In Sermon Illustrations: "The Birth Of Christ"

The Beatles Rebellion  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 15, 2002

THE BEATLES REBELLION The Beatles rebellion against the God of the Bible goes way back for most of them! One example is the fact that John Lennon was taken to Sunday School by his Aunt Mimi. He even sang in the choir. But, by age 11, John was permanently barred from Sunday services in his aunt’s ...read more

Tags: Antichrist, Entertainment

The Role Of Prayer In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 31, 2009

The Role of Prayer in Revival A U.S. Lutheran bishop tells of visiting a parish church in California and finding a stirring red and orange banner on the wall. "Come Holy Spirit. Hallelujah!" it declared in words printed under a picture of a fire burning. The bishop was also interested in the sign ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Tags: Revival

Stay Awake In Church

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 8, 2008

STAY AWAKE IN CHURCH Each of us should periodically make a personal spiritual assessment. If we have never truly been awake, we must ask the God of grace to help us believe. We must confess our sin, declare our faith in Christ, and ask Christ to make us brand-new — to receive him as our Savior. ...read more

The Persistence In Forgiveness

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2008

The Persistence in Forgiveness After sixteen years as a missionary on the continent of Africa. David Livingstone returned Scotland to address the students at Glasgow University. His body had been ravaged by some 27 fevers that had overtaken him during his years of service. One arm hung useless at ...read more

Tags: Endurance

Salvation Is Not Mainly Forgiveness Of Sins It ...  PRO

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 10, 2003

“Salvation is not mainly forgiveness of sins it is mainly a fellowship with Jesus.” (John Piper. ...read more

Tags: Repentance, Salvation, E

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, As Paul Saw It, Was A Living, Flaming ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

Faith, as Paul saw it, was a living, flaming thing leading to surrender and obedience to the ...read more

Tags: Faith General

E. Stanley Jones Says, "If You Don't Surrender ...

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Sep 7, 2006

E. Stanley Jones says, “If you don’t surrender to Christ, ...read more

Tags: Basics Of Christianity

Denomination: Pentecostal

Every Breath You Breathe Will Be Filled With ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Every breath you breathe will be filled with thankfulness when you realize Jesus Christ is ...read more

Tags: Joy

The Prayer Of Intercession Is Thelevel Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The prayer of intercession is thelevel of prayer in which we share the burden of Christ for a person, ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

The Church Confronts The World With A Message ...

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 18, 2010

"The Church confronts the world with a message the world craves for but resents, because it comes through ...read more

Tags: Church General

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christian's Passion  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

The Christian's Passion "Denying Oneself" There is a tale of the great English actor Macready. Macready was once asked by a preacher; "What is the difference between you and me?" You see the actor appeared before crowds night after night proclaiming fiction and people listened with delight. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-37

Tags: Passion, Christian Love

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Don't Understand The ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

“I Don’t Understand the Bible...” Three types of people are described in 1 Corinthians 2 and 3: the natural man, the spiritual man, and the carnal man. The natural or unsaved person is spiritually dead and blind. He cannot understand the things of God. “The god of this age has blinded the minds ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4

Tags: Satan

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crown Of Thorns  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

CROWN OF THORNS Nearly thirty years ago on Saturday night I sat in an indoor arena excitedly watching a beautiful Arabian stallion receive the very high honor of "Legion of Merit." The lights were turned off and a large spotlight appeared at the entrance gate. Music played as this beautiful bay ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:28-30

Tags: Easter Good Friday

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Quotes On The Presence Of God

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 10, 2022

If you have God's presence, you have favor. One minute of God's Presence can accomplish more than 20 years of your striving. - Heidi Baker If you have never known the power of God's love, then maybe it is because you have never asked to know it - I mean really asked, expecting an ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Tags: Holy Spirit, Presence Of God

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Takes On The Average, 85 People In The ...

Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Oct 2, 2006

It takes on the average, 85 people in the American Church to lead one person to Christ. (Lost in ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

Denomination: Free Methodist

If You Look At The World, Youll Be Distressed. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"If you look at the world, youll be distressed. If you look within, youll be depressed. But if you ...read more

Tags: Basics Of Christianity

Man Will Believe Any Ism So Long As It Promises ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Man will believe any ism so long as it promises him that theres no hell and that he doesnt have ...read more

Tags: False Teaching

Man Will Believe Any Ism So Long As It Promises ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Man will believe any ism so long as it promises him that theres no hell and that he doesnt have ...read more

Tags: Faith General

God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen, Let Nothing You ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"God rest you merry, gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay, For Jesus Christ, our ...read more

Tags: Christmas

You Now Have Within You All The Elements That ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

You now have within you all the elements that are necessary to make you all the Father ...read more

Tags: Possibilities