In Sermon Illustrations: "Thank You"

Remember Me!" Luke 23:32-43 Key Verse(S): ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Mar 22, 2005

“Remember Me!” Luke 23:32-43 Key verse(s): 42-43:“Then he said, ‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.’ Jesus answered him, ‘I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise’.” Did you ever notice that there are some problems that no matter how long you work with them or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Tags: Jesus, Paradise, Jesus Christ

Denomination: Lutheran

Finding Grace  PRO

Contributed by Johnathan Hester on Jun 15, 2008

FINDING GRACE If you want to learn the meaning of faith, get down to a child's level. "What could this possibly be?" I thought to myself. "Why would someone place that sign so low? No one could read it." You see them everywhere. Small signs promoting yard sales, cars, and business opportunities ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2

Tags: Examples Of Faith

Denomination: Baptist

God Answers The Persistent Prayers Of A Father ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 18, 2010

God Answers the Persistent Prayers of a Father and a Congregation for a Wayward Daughter You never know what effect your prayers are having or what catastrophe you are preventing in the lives you are accountable for. In his book, “Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire”, Jim Cymbala tells the story of his wayward ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Tags: Prayer Persistence

What’s Time Got To Do With It?

Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 18, 2020

After so many weeks, I haven't been able to keep track of them, one day seems just like the other day. Today reminds me of yesterday, and yesterday may be the same as tomorrow. I know I am used to being confused, but I have exceeded my limit on this time aspect. The Gracious Mistress of the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-4

Tags: Humor, Time

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Who Doesn’t Like Baloney?

Contributed by James Snyder on Feb 17, 2024

When I was young, my favorite sandwich was the baloney sandwich. Sometimes, with cheese and other things, but most importantly, baloney. I can’t imagine what my childhood would have been like without those bologna sandwiches. Until I went to school, I thought my mother had invented the baloney ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:3

Tags: Pranks, Relationships, Nonsense

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

[331]. A Message From A Poem - We Need The Lord Always

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 8, 2026

[331]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM - WE NEED THE LORD ALWAYS In the past, maybe 150 years ago, divers who dived for pearls in clams, would have a tube for air going from a boat on the surface and it was operated by a pump. I think the tube might have been made from rubber. There was no such thing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-23, Hebrews 4:16, James 4:8

Tags: Walk, Faithfulness, Needy, Need, Draw Near To God, Walk With The Lord, Christian Poems, Closer Than A Brother, Pearl Divers  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The People With The Roses  PRO

Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Feb 23, 2002

THE PEOPLE WITH THE ROSES John Blanchard stood up from the bench, straightened his Army uniform, and studied the crowd of people making their way through Grand Central Station. He looked for the girl whose heart he knew, but whose face he didn’t, the girl with the rose. His interest in her had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38, 1 Samuel 16:7, Matthew 6:33, 1 Samuel 16:7, Matthew 13:24-43  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Evangelism Fear Of, Compassion, Great Commission, Heart, Love, The Organ  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forward On Your Knees

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"You must GO forward on your knees." ...read more

Tags: Prayer Adoration

It Is Not Wise To Solicit The Opinions Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

It is not wise to solicit the opinions of publishers they ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

Acquire Inner Peace And A Multitude Will Find ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Acquire inner peace and a multitude will find their ...read more

Tags: Peace

Your Relationship With Someone Is The Position ...

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 28, 2008

Your relationship with someone is the position you hold in ...read more

Tags: Marriage Obligations

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Each Night, Before Retiring, Forgive Whomever ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Each night, before retiring, forgive ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General

Salvation Is Free...but Discipleship Will Cost ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Salvation is free...but discipleship will ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

The Happiest Couples Are Those Who Spell Us With ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The happiest couples are those who spell us ...read more

Tags: Men And Women

Learn To Pasueor Nothing Worthwhile Can Catch Up ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Learn to pasueor nothing worthwhile can ...read more

Tags: Action

The Penalty Of Success Is To Be Bored By The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The penalty of success is to be bored by the people ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

To Succeed, Jump As Quickly At Opportunities As ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"To succeed, jump as quickly at opportunities as you ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

The Secret Of Success Could Be Learning At An ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The secret of success could be learning at an early age ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

Foundational ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Foundational Love In the Book of John 13:34-35, Jesus makes a powerful statement, “A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.” (emphasis ours) God has given ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Tags: Love Of The Disciples

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven, A Holy Place

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Heaven, A Holy Place Jesus said, "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in Me. In My Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Tags: Heaven

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational