In Sermon Illustrations: "You"

Jingle Bells At A Funeral?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 22, 2022

Several years ago, a pretty well-known singing group made a monster mistake at a funeral service. This group traveled all around the USA singing and sharing Christ. One of the men in their home church back in Texas told them that he prayed for them, supported them greatly and loved to hear them ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Tags: Christmas, Communication, Confession, Confusion, Embarrassment, Funerals  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sinner's Friend

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on May 6, 2023

There's the story told by Watchman Nee, the Chinese evangelist where he was talking to another Christian in his home. They were downstairs, as was his friend's son. The friend's wife and mother were in an upstairs room. All at once the little boy wanted something and called out to his ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26, Luke 19:1-10, John 1:14

Tags: Evangelism, Incarnation, Friend Of Sinners

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dolphins Sleep With One Eye Open

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 28, 2023

Did you know that dolphins sleep with one eye open? It’s true. They do so because they can only ever let one side of their brain sleep at a time. When the left side of the brain sleeps, the right eye will close, and vice versa. This isn’t some weird, ambidextrous stunt they’re pulling. Rather, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, John 14:1-3

Tags: Revelation, Church, Vision, Sight, Prophecy, Second Coming, Rapture, Focus, Eyes, End Tiimes  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing To Fall Into Temptation!

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 8, 2024

Some people fall into temptation, but a great many make plans for disaster ahead of time. "Son," ordered a father, "Don't swim in that canal." "OK, Dad," he answered. But he came home carrying a wet bathing suit that evening. "Where have you been?" ...read more

Scripture: James 1:10-15

Tags: Deceit, Spiritual Warfare, Temptation, Preparation, Lies, Disobedience, Defeat, Sin, Satan  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pray The Book Of Psalms

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 4, 2024

Wesley and Stacey Campbell describe in their book Praying the Bible: The Pathway to Spirituality: A few years ago, we were ministering in the mountains of Puebla, which is about a 4 hour drive from Mexico City. The situation was most desperate. The Indians of the area lived in villages built ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:164

Tags: Bible, Psalms, Prayer

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

[238]. A Message From A Poem – See Him Now

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 17, 2025

[238]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – SEE HIM NOW This is a simple poem. It covers salvation and service. When Jesus was here people saw Him and heard Him as He spoke the eternal message but eyes were closed and ears were shut. The response to Jesus was the same response to Stephen – {{Acts 7:51 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51, Acts 7:57, John 5:24

Tags: Hear, Serve, See, Christian Poems, Praise, Take  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sea Of Forgetfulness  PRO

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 11, 2002

We must learn to quit fishing in the sea of forgetfulness. Bury ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness For Others, Forgiveness General

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Never Doubt In The Darkness What God Has Shown ...

Contributed by John Harvey on Dec 15, 2005

Never doubt in the darkness what God has shown you in ...read more

Tags: Doubt

Denomination: Baptist

Catch On Fire With Enthusiasm And People Will ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"Catch on fire with enthusiasm and people will come for miles to watch you ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

Immortality Is Not Darkness, For God Is Light. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Immortality is not darkness, for God is light. It is not lonely, for Christ is with you. It is not an ...read more

Tags: Death

Immortality Is The Genius To Move Others Long ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Immortality is the genius to move others long after you ...read more

Tags: Death

It Has Been Said That Writing Comes More Easily ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

It has been said that writing comes more easily if you ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

Learn To Write. Never Mind The Damn Statistics. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Learn to write. Never mind the damn statistics. If you like ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

Children Are A Great Comfort In Your Old Ageand ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Children are a great comfort in your old ageand they help you ...read more

Tags: Children

Adolescence And Snowdrifts Are About The Only ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Adolescence and snowdrifts are about the only problems that disappear if ...read more

Tags: Children

Tolerance Is Giving To Every Other Human Being ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Tolerance is giving to every other human being every right that ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

To Err Is Human, To Forgive Takes Restraint; To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"To err is human, To forgive takes restraint; To forgot you forgave ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General

Nothing Ever Happens In A Small Town, But What ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Nothing ever happens in a small town, but what you ...read more

Tags: Communication General

It Is Best To Act With Confidence, No Matter ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It is best to act with confidence, no matter how little ...read more

Tags: Confidence

A Dog Is The Only Thing On This Earth That Loves ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A dog is the only thing on this earth that loves you more ...read more

Tags: Family