In Sermon Illustrations: "Walking With The Lord"

On The Sunday Before Ash Wednesday This Year, The ...  PRO

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2003

On the Sunday before Ash Wednesday this year, the central dining facility in Camp Udairi (Kuwait) caught fire, flames quickly spread to engulf all five tents and completely destroyed them in less than 30 minutes. After the smoke cleared, and all units checked the status of their soldiers, it was ...read more

Tags: Trial, Struggles, Encouragement, Help, God In The Hardships  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Closer To The Other Side—joni Eareckson Tada

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 3, 2012

"CLOSER TO THE OTHER SIDE"--Joni Eareckson Tada Joni Eareckson Tada is a woman who has experienced a lot of suffering. Paralyzed from the shoulders down after a tragic diving accident as a teenager, Joni often wanted to die instead of working to live and overcome her disabilities. She still lives ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Tags: Heaven

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst For ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness "The Sermon on the Mount" explains the true intent of the law which cancels the natural responses of man and calls for supernatural behavior. Righteousness is an attribute of God. Jesus gives Christians a glorious hope and reward that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Tags: Character

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[259]. A Message From A Poem – The Cold Frosty Night Reveals The Dawn

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 8, 2026

[259]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – THE COLD FROSTY NIGHT REVEALS THE DAWN The cold, frosty night is this current existence in the world where Christians live and are waiting for their Lord to come. The dawn is the coming of the Lord. A number of people correctly see this coming for the Church and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Luke 12:32, 1 John 3:2

Tags: Christian Poetry, Christian Poems, The World Is Getting Worse, Cold Nights, Frosty Nights, Love, Second Coming, Misery, Dawn, Waiting  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[328]. A Message From A Poem - Wake Up And Read The Signs!

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 30, 2026

[328]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM - WAKE UP AND READ THE SIGNS! Those who might follow my writing know that sometimes I address current events and prophetic subjects (eschatology). The reason for doing that is that we might understand the signs of the times. Look at what Jesus said in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, Matthew 16:1-3

Tags: Increase, Rapture, Wake Up, Wickedness, Return, Alert, Signs Of The Times, Read The Signs, Christian Poems, Darker Days  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Three Ten Commandments

Contributed by Marc Heatherington on Aug 1, 2021

THE THREE TEN COMMANDMENTS By Marc Heatherington The Ten Commandments were given to Moses three times. The first time, the Ten Commandments were first spoken by God in Exodus 20:1-17. And God spoke all these words, saying: “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:18, Exodus 34:1-4, Exodus 20:1-17

Tags: Ten Commandments, Picture Of Christ

Denomination: Baptist

Let Me Close With A True Story Of A Humble Black ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Let me close with a true story of a humble black pastor in the inner city of Chicago who was diagnosed with terminal cancer. “He was in his late sixties and had been a minister throughout his adult life. His love for the Lord was so profound that it was reflected in everything he said. When he ...read more

Tags: God In The Hardships

A Graduate's Call  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

A Graduates Call (Lord, teach us to pray) Once Christian Graduates are continually feeding on the Word of God, the Holy Spirit will move them to be like the disciple who came to Jesus and said, "...Lord teach us to pray..." (Luke 11:1) A popular term used today is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Tags: Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

According To The Puritans, "All Professions Are ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 30, 2002

According to the Puritans, “all professions are spiritual to the Christian, not because of the nature of the work but because of the presence of God. …When a Christian – the temple of the Holy Spirit – walks into an office at IBM, IBM becomes a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Tags: Temple, Holy Spirit

Eph 4:18 Says…they Are Darkened In Their ...

Contributed by Allan Kircher on May 31, 2009

Eph 4:18 says…they are darkened in their understanding… You see we can get to the point where we fell like little hamsters on that wheel, continually going nowhere in ...read more

Tags: Trials And Difficulties

Denomination: Baptist

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Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

“Hope” Dedicated to All who have lost a child to a tragic early death, stillbirth, Miscarriage or even an abortion that was later regretted There is nothing quite as devastating as the loss of a child to an early death. There are always more questions than answers. There are many things we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Tags: Trials And Difficulties

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Key Bible Verses On Healing

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Apr 9, 2024

The Bible contains numerous passages that address healing. Let’s explore some of these verses: 1. Jeremiah 17:14 (ESV): "Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for you are my praise." 2. 1 Peter 2:24 (ESV): "He himself bore our sins in his body on ...read more

Tags: Miracles, Supernatural, Health, Blood Of Jesus, Healing, Prayer  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unwanted Donations!?

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 10, 2025

Unwanted Donations!? Introduction: What kinds of materials were needed for Israel to make the Tabernacle? Text, Exodus 36:2-7, KJV: 2 And Moses called Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whose heart the LORD had put wisdom, even every one whose heart stirred him up to come unto ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 36:2-7

Tags: Tabernacle, Freewill Offerings, Material Offerings

Denomination: Baptist

[245]. A Message From A Poem – In The Highest Splendour Reigns

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 28, 2025

[245]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – IN THE HIGHEST SPLENDOUR REIGNS Christ has ascended and reigns in heaven in the highest splendour. At His Second Coming He comes to reign as King of the whole earth in Jerusalem. Grace has elevated us who are just sinners saved by grace. {{2 Timothy 2:12 “If we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:6, Luke 16:19, Psalm 145:5

Tags: Christian Poems, Majesty, Reign, Splendor, Shining  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obesity Is A Condition Which Proves That The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Obesity is a condition which proves that the Lord does not help those who help themselves and ...read more

Tags: Food

Its Easy To Be Independent When Youve Got Money. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Its easy to be independent when youve got money. But to be independent when you havent ...read more

Tags: Political Freedom

A Fanatic Is A Man Who Does What He Thinks The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A fanatic is a man who does what he thinks the Lord would do if only He ...read more

Tags: Cults

Our Heavenly Father Never Gives Us Too Much To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Our heavenly Father never gives us too much to do. We assign ourselves an ...read more

Tags: Action

Soon Will Come Eternal Spring, And Eternal ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Soon will come eternal Spring, And eternal songs to sing; Loud our hallelujahs ring, ...read more

Tags: Creation

1ch. 21: 24----------I Will Not Take For The ...

Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Dec 23, 2007

1Ch. 21: 24----------I will not take for the LORD what is yours, or sacrifice a burnt ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal