In Sermon Illustrations: "You"

Bob Russell, A Preacher In Kentucky, Tells Of ...

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 23, 2007

Bob Russell, a preacher in Kentucky, tells of calling Baptist East Hospital late one night to check on one of his elderly members. The operator transferred him to a nurse who answered, "Pediatrics." Bob said, "Pediatrics? I’m checking on a lady that’s 87 years old! I’ve got the wrong floor." Bob ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Every Believer Is Impacting The Spiritual Vigor ...

Contributed by Curtis Rowe on Aug 4, 2008

Every believer is impacting the spiritual vigor of those around him! Gordon McDonald gave the following list... • Igniter- The Holy Spirit is the Creator of authentic spiritual energy! Do you provoke others? “I’ll paddle!” • Sharer- “… that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith ...read more

Tags: Zeal

Denomination: Baptist

Junior Seau Recently Retired From Professional ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 16, 2006

Junior Seau recently retired from professional football. In San Diego, from the team he spent the most time with as defensive linebacker, Junior addressed the current Chargers at their training camp. He emphasized football’s grind rather than its glories. His voice was loud and his passion was ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

I Want To Conclude With A Clip. This Movie Is The ...

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 16, 2009

I want to conclude with a clip. This movie is the story of a POW camp that was forced to build an important and strategic bridge. In this scene, one man unexpectedly decides to intervene on behalf of another. He does it out of his convictions and the love of God in him. [Show clip: To End All Wars ...read more

Tags: Sacrifices

Denomination: Church Of God

Treasure Hunting With Jesus ✞ Marks The Spot.

Contributed by Coz Von on Feb 11, 2016

John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved. Today’s hidden treasures are. 1. You ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Tags: Lost, Saved, Joke, Jokes

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father's Day Gift

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 26, 2024

One morning I got a text from my daughter about 4 days before Father's Day and we exchanged these texts. Dad, what size shirt do you wear. Large, Extra Large, or Extra, Extra Large. Me: Extra Large. What size pants do you wear? Me: 36 by 34 What size shoes do you wear in dress and tennis ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Tags: Father's Day, Gift For Father

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Many Years Ago, Indian Youths Would Go Away In ...  PRO

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 3, 2001

Many years ago, Indian youths would go away in solitude to prepare for manhood. One such youth hiked into a beautiful valley, green with trees, bright with flowers. There he fasted. But on the third day, as he looked up at the surrounding mountains, he noticed one tall rugged peak, capped with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:16, 1 Peter 2:16

Tags: Temptation Sex, Holiness

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rough Road Revival

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 17, 2020

Psalms 138:7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me. Things going badly or the road is rough? Need revived? David had that relationship with God that in the midst of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:7

Tags: Revival, Trouble

Denomination: Baptist

A Man Once Wrote To D.l. Moody, "Now That I Am ...

Contributed by Clint Meade on May 5, 2007

A man once wrote to D.L. Moody, “Now that I am converted, must I give up the world?” “No”, answered the evangelist, “you need not give up the world; if you give a ringing testimony for the Son of god, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pray And Read Your Bible

Contributed by Josh Hunt on Feb 29, 2012

PRAY AND READ YOUR BIBLE A man was in prison and was in need of some money. He wrote his mother and asked her to send five hundred dollars immediately. Soon after, he got a package in the mail. It was a Bible. On the top of the Bible, there was a letter that said, "Son, I love you. Pray and read ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Tags: Men's Day

Denomination: Baptist

A Father Who Will Never Leave Us

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 31, 2021

A FATHER WHO WILL NEVER LEAVE US Devotional written by Dr. Larry Petton When I was pastoring in Texas, a sweet little girl came up to me once and said, "Pastor Larry, will Jesus ever leave me if I trust in Him?" I knelt down beside the little girl and said, "Why do you ask me ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-5

Tags: Holy Spirit, Assurance, God's Faithfulness, Our Father In Heaven, The Son Of God  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Which Way, O Lord?  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Which Way, O Lord? "This is what the Lord says; 'Stand at the crossroads and look... ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.'" Jeremiah 6:16 (NIV) The way many people attempt to determine the will of God would make a great new television ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16

Tags: Character

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is A Secret Pride In Every Human Heart ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There is a secret pride in every human heart that revolts at tyranny. You may order and drive an individual, ...read more

Tags: Government

The Best Thing About Growing Old Is That All ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The best thing about growing old is that all those things you couldn't have when you ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

There Is No Such Thing As On The Way Out. As ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There is no such thing as on the way out. As long as you are still doing something interesting and good, you're in ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Resolve To Live As With All Your Might While ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Resolve to live as with all your might while you do live, and as you shall wish you had ...read more

Tags: New Year's Day

Close Your Soul To Your Friend, And He Will ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Close your soul to your friend, and he will lose sight of you. And if you find your friend, give of your ...read more

Tags: Compassion

Successfully To Accomplish Any Task It Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Successfully to accomplish any task it is necessary not only that you should give it the best there is in you, but that you should obtain for ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

My Dad And I Were Having A Conversation Not Too ...  PRO

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 20, 2002

My Dad and I were having a conversation not too long ago about what people wear to church these days. He’s a suit and tie kind of a guy on Sundays, and was disappointed to see church attire becoming more casual. He said, “I was always taught that you should dress like you’re going to meet the ...read more

Tags: Church Purpose Of, Compassion

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Husband Is Advised By A Psychiatrist To Assert ...  PRO

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 26, 2002

A husband is advised by a psychiatrist to assert himself. "You don’t have to let your wife henpeck you. Go home and show her you’re the boss." The husband takes the doctor’s advice. He rushes home, slams the door, shakes his fist in his wife’s face, and growls, "From now on, you’re taking orders ...read more

Tags: Romantic Love, Marriage Obligations

Denomination: Evangelical Free