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  • Mark Wood avatar

    A Picture Of Revival

    Contributed by Mark Wood on Feb 18, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,920 views

    Dr. Wood used this sermon to illustrate the first revival of the modern church. He uses the illustration of the process of taking picture to illustrate how this revival took place. In four points, we see that revival does not just take place in the chur

    When taking a picture You must take steps in a certain order 1. set up and focus 2. click the trigger 3. a flash goes off at just the right time 4. the shutter opens and exposes the film 5. The film is not any good until it is developed 6. The film is then made into a negative a. A negative is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Quackenbush avatar

    The Good Ship Matrimony

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Oct 19, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,384 views

    A Wedding Sermon based on a Nautical Allegory to illustrate marriage.

    A Wedding Message Delivered by Rev. David Quackenbush At the Wedding of Angela Mancini & William Quackenbush October 16, 2004 INTRODUCTION Well, Angela….. William… this day as finally arrived. And I am deeply honored to be the one to bring the message today. You see normally when we preachers ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Pride Before The Fall" Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 4, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,014 views

    A sermon using Spider-Man 3 as the sermon illustration.

    Proverbs 11:1-3, 16:8; 29:23; Psalm 10:4 “Pride Before the Fall” Sermon Series: Spider-Man 3: The Battle Within By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Pride, pride, pride… …who of us have not had a problem with pride? When we first ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Routines - Customs - Practices

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,007 views

    This sermon illustrates some of the routines, customs, and practices of Jesus.

    Do you have a routine? What is your routine? Do you do the same things over and over the same way day after day? We are creatures of habit. If you were to take next week and record your actions and movements I believe you would find a repetitious pattern. We do many things out of habit. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Catherine Davis avatar

    Lets Take A Walk

    Contributed by Catherine Davis on Sep 10, 2007
     | 2,550 views

    Walking is a good illustration for living our Christian Life

    BP12LetsTakeaWalkEphesians Ephesians 4: 1-32 Intro: Evolution of walking 1. roll/crawl 2. Walk – unsteady; need others 3. Walk – more confidence; still hold on but take steps without help 4. Try new things – walk, run, jump, skip; more skills, more strength, more coordination Still fall, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • William Wyne avatar

    God's Unfailing Faithfulness

    Contributed by William Wyne on Mar 15, 2005
    based on 84 ratings
     | 39,354 views

    The sermon seeks to illustrate the steadfastness of a God who is faithful.

    The Marine Corps has an interesting motto, Semper Fidelis, the short is Semper Fi. Perhaps you have seen that on windows or bumpers of cars. Semper Fidelis are two Latin words that mean, “Always Faithful”. It is really the code of conduct and character of the gallant soldiers of the Corps. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W. Alderman avatar

    Lessons Learned From A Night Of Failure

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 2, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,799 views

    This is a sermon that illustrates the way the Lord cares for his own.

    “LESSONS LEARNED FROM A NIGHT OF FAILURE” TEXT: Luke 5:1-11 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: Some of your greatest lessons will be learned at “The University of Adversity”. I have heard people say that they received a degree in “knee-ology” at the “School of Hard-knocks”. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W. Alderman avatar

    Three Different Men On Three Different Crosses

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,158 views

    This message illustrates the disposition of all men in relationship to the Savior...

    “THREE DIFFERENT MEN ON THREE DIFFERENT CROSSES” TEXT: Luke 23:32-46 Pastor W. Max Alderman 32 And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. 33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Wilson avatar

    Jude: Getting Ready For The Fight

    Contributed by David Wilson on Aug 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,334 views

    A throrough study of the book of Jude with illustrations, outlines, etc.

    Jude: Getting Ready For The Fight A Conversational Commentary on the Book of Jude By Pastor David M. Wilson Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 376-7890 THE FOLLOWING MATERIAL IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN BOOK FORM at www.lulu.com Search for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Margaret Olubiyi avatar

    True Worship

    Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Oct 10, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,701 views

    Worship, according to the New Illustrated Webster's Dictionary is defined as

    But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship HIm must worship in spirit and truth. John 4:23-24 ESV Define "Worship" Worship, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Arsenio Segismundo avatar

    Characters That Define A Christian

    Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Sep 2, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,286 views

    This sermon illustrates characters that defines a christian on a biblical perspective...

    Topic: "CHARACTERS THAT DEFINE A CHRISTIAN" Scriptural Reference: Proverb 3:1-12 By Ptr. Jack Segismundo (Writer and Contributor of Sermon Central) Jesus is Lord Church - Angono Chapter Proverb 3:1-12.: Wisdom Bestows Well-Being 1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Labourers In The Vineyard

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 30, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,765 views

    An illustration of God's new order of things.

    THE LABOURERS IN THE VINEYARD. Matthew 20:1-16. This parable is part of Jesus’ response to Peter’s question: ‘Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?’ (cf. Matthew 19:27). This challenging part of the reply is framed with a formula concerning the ‘first’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jonathan Lucas avatar

    An Outstretched Arm

    Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on May 11, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 6,016 views

    This sermon illustrates God’s care for His children.

    An Outstretched Arm Text: Exodus 6:5-7 5. And I have also heard the groaning of the children of Israel, whom the Egyptians keep in bondage; and I have remembered my covenant. 6. Wherefore say unto the children of Israel, I am the Lord, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Etterling avatar

    Tell Me That Story

    Contributed by Paul Etterling on Jun 1, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,682 views

    A sermon on salvation using the illustrative parable of the lost sheep.

    Introduction Last weekend as I sat in the hospital room with my wife, our nephew Trenton, found a can of shaving cream sitting on the table. He picked up the can, brought it over to me and began to ask questions about it. So, I began to explain to him that when he got older like Uncle Paul and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    A Disciples Downfall

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,497 views

    The outline is origional the illustrations are assorted from internet browsing.

    A Disciples Downfall Mark 9:25-35 Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ September 22, 2001 One day God was looking over creation and He decided that He wasn’t really happy with the way things turned out. So He called the 3 most powerful men on earth, George Bush, Vladamir Putin and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ