commandments Sabbath  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Last Words To Wife

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 22, 2025

Her husband had been slipping in and out of a coma for several months yet she stayed by his bedside every single day. When he came to, he motioned for her to come nearer. As she sat by him, he said, "You know what? You have been with me all through the bad times. When I got fired, you were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-25, Matthew 26:26-29, Luke 22:14-23

Tags: Death, Communion, Last Supper, Deathbed, Lord's Table, Last Words  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let Every Nation Know, Whether It Wishes Us ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we will pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any ...read more

Tags: Political Freedom

When Martin Luther Stood Before One Of The Papal ...  PRO

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

When Martin Luther stood before one of the Papal Delegations who came to him they asked “Where will you be when all of your supporters desert you?” His reply, ...read more

Tags: God's Sovereign Will, God's Omnipotence

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Survey By Phi Delta Kappa, A Professional ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

A survey by Phi Delta Kappa, a professional educators fraternity, finds 60% of teachers support a constitutional amendment permitting spoken prayers in public schools. (The ...read more

Tags: Prayer Adoration

If Thou Art Rich, Then Show The Greatness Of Thy ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

If thou art rich, then show the greatness of thy fortune; or what is better, the greatness of thy soul...support the distressed, and patronize the neglected. Be great; but let it be in considering riches as they are, as talents ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Mom, That Was For You!

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Aug 30, 2017

A pastor went to the hospital to visit Maggy, one of his members. She was in the last stages of her life because of cancer, and was heavily medicated, and unresponsive. He went to support her family, who was taking it hard. When he got there, he was surprised with what he saw. Her daughter, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Tags: Service, Love, Honor, Sacrificial Love

Denomination: Lutheran

Protect Marriage: A Recent New York Times/Cbs ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

Protect Marriage: A recent New York Times/CBS News poll finds 59% of Americans now support a marriage protection amendment while 35% oppose it. ...read more

Of All The Dispositions And Habits Which Lead ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Encouragement

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 30, 2008

ENCOURAGEMENT According to Hallmark, 90% of consumers want more choices in encouragement cards that will allow them to share support in unique ways for real life ...read more

Tags: Encouragement

It Is Clear That The Writer Of Psalm 100 Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Rex S. Wignall on Nov 28, 2002

It is clear that the writer of Psalm 100 is calling us to look up, and see the blessings of our God. Warren Wiersbe puts it well when he writes: Some people are appreciative by nature, but some are not; and it is these latter people who especially need God’s power to express thanksgiving. We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Tags: Joy, Fulfillment

Denomination: United Methodist

Giving To Missions  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 26, 2001

GIVING TO MISSIONS Americans give $700 million per year to mission agencies. However, they pay as much for pet food every 52 days. A person must overeat by at least $1.50 worth of food per month to maintain one excess pound of flesh. Yet $1.50 per month is more than what 90 percent of all ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines, Forgiveness General, Evangelism Urgency

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Youth Pastor Burnout: The Bridges Project, A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

Youth Pastor Burnout: The Bridges Project, a research study of the Institute for Youth Ministry at Princeton Theological Seminary, has identified several factors common to youth pastors who experience burn-out or a lack of success in ministry: ►Inability to shape healthy work relationships ...read more

Tags: Church General

Pastors Not Aligned: A New Survey Found That 4 ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Pastors Not Aligned: A new survey found that 4 out of 10 of the nation’s Protestant pastors don’t agree with their denomination on political and theological matters. Ellison Research found that 19% of pastors are more liberal theologically than their denomination, 23% are more conservative and 59% ...read more

Tags: Unity

Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe Is A Former Pastor Of Moody ...

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 18, 2006

Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe is a former pastor of Moody Church in Chicago who For years was the General Director and Bible Teacher for the “Back to the Bible” radio broadcast. In A TIME TO BE RENEWED he summarizes a life of thanksgiving and praise so well in reminding us: “Some people are ...read more

Tags: Communication General

Denomination: Methodist

Stepping Stones

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008

STEPPING STONES When the blacksmith strikes his hammer repeatedly on the anvil, it is said that the same anvil will wear out many hammers. Those who strike Christians are creating boldness in the body of Christ. When Christians are persecuted there is more courage. Tell about the workers at ...read more

Tags: Persecution

When The Blacksmith Strikes His Hammer Repeatedly ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 27, 2008

When the blacksmith strikes his hammer repeatedly on the anvil it is said that the same anvil will wear out many hammers. Those who strike Christians are creating boldness in the body of Christ. When Christians are persecuted there is more courage. Tell about the workers at Youth for Christ in Shri ...read more

Tags: Prayer General