In Sermon Illustrations: "Take Off"

Water ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 31, 2008

WATER SOURCE The story is told about an Englishman living in Cairo who visited an Arab Chief in Arabia. The Englishman was treated with such kindness and royalty that he invited the Chief to visit him in Cairo, Egypt. He promised to show him the great sights of the city. The Arab Chief made the ...read more

Tags: Power

The Heart Of Mary: Circumcised Heart

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

The Heart of Mary: Circumcised Heart "A man is not a Jew if he is only one outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical. No, a man is a Jew if he is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code..." (Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:28-29

Tags: Christmas

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amateur ...

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 19, 2008

AMATEUR COUNTERFEITER------ You may have read in the paper that counterfeit bills have been turning up here and there around town. What you may have not heard about, is the amateur counterfeiter that was operating here in town. It turns out that this amateur counterfeiter accidentally printed a ...read more

Tags: Money

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dumpster-Diving God  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008

DUMPSTER-DIVING GOD Being from the South, David Slaigle loves ribs. He remembered hearing about this particular restaurant that had amazing ribs, and a bunch of his friends and him drove 50 minutes to get there. The place was packed, and the food was great. It was "all you can eat rib night," and ...read more

Tags: Christmas

Four Ways To Minister Like The Good Samaritan

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 2, 2022

As we study the characteristics of the Good Samaritan, let’s ask ourselves if these qualities are true of us as well. He opened his eyes. Although all three men physically saw the critically wounded man, only the Samaritan looked and stopped to help. Before we can meet needs, we must be aware of ...read more

Tags: Service, Ministry, Parables, Neighbor, Kindness, Good Samaritan  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Get Rid Of Your Pastor!

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Aug 9, 2023

What a blessing it is to have a pastor who loves the Lord, who teaches the Word, and who leads his "flock" aright. I thank God we have a man like that in the church which I attend. In these days of apostasy, when there is such a tragic departure from an emphasis on the Word, how we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-11

Tags: Division, Preachers, Ministry, Pastors, Apostasy, Man Of God, Churches  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Still In The Healing Business Today.

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 11, 2024

JAMES CHAPTER 5 - our pathway to healing in time of need Larry Miley grew up in the northeast corner of the Ivory Coast, where his father was a missionary physician. When he was 14, he was laid low by a bout of malaria, and his father gave him an injection. All seemed well at first, and Dr. Miley ...read more

Tags: Faith, Healing, Obedience, Prayer, Miracles, Sickness, Elders, Fasting  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Someone Asked C.s. Lewis, "Why Do The Righteous ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Oct 18, 2000

Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:8, Micah 7:7-9

Tags: Endurance, Apologetics General, Hardship Of Life

Denomination: Baptist

If There Are A Thousand Steps…  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 22, 2001

Author Max Lucado said: “If there are a thousand steps between us and God, he will take all but one. He will leave ...read more

Do As I Do  PRO

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002

DO AS I DO Woodrow Wilson said in an address in 1904, “If you wish your children to be Christians you must really take ...read more

Tags: Parenting

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Compassion Costs. It Is Easy Enough To Argue, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 9, 2006

“Compassion costs. It is easy enough to argue, criticize and condemn, but redemption is costly, and comfort draws from the deep. Brains can argue, ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General

Some Reviews Give Pain. That Is Regrettable, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Some reviews give pain. That is regrettable, but no author has the right to whine. He was not obliged to be an author. He invited publicity, ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

The Idea That The Public Interest Supersedes ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The idea that the public interest supersedes private interests and rights can have but one meaning: that the interests and rights of some individuals ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Any Man Worth His Salt Will Stick Up For What ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Any man worth his salt will stick up for what he believes right, but it takes a slightly bigger man to acknowledge instantly ...read more

Tags: Truth Absolute

Just As It Would Be Madness To Settle On ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Just as it would be madness to settle on medical treatment for the body of a person by taking an opinion poll of the neighbors, so it is irrational to prescribe for the ...read more

Tags: Government

Once You Are Old Enough To Be On Medicare, I ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Once you are old enough to be on Medicare, I never would have suspected, You spend the rest of your days taking ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Does The Road Wind Up-Hill All The Way? Yes, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Does the road wind up-hill all the way? Yes, to the very end. Will the days journey take the whole long ...read more

Tags: Learning

When One Loves Somebody, Everything Is Clear ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When one loves somebody, everything is clear where to go, what to do it all takes care of itself and one ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Great Opportunities Come To All, But Many Do ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Great opportunities come to all, but many do not know they have met them. The only preparation to take advantage of them ...read more

Tags: Opportunity

Is It An Offence, Is It A Mistake, Is It A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Is it an offence, is it a mistake, is it a crime to take a hopeful view of your own country? Why should it be? Why should patriotism and pessisism ...read more

Tags: Patriotism