In Sermon Illustrations: "Whom Do You Seek"

1 Corinthians 15:51, 52 "Behold, I Shew You A ...

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Dec 27, 2008

1 Corinthians 15:51, 52 “Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.” A farmer takes his family to ...read more

Tags: Rapture

Denomination: Baptist

God Doesn't Want You Giving To His Church Out Of ...

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 4, 2009

God doesn't want you giving to His Church out of mere obligation or duty...any more than you'd want someone tossing a gift at you with a sneer: "You always give me stuff, so I know if I don't give you something ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Over A Year Ago, Kerry Packer Died. You've ...

Contributed by James Jack on Jun 9, 2007

Just over a year ago, Kerry Packer died. You’ve probably all heard of him. Richest man in Australia, he was. When he died there were memorial services, TV specials, an outpouring of praise for this “Great Australian”. Now I’m not going to compare Packer to an Adolf Hitler, but he was like many ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Don't Get Out Of The Boat Until You Are Ordered!

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 7, 2022

“Peter did not get out of the boat until he was ordered. God will not bless you in any adventure that He has not ordered. Faith is rooted in the Word of God and the will of God, not your feelings and emotions. It is stepping out on the promises and commands of God.  You don't name and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, Hebrews 12:1-3

Tags: Faith, Fear, Jesus, Obedience, Peter, Miracles, Walking On Water  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You "all Ears" For God's Voice?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 2, 2023

A missionary translator was endeavoring to find a word for “obedience” in the native language. This was a virtue seldom practiced among the people into whose language he wanted to translate the New Testament. As he returned home from the village one day, he whistled for his dog and it came ...read more

Tags: Holy Spirit, Discipleship, Obedience, Voice Of God, Hearing God  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bamboo  PRO

Contributed by Danny Thomas on May 21, 2001

Bamboo Once upon a time, in the heart of the Western Kingdom, lay a beautiful garden. And there, in the cool of the day, the Master of the garden was wont to walk. Of all the denizens of the garden, the most beautiful and most beloved was gracious and noble bamboo. Year after year, bamboo grew yet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33, Psalm 34:18, Psalm 51:17, Luke 9:1-6, Daniel 1:1  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Doing God's Will, Destiny, Discipleship, Evangelism, Christian Disciplines, Harvest, Humility, Persistence, Welcome, Witness  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unintentionally Humorous Texts: Laban, "Why Did You Steal My Gods?”

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 23, 2024

Introduction: Let me say first of all that the Bible is a very sacred Book, not to be trifled with. It’s precious and untold numbers of believers have given their lives to simply have and read it, let alone defend it against any number of attacks. Having said that, there are a number of places ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:26-30

Tags: Laban, Idols, Teraphim, Jacob, Rachel  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

May 5, 2004 "You Can Walk Boy!" John 16: 19-24 ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 4, 2004

May 5, 2004 “You Can Walk Boy!” John 16: 19-24 Key verse(s): 21 “‘A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world.’” Why do Christians have to suffer? If I had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Tags: Hardship Of Life

If You Can't Beat ‘em?" Philippians 1: 12-14 Key ...

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Jan 5, 2005

“If You Can’t Beat ‘Em?” Philippians 1: 12-14 Key verse(s): 14:“Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly.” If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em! We’ve all said it at times when it just seemed hopeless and there ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14, Philippians 1:12-14

Tags: Faith, Endurance

Denomination: Lutheran

[176]. A Message From A Poem – Lord, May I Share My Thoughts With You?

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 26, 2025

[176]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – LORD, MAY I SHARE MY THOUGHTS WITH YOU? This poem is exactly what it says; my thoughts that I share with God. There is so much I don’t understand and too many problems to solve, but I think we are not meant to do that. We just need simple, uncluttered faith in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 37:28

Tags: Christian Poetry, Guide, Knowledge, Share, Desires, Thoughts  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father's Day Top 10 List Of Things You've Been Itchin' To Say  PRO

Contributed by Donald Smith on Apr 23, 2003

THE FATHER'S DAY TOP TEN LIST OF THINGS YOU'VE BEEN ITCHIN'TO SAY FOR YEARS NOW... We often hear "the rules" from the feminine side. Ok - well now hear the guys’ side - it’s only fair - - realizing of course that Father’s Day is the only day of the year we could get away with it!) #10 Whenever ...read more

Tags: Father's Day, Parenting

Denomination: Methodist

I Don't Know About You, But I Am Tired Of Just ...  PRO

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Apr 9, 2002

"I don’t know about you, but I am tired of just being ‘another somebody’ to the lost around me. I have made a decision. I made up my mind and set my heart to declare, ‘I am going to pursue the presence of God in my life. I am going to get so close to God that when I walk into secular and public ...read more

Tags: Promises Of God, Church Practices

Denomination: Pentecostal

I've Heard Many People Say So Many Times That You ...  PRO

Contributed by Russ Sharrock on May 4, 2002

I’ve heard many people say so many times that you can’t tell the difference between a Christian and a non-Christian. Alice’s sister-in-law, Keiko, is a New Age Soka Gakkai Buddhist. She is so serene, so filled with peace and joy, that Alice’s brother, her Mom and Step dad, have all been drawn ...read more

Tags: Peace, Christian Love, Cults

Denomination: Baptist

One Man Said, "God, Why Did You Make Women So ...  PRO

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 11, 2002

One man said, "God, why did you make women so soft and beautiful?" God said, "So you’d love them." Then the man asked, "Then, God, why did you make women so illogical and emotional?" God said, ...read more

Tags: Sin Fall Of Man

Denomination: Christian Church

I Don't Know About You But As I Was Growing Up I ...  PRO

Contributed by Harvie Neatherlin on Jun 17, 2003

I don’t know about you but as I was growing up I worked hard at trying to figure out ways to insure that Mom or Dad would say yes. I don’t know how it worked around your house but I always got what I call the classic response. Here’s how it went, I would ask my dad if I could go somewhere or if I ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:9-12

Tags: Communication General, Children

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Did You Hear About The 5-Yr. Old Boy Who Said To ...  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 1, 2005

Did you hear about the 5-yr. old boy who said to his mother, “Mommy, I love you, and when I grow up I’m going to get you an electric iron, an electric ...read more

Tags: Mother's Day

Denomination: Wesleyan

Have You Ever Noticed How Big $100.00 Looks When ...  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 25, 2005

Have you ever noticed how big $100.00 looks when you take it to church, yet how small it ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Denomination: *other

I'm Going To Give You A Quick Quiz. Don't Worry, ...

Contributed by Brian Stevenson on Nov 24, 2006

I’m going to give you a quick quiz. Don’t worry, it’s easy! I’ll give you a word and you give me the opposite. READY? The opposite of Fast is… Slow. The opposite of Long is… Short. The opposite of Cold is… Hot. The opposite of Young is… Old. The opposite of Soft is… Hard. The opposite of Sour ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

One Man Said, "God, Why Did You Make Women So ...  PRO

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 18, 2004

One man said, "God, why did you make women so soft and beautiful?" God said, "So you’d love them." Then the man asked, "Then, God, why did you make women so ...read more

Tags: Marriage Obligations

Denomination: Christian Church

Don Francisco: "I Don't Care Where You've Been ...

Contributed by Gary Birch on Dec 6, 2009

Don Francisco: "I don’t care where you’ve been sleeping, I don’t who’s made your bed. I’ve already gave My life to set you free; There’s no sin you could imagine that is stronger ...read more

Tags: God's Love