In Sermon Illustrations: "The Way Of Cain"

How To Get To Heaven  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 19, 2009

HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN In 1997 there was survey taken by U. S. News and World Report, "Who do you think is mostly likely to get into heaven?" Mother Teresa had a 79%, Oprah Winfrey 66%, Michael Jordon 65%, Colin Powell 61%, Dennis Rodman 28% and O. J. Simpson 19%. The person completing the survey ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Tags: Heaven

The Reality Of Palm Sunday  PRO

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 19, 2011

THE REALITY OF PALM SUNDAY Pope Benedict himself in his homily last Sunday in St Peter’s Square said this about Palm Sunday: "But what are we really doing when we join this procession as part of the throng which went up with Jesus to Jerusalem and hailed him as King of Israel? Is this anything ...read more

Tags: Easter Palm Sunday

Denomination: Anglican

Discover Your Style Of Evangelism

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Apr 4, 2022

A true heart of compassion will let those on the way to destruction know they can escape, but the only escape is through Jesus Christ. We need to tell people they're in trouble with God and that God alone has provided a way to escape. But how? Do we all have to share the same way? No, the ...read more

Tags: Great Supper, Styles, Service, Gospel, Parables, Witnessing, Spiritual Gifts, Methods, Evangelism  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Truth?

Contributed by John Bright on Oct 17, 2022

I hate to be the bearer of bad news… but there is a deep divide in this sanctuary. No – it’s not what you think. It’s not political parties. It’s not hot-button social justice issues. Nope, it’s our view of “What is truth?” Here’s a way to view our divide from Os Guiness: “Three baseball ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:24-36

Tags: Baseball, Absolute Truth, Umpires

Denomination: Methodist

Outline Of Psalm 119 - The Power Of God's Word

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Jun 14, 2023

Psalms 119 - David proclaims the power of God's Word. David in this Psalm describes God's Word in 48 different ways. Here are a few: 1. The Word of God is the source of cleansing - Psalms 119:9 (KJV) Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Tags: David, Bible, Psalms, Word Of God

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Of The Very Essence Of Faith That We Should ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Gibney on Aug 8, 2002

It is of the very essence of faith that we should believe what Jesus says is true! So often we have a kind of vague wistful longing that the promises of Jesus should be true. The only way to enter into them is to ...read more

Tags: Faith General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Writing For A Penny A Word Is Ridiculous. If A ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 10, 2002

"Writing for a penny a word is ridiculous. If a man really wants to make a million dollars, the best way would be to start his own religion" L. Ron Hubbard quoted in Reader’s Digest ...read more

Tags: Church Purpose Of

John Wesley Had As His Motto, "Do All The Good ...

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 18, 2004

John Wesley had as his motto, "Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you ...read more

Tags: Growth In Christ

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Like Nonsense -- It Wakes Up The Brain Cells. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

I like nonsense -- it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living. It’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope that enables you to laugh at all of ...read more

Tags: Faith General

Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The German Pastor And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 26, 2007

Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the German Pastor and theologian who spoke out against atrocities in Nazi Germany, once wrote, “If my sinfulness appears to me to be in any way smaller or less detestable in comparison ...read more

Tags: Sin General

I Was Talking With The Guys Installing My ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 28, 2009

I was talking with the guys installing my satellite. Knowing that I was a preacher, one asked, "Can you be saved and not go to church?" I said, "Sure, the same way that you can be a soldier and not be in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Tags: Church Purpose Of

St. John Of The Cross Was Right: "It Is Quite ...

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 28, 2009

St. John of the Cross was right: "it is quite impossible to reach the thicket of the riches and wisdom of God except by first entering the thicket of much suffering, in such a way that the soul finds there its consolation and desire. The soul that ...read more

Tags: Suffering Joy In

Denomination: Catholic

I Expect To Pass Through Life But Once. If, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I expect to pass through life but once. If, therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow-being, let me do it now, and not ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

And I Said To The Man Who Stood At The Gate Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

And I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year: Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown And he replied: Go out into the darkness and put thine hand into the hand of God. ...read more

Tags: Love Of The Disciples

Nothing Succeeds Like Failure. We Learn Far ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Nothing succeeds like failure. We learn far more about ourselves in our failures than in our successes. Failure is the greatest teacher of all. Failure dramatizes where we are yet incomplete, and points ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Without The Destination In View, We Easily Lose ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Without the destination in view, we easily lose our waySo what is our destination? Our destination is home with our Father in heaven. It is so easy on this journey to lose sight of our destination and to focus on ...read more

Tags: Becoming A Christian

Messianic Jew David Stern Comments, "Sha’ul’s...

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 20, 2009

Messianic Jew David Stern comments, "Sha’ul’s self-limitation is consistent with Jewish ethical standards, derekh-eretz, the "way of the world." God expects us to do what is right and what is ethical. ...read more

Tags: Ethics, Kindness

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Obedience Matters To God

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 2, 2025

So many churches in our day have been captivated by church growth techniques and have made attendance the measure of success. I have got bad news for these folks – God’s measure of success is the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15, 1 John 5:2-3, 1 Samuel 15:22

Tags: Obedience, God's Will

Denomination: Methodist

In A Movie Classic - National Lampoon's Vacation ...  PRO

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 30, 2004

In a movie classic - National Lampoon’s Vacation - Chevy Chase - otherwise known as Clark Griswold - leads his family across the country to their dream vacation at Wally World. Along the way, Clark gets lost several times. One time happened to be in St. Louis. After several wrong turns, the ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: Lutheran

In His Children's Book, Entitled Is A Blue ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

In his children’s book, entitled "Is A Blue Whale The Biggest Thing There Is?" Robert Wells takes us from a size that we can grasp to one that we cannot grasp. The largest animal on Earth is a blue whale - the flippers on his tail alone are bigger than most animals on the Earth However, a blue ...read more

Tags: Parable Pharisee