In Sermon Illustrations: "The Second Coming"

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Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

“Hope” Dedicated to All who have lost a child to a tragic early death, stillbirth, Miscarriage or even an abortion that was later regretted There is nothing quite as devastating as the loss of a child to an early death. There are always more questions than answers. There are many things we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Tags: Trials And Difficulties

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consistent Christians

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Sep 20, 2008

Consistent Christians I was getting ready to do some research for my weekly sermon so I entered my office and flipped the light switch to the "on" position. It seemed that as soon as I had touched the toggle there was an instantaneous burst of bright light from the light bulb for a millionth of a ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: *other

The Devastating Fruit Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 4, 2010

The Devastating Fruit of Unforgiveness Once upon a time there was a man to whom a great harm had been done. The exact nature is of no consequence, as long as we know the hurt went deep. He felt it continually, the pain was searing and relentless, and even the most basic tasks of life were ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Tags: Forgiveness For Others

Charles Colson Tells The Story Of Being On Th...

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

Charles Colson tells the story of being on the Bill Buckley television program, talking about criminal justice reform. A few days later he got a call from Jack Eckerd, the founder of the Eckerd Drug chain, the second largest drug chain in America. He saw me on television and asked me to come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-16

Tags: True Repentance, Led By God

Denomination: Methodist

The Death Of A Eagle (Let Go)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 9, 2016

CONCLUSION: There was a young man that attended school in a large north-eastern city. In his studies he fell in love with EAGLES. He read everything he could about eagles. He watched documentaries about eagles and the more he studied the more he loved EAGLES. He promised himself when he graduated ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Tags: Eagle, Let Go

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Moving Forward For Christ

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 30, 2018

*The early church kept moving ahead. And we can too! In spite of our enemies, in spite of the setbacks, we can still move forward for the Lord Jesus Christ! *In February of 2007, a deadly tornado struck central Florida. And it smashed almost everything in its path. The storm struck at the worst ...read more

Tags: Overcome, Gospel Advancing

Denomination: Baptist

An Observation About Context

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 16, 2020

Context is very important, even in the little things. For example, people have done a lot of damage to Bible verses, stories, doctrines, etc., because they did not or do not consider the context. Someone once remarked that a Bible verse out of its context is like a diamond away from a necklace: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, Matthew 4:1-11

Tags: Context, Temptations And Testings

Denomination: Baptist

Mom Left Us More Than Her Insurance Policy

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 2, 2020

Around April 28, 2020, my mother completed her earthly journey and went to be with the Lord. I have to confess, part of me was glad she wasn’t suffering any longer (she had several serious health issues) but of course there was the grief that comes along with losing someone you love. Yes, I know ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Tags: Insurance, Mothers, Inheritance

Denomination: Baptist

Charles Colson Told The Following Story In An ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 12, 2005

Charles Colson told the following story in an address at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi: I love the illustration about a man named Jack Eckerd. A few years ago I was on the Bill Buckley television program, talking about restitution (one of my favorite subjects) and criminal ...read more

Tags: Commitment To Christ

Denomination: Wesleyan

Seen On A Church Sign: "If Evolution Is True, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 21, 2003

Seen on a church sign: “If evolution is true, how come mothers ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 11:28-29

Fathers Should Never Underestimate The Priceless ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Fathers should never underestimate the priceless return they receive both in this life and in the life to come ...read more

Tags: Parenting

The Stone Was Rolled Away From The Door, Not To ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The stone was rolled away from the door, not to permit Christ to come out, but to ...read more

Tags: Miracles Of Jesus

Where Much Is Expected From An Individual, He ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Where much is expected from an individual, he may rise to the level of events ...read more

Tags: Workplace Balance

You May Juggle Human Laws, You May Fool With ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"You may juggle human laws, you may fool with human courts, but there is a judment to come, ...read more

Tags: God's Judgment

God Washes The Eyes By Tears Until They Can ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

God washes the eyes by tears until they can behold the invisible land ...read more

Tags: Emotions

Our Doctrine Of Equality And Liberty And ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Our doctrine of equality and liberty and humanity comes from our belief in the brotherhood of ...read more

Tags: Family

The Difficult Thing About Children Is That They ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

The difficult thing about children is that they come with no instructions. You pretty well ...read more

Tags: Children

Children Think Not Of What Is Past, Nor What Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Children think not of what is past, nor what is to come, but enjoy the ...read more

Tags: Children

Worship Is A Stairway On Which There Is Movement ...

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 30, 2008

Worship is a stairway on which there is movement in two directions: God comes to man, and man ...read more

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Contributed by Daniel Haas on Apr 4, 2009

Quote: "Some people come into our lives, leave footprints in our hearts and ...read more

Tags: Change

Denomination: Congregational