In Sermon Illustrations: "The Lord Stands Guard"

[280]. A Message From A Poem – The Lord In Our Affliction

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 28, 2026

[280]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – THE LORD IN OUR AFFLICTION This was one of my first poems. This poem came from a period that was very difficult for me when a nasty, concerted attack was made against me. That is when the Lord led me into writing poems with His help. Right back then I would not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12, Hebrews 2:17-18, Hebrews 4:15, Matthew 13:21

Tags: Persecution, Comfort, Suffering, Help, Affliction, Trouble, Christian Poems  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hymn Story: Precious Lord, Take My Hand By Thomas ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 1, 2009

Hymn Story: Precious Lord, Take My Hand by Thomas Dorsey Thomas Dorsey was a black jazz musician from Atlanta who was known in the early 1920’s for the suggestive lyrics he combined with original music. Then God touched his life and in 1926 he gave up the suggestive music and began to write ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Tags: Death

[153]. A Message From A Poem – Jesus Christ Is Lord And King

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 3, 2025

[153]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – JESUS CHRIST IS LORD AND KING There are 22 letters in the Hebrew alphabet, and the writers of the Psalms, and Jeremiah, made use of what we call “Alphabetic Poems”. That is where you begin each new paragraph with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet. I think ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11, John 20:20, Matthew 27:37, Matthew 2:2

Tags: Jesus Is Lord, Jesus Is King, Christian Poetry, Christian Poems, Lord, King  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[246]. A Message From A Poem – Soon The Lord Will Come For Me

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 2, 2026

[246]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – SOON THE LORD WILL COME FOR ME Lines here can be reversed to make 9-7-9-7. (Change “Soon” Line 3 to “When”) The chosen metre for this poem in a more unusual one 7-9-7-9 as it does not follow the usual convention of having the first line longer than the second line. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Titus 2:13, Revelation 4:1, 1 Corinthians 15:52-53

Tags: Christian Poems, Rapture, Blessed Hope, The Coming Of The Lord, Christian Poetry  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surrendering To God

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

Ravi Zacharias tells the amazing story of a young Christian, Hien Pham, whom he met in Vietnam who served as an interpreter with the American forces. Shortly after Vietnam fell, Hien was imprisoned on accusations of helping the Americans. His jailers tried to indoctrinate him against democratic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-16

Tags: Grace, Persecution, Prayer, Surrender, Standing On Promises  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

[079]. A Message From A Poem – Faithful, Lord, You Are To Me And Us

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 12, 2025

[079]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – FAITHFUL, LORD, YOU ARE TO ME AND US [THIS IS WHAT I WROTE IN 2022]. Recently I had to go to Townsville for a major ear operation to address a problem I have had for over a year and which would not be treated at the local Queensland State hospital because they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:20, Romans 8:27-28

Tags: Caring God, Help, Poetry, Poem, Problem, Ear Operation, Townsville, Faithful, Victory  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In His Book "One Lord, One Faith," Author Rex ...  PRO

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Nov 16, 2001

In his book "One Lord, One Faith," author Rex Koivisto warns: We cannot read into the [biblical] text some meaning if it conflicts with the writer’s intended meaning. [For example,] in the early 1960’s the folk group Peter, Paul, and Mary sang a song about a young boy’s ...read more

Tags: Bible Study

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Martin Luther Prayed: Lord, Although I Am Sure ...  PRO

Contributed by Troy Mason on Sep 13, 2002

Martin Luther prayed: Lord, although I am sure of my position, without your help I cannot ...read more

Tags: Prayer Confession, Prayer Supplication

Denomination: Baptist

Blaise Pascal, "Lord, Help Me To Do Great Things ...

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 15, 2005

Blaise Pascal, "Lord, help me to do great things as though they were little, since I do them with your power, and little things as though they ...read more

Tags: Faith, Prayer Supplication

Denomination: Lutheran

Michelangelo Would Pray, "Lord, Make Me See Your ...  PRO

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 15, 2005

Michelangelo would pray, "Lord, make me see your ...read more

Tags: Worship Definition

Denomination: Lutheran

Lord Byron, Who Early In His Life Wasted Himself ...

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Apr 9, 2007

Lord Byron, who early in his life wasted himself on the pursuit of pleasure, wrote a year before his death: MY days are in the yellow leaves; The flowers and the fruits of love ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Simon Peter Said: Lord, To Whom Shall We Go? ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Simon Peter said: Lord, to whom shall we go? These words are ringing down through the ages, and should deeply impress upon our hearts the thought that Christ alone ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ

O Lord, That Lends Me Life, Lend Me A Heart ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"O Lord, that lends me life, lend me a heart replete ...read more

Tags: Joy

Lord, Grant That I May Always Desire More Than ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Lord, grant that I may always desire more than ...read more

Tags: Desire

Lord, Make Me A Crisis Man. Bring Those I ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Lord, make me a crisis man. Bring those I contact to decision. Let me not be a milepost on a single road. Make me a fork, that men must ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

So If You Have A Grandma Thank The Good Lord Up ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"So if you have a grandma Thank the Good Lord up above, And give Grandma hugs and kisses, ...read more

Tags: Family

Lord, Send Me Anywhere, Only Go With Me; Lay ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Lord, send me anywhere, only go with me; lay any burden on me, only sustain me; sever every tie but the tie that ...read more

Tags: Church General

O Lord, That Lends Me Life, Lend Me A Heart ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"O Lord, that lends me life, lend me a heart replete ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

Two Solemn Farewells We Find Our Lord Jesus ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Two solemn farewells we find our Lord Jesus giving to his church, and his parting word at both of them is very encouraging; one was here [in Matthew 28], when he closed up his personal converse with them, and then his parting word was, Lo, I am with you always; I leave you, and yet ...read more

Tags: Gifts Encouragement

Ive Never Been One Who Thought The Good Lord ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Ive never been one who thought the good Lord should make life easy; Ive just ...read more

Tags: Strength