In Sermon Illustrations: "Well Done"

A Religion Professor Named Dr. Christianson ...  PRO

Contributed by West Garner on May 8, 2006

A Religion Professor named Dr. Christianson taught a required survey of Christianity course at small college. Every freshman was required to take the course regardless of his or her major. Although he tried hard to communicate the gospel, students viewed the class as nothing more than a waste of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-22

Tags: Quicksand, Shoulder, Stand, Brother, Evangelism How To  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Misapplied Scriptures: "Be Sure, Your Sin Will Find You Out.”

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 19, 2023

Introduction: Some ministers have used this verse as a way to make people think. Admittedly, sin is not a very popular topic for many people but it’s real and part of any good minister’s job is to point out sins and the potential for sin. It’s good, to make people think, but sometimes a verse can ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:20-24

Tags: Misapplied Scriptures, Moses, Sin, Israel

Denomination: Baptist

[175]. A Message From A Poem – Bema – The Judgement Seat Of Christ

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 22, 2025

[175]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – BEMA – THE JUDGEMENT SEAT OF CHRIST What do Christians think of the judgement that is coming for Christians that is outlined in these very telling verses? – {{1 Corinthians 3:11-15 “for no man can lay a foundation other than the one which is laid, which is Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11-15, 2 Corinthians 5:10, 1 John 2:28, Revelation 4:10-11, Matthew 10:42, Revelation 22:12  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Heaven, Judgment, Cup Of Cold Water, Bema, Judgment Seat Of Christ, Judged, Shame, Penalty, Judge, Rewards, Ashamed, Reward  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Was A Certain Professor Of Religion Named ...  PRO

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 9, 2004

There was a certain Professor of Religion named Dr. Christianson, a studious man who taught at a small college in the Western United States. Dr. Christianson taught the required survey course in Christianity at this particular institution. Every student was required to take this course his or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5, John 3:16-17

Tags: Forgiveness In Jesus, Promises Of God

Denomination: Baptist

Keep A Definite Goal Of Achievement Constantly ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Keep a definite goal of achievement constantly in view. Realize that work well and worthily ...read more

Tags: Truth

Jehovah ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 27, 2009

JEHOVAH SHAMMAH I like what Charles Spurgeon once said, "Whatever your difficulties and trials and sorrows, all is well with you if God is your delight, and His presence your joy." When you feel abandoned or afraid, address Him as Jehovah Shammah. When ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Tags: Trials And Difficulties, Trials

The Greatest Evil  PRO

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000

C.S.Lewis said it quite well: “The greatest evil is not done in those sordid dens of evil that Dickens loved to paint... but is conceived and ordered (moved, seconded, carried and minuted) in clean, carpeted, warmed, well-lighted offices, by quiet men with white ...read more

Tags: Sin Deceptive

Denomination: Orthodox

With Patient Mind They Path Of Duty Run; God ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"With patient mind they path of duty run; God nothing does, nor suffers to be done, But thou thyself wouldst do, if thou ...read more

Tags: Peace

There Is Nothing More Difficult To Take In ...  PRO

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 3, 2001

"There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things. Because the innovator has for enemies all those who have done well under the old conditions, ...read more

Tags: Leadership General, Workplace

Denomination: Baptist

It Is A Mistake To Suppose That Men Succeed ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It is a mistake to suppose that men succeed through success; they much oftener succeed through failures. Precept, study, advice, and example could ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

The Only Lifelong, Reliable Motivations Are ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The only lifelong, reliable motivations are those that come from within, and one of the strongest of those is the joy and pride that grow from knowing that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Tags: Christian Values

Rick Warren In "Purpose Driven Church" –"With ...

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 21, 2007

Rick Warren in “Purpose Driven Church” –“With every new generation the rules change a little. If we always do what we’ve always ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

I've Heard A Tale That A Man Would Climb A ...

Contributed by John Shearhart on Mar 25, 2006

I’ve heard a tale that a man would climb a mountain Just to be with the one he loves. How many times has he broken that promise? It has never been done Well I never climbed the highest mountain, but I walked the hill of Calvary Just to be with you I’ve done everything There’s no price I did not ...read more

Tags: Unconditional Love

He Is Rich Who Owns The Day, And No One Owns ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"He is rich who owns the day, and no one owns the day who allows it to be invaded with worry, fret and anxiety. Finish every day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; begin it well ...read more

Tags: Guilt

Thomas A' Kempis, A 15th Century Monk, Said This ...

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

Thomas a’ Kempis, a 15th century monk, said this regarding Holiness: "Truly, at the day of judgment we shall not be examined by what we have read, but what we have done; not ...read more

There Is No Such Thing As A Self-Made Man. We ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There is no such thing as a self-made man. We are made up of thousands of others. Every one who has ever done a kind deed for us, or spoken one word of encouragement to us, has entered into the ...read more

Tags: Friendship New Friends

My Wife Has Become A Historian

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 5, 2019

I had a brother once tell me: "That my wife, has become a historian." Of course, I inquired a little further, into what appeared to be a wonderful achievement. So I asked: “What do you mean my brother?” He replied: “She can tell me everything I have done wrong since we've been ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34, Hebrews 8:10-12, Hebrews 10:15-18

Tags: Love, Forgiveness, Marriage, Wife, Understanding, Patience  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A $100 Bill, A $20 Bill And A $1 Bill Meet Up At ...

Contributed by Timothy Craver on Nov 9, 2009

A $100 bill, a $20 bill and a $1 bill meet up at the shredder at the end of their lives. The 100 says, “I’ve seen the whole world during my lifetime. Why, I’ve been on cruises in the Caribbean, safaris in Africa and vacations in Europe.” The 20 says, “Well, I haven’t done quite as well, but I have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Tags: Money, Giving

Denomination: Brethren

Slowly I Have Realized That I Do Not Have To Be ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

Slowly I have realized that I do not have to be qualified to do what I am asked to do. That I just have to go ahead and do it, even though I can’t do it as well as I think it ought to be done. This is ...read more

Tags: God's Provision, God's Omniscience, Workplace

A Soapmaker, Who Was Not Saved, Walked Along The ...  PRO

Contributed by Greg Yount on Nov 30, 2001

A Soapmaker, who was not saved, walked along the road with a preacher one day. He said to the preacher, “The gospel you preach has not done much good. There is still a lot of wickedness in the world, and wicked people, too.” Quietly they walked on. The preacher did not reply to his ...read more

Tags: Becoming A Christian, Forgiveness In Jesus, God's Forgiveness

Denomination: Baptist