Articles and Sermon Illustrations
These articles are about many subjects from a Biblical perspective. They may be used freely in a church newletter, bulletin, web-site, or other publication once permission is obtained by e-mail. Use them as Sunday school lessons. Only the KJV is used!
- A wrong decision can alter one's future in being used of God. |
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- A real-life example of one father's mercy to his son illustrates the mercy God shows us. |
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- Are we more grateful than a whale? |
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- Hundreds of scientific facts were recorded in the Bible far in advance of man's "discovery" of them. |
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- A blunt examination of what one reaps when the wrong thing is sowed. |
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- A person can be remembered for the bad or good they accomplish. |
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- A Biblical perspective on why we may be going through "hard times". |
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- Are you beautiful in God's eyes? |
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- Despite a non-appreciative population, Christian influence in society is important. |
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- How to keep from returning to your old life style. |
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- An illustration about the price tag on sin. |
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- Examine some reasons many give for not voting. |
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- One can have joy when amidst hardships and tirals. |
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- After his death, where did my friend go? |
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- a fictional letter illustrating how hard it is to have a friendship with a Chrisitan-in-name-only person. |
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- It requires correct decisions and willingness to pay the cost to successfully serve the Lord. |
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- There are some things that God wants us to remember. |
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- The U. S. Postal Service is honoring an anti-Christian, violent religion. |
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- Examine what the Bible says about encouragement. |
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- Learn what the Bible says about the sin of envy. |
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- Many are remembered forever as doing "evil in the eyes of the Lord." How will you be remembered? |
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- An examination on what the Bible says about speaking out against sin |
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- It should not be a guessing game if a person is a Christian or not! Christians should be different from the unsaved world! |
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- There are reasons for the detours in our life. |
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- The games adults play are not always fun and can do much damage. |
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- All need to read the Scriptures for themselves and not take other's word for what it says. |
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- Christians can have a trustworthy source of always-right advice. |
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- Give as did those that gave when building the tabernacle. |
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- Missionary Patrick Boyle's account reminds us that God will meet our needs — even before we ask! |
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- The independent nature of man to do his own thing and to disobey God has not changed much from his earliest predecessors. |
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-There are reasons why we go through trials and tribulations. |
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- Learn about three 'governments' described in the Bible. |
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- Examine what the Bible says about our comparing ourselves to others. |
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- What kind of Christian testimony are we? |
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- You can't take your treasures to heaven. Send them ahead! |
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- This true story of a long married couple that died together, paints a wonderful picture of what Jesus has done for us. |
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- Some suggestions about reading your Bible |
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- One's physical, social, or financial situation has little to do with one's happiness and joy. |
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- Examine some of the many excuses that keep people from church. |
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- We only have one life. Heed God's commands to avoid unnecessary hardships. |
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- Some truths about a Christian's responsibilities |
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- If more would read and heed the Word of God, this world would be much different. |
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- Why do we pray in Jesus' name? |
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- A Biblical story is used to illustrate what many do with the Word of God. |
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- This poem is about conflicts in a church. |
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- Father God created this world! The mythical "Mother Nature" should get no credit. |
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- Why spiritual growth is minimal or nonexistent for some |
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- If you get too close or get involved with it, sin will rub off on you! This illustration pictures what happens when one gets too close. |
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- Sin must be cleansed from a Christian's life. |
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- Can a Christian discern God's will for his life? |
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- When there is a disagreement between two, someone has to go first to restore the relationship. |
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- Coveting has brought much of mankind's heartaches and troubles. |
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- If you are a Christian, what kind of spiritual example are you to observing eyes? |
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- This story can remind us that God knows of our need before we do! |
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- God dealt strongly with complaining in Numbers 11 and, so will He deal with it today. |
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- Examine wha tthe Bible syas about not being satisfied and being discontent. |
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- Start the New Year right by getting closer and being obedient to God. |
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- Many promised to be faithful to the Lord, but they are not. |
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- The Bible never speaks of getting to heaven by doing good deeds. |
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- The sin of coveting is the root of most crimes, hoarding, and many other problems people have. |
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- A short story recalling the time when God again met our needs. |
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- This article discusses how to return to having a right relationship with God. |
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- Read a simple senario illustring how important our testimony is when serving the Lord. |
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- One would never suspect who will get saved and have a completely changed life. |
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- Here is a short list of many reasons people go to church. |
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- Just being religious does not guarantee anyone heaven! |
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- One may not always have an opportunity to be saved. |
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- After we are saved we need to learn more, but, most importantly, we need to do something for the Lord after we are saved! |
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- We will always sin, but we can learn to control it. |
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- The Word of God needs to have a proper place in a Chritian's spiritual diet. |
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- A quick look at what the Bible says about the practice of tattooing. |
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- This article discusses some behavior that discourages others from obeying or serving the Lord. |
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- Exame what really are the important things in life. |
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- Dr. Yarnell's fictional account revealing the true heart of many televison viewers. |
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- Examine the error of the prodigal son, and many like him. |
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- Look at a biblical perspective on contentment |
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- When God's people joined in prayer, God brought a great revival. |
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- How a godly influence can change lives. |
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- Pastor Gartin's article points out that sin has integrated amonst Christians. |
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- In time of need, the Lord is the One you should turn to. |
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The Unofficial Meeting of the Order of Dom, Gloom, and Despair |
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- Talking about a church problem most often does not help. It hurts the church and others. |
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- Man is separtated from God until he is born-again. |
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- This short dialogue illustrates how unreliable gossip is. |
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- There is only one God and only one way to please Him. That way is the way the Bible teaches! |
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- Here is a look at some of the wrong reasons for going to church. |
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- Trials and tribulations do pass. |
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- Israel learned the hard way that God needs to be obeyed. Could America also be learning that lesson the hard way? |
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- Examine thoughts on Christianity. |
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- The price to heaven has already been paid. There is nothing we can do to earn our way there. |
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- Build your life on a firm foundation. |
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- This true story of many girls in India receiving a new name, illustrates the new name a believer receives. |
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- The Bible suggests how not to worry. |
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- Some Christians never "grow up". |
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- Learn what it is that we can really do for God. |
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- The story of Barabbas |
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- Why Biblical priciples may not work in one's life. |
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- God tolerates no sin. |
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- There are things that anger God! |
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- Who is your spiritual leader? |
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- A Christian should use spiritual discernment and scriptural guidlines when they vote. |
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- A brief reminder of the responsibilites that rests on a Christian's shoulders |
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- Reading and studying the Word og God will keep you from making many mistakes |
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- Examine some of the many lessons that can be learned through our difficult times. |
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- Examine several principles why a church or ministry may not be growing |
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- A look at some reasons for all the diffeent Bible versions. |
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- There are advantages and blessings in doing something for the Lord. Get involved in a ministry! |
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- Would you dare judge another, when you are or have been guilty of committing the same sin at one time or the other? |
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- Christians need to separate from sin as much as possible. |


