In Sermon Illustrations: "Turn To Jesus"

Jesus Rules

Contributed by John Crowe on Sep 2, 2016

Jesus did not go to heaven to get away form earth, he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8

Tags: Jesus' Authority, Jesus' Sovereignty

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus

Contributed by David Simpson on Mar 23, 2017

Mark Batterson said in his book: “All In” – “Most people in most churches think they are following Jesus, but I’m not so sure. They may think they are following Jesus, but the reality is this: they have invited Jesus to follow them.” Too many times I want Jesus to follow me, to serve my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:11

Tags: Following Jesus, Follow Jesus

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus Feet

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 5, 2020

His naked feet intrigued him, for they moved with purpose which his mind had not yet measured. Besides they each one wore a curious scar of some wound as yet unopened; yet they had been there long before his birth. What twist of meaning had Earthmaker given him, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4, John 1:14, John 3:16, James 5:16

Tags: Christmas, Easter, Salvation, Gospel, The Cross  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeking Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 17, 2020

Luke 19:3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. People will climb a wall to catch a foul ball at the game, but find any excuse to miss church. Revival will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:3

Tags: Desire, Priority

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And I

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 4, 2021

When missionary Dan Crawford's body was found, a well worn New Testament was found in the coat pocket of that great missionary to Africa. Inside he had penned the words of a man unashamed of the testimony of His Lord: I cannot do it alone! The waves dash fast and high; The fog comes chilling ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12, Romans 1:16

Tags: Fellowship, Communion, Discipleship, Suffering, Testimony, Ashamed Of Christ  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baptism Of Jesus

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 27, 2021

What do John the Baptist and Winnie the Pooh have in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Tags: John The Baptist, Winnie The Pooh

Denomination: Methodist

Knowledge Of Jesus

Contributed by Samuel M on May 16, 2024

The knowledge of you (Jesus) changes my understanding of who I am. The words I speak, the way I think, the life I live will radically change when I see you and get to know you Jesus. ‘I’ in me will alter (change or destroy) to become more like you (Jesus). Knowing and seeing you Jesus helps me to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8

Tags: Faith, Knowledge Of God

The Power Of The Switch

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022

THE POWER OF THE SWITCH – to some, the issue is not the light but our willingness/eagerness to turn the switch on! Example: Marie and Walter gifted us a 3-day tour in Canada - Kingston-Ottawa-Montreal-Old Quebec-1000 Islands The schedule is packed and the travel time between these places range ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Tags: Light, Darkness, Turn The Lights On

Denomination: Foursquare

Fairy Tale Princes Story Turns Sour After ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Biolsi on Nov 24, 2001

“Fairy tale Princes Story Turns Sour After Newlyweds Lose Money.” So read the headlines of the Daily Herald in Chicago on February 20, 1996. A newlywed couple had left a black zippered case on the roof of their car as they sped away from the reception to begin their honeymoon. The case had all ...read more

Tags: Holiness, Love Of The Disciples, Faith

Denomination: Baptist

The Turning Point In Our Lives Is When We Stop ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

The turning point in our lives is when we stop seeking the God we want and start seeking the God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Tags: Descriptions Of God, God The Father

You Turn On The Tv Set To See A Large Family ...  PRO

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Feb 26, 2002

You turn on the TV set to see a large family sitting at a long dining room table. A man and a woman sit at opposite ends of the table, with three boys on one side and three girls on the other. Then another woman appears from the kitchen wearing a blue blouse and a white apron. She’s also wearing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Tags: Love Of The Disciples, Servanthood, Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Harold Sherman, Wrote A Book How To Turn Failure ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 1, 2002

Harold Sherman, wrote a book How to Turn Failure Into Success. In it he gives a “Code of Persistence” a. I will never give up so long as I know I am right. b. I will believe that all things will work out for me if I hang on until the end. c. I will be courageous and undismayed in the face of ...read more

Tags: Endurance, Leadership General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Grandmother Turns 78 Years Old This Year And ...

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003

My grandmother turns 78 years old this year and guess what she is doing for the next 3 months? She is teaching the 2 year olds with another lady! Yes, her children are out of the class, in fact so are her grandchildren and even great ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines, Endurance, Wisdom

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Amazing How Quickly A Classroom Can Turn ...

Contributed by James Jack on Jul 6, 2005

It’s amazing how quickly a classroom can turn when a teacher walks out for a moment. Paper, hats, pens, shoes, glass bottles get thrown at fans. Bags get thrown out of windows. Furniture is mysteriously re-arranged so that all students are now sitting in the back corners of the room. Two of the ...read more

Tags: Sin Exposed, Sin General

Denomination: Anglican

We Turn To God For Help When Our Foundations Are ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 10, 2006

“We turn to God for help when our foundations are shaking, only to learn that it is God who is ...read more

Tags: God In The Hardships

Things Turn Out Best For The People Who Make The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Things turn out best for the people who make the best of ...read more

Tags: Attitude General

I Always Turn To The Sports Pages First, Which ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I always turn to the sports pages first, which records peoples accomplishments. The front ...read more

Tags: Culture

Things Just Dont Turn Up In This World Until ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Things just dont turn up in this world until ...read more

Tags: Discovery

When You Are Down And Out Something Always Turns ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

When you are down and out something always turns up and it is usually ...read more

Tags: Disappointment

Live Your Beliefs And You Can Turn The World ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Live your beliefs and you can turn the ...read more

Tags: Faith General