In Sermon Illustrations: "Things Of Earth"

Understanding The Spiritual Gifts By Dr. Dale A. ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 13, 2011

Understanding The Spiritual Gifts By Dr. Dale A. Robbins 1. The ministry of Spiritual Gifts originates in the New Testament, commissioned by our Lord Jesus Christ. After He established His church on the earth and ascended to Heaven, Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to equip His church with power and ...read more

Tags: Gifts General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Right Use Of The Eyes  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 28, 2012

THE RIGHT USE OF THE EYES A bishop of the early church, who was a remarkable example of the virtue of contentment, was asked his secret. The venerable old man replied: "It consists in nothing more than making a right use of my eyes. In whatever state I am, I first of all look up to heaven and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Tags: Gratitude

When Covid-19 Is Over.....

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Mar 30, 2020

When this coronavirus Is over and life returns to normal, may we never, ever take for granted again..... * A handshake or a kind word from a stranger * A hug from a friend * Worshipping with other believers in a crowded church service * A boring night at home * Full shelves at the grocery ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Tags: Revival, Thankfulness, Gratitude, Blessings, Remembering, Coronavirus  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Chief Object Of Education Is Not To Learn ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The chief object of education is not to learn things ...read more

Tags: Culture

Little ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 10, 2009

LITTLE THINGS This leads us to a simple but important principle: Our faithfulness in the little things will determine how faithful we will be with bigger things. There is a story about a huge bank where one of the employees was up for a significant promotion. He lost that promotion one day in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Tags: Obedience

A Parable From The Chilean Mining ...

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Oct 16, 2010

A PARABLE FROM THE CHILEAN MINING DISASTER Once upon a time there was a wise, good and powerful King. His kingdom was known as the kingdom of Hope and it was the richest kingdom in the world. He ruled his people with love and justice. The kingdom of Hope was known throughout the world and other ...read more

Tags: Salvation

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[070]. Excerpts From Certain Psalms: Part 1 – Psalms 64, 3, 103

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 29, 2025

[070]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – EXCERPTS FROM CERTAIN PSALMS: PART 1 – PSALMS 64, 3, 103 {{Psalm 96:1-2 “SING TO THE LORD a new song. SING TO THE LORD, all the earth. SING TO THE LORD. Bless His name. Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day.”}} These next several postings ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:12, Psalm 103:11, Psalm 103:8, Psalm 96:1-2

Tags: Psalms, East, Opposition, Poetry, Gracious, Poem, Singing, Transgressions, Adversaries, Removed, West, Removed Transgression  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Live In A World Today That We Should Sift All ...

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 31, 2011

We live in a world today that we should sift all our children’s activities and things that they are exposed to each day as though we were looking and inspecting the candy they get on Halloween night and throw out the things that look suspicious. I know it’s hard and most of the time just impossible ...read more

Tags: Children, Sin, Addiction, Temptation, Halloween  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Unsung Heroes: The Shepherds Of Bethlehem

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 14, 2020

Introduction: the Christmas story, the birth of Jesus Christ into this world, is one of the most beautiful ever told. Many believers and others are more or less familiar with Mary and Joseph traveling from Nazareth to Bethlehem, and how Jesus was born in an inn and laid in a manger because there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Tags: Mary, Birth Of Jesus, Shepherds, Unsung Heroes

Denomination: Baptist

Destiny Is Not A Matter Of Chance, It Is A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited ...read more

Tags: Becoming A Christian

The Caliber Of Its Leaders Is The Measure Of A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The caliber of its leaders is the measure of a movement, for the caliber of men is indicated by the size of the things which challenge them, by the type and size of things which discourage and defeat them, by the caliber of the helpers they choose, by the size and the type of things ...read more

Tags: Gifts Leadership

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit' Means: ‘blessed ...  PRO

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Apr 23, 2002

“‘Blessed are the poor in spirit’ means: ‘Blessed is the man who has realized his own utter helplessness, and who has put his whole trust in God.’ If a man has realized his own utter helplessness, and has put his whole trust in God, there will enter into his life two things which are opposite sides ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Tags: Sermon On The Mount, God's Provision

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Missionary William Carey Said, "Expect Great ...

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 1, 2007

The missionary William Carey said, “Expect great things and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Whole Secret Of Life Is To Be Interested In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The whole secret of life is to be interested in one thing profoundly, ...read more

Tags: Learning

Fear Statistics

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Aug 28, 2017

Fear and worry statistics from U.S. National Institute of Mental Health, Sep. 4, 2016: Percentage of things feared that will never take place: 60% Percentage of things feared that are considered to be insignificant for you: ...read more

Tags: Fear

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Two Most Engaging Powers Of An Author Are To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

The two most engaging powers of an author are to make new things ...read more

Tags: Art

One Of The Lessons Of History Is That Nothing Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and ...read more

Tags: Miscellaneous

One Of The Lessons Of History Is That Nothing Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and ...read more

Tags: Suffering Loneliness

I Do Not Think That Winning Is The Most ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

I do not think that winning is the most important thing. I think ...read more

Tags: Competition

Last Time, I Mentioned The Movie City ...  PRO

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Jun 8, 2001

Last time, I mentioned the movie City Slickers… where Billy Crystal asked Curley what the meaning of life was. He pointed his finger up. “Your finger is the meaning of life?” “No, one thing. One thing is the meaning of ...read more

Tags: God Brings Purpose, Finding Fulfillment