Sermons about Rope Illustration

Alpine Christianity

Contributed by Stephen Evoy on Dec 14, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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Applies a "mountaineering" metaphor to the Christian journey to illustrate the difference between a burden ("boulder") and a load ("backpack"). First person perspective, honest illustrations from my own experience. Engaging stories, easy applicability,

In 1953, John Hunt organized an assault-style expedition to Mt. Everest. He enlisted an army of Sherpas to serve as porters. The porters established the climbing route, built bridges across the glacier, and stockpiled supplies at strategic locations up the mountain. One of the Sherpas was named ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

What Is Prayer?

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

based on 16 ratings

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This outline illustrates what prayer is, the power in it, and how jesus prayed.

WHAT IS PRAYER? Rev. Bruce A. Shields DD House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org (989) 362-7831 NKJ Luke 18:1 * Prayer is our approach to God. To persist in prayer and not to give up does not mean endless repetition or painfully long prayer sessions. Constant prayer means keeping our requests ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-21

Denomination: Bible Church

Depend On Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Sep 22, 2001

based on 178 ratings

| 24,067 views

A deductive exposition of the text with illustrations from the cultivation of grapevines needed to produce fruit.

Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to depend on Jesus to give them fruitful spiritual lives. Response: Individuals will be invited to pray at the altar rail following the message. Intro: Have you known the agony of not doing the right thing?  ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Eagles And Turkeys

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 2, 2003

based on 259 ratings

| 54,571 views

A illustration/sermon for those who are eagles inside but living like turkeys on the outside

Eagles and Turkeys Many years ago I listened to a sermon preached by a man called Peter Lord, I remember it well for it greatly impacted my life at that time, and God used it bless me in a great way. In the sermon Peter tells of a vision/dream he had (I can’t remember which he said it was) ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Examples Of A Spirit Filled Christian

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

based on 57 ratings

| 3,895 views

This sermon looks at the life of Stephen and illustrates six charateristics of a spirit-filled Christian

I. Introduction a. In Acts Chapters 6, 7 & 8 we see the story of Stephen. b. Stephen was a i. Martyr, Deacon, Preacher c. He was a man full of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 6:3; 6:5; 7:55) d. The Characteristics of a Christian filled with the spirit. II. Available to the Lord a. When the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:5

Denomination: Baptist

#6remove The Weight:jealousy Series

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

based on 64 ratings

| 7,611 views

In this part 6 of Remove the weights, we consider the weight of Jealousy. This is an illustrated sermon.

6 of a 12 part series. #6 REMOVE THE WEIGHTS ... JEALOUSY 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 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:34-35, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#12remove The Weight:pleasure As A Goal. Series

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

based on 27 ratings

| 5,144 views

This is the conclusion of the illustrated sermon: Remove the Weight, we look at Pleasure seeking as a goal.

12 of a 12 part series. #12 REMOVE THE WEIGHTS ... Pleasure as a goal. 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 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:6, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fruit Of The Spirit - Love - Part 1

Contributed by Jason Frazier on Nov 9, 2001

based on 45 ratings

| 4,693 views

Break-down of the 3 Greek words for love & uses great illustration with apples.

TEXT: Galatians 5:16-25 “Fruit of the Spirit” – Part 1: Love Many people what have grown up in church have heard about the “fruit of the Spirit.” In Sunday School, many children associate these with actual fruits: bananas, pears, grapes, & apples, because it puts it in a context they can ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Gift Worth Receiving

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 20, 2001

based on 37 ratings

| 4,488 views

This sermon illustrates what receiving Christ really is through the Biblical story of Simeon.

A Gift Worth Receiving Luke 2:21-33 December 23, 2001 Intro: A. [Prayer and God’s Sovereignty, Citation: Mark Ashton, A Voice in the Wilderness (OM Publishing); submitted by Owen Bourgaize, Guernsey, United Kingdom A small boy was writing a letter to God about the Christmas presents he badly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

E.t. And The Resurrection?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 3, 2002

based on 51 ratings

| 4,091 views

Using E.T as an illustration to link children with the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ

Gunthorpe 05-05-02 Acts 17: 22-34 Paul the Apostle in Athens Story: I wonder how many of you have seen the film ET - that was first released 20 years ago (on 11th June 1982) and which has now just been re-released. For those who haven’t seen it – like me – the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-34

Denomination: Anglican

Hope In The Darkness

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Aug 5, 2002

based on 51 ratings

| 20,137 views

A sermon on hope, using the rescue of the nine coal miners in Pennsylvania as the central illustration.

This morning, I’d like to consider the topic of "hope". Is hope important? Is it something we need? Is it essential to our happiness, essential even to our survival? For an answer to that question, we could probably talk to the nine coal miners who were rescued this week in Pennsylvania. They spent ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:8

Denomination: Baptist

Have An Ear Exam? What Hear Ye? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 27, 2004

based on 27 ratings

| 5,029 views

This is an illustrated sermon on hearing what the spirit of God is saying to the chuch. Will we listen?

HAVE AN EAR EXAMINATION? WHAT HEAR YE? By Wade Martin Hughes,Sr.; Kyfingers@aol.com This is a three part series. Illustrated sermon: You will need, a kitchen faucet, two glasses; light bulb, extension cord with bear wires on end exposed; Oscar the Grouch from Sesame Street in a garbage can, and a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Wayfaring Man

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 27, 2004

based on 17 ratings

| 4,869 views

This sermon illustrates that those involved in adultery will always destroy many things in their lives.

The Wayfaring Man 2 Samuel 12:1-6 And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor. 2 The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds: 3 But the poor man had nothing, save one little ewe lamb, which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

On The Way To The Upper Room

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 24, 2004

based on 55 ratings

| 20,825 views

This sermon tends to illustrate the difficulty in becoming completely obedient to the command of total discipleship.

Scripture: Acts 1:1 – 14 Title: “On The Way To The Upper Room” Introduction: This small group of men that had followed Jesus around for about three years stood and watched as Jesus disappeared up out of their sight as He began His trip back to heaven and the right hand of the Father. RINGING in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Heart Attacks

Contributed by Steve Mason on Oct 16, 2002

based on 371 ratings

| 50,102 views

A sermon that describes the spiritual condition of our hearts using medical terms and illustrations

OCTOBER 20TH, 2002 THERE IS A WAR BEING FOUGHT IN THE WORLD TODAY ….. -IT’S A SUPERNATURAL WAR -A WAR FOUGHT BETWEEN GOD AND SATAN -BETWEEN HEAVEN AND HELL -THAT WAR IS BEING FOUGHT FOR THE HEARTS OF MEN AND WOMEN ! ONE SIDE WANTS TO MAKE YOUR HEART SOFT -THE OTHER SIDE WANTS TO MAKE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:11-12, Mark 7:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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