In Sermon Illustrations: "Unknown People"

The Eternal Kiss! (06.08.05--Family--Gen. ...

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Jun 6, 2005

The Eternal Kiss! (06.08.05--Family--Gen. 27:33-37) The most powerful institution on earth! No, it’s not the United State Congress or the Supreme Court for that matter. And it isn’t the Presidency, the World Court or the United Nations. Although such institutions are singularly powerful and no one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:33-37

Tags: Parenting, Children

Denomination: Lutheran

No Dragons--Just God! (07.14.05--Tomorrow--2 ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Jul 12, 2005

No Dragons--Just God! (07.14.05--Tomorrow--2 Timothy 2:11-13) There’s an old adage that a little knowledge can be a very dangerous thing. Often what we think we know, based only on a scattering of a tidbit of knowledge here and there, can prove to be our undoing when we base our actions largely on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:11-13

Tags: Bible Study

Denomination: Lutheran

Stop The Bleeding But Heal The Wound! ...

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Oct 4, 2005

Stop the Bleeding But Heal the Wound! (10.07.05--Beginning Again!--Genesis 16:7-10) There is one good rule for starting over. If something’s broken, don’t try to fix it with anything less than your best effort. The odds are that the more you try to “band-aid” things, the longer it will take for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:7-10

Tags: God's Provision, God's Forgiveness

Denomination: Lutheran

Seeing Only You! (10.14.05--Sacrifice!--Leviticus ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Oct 12, 2005

Seeing Only You! (10.14.05--Sacrifice!--Leviticus 1:2) Think about it; a world free from the chains of pain and suffering--a place where accomplishment reigned and failure rarely reared its ugly head. Since sacrifice requires so much effort and consumes so much valuable time, wouldn’t we be far ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 1:2

Tags: Cross Agony

Denomination: Lutheran

It's The Fruit And Not The Tree! ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Oct 20, 2005

It’s The Fruit and Not The Tree! (10.24.05--Making It!--Psalm 1:3) Each year as the seasons change, so does the selection of fruit that is available at my local Piggly Wiggly. In early summer there are the tangy apricots and sweet plums along with nutty peaches and nectarines. As summer passes, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:3

Tags: Leadership General

Denomination: Lutheran

Several Centuries Ago, A Learned German ...

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007

Several centuries ago, a learned German philosopher began investigating a new philosophy coming out of Japan. This philosophy was called, “Zen.” The philosopher poured through every piece of written material he cold find on this Zen philosophy, but there was scarce information available. Then one ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unsung Heroines-Esther’s Maidens

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 30, 2022

Introduction: Esther was a Jewish maiden who was selected to become Queen of the Persian Empire. The Book of Esther gives additional information about how she truly lived a dream come true. We’re not told how many girls from the Persian Empire were evaluated, but Esther won the contest and became ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:15-17

Tags: Esther, Mordecai, Fasting, Unsung Heroines

Denomination: Baptist

Why Isn't The Book Of Enoch In Our Bible?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Aug 24, 2024

This question illuminates one of those painful intersections between theology and church history: the canonization of Scripture. Throughout church history, many books have been scrutinized by theologians, and before those theologians, other theologians, and before such, were the members of the ...read more

Tags: Scripture, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Enoch, Inerrancy, Church History, Canon, Book Of Enoch  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[168]. A Message From A Poem – Leave The Future With Your God

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 18, 2025

[168]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – LEAVE THE FUTURE WITH YOUR GOD I think it is true to say that we all run around making plans and trying to resolve problems in the ordering of our lives. We are creatures of this earth, though we are citizens of heaven. (Philippians 3:20). Things in this life ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:11, 2 Timothy 3:13, Matthew 6:34, Matthew 6:31, Matthew 6:25, Philippians 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Do Not Worry, Christian Poems, Future, Anxiety, Worry, Wait On The Lord  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chuck Colson Has Called Internet Pornography ...  PRO

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 10, 2001

Chuck Colson has called Internet pornography “Spiritual Crack Cocaine,” because of how quickly people can become addicted to it and ...read more

Tags: Pornography, Addiction, Entertainment

Denomination: Baptist

The War On Poverty Created A Great New ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

The war on poverty created a great new upper-middle class of bureaucrats that found they had a fine career as long as they could keep ...read more

Tags: Workplace

There's An Old Saying That Goes Something Like ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

There’s an old saying that goes something like this: “Some people will change when they see the light. Other ...read more

Tags: Assurance Of Salvation

The Trouble With Being A Leader Today Is That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

The trouble with being a leader today is that you can’t be sure whether people are following you or chasing you. ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Bill Hybels Writes In "Fit To Be Tied", God ...

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 2, 2007

Bill Hybels writes in “Fit to be Tied”, God knows “unless we give Him the place of preeminence he deserves, we ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

There Is No Personhood Outside Of ...

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Mar 20, 2008

“There is no personhood outside of relationships.” Wess Pinkham (The Abba Outcome: Getting the People Done) © 2000 Journey to the Heart ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is The Church?the Best Way To Kill A ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"What is the church?The best way to kill a church is to squeeze it into a building. For without contact with people in need and publicly witnessing ...read more

Tags: Church General

If Becoming A Grandmother Was Only A Matter Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If becoming a grandmother was only a matter of choice, I should advise every one of you straight away to become ...read more

Tags: Family

Set Goalshigh Goals For You And Your ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Set goalshigh goals for you and your organization. When your organization has a goal to shoot for, you create teamwork, ...read more

Tags: Goals

Saying We Should Keep The Two-Party System ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Saying we should keep the two-party system simply because it is working is like saying the Titanic voyage was a success ...read more

Tags: Government

Just As It Would Be Madness To Settle On ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Just as it would be madness to settle on medical treatment for the body of a person by taking an opinion poll of the neighbors, so it is irrational to prescribe for the ...read more

Tags: Government