In Sermon Illustrations: "The History Of Israel"

There Is A Greater Demand Today For People Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There is a greater demand today for people of character than at any time in the history of America. Industry, intelligence, ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Laws To Suppress Tend To Strengthen What They ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Laws to suppress tend to strengthen what they would prohibit. This is the fine point on which all the legal professions ...read more

Tags: Law

Unsung Heroes: Simeon Of Jerusalem

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 27, 2020

Introduction: Mary and Joseph weren’t the only ones eagerly awaiting the birth of Jesus. Under the Law of Moses, every male child was to be circumcised. Joseph and Mary took Baby Jesus to the Temple where this surgery would be performed on the Baby. While they were in the Temple, they received ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Tags: Unsung Heroes, Birth Of Christ, Simeon, Joseph And Mary

Denomination: Baptist

Misapplied Scriptures: Amos 3:7

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 2, 2023

Introduction: Like many believers, I didn’t spend too much time reading the Bible, let alone doing serious study, for many of my years as a believer. It seems some religious leaders or devout followers know this and use verses such as this one to prove a point. If true believers don’t have a ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:7

Tags: Misapplied Scriptures, False Prophets, Prophets

Denomination: Baptist

A Discerning Commentator (Alexander Maclaren) ...

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jul 28, 2005

A discerning commentator (Alexander Maclaren) writes: “The Parable of the Sower is both history and prophecy. It tells Christ’s ...read more

Tags: Parable Sower And Seed

Denomination: Baptist

We Can Always Square Away For A Fresh Start, No ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"We can always square away for a fresh start, no matter what the past has been. Its today that is the paramount ...read more

Tags: Present

Unintentionally Humorous Texts: "Uh, Don’t Forget The Teacher!”

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 24, 2024

Introduction: In Elisha’s day, just after Elijah was taken to Heaven, much of Israel was still deeply committed to Baal-worship, courtesy of Ahab and Jezebel. A large number of Israelites also worshiped the golden calves which Jeroboam I had installed soon after becoming king. In spite of that, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-4

Tags: Elisha, Prophets

Denomination: Baptist

I Am

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 11, 2003

Tenney also states the following: The most distinctive name by which God was known in Israel is Yahweh (Jehovah), which comes from the same root as “I AM”…(238) “I Am’s” significant meaning here in Exodus is that Moses credentials for being the one to lead Egypt out of bondage are found in him ...read more

Tags: Descriptions Of God

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Condoleeza Rice, Sec. Of State Recently Said ...

Contributed by John Herrmann on Nov 7, 2008

Condoleeza Rice, Sec. of State recently said after another failure of Peace talks in Israel and Palestine that Peace will not come in a sudden and dramatic event, but rather gradually.” Not so this second coming of Christ. It is an act of God confronting us as something from the other side, ...read more

Tags: Second Coming

Denomination: Lutheran

The Smith's Were Proud Of Their Family Tradition. ...  PRO

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 18, 2001

The Smith’s were proud of their family tradition. Their ancestors had come to America on the Mayflower. Their line had included Senators, Pastors, & Wall Street wizards. Now they decided to compile a family history, a legacy for the children. They hired a well known author. Only one problem ...read more

Tags: Dreams

Denomination: Baptist

The World's Worst Predictions.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jan 3, 2015

The book The World’s Worst Predictions lists some of history’s all-time prophetic goofs. King George II said in 1773 that the American colonies had little stomach for revolution. An official of the White Star Line, speaking of the firm’s newly built flagship, the Titanic, launched in 1912, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21

Tags: Prophecy, Predictions False

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unintentionally Humorous Texts: "Don’t Ask Me, It Just Happened!”

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 2, 2024

Introduction: Chances are either you, me, or someone we know has tried to excuse something that whoever it was, did. Excuses vary, but more often than not, the reply is something along the lines of “I don’t know how this happened!” One of the clearest cases of “I-don’t-know-itis” took place at the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:21-24

Tags: Moses, Aaron, Golden Calf

Denomination: Baptist

Nearly 50 Million Americans Are Working Parents, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

Nearly 50 million Americans are working parents, more than at any time in our history. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Children

Strange, When You Come To Think Of It, That Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Strange, when you come to think of it, that of all the countless folk who have livedon this planet, no one is known in ...read more

Tags: Humor

In The Tumult Of Men And Events, Solitude Was ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"In the tumult of men and events, solitude was my temptation; now it is my friend. What other satisfaction can be ...read more

Tags: Suffering Loneliness

It Isn't The Polls Or Public Opinion Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It isn't the polls or public opinion of the moment that counts. It's right and wrong and leadership. Men with fortitude, honesty and a belief in ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Medicine For ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

“Medicine for America” “God’s Providence in Human Affairs” Blessings Deuteronomy 28:1-2 says, “If you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully follow all His commands I give you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations on earth. All these blessings will come upon you ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-2

Tags: Patriotism

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Identity Theft: About 3.3 Million American ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

Identity Theft: About 3.3 million American consumers had their personal information stolen and used to open fraudulent bank, credit card or utility accounts, or to commit other crimes, according to the FTC. These cases collectively cost businesses $32.9 billion and consumers $3.8 billion. On ...read more

Tags: Sin General

So Many Owed So Much To One  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 27, 2009

SO MANY OWED SO MUCH TO ONE During World War II’s Battle of Britain, the Royal Air Force’s courageous defense of the skies over Britain foiled Hitler’s plans for an invasion of the British Isles. Afterward, Prime Minister Winston Churchill said in the House of Commons, "Never in the history of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-30

Tags: Atonement

Unsung Heroes—jonathan’s Armor Bearer

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 4, 2020

Unsung heroes—Jonathan’s armor bearer Introduction: some of the unsung heroes of the Bible never had their names revealed. The people they served with knew, and clearly their parents knew, but in His Wisdom, our Lord has chosen for these people to remain secret. Their deeds were well known, even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:6-7

Tags: Philistines, Jonathan, Armor Bearers

Denomination: Baptist