In Sermon Illustrations: "Well Done"

If We Are Truly Full Of Thanks For What God Has ...

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 26, 2008

If we are truly full of thanks for what God has done for us and we are truly grateful for the things that God has done which we could not have done for ourselves, then the result is a love for others and a desire to serve others. If our attitude is truly changed, then giving to others and meeting ...read more

Tags: Servanthood

Denomination: Church Of God

A New Perspective On Ugly Sweaters

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Nov 5, 2019

I am not stylish. I will never be named “best dressed” minister. I do not enjoy clothes shopping. Yet, even though shopping is a task, there are occasions when I do need to pick up an item or two and even though I don’t have an eye for what’s fashionable I can sense when something is absolutely ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Tags: Goodness, Humanity, Dignity, Image Of God, Love Neighbor  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Someone Once Said, There Are Three Ways To Get ...  PRO

Contributed by Greg Tonkinson on Jan 17, 2003

Someone once said, There are three ways to get something done: 1. Do it yourself. 2. Hire someone else to do it. 3. Forbid your kids to do it. Citation: ...read more

Tags: Parenting

Denomination: Baptist

Let Every Man Honor And Love The Land Of His ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Let every man honor and love the land of his birth and the race from which he springs and keep their memory green. It is a pious and honorable duty. But let us have done with British-Americans and ...read more

Tags: America

Dealing With People Is So Very Difficult, This ...

Contributed by John Quigley on May 29, 2007

Dealing with people is so very difficult, this week on Thursday as I was working on my sermon for today, my computer system went down. I was no longer able to connect to the internet, I was studying for the sermon and I was no longer able to do so. I called the folks at Wild Blue and told them what ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Was Reading About A Football Game Of Deaf High ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 29, 2005

I was reading about a football game of deaf high school kids. I thought to myself, “How in the world are they going to hear the calls for the plays since they are all deaf?” What was interesting is that they all take to the field and look at the coach and the coach signs the plays. Then they nod ...read more

Tags: Knowing God's Will, Communication General, Doing God's Will

John Piper On Minimizing Doctrine

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 1, 2012

JOHN PIPER ON MINIMIZING DOCTRINE I think John Piper put it best in his book, Contending For Our All. He wrote: "To the emerging church that would like to minimize doctrine, Athanasius would say, 'Our young people in Alexandria die for doctrine about Christ. What do your young people die for?' ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:9

Tags: Doctrine

Horatio Spafford, Family At Sea 1873, Sailed To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Horatio Spafford, family at sea 1873, sailed to near the spot: When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul. ...read more

Tags: Joy

The Codfish Lays Ten Thousand Eggs, The Homely ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The codfish lays ten thousand eggs, The homely hen lays one. The codfish never cackles, To tell you when shes done. And so we scorn the catfish, While the humble hen we ...read more

Tags: Business And Marketplace

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Not The Work Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

The fruit of the Spirit is not the work of the believer. It is the work of Christ in his soul... That is being done in him and through him by the Lord Himself. It may be noted that the apple grows on the apple tree; the orchard owner does not ...read more

Tags: Character

Can't Earn Your Salvation

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 3, 2021

I read this little poem recently that did not have an author listed: “I cannot work my soul to save, For that my Lord hath done; But I will work like a slave, For the love of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Tags: Service, Salvation

Denomination: Methodist

[088]. A Poem Message – Specific – For Young Christians - The Three Ls

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 25, 2025

[088]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – SPECIFIC – FOR YOUNG CHRISTIANS - THE THREE Ls There are 9 poems in this Trilogy series. This poem is part of a Trilogy - three sets of three. The first set is addressed to MEN, the second to ALL CHRISTIANS and the third is SPECIFIC. This is the first one in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:14, 1 John 4:19, 1 John 5:2, Matthew 11:28-29, Proverbs 1:33  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Love, Listen, Learn

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Study Of The Bible Will Reveal That There Are ...

Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Sep 5, 2007

A study of the bible will reveal that there are good and bad wells. There are wells of good ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Letting Go Of The Branch!" Luke 1:5-15 Key ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on May 31, 2005

“Letting Go of the Branch!” Luke 1:5-15 Key verse(s) 13“But the angel said to him: ‘Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John.” Trusting in God is fine, as long as it is something you believe He can do. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-15, 1 Kings 17:8-16

Tags: Doubt

Denomination: Lutheran

Video Illustration: From Dvd Worship "Growing To ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 16, 2005

Video Illustration: From DVD Worship “Growing To Be Like Christ” Track 7 “I’m Amazed” This song and video reminds us about how amazing God’s love is for us. It ties in with what ...read more

Tags: God's Love, Forgiveness In Jesus

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Only In The Lone Star State

Contributed by John Crowe on Aug 11, 2011

ONLY IN THE LONE STAR STATE My daughter’s family moved to Del Rio, Texas. One night my 4-year-old granddaughter recited the Lord’s Pryaer with a slight variation; "Thy Kingdom come, Thy will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Tags: Children

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is Nails

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

C. S. Lewis captured the Cross event in a poem: "Love’s as hard as nails, Love is nails: Blunt, thick, hammered through The medial nerves of One Who, having made us, knew The ...read more

Tags: Cross Agony

Eragon Vs. Galbatorix

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 17, 2020

Years ago I read through a children’s series called Eragon. Eragon was going to face a strong and evil sorcerer named Galbatorix who had taken over the land through murder and violence. Finally, after battle upon battle to get to him, Eragon was able to confront Galbatorix deep within his lair. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15

Tags: Sin, Confrontation

Denomination: Lutheran

No Sort Of Defense Is Needed For Preaching ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 9, 2006

"No sort of defense is needed for preaching outdoors, but it would take a very strong argument to prove that a man who has never preached beyond the walls of his meetinghouse has done his duty. A defense is required for ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

To Educate Yourself For The Feeling Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"To educate yourself for the feeling of gratitude means to take nothing for granted, but to always seek out and value the kind that will stand behind the action. Nothing that is done for you is a matter of course. Everything originates in a will for the good, which is ...read more

Tags: Joy