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Choosing Forgiveness.

Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 31, 2002

based on 57 ratings

| 4,487 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

"Combat In Another Realm" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 22, 2004

based on 20 ratings

| 3,435 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

Mustard Seeds & Mulberry Trees

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 2, 2004

based on 19 ratings

| 8,244 views

Jesus Illustrates How Small Faith Can Do Big Things like restrain, rebuke, and forgive sin.

“How does she do that?” I think that whenever I see our organists play – especially at choir practice when they effortlessly play music they’ve never seen before. As much as I would like to do what they do, I can’t, even though I took eight years of piano lessons. I just don’t have the God-given ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Rest In God Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 12, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 14,238 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

Climbing An Uncertain Mountain

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Dec 17, 2005

based on 7 ratings

| 3,651 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

Don't Build Your Life On Popsicle Sticks

Contributed by Steve Steve on Nov 20, 2001

based on 117 ratings

| 4,362 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

What A Christian Should Do? Series

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

based on 10 ratings

| 3,341 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

Sanity Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 25, 2002

based on 45 ratings

| 8,850 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

When Hurts Run Deep Series

Contributed by Steven Platt on Oct 29, 2002

based on 75 ratings

| 9,138 views

Sermon based upon the book of Philemon. Illustrates the plight of Philemon to forgive Onesimus and how Paul aided in the process.

Read the Book of Philemon I Onesimus A. Name means "Useful" - But wasn’t very useful B. Slave of Philemon 1. Unlike slaves in America 2. Slaves were more like employees 3. Often were paid C. Caused Philemon to lose some money 1. Criminal intent - Money ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conversion Of A Captain

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Nov 15, 2003

based on 100 ratings

| 8,241 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

What Do You Worship?

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Jul 29, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 8,347 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

Elijah: "More Power To Ya” Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 29, 2002

based on 118 ratings

| 11,191 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

The Great I Am Series

Contributed by Tim White on May 16, 2009

based on 6 ratings

| 14,079 views

Jesus illustrated a life of giving God glory, instructed men to follow His Words, and identified Himself as God.

The Great I-Am John 8:48-59 I. Jesus Illustrated (48-50) II. Jesus Instructed (51-55) III. Jesus Identified (56-59) Introduction: Jesus continued his dialog with the leaders of the Jews. * They had tried to trap Him, confuse Him, and out-reason Him. * Now they were down to insulting Him. I. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Baptist

You Can’t Run Away From Problems Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 31, 2009

based on 8 ratings

| 12,776 views

In Ruth 1 1-5 we see the danger of trying to run away from our problems illustrated

It is an undeniable fact that many of the life’s problems we grapple with in the present are the result of what has happened to us in the past, whether as a result of our own deliberate choices or because of circumstances which were quite beyond our control. The person we are today is a product ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Other

Listen To Love

Contributed by Bobby Bodenhamer on Dec 27, 2008

| 3,540 views

This message aims through Scriptural interpretation, illustration and a communication model to inform the listener to "listen" with a framework of love and care.

LISTEN TO LOVE Less talk, more communication "For the measure you measure with will be measured back to you" (Luke 6:38) 1. How hard is it to find someone who will really listen to you? • Those of us who have identified with Jesus the Christ, have been taught a very special kind of love, which ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: *other

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