In Sermon Illustrations: "True Worship"

Callous, Cold And Conniving Or Restored, Revived And Redeemed?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 23, 2021

(Presented on weekend of Martin Luther King Jr. Day before the invitation hymn, hymn of decision) Unlike Jesus, David was not sinless on his way to the wilderness or in the wilderness but he is described as a man after God’s own heart. Something David did that was good is that he attended a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Tags: Culture, Racism, Civil Rights, Prophetic Zeal

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Fathers: Give Generously  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

"Christian Fathers: Give Generously" The Bible gives four Christian character traits that can build a lasting legacy for the Lord. The third is to give with generosity. 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 says, "Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Tags: Father's Day

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Adorations  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Christmas Adorations For thousands of years the Israelites had been looking for the coming of the Messiah. There in Bethlehem by the miraculous power of God, Mary, a young virgin, gave birth to the Savior of the world. Most people missed that glorious event, but a few did not. Who are the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11

Tags: Christmas, Savior

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Glances Of Real Beauty May Be Seen In The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Some glances of real beauty may be seen in the faces of those who ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

How Many Of Our Daydreams Would Darken Into ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"How many of our daydreams would darken into nightmares, were there any ...read more

Tags: Dreams

Expect An Answer. If No Answer Is Desired, Why ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Expect an answer. If no answer is desired, why pray? True prayer has in it a ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

Thought Is The Strongest Thing We Have. Work ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Thought is the strongest thing we have. Work done by true and profound ...read more

Tags: Thought

Order Of The Bath

Contributed by Gary Kins on Jun 25, 2007

Order of the Bath "The Most Honorable Order of the Bath is a British order of chivalry founded by George I on 18 May 1725. However, the origin of the Order is said to be medieval, the earliest mention being in 1128. The name derives from the ancient ceremony wherein individuals participated in a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christian's Passion  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

The Christian's Passion "Denying Oneself" There is a tale of the great English actor Macready. Macready was once asked by a preacher; "What is the difference between you and me?" You see the actor appeared before crowds night after night proclaiming fiction and people listened with delight. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-37

Tags: Passion, Christian Love

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When A Thief Was Surprised At Church!

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 13, 2023

When I was pastoring in Texas, something strange happened one Christmas that I will never stop laughing about. Because it was a Christmas holiday, we were at home with our family taking a break from our normal ministry schedule. We did not go to the church campus for the weekend. But, while we ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10-11, Proverbs 3:9-10, 1 Timothy 6:10, 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Tags: Pastors, Tithing, Robbing God, Stealing, Surprises, Church, Giving, Humor  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[186]. A Message From A Poem – Musings On Being In Heaven

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 5, 2025

[186]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – MUSINGS ON BEING IN HEAVEN This is a lovely poem FOR ME, which is why I wrote it. How much do we think of heaven? I am afraid some are so earth-bound that they give little thought to heaven. Do we know what heaven will be like? Of course we do not. We can only ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-4, 1 Corinthians 2:9

Tags: The Third Heaven, Jesus, Heaven, Center, Christian Poems  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Hampton Court Near London, There Is A ...  PRO

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 1, 2001

In Hampton Court near London, there is a grapevine under glass; it is about 1,000 years old and has but one root which is at least two feet thick. Some of the branches are 200 feet long. Because of skillful cutting and pruning, the vine produces several tons of grapes each year. Even though some ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Tags: Jesus Teachings, Lordship Of Christ, Character

Denomination: Church Of God

George Muller Said "The Beginning Of Anxiety Is ...

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 25, 2006

George Muller said “The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith, and the beginning of ...read more

Tags: Guilt

Denomination: Baptist

The Whole Duty Of A Writer Is To Please And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The whole duty of a writer is to please and satisfy himself, and the true writer ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

Money Is Like Sea-Water: The More We Drink The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Money is like sea-water: The more we drink the thirstier we become; and ...read more

Tags: Money

Dictionaries Are Likew Athces: The Worst Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Dictionaries are likew athces: the worst is better than none, and the best cannot ...read more

Tags: Truth

There Comes A Moment When You Begin To Realize ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

There comes a moment when you begin to realize that virtually anything is possible that ...read more

Tags: Possibilities

Nothing Is Easier Than Self-Deceit. For What ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Nothing is easier than self-deceit. For what each man wishes, that he ...read more

Tags: Self

When I Want To Speak Let Me Think First. Is It ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

When I want to speak let me think first. Is it true? Is it kind? Is it ...read more

Tags: Communication Speech

One Great Power Of Sin Is That It Blinds Men So ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"One great power of sin is that it blinds men so that they do not recognize its ...read more

Tags: Sin General