Sermons on Rope Illustration:

The Haphakh Phenomenon Throughout Scripture Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jul 9, 2006

The Haphakh phenomeon, the principle that man’s extremity is God’s opportunity, is illustrated by ten examples in Scripture.

THE HAPHAKH PHENOMENON THROUGHOUT SCRIPTURE Have you ever had an experience when you thought that everything was black and against you? You thought that there was no light at the end of the tunnel. Or, if there was a light, as one of Murphy’s laws indicates, it was the light of an oncoming train. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Gets Tough . . . Turn To Jesus! Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 4, 2002

Where will you turn when life gets tough? When you come to the end or your rope will you tie an knot and hang on, or will you let go believing that God will catch you? Discover 6 steps to trusting God.

Perhaps you remember this news report from April 2001. Missionary Veronica “Roni” Bowers, 35, and her 7-month-old daughter, Charity, seated in her lap, were killed by a single bullet when the jet fired on the Cessna plane they were riding in. The Peruvian Air-force had shot at the plane because it ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1, Isaiah 12:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dying To Self And The Call To Missions, The Life Of John Paton Series

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Dec 13, 2000

The life of John paton illustrates the principles taught by Jesus’ life.

Dying to Self and the Call to Missions The Ministry of John Paton Philippians 2:5-11 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church December 17, 2000 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God, but made ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

An X-Rated Sermon

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 10, 2005

The Nature of Sin - and our Saviour, as illustrated by the story of Tamar & Judah

Title: An X-Rated Sermon: Tamar and the men in her life. Text: Genesis 38 CIT: Selfishness is the root underlying sexual sin; turnabout is fair play. Thesis: Sin exposes a motive and extorts an unexpectedly high cost, but in spite of this, Jesus makes the exchange for us that we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Witch Series

Contributed by Ray Hardee on Jan 14, 2006

This message illustrates the influence of evil in the world through the characterization of the witch.

The Witch: “Deep Magic” minimize/MAXIMIZE (Louie Giglio says we should "Zoom OUT Before You Zoom In" to get the big picture of all of our decisions. Three Certainties: § spiritual war § Enemy with a personal plan for your life-DEATH- LIAR..2nd Lie § His choices are cloaked in deception (not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Loving, The Lacking, And The Lost

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 19, 2002

This is a Father’s Day sermon that illustrates the role of a father in the family.

I. Introduction A. Being a father is an important responsibility. B. I feel a little inadequate today to talk about fathers, but I have had a father for 22 years, and I have the authority of God’s word. C. Fathers have a special talent. I think that a father can fix anything. D. I believe ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:6-13, Joshua 24:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Wisdom

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This sermon illustrates six ways to walk in wisdom as found in the text.

I. Introduction a. Wisdom is something that everyone seeks. II. The First Way is to make the Most of Our Time. (16) a. People today waste time. b. “the days are evil.” III. The Second Way is to understand the Will of God. (17) a. God Speaks through the Bible b. God Speaks through ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

#1remove The Weight:introduction Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2002

This is an overall introduction of a 12 part illustrated series REMOVE THE WEIGHTS.

#1 Introduction to the series REMOVE THE WEIGHTS ... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 12: 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, LET US LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT AND SIN WHICH DOTH SO EASILY BESET US, AND LET SO RUN WITH PATIENCE ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Supremacy Of Christ Is Demonstrated In Our Christian Fellowship

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 1, 2001

This sermon illustrates what the world should see in the fellowship of Christians.

The Supremacy of Christ is Demonstrated in Our Christian Fellowship Colossians 3:12-17 November 4, 2001 Intro: A. [Experiences of Mediocrity, Bob Russell, When God Builds a Church, Howard Publishing Co, 2000, pp 110-11] The experience for a first-time visitor in many … churches goes something ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Chair Are You Sitting In?

Contributed by Kris Roberts on Sep 16, 2004

An illustrate message challenging youth to determine their commitment level to Jesus.

What Chair Are You Sitting In? Introduction: When I was small, I used to play a game with my friends called musical chairs. Do you remember it? The object of the game was to be in possession of a chair when the music stopped. All through life it often seems we’re caught up in this game. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Lost

Contributed by Richard Scoggins on Jan 28, 2005

Illustrates the need for being spiritual compasses for those around us

I wanted to tell you men about a story that some of you may be able to relate to. I used to love to squirrel hunt. As a matter of fact I preferred it over just about any other kind of hunting. Well one day when I was about 19 while attending Southwest a friend of mine said that he had found the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Faithfully Yours

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 5, 2006

Adultery is a perversion of the faithfulness God intended to illustrate through marriage.

Title: Faithfully Yours Text: Exodus 20:14; Hosea FCF: Adultery is a perversion of the faithfulness God intended to illustrate through marriage. Intro: You don’t need to know this man’s identity, but you need to understand the impact his choices made on his family. The man had been married for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Border

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Dec 26, 2005

Jesus is coming again. Unsure where I got illustrations.

Facing the Border - Gen 5:22-24 - John 14 Intro. Adam sinned, and we see in verse 5, the effects of the sin. Eight times the phrase “and he died” follows the record of a man. But in the midst of it all, a man is named who escaped death, Enoch. He did not taste death because he walked with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Hands Full Of Honey

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 1, 2000

The power of spirit-filled living as illustrated by the early life of Samson.

Hands Full of Honey Judg 13:24- 14:9 1. Samson was moved by the Spirit of God. A. The Holy Spirit indwells Christians. (Gal 4:6; John 14:16-17) B. The Holy Spirit teaches Christians. (John 14:26) C. The Holy Spirit guides Christians. (Rom 8:14) 2. Samson had a conflict with a Lion. A. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Election Day

Contributed by Tony Shaw Sr. on Feb 23, 2001

This sermon looks at the doctrine of "election" as described and illustrated in the Holy Word.

ELECTION DAY Text: Joshua 24:15 Election day for a nation is a very exciting occasion, especially this last election. But election day for an individual - his or her own personal election day - is of far greater importance to to them. It is the day they decide their ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15, 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Baptist