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Building God's House Series

Contributed by Mark Canfield on Mar 18, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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This message was used before a Ground Breaking Celebration. It uses the physical building to illustrate what the church is really building.

BUILDING GOD¡¦S HOUSE - A Ground Breaking Celebration As we begin to build this new facility - what are we really building? We’ve said it enough around here, but we are not about building structures. In fact, while we have a children’s and office building that will need to be built in the next ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16

Denomination: Christian Church

"Combat In Another Realm" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 22, 2004

based on 20 ratings

| 3,113 views

The Lord of the Rings trilogy provides some great illustrations of our spiritual warfare (#17 in The Christian Victor series)

“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore, take up the full armor of God, that you may be able to resist in the evil day,…” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-13

Denomination: Orthodox

What Do You Worship?

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Jul 29, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 7,867 views

Contemporary treatment of Herod’s tragic death. Video clip suggestion, relevant illustrations, practical points of application.

"What do you worship?" Acts 12:20-25 By Pastor Bob Hunter Suggested Video Clip: "What do you worship?" Available at www.willowvideo.com Introduction: As we continue our series in Acts, I want to call your attention to rather peculiar death of King Herod the Agrippa. Now, I’m warning you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25, Exodus 20:3

Denomination: Holiness

Do You Love Jesus?

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 21, 2003

based on 48 ratings

| 6,628 views

This outline illustrates how our cultural definition of love differs from what God defines love as.

Do you love Jesus? House of Faith Ministries Rev. Bruce A. Shields DD www.PS127.org (989) 362-7831 First we must ask ourselves, What is Love? Example: How is the word LOVE used today? 1. example 2. example 3. example In our culture there is a general misconception of what LOVE is. Society ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Bible Church

Rest In God Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 12, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 13,377 views

The inspired writer uses three historical events that illustrate for us the rest God has in store for His children.

REST IN GOD Hebrews 4:1-11 Two artists attempted to paint a picture of peace. The first drew a beautiful scene. He painted an ocean still as a pond, showing a graceful sailboat passing by. Overhead the sky was blue, flecked with light, fluffy clouds. And on the shore children played in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Conversion Of A Captain

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Nov 15, 2003

based on 100 ratings

| 7,942 views

Using the Old Testament story of Naaman, this message illustrates what takes place in salvation, and the misconceptions about it.

Conversion Of A Captain Text: II Kings 5: 14 Intro: We find in II Kings 5: 1-19 a man who seems to have everything going for him. At the beginning of this chapter we are introduced to a man named Naaman. The Bible describes him as a man of position, power, and popularity in his native land of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel - Faith Alone In Christ Alone

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 13, 2000

based on 115 ratings

| 5,995 views

Many Bible verses including the illustration of the Thief On The Cross teach that salvation is by faith alone in Jesus Christ alone.

The Gospel - Faith Alone In Christ Alone (Luke 23:32-43; Matthew 27:41-44; Ephesians 2:8-9) [HTML formatted version and handouts are located ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43, Matthew 27:41-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Build Your Life On Popsicle Sticks

Contributed by Steve Steve on Nov 20, 2001

based on 117 ratings

| 4,056 views

I use some creative work to illustrate a very practical real life point to our younger children.

For a children’s sermon I like to divide the children up. Boy, girl etc. Then each team is given popsicle sticks and glue to create a building that will be stronger than the other teams. While they are doing this I like to have the accompianist play a cute children’s song or two. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:22

Denomination: Church Of God

View From A Deck Chair

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 31, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 4,271 views

A sermon on vision for a new year. This was written almost 10 years ago. Some of the illustrations may need to be update.

The passage that I am using for a text is one that, when you hear it, will sound familiar to you. It is like Psalm 23, John 3 or 1 Corinthians 13 ... we wonder what more can be said about it. It is a passage that, if you are not familiar with Scripture, you will assume you read it in a magazine, or ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Climbing An Uncertain Mountain

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Dec 17, 2005

based on 7 ratings

| 3,449 views

Do we have actions in our lives that prove we trust God? Unsure of illustrations sources for this sermon.

Climbing up an uncertain mountain - Absolute Faith in the Unseen Genesis 22:1-8, 13-14; Exodus 24:12-18 Intro. It is easy for us to trust in the things we can see and touch. We love to talk about our faith in God, but do we have actions in our lives that prove we trust Him. Or is it evident ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

What A Christian Should Do? Series

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

based on 10 ratings

| 3,065 views

This is the fifth sermon in a series on Philippians. This sermon illustrates Paul’s two examples of what a Christian should do.

I. Introduction a. People who are examples i. Michael Jordan – Basketball Player ii. Billy Graham – Man of God iii. Your Name -??? b. Paul wrote to the church at Phillipi and told them that should live like a Chistian. c. What should a Christian Do? II. The Example of Timothy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah: "More Power To Ya” Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 29, 2002

based on 118 ratings

| 10,567 views

God wants to empower your life with the Holy Spirit. Elijah and Elisha illustrate how this can happen for you.

The life of Elijah has been a whirlwind of activity! From the time he stepped out of nowhere to confront the king of Israel, to his adventures of faith at the dry brook and the widow’s house, to his great victory on Mount Carmel and to his fall into and restoration from defeat and disuse. Elijah’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choosing Forgiveness.

Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 1, 2002

based on 57 ratings

| 4,207 views

A sermon moving towards Advent that discusses forgiveness. Uses a number of illustrations that i used from Sermon central

Choosing Forgiveness. The season we are in at the moment is advent. Advent kinda means anticipation - expecting something. When we think about what we are expecting it is of course the celebration of the coming of Jesus. If we were to think of what the coming of Jesus ushers in for us - high on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dr. Dolittle Series

Contributed by Chris Thron on Sep 27, 2002

based on 21 ratings

| 4,874 views

Use portion of movie "Dr Dolittle" to illustrate God’s calling us to serve Him, and to minister to the poor.

Doctor Dolittle A. Preliminaries (Ask before showning movie) 1.He had a gift. What was it? 2. When did he first become aware that he had a gift? (As a child) 3. How did people respond to his gift? They misunderstand, they think he’s crazy Everyone – even those closest to him. 4. So what was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:3, Proverbs 19:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sanity Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 25, 2002

based on 45 ratings

| 8,334 views

This sermon seeks to illustrate why it is so important to heed the warning signs that God gives us to stop sinning.

Sanity Daniel 4 October 27, 2002 Intro: A. [Joke] Insanity is heredity. You can get it from your children. B. That may be true, but there is another way to go insane and we learn about it in the fourth chapter of Daniel. I. Salutation Daniel 4:1-3 (NIV), King Nebuchadnezzar, To the peoples, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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