In Sermon Illustrations: "Treasure In Heaven"

In Our Midst

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 18, 2009

IN OUR MIDST I remember being in a meeting with Rabbi Lawrence Kushner where he noted that the human skin is not smooth. If we look at it under a microscope, the surface would vaguely resemble the coastline of California with all its coves, bays, and nooks. Then, he observed that molecules from ...read more

Tags: Descriptions Of God

Denomination: *other

More On ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 13, 2009

MORE ON PRAYER Leonard Ravenhill - Prayer is not an argument with God to persuade him to move things our way, but an exercise by which we are enabled by his Spirit to move ourselves his way. Harry Emerson Fosdick - Prayer is putting oneself under God’s influence. Pope Pius XII - A man without ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Tags: Prayer How To

God's Elect

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 23, 2009

“Who will bring a charge against God’s elect?” Here is where we have to back up just a step and remember who Paul is talking about and who he is talking to. When he says that God will, with Christ, freely give us all things, the 'us' consists of all those who are referred to in verse 28 and in ...read more

Tags: God's Provision

Denomination: Orthodox

Under Or Above ...

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 31, 2009

Under Or Above Circumstances There is a story of a lady who was severely depressed by a series of disheartening events. When asked how she was weathering the storm of adversity, she answered, “Quite well, under the circumstances.” “Sister,” he replied kindly yet firmly, “you’ll never make it that ...read more

Tags: Suffering Joy In

Denomination: Other

An Afflicted Life Can Save

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jul 22, 2009

AN AFFLICTED LIFE CAN SAVE Or consider the young lady suffering with terminal cancer. It’s a painful and hopeless disease. But instead of complaints and self-pity, she openly talked about her hope of eternal life in Jesus, about the inheritance in heaven Jesus won for her by dying on the cross, ...read more

Tags: Affliction

Denomination: Lutheran

Preacher Focuses On Baptism Regardless Of Sermon ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 26, 2009

Preacher Focuses On Baptism Regardless of Sermon Text The story is told of a pastor who had just starting serving a new congregation. For eight Sundays in a row he preached about baptism. Finally, the chairman of the elders approached him and said, “Preacher, we get the point about baptism and so ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-4

Tags: Baptism

Donald Gary Barnhouse Was A Powerful Preacher ...

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 23, 2009

Donald Gary Barnhouse was a powerful preacher with a mind like a steel trap. One New Year’s Eve, back in the late forties or fifties, at the church’s watch night service, Barnhouse was administering a communion service when there was a noisy disturbance outside. A group of loud, drunken voices ...read more

Tags: Alcohol

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is An Old Legend Which Says When Jesus Had ...

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 5, 2009

"There is an old legend which says when Jesus had ascended into heaven, the angel Gabriel asked him, "Lord what plans have you made for carrying on your ministry in the world? How will people learn of what you have done for them?" Jesus responded, "I left that to Peter, James and John, Martha ...read more

Tags: Evangelism Urgency

Denomination: Anglican

Physical Death Will Continue Until The Lord ...

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 15, 2010

Physical death will continue until the Lord returns and takes us home to heaven. However, the sting has been taken out of death. A boy and his father were driving down a country road on a beautiful spring afternoon, when a bumblebee flew in the car window. The little boy, who was allergic to bee ...read more

Tags: Death, Substitution

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Accepting This Part Of The Plan

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 14, 2010

ACCEPTING THIS PART OF THE PLAN Years ago, the church I was serving did a cantata, during which one of the choir members gave a brief testimony. He was a beloved man who had been battling cancer. After acknowledging that he had asked all the questions and experienced all the emotions he simply ...read more

Tags: God's Sovereign Will

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Randy Travis Released Song In 2002 Entitled Pray ...

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Apr 28, 2010

Randy Travis released song in 2002 entitled Pray for the Fish. Listen to the 2nd verse and the lyrics. Well, the preacher ducked him under that cool clear water, then he did it again. Eddie came up yellin': "Lord in Heaven, hallelujah! I'm a brand new man! Well, the water got to bubblin', sky got ...read more

Tags: Baptism

Through The Darkness

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Feb 14, 2011

THROUGH THE DARKNESS (John 1:1-14) It’s a dark night and even though your car headlights are on and shining brightly, you notice how dark it is outside: it’s a dark night. You have been driving through the night, a long way from your home, but you will soon be home. Even after your long drive ...read more

Tags: Home

Denomination: Baptist

Drew Brees: We Did It

Contributed by Michael R. Hodge on Apr 4, 2011

DREW BREES: WE DID IT In 2010, Drew Brees -- quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, had that kind of moment as he celebrated a Super Bowl win. As he stood with his son lifted up high in the air, he said, "I stood there with my little boy, and I was overwhelmed. I told Baylen how much I loved him ...read more

Tags: Children

Denomination: Baptist

Haydn Gives Glory To God

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2011

HAYDN GIVES GLORY TO GOD Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was present at the Vienna Music Hall, where his oratorio The Creation was being performed. Weakened by age, the great composer was confined to a wheelchair. As the majestic work moved along, the audience was caught up with tremendous emotion. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:20-24

Tags: Humility

Diocletian

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 4, 2011

DIOCLETIAN In its first 300 hundred years the Christian church endured repeated waves of persecution. But perhaps the worst came while Diocletian was emperor of Rome (A.D.284-305). Convinced that the Christians were conspiring against him, Diocletian sought to annihilate them throughout his ...read more

Tags: God's Sovereign Will

Denomination: Brethren

God Has A Rhythm

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 25, 2012

GOD HAS A RHYTHM God has a rhythm. Everything has a rhythm. The universe has a rhythm. The planets in our solar system have a rhythm. The earth has a rhythm. The seas have a rhythm. The four seasons have a rhythm. Our bodies have a rhythm. Our heart has a rhythm. Our lungs have a ...read more

Tags: Sabbath

Denomination: Baptist

A.w. Tozer: The Position Of Christ In The Church  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 1, 2012

A.W. TOZER: THE POSITION OF CHRIST IN THE CHURCH The present position of Christ in the gospel churches may be likened to that of a king in a limited constitutional monarchy. The king is in such a country no more than a traditional rallying point, a pleasant symbol of unity and loyalty much like a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20, Matthew 6:10

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

The Smelly Man

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Jul 25, 2018

Main Idea: The only thing that can wash away sin is the blood of Jesus. Verse: “But we are all like an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are like filthy rags” (Isaiah 64:6 NKJV). Illustration: A smelly man came to visit me. He needed a bath so bad. He wanted to hug me and talk to me. I ...read more

Tags: Sin, Blood Of Jesus, Wash Away Sin

Denomination: Charismatic

A Wrist Watch And A Big Bang

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 24, 2019

Shake it together! If we placed the parts of a wrist watch in a bag and began to shake it; how long do you think it would be, before it came together, and function properly? Both the world and the watch had a creator, designer, and maker. The world did not begin as a result of a big bang. God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Hebrews 1:10, John 1:1-3, Psalm 14:1, Psalm 53:1  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Big Bang, Darwins Theory, Evolution Theory, Wrist Watch Created, Creation, God Created  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pursuit Of Happiness

Contributed by Larry Hinkle on Dec 12, 2019

A disgruntled early American once complained to Ben Franklin, “so where is all this happiness that the Constitution was supposed to guarantee me?” Franklin is said to have responded, “The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Tags: Happiness, Joy

Denomination: Methodist