In Sermon Illustrations: "The Second Coming"

Why Fruit?  PRO

Contributed by John Tung on Feb 12, 2009

WHY FRUIT? Why are these character traits called fruit of the spirit? Why not other food groups: like meat of the spirit or bread of the spirit or dairy of the spirit? There are four reasons why it’s called fruit of the spirit: because fruit is healthy, sweet, living and whole. Fruit is healthy ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Tags: Spirit, Fruit, Fruit Of The Spirit

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doctor Cho: Walking On Water

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 15, 2022

Matthew 14:27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. 28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. 29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:27

Tags: Faith, Walk On Water

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Glory To God, My Prayers Have Been Answered!

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 22, 2022

A pastor bought a female parrot that became quite a problem. The only thing the parrot could say was, "Come on baby, let's kiss! Come on baby, let's kiss!" She was quite carnal. The pastor wanted a more spiritually-minded parrot, so he looked around for help. After much ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Tags: Lord's Prayer, Heavenly Father, Spiritual Warfare, Prayer, Intercession, Petition, Humor  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Only Ultimate Disaster That Can Befall Us, I ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

The only ultimate disaster that can befall us, I have come to realize, is to feel ourselves at home here on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Tags: Call Of The Disciples, Kingdom Of God, Heaven

Provide -> Pro = Before, In Advance; Vide = From ...

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 5, 2002

Provide -> Pro = before, in advance; Vide = from Latin videre, to see. So, basically...Provide comes ...read more

Tags: God's Omniscience, God's Provision

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Slip Upon A Pavement Is Better Than To Slip ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

To slip upon a pavement is better than to slip with the tongue: so the fall of the wicked shall come speedily. ...read more

Tags: Sin General

If You Really Believe In The Brotherhood Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"If you really believe in the brotherhood of man, and you want to come into its fold, youve ...read more

Tags: Family

Bureaucracies Are Designed To Perform Public ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Bureaucracies are designed to perform public business. But as soon as a bureaucracy is established, it develops an autonomous spiritual ...read more

Tags: Workplace

Who Is Wise And Understanding Among You? Let ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the ...read more

Tags: Wisdom

Hope Is The Expectation That Something Outside ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Hope is the expectation that something outside of ourselves, something or someone external, is going to come to our ...read more

Tags: Faith

The Men Who Build The Future Are Those Who Know ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The men who build the future are those who know that greater things are yet to come.Their minds are ...read more

Tags: Faith

Do You Believe In Dreams? Dont Oversleep If You ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Do you believe in dreams? Dont oversleep if you want your dreams to come true Dont ...read more

Tags: Dreams

A Life Lived With Integrity Even If It Lacks ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A life lived with integrity even if it lacks the trappings of fame and fortune is a shinning star in whose light ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Tis Well To Sow The Seeds Of Friendship When ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Tis well to sow the seeds of friendship when the sun is shining on your summer, then, when ...read more

Tags: Compassion

Whether A Child, Or An Old Man, Or A Youth, Be ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Whether a child, or an old man, or a youth, be come to thy house, he is to be treated with respect; for of ...read more

Tags: Hospitality

Productivity Is The Name Of The Game, And Gains ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Productivity is the name of the game, and gains in productivity will only come when better understanding and better relationships ...read more

Tags: Productivity

The Genius Of America Is Production; And A Large ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The genius of America is production; and a large percentage of our productive enterprises are headed by men ...read more

Tags: Productivity

A Good End Cannot Sanctify Evil Means, Nor Must ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A good end cannot sanctify evil means, nor must we ever do evil ...read more

Tags: Satan

Want To Walk On Water?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 30, 2021

MANY PEOPLE WANT TO WALK ON THE WATER, WITHOUT THE INVITATION ON GOD’S SON: COME… Matthew 14:29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. Pastor Chou of Korea wrote a book on prayer. He tells in his book “THE FOURTH DIMENSION” about 4 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-29, Matthew 14:30

Tags: Abuse, Walk On Water

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Can't Move People To Action Unless You First ...  PRO

Contributed by David Insell on May 5, 2003

"You can’t move people to action unless you first move them with emotion. The heart comes ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational