In Sermon Illustrations: "Way Of Death"

Jesus Willingly Put Aside His Divine Glory And ...

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 10, 2009

Jesus willingly put aside His divine glory and became the lowest of humans, a poor carpenter from a backwater town in Galilee. He suffered and because he obediently suffered the death of a slave, he was crowned with glory and honor. The idea was to bring many of God’s children to the same glory, ...read more

Tags: Suffering Joy In

Denomination: Catholic

Neil Chetnik, Author, Speaker, Expert On Men's ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 26, 2009

Neil Chetnik, author, speaker, expert on men’s lives wrote in USA Today about the time he and his father were going through his grandfathers papers and he writes: "It was the first time I had ever seen my Dad cry, and Dad said, ’I am crying not only for my father, but also for me. His death means ...read more

Tags: Parenting

In-Flight Medical Emergencies

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 13, 2009

IN-FLIGHT MEDICAL EMERGENCIES The rate of medical emergencies aboard commercial flights nearly doubled from 2000 to 2006, from 19 to 35 per one million passengers. Analysts attribute increase to the rising number of older passengers and flights that go farther and last longer. Airline industry ...read more

Tags: Aging

Believers Happier

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 13, 2009

BELIEVERS HAPPIER People who believe in God are happier than agnostics or atheists, claim British researchers. They become even happier the more they pray and go to church. The report found religious people were better able to cope with disappointments such as unemployment or divorce than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Tags: Happiness

Depressed ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 16, 2009

DEPRESSED TEENS More than two million U.S. teens have suffered a serious bout of depression in the past year, including nearly 13% of girls, finds a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration report. On average, 8.5% of youth 12-17 admit to having a major depressive episode in the ...read more

Tags: Youth

Come As You Are

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Nov 21, 2024

A friend of mine in Louisiana had his 11 year old nephew for the weekend just after the uncle had had a close call with death and gotten released from the hospital. On Sunday morning, his nephew approached him. “Come on, Uncle, let’s go to church!” “But Dom, you don’t have any church clothes ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18, Matthew 11:27, Romans 5:8

Tags: Come As You Are, God Loves All People

Denomination: Charismatic

[161]. A Poem Message – Jesus, Remember Me When You Come In Your Kingdom

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 11, 2025

[161]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – JESUS, REMEMBER ME WHEN YOU COME IN YOUR KINGDOM This poem is about the repentant thief on the cross who turned to the Lord for salvation. One criminal did and one did not. Here is the gospel account – {{Luke 23:40-43 but the other answered, and rebuking him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:3, John 14:2, Luke 23:40-43

Tags: Easter, Paradise, Thief On The Cross, Remember Me, The Repentant Thief, Two Destinies, Two Thieves Crucified  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Everything Is Essential When It Comes To ...

Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Jan 17, 2008

Not everything is essential when it comes to getting along with people. I heard two deacons engaged in a heated discussion, going at it over the sound system like two grumpy old men do. Roy (not his real name) was a retired cameraman from NBC Nightly news, so when it came to electronic equipment, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Treasure Of Him

Contributed by John Boquist on Aug 9, 2008

TREASURE OF HIM The word "treasure" in the Greek sounds like our word "thesaurus." The idea behind a thesaurus is to explore every possible way of stating an idea. In the same way, everything that really needs to be known or said is rooted in Christ. This treasure ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Lasik

Contributed by David Heflin on Feb 13, 2007

Spiritual Lasik I have heard people talk about how LASIK dramatically changed the way they saw everything. They could see with greater focus and vividness, in a way they never imagined. Lasik harnesses the power of light in the form of a laser. It is heat that cuts into the retina to correct the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bob Russell Tells In His Book God Builds A ...  PRO

Contributed by Danny Dye on Feb 24, 2004

Bob Russell tells in his book God Builds a Church about his son Rusty speaking to a high school world religions class. He told them about Jesus’ claim that he is the way, the truth, and the life. "Most of the students still ...read more

Tags: Bible Truth, Truth Absolute

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do People Wear Masks?  PRO

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 12, 2002

Why do people wear masks? Several years ago, I had a nightmare, it was terrible. For many days my spirit was greatly troubled. In a dream, I saw one of my most serious workers at church dying a terrible death. As my church worker was dying, I saw a battle going against my member. I was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-17, Hebrews 12:17

Tags: Rejection, Forgiveness For Others, Faithful, Anger, Affliction  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unsung Heroes-These Men Of Damascus Saved Saul’s Life!

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 22, 2021

Text, Acts 9:23-25, KJV: 23 And after that many days were fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him: 24 But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him. 25 Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket. Thoughts: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:23-25, 2 Corinthians 11:32-33

Tags: Persecution, Saul Of Tarsus, Unsung Heroes

Denomination: Baptist

If You Want Your Child To Walk The Righteous ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"If you want your child to walk the righteous path, do not merely ...read more

Tags: Children

The Captain Of An Aircraft Carrier Had Ordered A ...  PRO

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 6, 2001

The captain of an aircraft carrier had ordered a total blackout on the ship. They were in enemy waters in the North Atlantic Sea. He was ensuring the safety of the ship and crew. The leading plane radioed to the ship asking for the lights to be turned on, so they could land safetly. The radio ...read more

Tags: Lordship Of Christ, Cross Agony, Forgiveness In Jesus

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Garibaldi Had An Incredibly Committed Volunteer ...  PRO

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jan 9, 2002

Garibaldi had an incredibly committed volunteer army. He would appeal for recruits in these terms: “I offer neither pay, nor quarters, nor provisions; I offer hunger, thirst, forced marches, battles and death. Let him who loves his country with his heart and not with his lips only, follow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-13

Tags: Discipleship, Commitment, Call Of The Disciples

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Mother Once Approached Napoleon Seeking A ...  PRO

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 14, 2002

A mother once approached Napoleon seeking a pardon for her son. The emperor replied that the young man had committed a certain offense twice and justice demanded death. "But I don’t ask for justice," the mother explained. "I plead for mercy." "But your son does not deserve mercy," Napoleon replied. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7, Genesis 18:19

Tags: God's Forgiveness, Descriptions Of God

Denomination: Baptist

A Pastor Tells Of Standing By His Father's ...  PRO

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 10, 2002

"A pastor tells of standing by his father’s tombstone and reading the words, "Born 1884 - Died 1970." It suddenly occurred to him how much the little dash between those two dates symbolized". (Herb Miller. Actions Speak Louder Than Verbs. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1988, p. 124). It is what we ...read more

Tags: Giving Yourself, Christian Disciplines

Denomination: United Methodist

The Risk—the Joy  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 9, 2003

THE RISK-- THE JOY Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland, almost delighted in taking risks for the gospel. He said: "I must take this decision disregarding risks involved and make known the gifts of God and his everlasting consolation. Neither must we fear any such risk in faithfully preaching ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-8

Tags: What Is Evangelism?, Endurance, Great Commission

Now, What Areas Is The Holy Spirit Fully Engaged ...  PRO

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 2, 2003

Now, what areas is the Holy Spirit fully engaged in? Each person is concerned about one or several issues in life: (a) Everyone wants to be loved. (b) Everyone wants his or her life to count. (c) Life is empty without Jesus Christ. (d) Many sitting here today are loaded down with guilt. (e) ...read more

Tags: Holy Spirit Attributes, Holy Spirit General, Evangelism The Lost

Denomination: Pentecostal