In Sermon Illustrations: "Talk"

Vanishing Evangelists: Researcher George Barna ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Vanishing Evangelists: Researcher George Barna recently noted, “With our studies showing that about half of all born again adults do not share their faith with any non-believers during the year, and that those who do share their faith talk about it with few non-Christians, the Faith oriented media ...read more

Tags: Sharing My Testimony

I Could Read A Great Dialogue Regarding The ...

Contributed by David Butcher on Sep 8, 2006

I could read a great dialogue regarding the Visible Spectrum. Some here would understand it, to others like me it would be little more than words. I get a little more understanding when they talk about the speed of light, because although I cannot understand speeds of that magnitude, (194,188 miles ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Aged Atheist  PRO

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Mar 29, 2009

Dr. Jess Moody once wrote with biting sarcasm, "What do aged atheists have to talk about, as they sit around waiting to die? Do they discuss the legacy of morality, decency, integrity, and spiritual sensitivity they have given to their children? Or the good atheism has done the world: the ...read more

Tags: Atheism

Denomination: Baptist

A Friend Of Mine Was Comfortable As The Senior ...

Contributed by Dr. Mark Eckart on Jul 6, 2009

A friend of mine was comfortable as the senior pastor in a local church in the Midwest. The church paid well, took great care of his family, and he was positioned to advance in his denominational movement. However, one night he attended a camp service and was listening to a missionary speaker and ...read more

Tags: Missions, Sacrifices

Denomination: Holiness

No Christianity Without The Cross  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 10, 2009

NO CHRISTIANITY WITHOUT THE CROSS Dr. H. Richard Neibuhr condemns cross-less Christianity, or the evangelical "feel good" seeker-sensitive churches, who refuse to display or talk about the cross. With biting criticism he writes, "Such beliefs as a God without wrath, bringing men without sin into a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Tags: Cross

Luther On Fear  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 10, 2009

LUTHER ON FEAR Martin Luther made this interesting observation in his Table Talk: "God and the devil take opposite tactics in regard to fear. The Lord first allows us to become afraid, that he might relieve our fears and comfort us. The devil, on the other hand, first makes us feel secure in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1

Tags: Fear And Worry

When A Christian Grows

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011

WHEN A CHRISTIAN GROWS Dr. Bonar once remarked that he could tell when a Christian was growing. In proportion to his growth in grace he would elevate his Master, talk less of what he was doing, and become smaller and smaller in his own esteem, until, like the morning star, he faded away before the ...read more

Tags: Growth In Christ

Denomination: *other

If I Believed...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 29, 2011

IF I BELIEVED... An atheist once told William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, "If I believed what you Christians say you believe about a coming judgment and that impenitent rejecters of Christ will be lost, I would crawl on my bare knees on crushed glass all over London, warning men, night ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-13

Tags: Evangelism Urgency

3 Feet From My Miracle?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 18, 2021

Napoleon Hill in Think and Grow Rich talked about a gold miner that was three feet from finding gold. The story says a young man dug and dug and never found gold. The Colorado gold mine was a big frustration so after many months he quit. The first minner that quit was only three feet from striking ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Tags: Almost, Quitters

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Young Salesman Was Disappointed About Losing ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

The young salesman was disappointed about losing a big sale, and as he talked with his sales manager he lamented, "I guess it just proves you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink." The manager replied, "Son, take my advice: your job is not to make him drink. Your job is to make ...read more

Tags: Evangelism Fear Of

Being A Friend Of God Makes Us Better Friends To ...  PRO

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 1, 2007

Being a friend of God makes us better friends to each other. We need friends. If we find ourselves longing for someone to talk to, a true friend to whom we can bare our souls, we are not alone. Recently, a Duke University researcher concluded that 25% of Americans have no one with whom they can ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am Amazed By What People Will Believe. I Read ...

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 9, 2007

I am amazed by what people will believe. I read this recently, the following headlines were observed: * Dinosaurs Honked Like Buicks * Cow Mattresses Help Cows Produce More Milk * Mother To Be On Diet Of Only Chicken, Lays Huge Egg * WWII Bomber Found On The Moon * Woman Gives Birth To 2 ...read more

Money In The Bible

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 2, 2023

16 out of 38 of Christ’s parables deal with money. More is said in the New Testament about money than Heaven and Hell combined. Five times more is said about money than prayer. While there are 500 plus verses on both prayer and faith, there are over 2,000 verses dealing with money and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10

Tags: Stewardship, Money, Money Management, Giving

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healing And Health

Contributed by John Bright on Mar 10, 2025

Divine healing can be a touchy subject in the Church. Most will agree that it’s God’s intention or desire for His children to walk in health and wholeness. Do you agree? Also, we live in a fallen world. Do you agree? So, our bodies are caught in the middle. Why aren’t we talking more about how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:19-20

Tags: Healing, Sickness, Fallen World

Denomination: Methodist

For Thou Art With Me

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 17, 2025

In Psalm 23:4, we read: “4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me.” I often to talk to folks who are grieving the loss of a loved one to remember the “FIVE LITTLE WORDS” of Psalm 23:4 – For… thou… art… with… me. Jesus died so that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Tags: God With Us, Fear

Denomination: Methodist

Francois Fenelon, A Seventeenth Century Roman ...  PRO

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Mar 26, 2001

Francois Fenelon, a seventeenth century Roman Catholic said this about prayer: Tell God all that is on your heart, as one unloads one’s heart, its pleasures and its pains, to a dear friend. Tell Him your troubles, that He may comfort you; tell Him your joys, that He may sober them; tell Him your ...read more

Tags: Emotions, Prayer General

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I'm Told That A Man Went To The Doctor ...  PRO

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001

ILL. I’m told that a man went to the doctor complaining of a number of pains. After examining him the doctor said, "I can’t find anything organically wrong with you. But sometimes physical problems are the result of worry or stress. Maybe you need to find a good counselor & tell him your ...read more

Tags: Guilt, God Brings Hope, Descriptions Of God

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Moved Into The Ward With Us  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 25, 2001

He Moved Into the Ward With Us. Dr. John Rosen, a psychiatrist in New York City, is well known For his work with catatonic schizophrenics. Normally doctors remain separate and aloof from their patients. Dr. Rosen moves into the ward with them. He places his bed among their beds. He lives the life ...read more

Tags: Humanity Of Christ, Christmas

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mother Teresa Visited Australia. A New Recruit To ...  PRO

Contributed by David Simmons on Feb 22, 2002

Mother Teresa visited Australia. A new recruit to the monastery in Australia was assigned to be her guide and “gofer” during her stay. The young man was so thrilled and excited at the prospect of being so close to this woman. He dreamed of how much he would learn from her and what they would talk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Tags: Giving General, Love Of The Disciples

Denomination: Baptist

I Heard Once Of A Man Who Was An American Indian ...  PRO

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2002

I heard once of a man who was an American Indian and had been converted. He described the old and the new nature this way, “There’s two dogs that live in me, one’s the old dog, he’s mean and vicious and hard and sinful. Then there’s the new dog who walks after Christ. He said they’re constantly ...read more

Denomination: Baptist