In Sermon Illustrations: "World War 2"

During The Civil War," Writes Author Tim Riter, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 8, 2005

“During the Civil War,” writes author Tim Riter, “President Lincoln attended Wednesday evening services at a church close to the White House. Accompanied by Secret Service agents, Lincoln would sit in the pastor’s study during the message; then they would walk back together. One evening, after the ...read more

Tags: Evangelism Urgency, Truth

War Often Brings Out The Good In People, In A Way ...

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 11, 2006

War often brings out the good in people, in a way that we could never imagine. One such man was Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941) Maximilian Kolbe was a Roman Catholic priest, who was put in a Nazi concentration camp, Auschwitz for his faith. In the camp, he would share his meagre rations of food ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Peace Has Its Victories No Less Than War, But ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Peace has its victories no less than war, but it doesnt have as ...read more

Tags: Peace

Peace, Like War, Can Succeed Only Where There ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Peace, like war, can succeed only where there is a will to enforce it, and where there is ...read more

Tags: Peace

Before Going To War Pray Once; Before Going To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Before going to war pray once; before going to sea, pray twice; and before ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

I Fought In Three Wars And Three More Would Not ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

I fought in three wars and three more would not be too many to defend my country. I love America and as she has ...read more

Tags: Patriotism

Disfigured War Veteran Helps Boy Regain Sight ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 28, 2009

Disfigured War Veteran Helps Boy Regain Sight Only to be Rejected Ps 33:18-19 “But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine.” It is not that God does not exist; man who does not want to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:18-19

Tags: Unbelief

Deadly Civil War Gun Powder Explosion Due To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 16, 2009

Deadly Civil War Gun Powder Explosion Due To Carelessness by Troops When the Federal troops occupied Cheraw, South Carolina, the Confederates left so much gun powder behind that the Union troops decided to dump most of it in a little creek. Some of the Union troops were looking for some ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:27-28

Tags: War, Temptation Sex

Civil War General Desires Baptism After Being ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 24, 2009

Civil War General Desires Baptism After being Mortally Wounded Gen. William Nelson, a Union general in the Civil War, was consumed with the battles in Kentucky when a brawl ended up in his being shot, mortally, in the chest. He had faced many battles, but the fatal blow came while he was relaxing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Tags: Baptism

On December 7, 1941, A Japanese War Plane Piloted ...

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 13, 2010

On December 7, 1941, a Japanese war plane piloted by Mitsuo Fuchida took off from the aircraft carrier Akagi. Fuchida led the surprise attack on the US Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Through the war years to follow, Fuchida continued to fly—often narrowly escaping death. At war’s end, he ...read more

Tags: Peace

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

During The Us Civil War Abraham Lincoln Met With ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

During the US civil war Abraham Lincoln met with a group of ministers for a prayer breakfast. Lincoln was a man of deep, if at times unorthodox, faith. At one point one of the ministers said, "Mr. President, let us pray that God is on our side". Lincoln’s response showed far greater insight, "No, ...read more

Tags: Faith, Knowing God's Will

During The Vietnam War A Rural Village Had Been ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

During the Vietnam war a rural village had been bombed and an orphanage run by missionaries had been hit. An 8 year old girl had multiple injuries and was bleeding profusely. A Navy doctor and nurse came but only had their medical kits. The girl was in critical condition and needed an immediate ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Tags: Thought, Salvation

God You Are Our Commander And In This War We Know ...

Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008

God you are our Commander and in this war we know You are engaged in setting prisoners free, liberating captives, Lead us on O Lord of Hosts, train us for warfare Lord of the Armies of heaven so that we may be at Your side in this battle and all others. Cause us to shout the victory and take back ...read more

Tags: Power

Denomination: Independent/Bible

During The Long War Years A Boy Looked Frequently ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008

During the long war years a boy looked frequently at a picture of his daddy on the table. His father had left for Europe when the boy was a young infant. After several years the boy had forgotten him as a person but he would often look at the picture and say, "If only my ...read more

Tags: Christmas

Despite His Busy Schedule During The Civil War, ...

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 26, 2009

Despite his busy schedule during the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln often visited the hospitals to cheer the wounded. On one occasion he saw a young fellow who was near death. “Is there anything I can do for you?” asked the compassionate President. “Please write a letter to my mother,” came the reply. ...read more

Tags: Compassion

Denomination: Wesleyan

70 Die And 200 Are Feared Dead As 2 Boats Capsize ...

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Sep 17, 2010

70 Die and 200 Are Feared Dead as 2 Boats Capsize on Congo Rivers. Congo river boats are often overloaded. When the fire started and people began jumping overboard, nearby fishermen ignored pleas for help. “Fishermen attacked the boat and started beating passengers with paddles” as they tried to ...read more

Tags: Sin Exposed

Denomination: Pentecostal

Charlie Smith Was 23 Years Old When The Civil War ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 13, 2005

Charlie Smith was 23 years old when the Civil War ended; 61 when the Wright Brothers first flew. In 1977 he was recognized as the oldest living American of all time. When asked about his secret for longevity he said: “I ain’t got no special secret for how I live so long. I just live.” Smith avoided ...read more

Tags: Finding Fulfillment

Charlie Smith Was 23 Years Old When The Civil War ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

Charlie Smith was 23 years old when the Civil War ended; 61 when the Wright Brothers first flew. In 1977 he was recognized as the oldest living American of all time. When asked about his secret for longevity he said: "I ain’t got no special secret for how I live so long. I just live." Smith avoided ...read more

Tags: Endurance

Battle Dress For Spiritual ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 26, 2009

Battle Dress for Spiritual Warfare Marine recruits were each issued a service bag filled with clothing, in addition to a rifle, a cartridge belt, a bayonet, and a heavy steel helmet. Since those just arriving on base did not know how to care for themselves, recruits were also issued basic supplies ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-18

Tags: Spiritual Warfare, War

A Hermit Once, Having Renounced The World And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

A hermit once, having renounced the world and lost all things, yet found no peace. It seemed to him in his lonely cell that the Lord was asking something more. “But I have given you everything” cried the hermit. “All but one thing,” answered the Lord. “What is it, Lord?” “Your sins.” When we ...read more

Tags: Discipleship