In Sermon Illustrations: "Waiting On The Lord"

Good Old Spurgeon Says That Some Of The Promises ...

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 5, 2008

Good old Spurgeon says that some of the promises are like the almond tree--they blossom hastily in the very earliest spring. But, he says, there are others, which resemble the mulberry tree- -they, are very slow in putting forth their leaves. Then what is a man to do, if he has a mulberry tree ...read more

Tags: Promises Of God

As Long As We Are In This World, The Physical ...  PRO

Contributed by Chad Wright on May 11, 2002

As long as we are in this world, the physical heart will need help. Science has found one avenue to attempt to help the heart. It has been making great strides on creating and implementing an artificial heart. The world’s first recipient, Robert Tools, lived for 151 days after his artificial heart ...read more

Tags: Fulfillment

Denomination: Lutheran

Years Ago There Was A Gentleman Whose Hobby Was ...  PRO

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 24, 2004

Years ago there was a gentleman whose hobby was collecting old books. He was a guest in a friend’s home one evening, and while waiting was invited to browse around his host’s library. In doing so, he came upon a rare book. On mentioning it to the friend, he was told to take the book as a gift ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:5

Tags: Call Of The Disciples, Commitment

Denomination: Baptist

Despised At His Birth

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008

DESPISED AT HIS BIRTH (cf. V. 3) He was born a favored son when he was born to Rachel. It also was not Joseph's fault that he was being despised because of who he was born to, and also when he was born. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: We are only born once, physically and all have the opportunity to be ...read more

Tags: Endurance

Then The Judgment

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 6, 2017

The Bible holds a truth that is sure to be experienced by all who had lived before us, a truth for us all now and a truth for all who will live after us: - "...[mankind] is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment." (Hebrews 9:27) It is imperative, all of us must understand, now we ...read more

Tags: Judgment

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Everything Comes To Him Who Hustles While He ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Everything comes to him who hustles ...read more

Tags: Peace

Not Forgiving Is Like Drinking Rat Poison And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Not forgiving is like drinking rat poison and then ...read more

Tags: Anger

Craig Von Buseck Tells Of Serving As An Assoc...

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

Craig von Buseck tells of serving as an associate pastor in Pennsylvania. After more than five years on staff, he began sensing that the Lord wanted him to leave this church to complete his ministry training. Relations were beginning to become strained between himself and the senior pastor. While ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:25

Tags: Holy Spirit, God's Guidance

Denomination: Methodist

Unsung Heroes: Simeon Of Jerusalem

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 27, 2020

Introduction: Mary and Joseph weren’t the only ones eagerly awaiting the birth of Jesus. Under the Law of Moses, every male child was to be circumcised. Joseph and Mary took Baby Jesus to the Temple where this surgery would be performed on the Baby. While they were in the Temple, they received ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Tags: Unsung Heroes, Birth Of Christ, Simeon, Joseph And Mary

Denomination: Baptist

Together We Entered The Terrifying Building ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 16, 2005

Together we entered the terrifying building [Ravensbruck prison camp]. At a table were women who took away all our possessions. Everyone had to undress completely and then go to a room where her hair was checked. I asked a woman who was busy checking the possessions of the new arrivals if I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:7

Tags: Trust God, Unknown

A Mother Was Teaching Her Young Son To Use The ...  PRO

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 6, 2002

A mother was teaching her young son to use the phone. She showed him which numbers to push and explained about the dial tone and the sound of the other phone ringing. The process had begun. The son waited anxiously for the call to be completed, but no one picked up the phone on the other end. Mom ...read more

Tags: Examples Of Faith, Children

Denomination: Church Of God

I Want Deliberately To Encourage This Mighty ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"I want deliberately to encourage this mighty longing after God. The lack of it has brought us to our present low estate. The stiff and wooden quality about our religious lives is a result of our lack of holy desire. Complacency is a deadly foe of all spiritual growth. Acute desire must be present ...read more

Tags: God's Provision

When There Is A Hill To Climb, Don't Think That ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"When there is a hill to climb, don't think that waiting will ...read more

Tags: Action

Failure Always Catches Up With Those Who Sit ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Failure always catches up with those who sit down ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Destiny Is Not A Matter Of Chance, It Is A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited ...read more

Tags: Becoming A Christian

The Universe Is Full Of Magical Things Patiently ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for ...read more

Tags: Supernatural

For Every Person Who Climbs The Ladder Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"For every person who climbs the ladder of success, there are a dozen ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

The Stuff Of Which Masterpieces Are Made Drifts ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The stuff of which masterpieces are made drifts about the world ...read more

Tags: Words

Play For The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 9, 2008

PLAY FOR THE MASTER The young man had waited for this moment for many months even years. He had practiced and practiced. It was his premiere appearance as a concert violinist. The audience heard much about his amazing talent, and they packed out the prestigious concert hall to hear him. They ...read more

Tags: Obedience

[090]. Poem Message – Specific – For Elderly Christians - The Three Ds

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 26, 2025

[090]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – SPECIFIC – FOR ELDERLY CHRISTIANS - THE THREE Ds We come to the last poem in the 9 Part trilogy, and it is in the section SPECIFIC, addressed to Elderly Christians. Older Christians are the workhorse in the Church, plodding along for decades bearing the load. In ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39, Romans 6:8-9, Romans 5:5, 1 Peter 2:6, James 1:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Regret, Doubts, Elderly Christians, Poems, Old Christians, The Door To Heaven, Death, Heaven, Elderly, Disappointment, Poetry, Old Age, Faith  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational