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  • Oris Hubbard avatar

    Objects Of Passion Week

    Contributed by Oris Hubbard on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,877 views

    An illustrated sermon using various objects to tell the story of Passion Week.

    First preached on March 13, 2002 am Objects of Holy Week Matthew 21:1-11 Rope - Used to tie the donkey upon which Jesus rode into Jerusalem. Garments - Laid upon the donkey and strewn in the streets. Branches - Waved and laid in the streets. Bag with coin money in it - The price for which ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Whereby Shall I Know This?

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,762 views

    This passage illustrates how dangerous it can be to doubt God’s promises.

    WHEREBY SHALL I KNOW THIS? Luke 1:18 INTRO. Isn’t it amazing that there are events in past history that we accept without question as having happened in a most marvelous way but should the same thing happen to us we would be inclined to doubt! Zach. Is an old man and his wife has been barren ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Andy Griffith Show

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 21, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,869 views

    A father’s day sermon with illustrations from the Andy Griffith Show

    Sermon for 6/20/99 Andy Griffith Show Father’s Day Sermon Introduction: A. Observation from Carl about Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. B. Today we are going to be positive about Fathers. C. My dad and Father’s Day. D. The 13th was my father’s birthday. E. Adam N Reiter- “He’s slowing down,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Persecuting To Preaching Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 24, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 8,221 views

    This sermon illustrates the necessity of personal evangelism and our atttitudes towards it.

    From Persecuting to Preaching Acts 9:1-22 May 26, 2002 Intro: A. [Transformed by an Elevator, Citation: Owen Bourgaize, Castel, Guernsey, United Kingdom] A family from a remote area was making their first visit to a big city. They checked in to a grand hotel and stood in amazement at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lessons From Death

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 304 ratings
     | 26,333 views

    This is a funeral sermon that illustrates three lessons that can be learned from Death.

    I. Introduction II. The First Lesson is the Frailty of the Human Body. (1-4) a. Paul writes that the body is simply a temporary dwelling place. III. The Second Lesson is the Faithfulness of God. (5-8) a. Paul tells of his eagerness to be with the Lord. b. God is Faithful to be there when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can't Reap Them All Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 15, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 17,357 views

    There is good physical illustration in here that catches the attention of young and old alike.

    OPEN:A Georgia farmer, ragged and barefooted, was standing on the steps of his tumbledown shack. A stranger stopped for a drink of water and just to pass the time of day he asked: "How is your cotton coming along?" he asked. "Ain’t got none," replied the farmer. "Did you plant any?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Things Might No Work Out The Way You Think They Will

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,823 views

    A sermon on boldness (thanks to various SermonCentral contributors for many of the illustrations)

    Sermon for 8/22/2004 Boldness Introduction: A. The Six Shooter was a popular western, broadcast on NBC radio from 1953-54. Jimmy Stewart starred as Britt Ponsett, a Texas plainsman. On one broadcast, Britt called a bully’s bluff even though his gun was several feet away on a dresser. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Humble Christian Series

    Contributed by George Barton on Jan 19, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,560 views

    A Contrast between the mindset of a legalistic Pharisee and that of a humble Christian as illustrated in the beatitudes.

    THE LEGALISTIC PHARISAIC MINDSET CONTRASTED WITH THE HUMBLE CHRISTIAN MINDSET SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 5:3?12 1a. The legalistic Pharisee believed that the law of Moses was the greatest thing in the world. He believed that the ethical standards of the law of Moses were the greatest ethical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is The House Of Mercy

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 18, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 64,004 views

    This sermon illustrates the everlasting mercies of God, and our Need for such mercy in this hour.

    John 5:1-9 1 After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 3 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Whatever

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,433 views

    A look at the up and down nature of life as illustrated in Jesus own experiences....

    Dakota Community Church March 01, 2009 am Whatever! Mark 1:9-15 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Restoring Lost Power

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,038 views

    The story of the lost axe head is illustrative of the impotent Christian’s life.

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Restoring the Lost Power to our Lives and Ministry The story of the lost axe head is illustrative of the impotent Christian’s life. 1.) A look at the early Church shows that something is missing in most Christian lives. 2.) It is the supernatural power of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Why I Want To Have A Big Part In Missions Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 26, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,255 views

    A sermon with some arresting object lessons illustrating the need for supporting missions.

    Why I Want to Have a Big Part in Missions Missions Emphasis Series Chuck Sligh February 26, 2012 TEXT: Mark 16:15 – “And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” INTRODUCTION Henry Van Dyke’s said, “The missionary enterprise is not the church’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Should I Be Thankful?

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 13,841 views

    Fours reasons to be thankful as illustrated by the ten lepers who were cleansed.

    Why Should I Be Thankful? Luke 17:11-19 Introduction Illustration: Things To Be Thankful For * for automatic dishwashers. They make it possible to get out of the kitchen before the family comes in for their after-dinner snacks. * for husbands who attack small repair jobs around the house. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Carroll avatar

    Can You Be A Fisherperson If You Are Not Willing To Fish Series

    Contributed by Chris Carroll on May 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,928 views

    This sermon illustrates the importance of all individuals being willing to share Christ.

    Resurrection Encounters Part VI: Can You Be A Fisher If You Aren’t Willing to Fish? Matthew 28:16-20 CBC May 20, 2007 Okay today let me ask the question? Are there any fishermen and women out there? If you love to fish raise your hand? If you like to fish raise your hand. If you are remotely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Complete Rainbow

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Oct 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,501 views

    Children use rainbow as illustration that all are needed for God’s work.

    Title: “Complete Rainbow” 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 Prior to Service: • Cut construction paper into 2” x 11” strips • Papers should have six (6) different colors: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Violet (or whatever colors you have available) • Divide strips into multiples of six- with extra strips ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist