In Sermon Illustrations: "Understandable"

No Dummies Allowed  PRO

Contributed by T D on Dec 28, 2010

NO DUMMIES ALLOWED Why couldn’t Jesus be more specific? Why couldn’t he just define things in a 30-second commercial or make it easier to understand? I saw in the bookstore the other day one of those yellow books which said “Computers for Dummies.” They had a whole series of them- cooking for ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-5

Tags: Bible Study

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Mr. Goodness And Mr. Mercy

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2011

MR. GOODNESS AND MR. MERCY A faithful Christian lady told the preacher on her death bed that she felt like two demons were always around her. She said that when she died she felt like those demons were going to escort her to hell. The preacher was disturbed and couldn't understand her terrors. ...read more

Tags: Death

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Uses People Like Derrick

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

GOD USES PEOPLE LIKE DERRICK In Dayton, Ohio, attorney Derrick Farmer gave a motivational talk to at-risk teens. Derrick is 48 years old and has been an attorney since 1999. Now, what was unusual about this event was that it was picketed by 30 Dayton police officers. Why? When Derrick was 16 years ...read more

Tags: Born Again

Denomination: Methodist

Praying For Your Prosperity

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 18, 2011

PRAYING FOR YOUR PROSPERITY One day a man was walking with this pastor. He knew this pastor was living in horrible poverty in Ethiopia, and he made the mistake of showing a little bit of what he thought would be gracious sympathy. He told the Ethiopian pastor, brother, we pray for you in your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9

Tags: Poverty

Destiny Around The Corner

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Sep 10, 2011

DESTINY AROUND THE CORNER Sometimes emergency intersects with the anointing! God can use the most humble servant to speak some great directions into our lives. God sometimes puts very big messages in very little packages. Samuel spoke into Saul’s life because he heeded the word of his servant ...read more

Tags: Opportunity

In His Book "God In My Corner" George Foreman Has ...

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 13, 2008

In his book “God in my corner” George Foreman has a chapter entitled “What will people think of Me?” In the chapter his shares his struggle with this common struggle for Christians. He said he wasn’t afraid to step in the ring with toughest boxers in the world Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, and Ken ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sometimes A Thing Has To Be Repeated Until We ...

Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Apr 10, 2008

Sometimes a thing has to be repeated until we hear and understand.A man asked his physician what to do about his wife’s hearing, which he felt was deteriorating. The doctor suggested a little test, which the man applied. He went home and found his wife working at the kitchen sink. Just inside the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Teens Look For In A Church When Seeking A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2008

What Teens Look for in a Church When seeking a church 42% of American say it is very important to them "to better understand what I believe." Other important things they look for in a church include spending time with close friends (34%); being encouraged or inspired (34%); and volunteering to help ...read more

Tags: Church Growth

If You Want To Communicate Clearly And With ...

Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Apr 14, 2008

If you want to communicate clearly and with meaning to people in the street, be careful about using in-house talk they don’t understand. Years ago a traveling preacher was riding his horse through the country when he came upon an old farmer at his house. He greeted the farmer and asked, “Are ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Remember When Our Children Were Small, And ...

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Apr 20, 2008

I remember when our children were small, and Marlys and I would set them in a high chair and feed them. OK, Marlys more than me. If they did not want to eat, you could put all the food in their mouth you wanted, but they would spit it out. Also, if we tried to feed them something they did not want, ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In May, 2008 A Missionary Serving In Italy Was ...

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 2, 2008

In May, 2008 a missionary serving in Italy was thrilled to see his first Italian convert after four years of ministry in one small town. After this young man trusted Christ, he was thrown out of his house by his Roman Catholic father for “wasting his life.” The prosperity preachers in America ...read more

Tags: Persecution

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lisa Beamer Reflects On The Loss Of Her Dad In ...

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 9, 2008

Lisa Beamer reflects on the loss of her dad in her book, "Let’s Roll." Slowly she began to understand that the plans God has for us don’t just include ‘good things’, but the whole array of human events. The ‘prospering’ he talks about in the book of Jeremiah is often the outcome of a ‘bad’ event. ...read more

Tags: Prayer Hardship

Denomination: Church Of God

There Was A Man Who Used To Have Problems Getting ...

Contributed by Todd Brock on Nov 13, 2008

There was a man who used to have problems getting his son to clean his room. He would insist that his son, “Do it now,” and he would always agree to do so, but then he wouldn’t follow through – at least, not right way. After high school, the son joined the Marine Corps. When he and his dad were ...read more

Tags: Obedience

Denomination: Baptist

I Remember A Neighbour Of Mine Dying With Acute ...

Contributed by David Moore on Dec 5, 2008

I remember a neighbour of mine dying with acute Leukemia. He was a believer who needed much encouragement, and one day a woman from his church told him God had revealed to her that He would spare his life, like he spared the life of Hezekiah. He asked me what I thought. I shared some deep ...read more

Tags: Prophecy

Denomination: Baptist

Someone Once Wrote; And, I Quote: "Whoso Draws ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 31, 2008

Someone once wrote; and, I quote: "Whoso draws nigh to God one step through doubtings dim, God will advance a mile in blazing light to Him." The late great American author, lecturer, and radio commentator, Will Oursler (1913 - 1985), once said: "The beginning of faith is the beginning of our ...read more

Tags: Faith

Dead People Everywhere

Contributed by Jeff Gauss on Jun 29, 2012

DEAD PEOPLE EVERYWHERE Sometimes the most basic truths of Christianity can be quite confusing. Take for instance the first time little Suzy attended a funeral service. The minister used the phrase, "Ashes to ashes, dust to dust." Suzy didn't understand so she asked her grandma, who was with her, ...read more

Tags: Death

Denomination: Baptist

Broken Heart

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 11, 2015

In Fox’s Book of Martyrs, there is the story of a 26 year old mother named Perpetua. The early church was growing dramatically and she came to faith in Jesus. The Roman government was trying to get her to renounce her faith but she refused. They threw her in prison. Her father came and begged her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-38

Tags: Grief

Denomination: Methodist

Giving Tithes And Offering To Your Local Church

Contributed by Rev. Vinod Rasaily on Oct 19, 2016

Believers must understand that Church is the backbone of mission and therefore must be faithful in bringing their tithes and offering to their local Church. Some Church goers who live outside of their home town would not commit themselves to support the Church which they are attending, instead they ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10-11

Tags: Tithes And Offering, Christian Giving, Giving To God

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Adam Used To Live

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 18, 2017

Adam and his two sons, Cain and Abel, were out hunting one day when Adam turned and started staring at something beautiful afar off. It was the Garden of Eden. Then Adam broke down and starting weeping. The boys didn’t understand. Finally, Abel asked his father, "Dad, why are you crying over ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12

Tags: Marriage, Sin, Adam And Eve, Garden Of Eden

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving One Another.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 13, 2020

There is a song where a woman with a flat tire on a cold wet and very dark night, has a man stop to help her change her flat tire. He won't take money for helping her but tells her to pass it on to someone else that she can help. She stops at a dinner and tips the pregnant waitress that looks ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Tags: Passing Love Along, Love

Denomination: Independent/Bible