In Sermon Illustrations: "True Love"

A Slender Acquaintance With The World Must ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true ...read more

Tags: Compassion

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

While I Was Working In The V Corps Chaplain's ...  PRO

Contributed by Julian Silva on Jan 9, 2003

While I was working in the V Corps Chaplain’s office in Frankfurt, Germany; I came in contact with many wonderful Christian individuals. One of the most inspiring was a German by the name of Carl Scholz. In speaking to him one day, he related to me of how that during the Second World War he served ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness In Jesus, God In The Hardships, Evangelism How To

Denomination: Baptist

It's Great To Be Young And Dream The Dream, But ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

It’s great to be young and dream the dream, but it’s better to be old and to see that the dream ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Not What We Say About Our Blessings, But How We ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true ...read more

Tags: Joy

John Stott Said, "When The Christian Loses ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Dec 17, 2007

John Stott said, “When the Christian loses himself, he finds himself, he ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

There Is Nothing Noble About Being Superior To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

There is nothing noble about being superior to some other man. The true nobility is in being ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

There Must Be, Within The Person That Would Be ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There must be, within the person that would be a true friend, integrity, breadth and depth of personality. ...read more

Tags: Compassion

I Believe In America Becausewe Have Great Dreams ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

I believe in America becausewe have great dreams and because we have the opportunity ...read more

Tags: Opportunity

If You Are Going To Succeed In Anything In This ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If you are going to succeed in anything in this world, you must concentrate on it, practice it, ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

Dr. John Maxwell Says: "These Experiences Are ...

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 11, 2009

Dr. John Maxwell says: "These experiences are like tea in hot water: They bring ...read more

Tags: Character

Denomination: Baptist

Robert A. Cook, Former President Of King's ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 20, 2005

Robert A. Cook, former president of King’s College in New York, told a true story from the early years of his ministry. He had been receiving some rather pointed criticism, and he sought the counsel of a friend, pastor Harry A. Ironside. Pouring out his heart, Dr. Cook asked what he should do ...read more

Tags: Humility

The Importance Of Having The Right Desires Is ...

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 29, 2012

The importance of having the right desires is illustrated in the Christmas film, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” This film contains a powerful theme of REDEMPTION. Hollywood could not come up with a film like this today! If you remember the story, George’s life is falling apart because he DESIRES ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Tags: Disappointment, Heart's Desires

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All I Really Need To Know I Learned In ...

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 15, 2003

All I really need to know I learned in kindergarten. All I really need to know about how to live and what to do and how to be I learned in kindergarten. Wisdom was not at the top of the graduate-school mountain, but there in the sandpile at Sunday School. These are the things I learned. Share ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines, Christian Values

Denomination: Baptist

Angus Mcgillivray Gave It All  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 3, 2002

ANGUS MCGILLIVRAY GAVE IT ALL In Ernest Gordon’s true account of life in a World War II Japanese prison camp, Through the Valley of the Kwai, there is a story that never fails to move me. It is about a man who through giving it all away literally transformed a whole camp of soldiers. The man’s ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines

All Because Of Angus

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 25, 2011

ALL BECAUSE OF ANGUS In Ernest Gordon’s true account of life in a World War II Japanese prison camp, Through the Valley of the Kwai, there is a story that never fails to move me. It is about a man who through giving it all away literally transformed a whole camp of soldiers. The man's name was ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Tags: Christian Witness

Exceeding Expectations

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Jun 25, 2025

Last Sunday I preached about heaven. I love preaching about heaven but I always feel like any description I give falls so far short of what it will actually be like. And I must admit, I have many questions. What exactly will it be like? What will we be doing? Will the bonds we've formed here ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Tags: Heaven, Expectations

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

[037] A Message From A Poem – Calvary – Golgotha’s Skull

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 26, 2025

[037] A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – CALVARY – GOLGOTHA’S SKULL What does Calvary mean to you? To most people it means nothing except a casual thought at Easter perhaps. May we ask what does Calvary mean to a Christian? Here the answers are many and most of them would be simplistic which is fine. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18, Luke 23:33

Tags: Calvary, The Cross, Golgotha, Sins, Place Of The Skull, Atonement, Easter, Crucifixion, Salvation, Redemption, Poetry  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisdom Is The God-Given Ability To Perceive The ...  PRO

Contributed by Eric Olson on Nov 12, 2002

“Wisdom is the God-given ability to perceive the true nature of a matter and implement the will of God in ...read more

Tags: God's Omniscience, Wisdom

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John Osteen Said "It's Great To Be Young And ...

Contributed by John Price on Mar 9, 2007

— John Osteen said “It’s great to be young and dream the dream, but it’s better to be old and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal