In Sermon Illustrations: "Isaiah 55:6-11" showing 1-9 of 9

Consider This Short Poem Entitled "Power Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 27, 2003

Consider this short poem entitled “Power of Words:” A careless word may kindle strife A cruel word may wreak a life A bitter word may hate instill A brutal word may smite and kill A gracious word may smooth the way A joyous word ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-11, Proverbs 25:11, Psalm 145:8

Tags: Communication General

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Nation Of Bible Illiterates  PRO

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Jan 24, 2010

A Nation of Bible Illiterates George Barna wrote The State of the Church in 2002. Barna conducted a survey of self-pronounced Christians and here’s what he found about their knowledge of the Bible. These are Christians. • 48% could not name the four Gospels. • 52% cannot identify more than two ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36, Psalm 125:1-5, Genesis 1:1-19, Galatians 5:18-22, Hebrews 12:1-13:25, Colossians 1:1-4:13, Ephesians 6:10-17, Romans 15:1, Daniel 3:12-4:3, Daniel 3:12-23, Isaiah 55:10-12, Romans 12:15, Job 1:1-2:10, Acts 5:12-42, 1 Peter 1:13-25, Galatians 6:6-10, Psalm 119:11, Revelation 8:1-17, 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, 2 Corinthians 4:7-9, Proverbs 10:1-31:31, Acts 2:1  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Healing, Perseverance, Abraham, Help, Bible Study, Crossroad, God's Promises, Soul Winning, Diarrhea  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Perspective  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 12, 2010

THE IMPORTANCE OF PERSPECTIVE When I think of perspective I am often reminded of a conversation between me and my son in the summer he turned four. That spring, Mark had asked for a spot in the family garden to call his own. He turned the soil, broke the clumps, and planted his favorite ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Tags: God Brings Hope

The Bigger ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 12, 2010

THE BIGGER PICTURE In How Life Imitates the World Series, Dave Bosewell tells a story about Earl Weaver, former manager of the Baltimore Orioles. Sports fans will enjoy how he handled star Reggie Jackson. Weaver had a rule that no one could steal a base unless given the steal sign. This upset ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Tags: Obedience, Baseball

My Dream  PRO

Contributed by Michael E. Bartee Sr. on Jan 20, 2011

MY DREAM This story is dedicated to all who have lost a loved-one who had suffered a long illness before dying. October, 1972, I visited Israel on a ’Holy Land Tour’. One night while staying at a hotel in Jerusalem, I dreamed that I was standing in a dimly-lit room. In the middle of the room ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Tags: God's Sovereign Will

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Bible And The Bounty

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 14, 2011

THE BIBLE AND THE BOUNTY The English ship Bounty, commanded by Lt. William Bligh, journeyed to the South Pacific in 1787. Many signed on considering the voyage a trip to paradise. Bligh appointed a young friend, Fletcher Christian, to the post of second in command. The Bounty stayed in Tahiti for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-11

Tags: Bible Influence

He Told Me So

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Jun 2, 2013

"HE TOLD ME SO" If you have ever clung to a child near death you know the dramatic fork in the road. You either give in almost totally to despair, fear, hopelessness, knowing death is eminent, realizing no miracle cure is coming, you are fighting a losing battle. --Or...you believe there is a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:11

Tags: Prayer Answered

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Changes Life

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 15, 2017

The word of God is Alive Half a century ago, in one of the Indian villages, there was a family. the family size was five( Husband, wife and three children). The Husband was a drunkard and notorious man. His wife was a home maker and simple lady. The man had all kinds of bad habits such as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:11

Tags: Changed Life, Jesus Is The Life, Useful Earthern Pot

Denomination: Methodist

Separation Of Church And ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 10, 2008

Separation of Church and State “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech…” (excerpt from Amendment I, U. S. Constitution) If our United States Constitution actually commands Congress to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-7

Tags: Politics

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational