Sermons on Illustrations:

It's Where You Left It

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 9, 2001

What this young unnamed prophet in II Kings did to get back his cutting edge -- illustrates for us, 3 principles that will help us get back our cutting edge of servcie to the Lord.

"IT’S WHERE YOU LEFT IT" TEXT: II KINGS 6:1-7 INTRODUCTION II KINGS 6:1-7 This event took place in the 8th century BC, during the times of the Kings, when Israel was split into 2 kingdoms -- Israel in the north and Judah in the south. The 2 central characters in this text are an unnamed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanks Giving Every Day (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 1, 2011

Thanksgiving is more than just a holiday celebration; it's a heart condition! Overflowing with illustrations, this topical message explores the importance of Thanksgiving and acts as a prelude to an expository sermon (part 2) on living a life of thankfuln

Thanksgiving Every Day Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/20/2011 So with Thanksgiving only four days away, have you thought much about what you’re thankful for this year? I don’t know about you, but for some reason I always associate Thanksgiving with Charlie ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18

Denomination: Christian Church

The Church That Was Built By Christ

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 10, 2010

It is indeed a fact that Christ built the church. That is undeniable in its biblical and spiritual premise. However, when considering this subject in a contemporary prism, I feel it necessary to make a comparison through an illustration of modern home

EVANGELIST HERMAN E. WESLEY III The Church That Was Built By Christ Matthew 16:13-18; Psalm 127:1 PRELIMINARIES I think it necessary that when we come together for functions such as this that we spend time sharing lessons that will have a meaningful impact on our ministries and on our service. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Part 3 - Matthew 12:9-14 -Deformities Of The Heart And Hand Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Sep 19, 2010

The CLAWED FINGERS of their law system were DISTORTED AND MALFORMED and particularly difficult to uproot. It is not at all surprising that Jesus uses a man with a DEFORMED HAND to illustrate what needed to be done if ever they were to be healed of their D

Part 3 - Matthew 12:9-14 -DEFORMITIES OF THE HEART AND HAND Yesterday, with the encouragement of my wife, I got rid of some THORNY WEEDS growing like trees in the back garden. The thorns were now like razor sharp nails and so it was difficult to get to the roots without punctures, scratches and a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Left Hiv/Aids Lying In The Streets?

Contributed by Joseph Collins on Mar 3, 2012

The story of The Good Samaritan is a perfect illustration of HIV/AIDS in our society today. God has given the Church the power to heal and He has equipped us to walk in the power of our calling and anointing.

Sermon Title: Who Left HIV/AIDS Lying in the Streets? Scripture Framework: Read Luke 10:30-37 [The Good Samaritan] Opening: Every year in March, thousands of communities celebrate the National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS. It is a time in which churches and other faith-based ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Baptist

Fix The Broken Windows

Contributed by Adam Couchman on Jun 18, 2007

Using the illustration of "Broken Windows" we see how Paul instructs his readers to "sweat the small stuff." That is, eliminate even the smallest of sins from our lives and become imitators of God

Many people remember former New York Mayor Rudy Gulliani specifically because of his leadership following the World Trade Centre attacks in September, 2001. But he will also be remembered for dramatically reducing the crime levels in New York City. For many years New York’s reputation throughout ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Love And Respect In Marriage Out Of Reverence For Christ Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 30, 2011

Jesus loves his church sacrificially & unconditionally. Men are to reflect that in their love for their wives, even if that love is not returned. Wives are to submit out of reverence for Christ. The 2011 Royal wedding provided some timely illustrations.

A man and a woman, who have never met before, find themselves assigned to the same sleeping room on a transcontinental train. Though initially embarrassed and uneasy over sharing a room, the two are very tired and fall asleep quickly – he in the upper bunk and she in the lower. However, at 2.00 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Anglican

The Believer Is Equipped Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Oct 16, 2009

Message series using football examples to reveal spiritual concepts. We also made our own video illustrations for these messages. On this message I used a maniquin dressed in a football uniform as a visual aide.

Get In The Game “The Believer Has Been Equipped” Good morning and thank you for choosing to worship with us today here at Central. It is our desire that you enjoy the warmth and fellowship of the people of God, that you have a life changing experience with God, and that you discover the plan He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Society Needs The Gospel

Contributed by Greg Addison on Feb 11, 2009

From the current economic crisis to the ongoing decline into sin of our culture, it is clear that the only hope for our country is a strong dose ofthe gospel. This passage from Elisha’s ministry illustrates this truth.

1)Society’s Need for the Gospel 2 Kings 2:19-22 2) The Problem “The situation is pleasant…but the water is bad and the ground is barren.” 3) The Problem Joshua 6:26 “Cursed be the man before the Lord, who rises up and builds this city Jericho.” Water = source of life Spring = head waters ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Steps Of The Righteous

Contributed by Daniel Chapman on Aug 29, 2016

An insight of the 15 steps of the Holy Temple where it is believed to be where Jesus taught from. a comparison of the psalms of ascension to both; the pilgrimage to Jerusalem & the temple steps. This sermon is rich in history, illustration, & God's word!

he Steps of the Righteous Henry Ford said, “Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.” Since our last service, I learned of 4 of us who are faced with certain obstacles that are seemingly giant-sized – Some, even to the point of ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Jeremiah Files. Unique Me? Unique Call? Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 6, 2017

A sermon that attempts to explore Jeremiah's call in relation to our own - Uses a massive illustration from the Hebrides revival in Scotland I have included it verbatim as the reader can then use what they feel is appropriate.

The Jeremiah files. Unique Me? Unique call? Jeremiah 1New King James Version (NKJV) 1 The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests who were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin, 2 to whom the word of the LORD came in the days of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah, in the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

If God Is With Us? Why All This Trouble?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 21, 2015

This is a lesson about attitudes to problems using Gideon and several illustrations. Consider the renewal of our minds... Your focus? Your perspective, pessimism, optimism, and realism. Caterpillars crawl in mud before they fly with the wind.

IF THE LORD IS WITH US, WHY ARE WE HAVING ALL THIS TROUBLE? THE CHALLENGE: GOD'S PERSPECTIVE & CHANGE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a bucket, and I asked someone to bring me a bucket of water. They can not see that I have cut the bottom of the bucket out. Always they gladly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Letting Go

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

We LET GO of Sin…Self…Schedule in order that we can LET GOD be exalted! I used this sermon as a springboard for See You At The Pole. We also used alot of video illustrations.

Letting Go Open with DVD – Visual Reality: Volume 6; “Be Still” Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” BE STILL in the Hebrew can also be translated, “let go”. In other words quit holding on to things that keep you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Parable Of The Mom And Two Children

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Sep 13, 2017

The Parable of the Two Sons retold in a modern way for children. This is set up as a play, but can easily be told as a story or sermon illustration. The modern context helps create a gateway for children to see themselves in the story.

The Parable of the Mom and Two Children Narrator: There once was a Mom who had two children (The mom walks out and waves to people). Narrator: Her oldest daughter, Emily, loves sports (The reader pauses and lets Emily walk out. They wait five seconds. She walks out and waves to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Our Priest Series

Contributed by John Gullick on May 29, 2017

A sermon that attempts to explore the ramifications of having Jesus as our Priest. Uses a number of sermon central illustrations - left them in in case they are useful to someone even though this is longer than what was preached. Cheers

Hebrews 4:14-16New International Version (NIV) Jesus the Great High Priest 14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven,[a] Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed