Sermon Central
-
Failure Maybe Opportunity?
Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 12, 2020 (message contributor)
REMEMBER FAILURE MAY BE BUT AN OPPORTUNITY----
GEORGE CAMPBELL MORGAN, 12/9/1863. He died May 16, 1945. He preached his first sermon at 13 years of age. In 1888 a young man named CAMPBELL MORGAN had made application to the WESLEYAN SCHOOL of ministry. Campbell was one of 150 men to apply for the opening for 45 students. He passed his doctrine examine. Now he waited to speak his short lesson. There were 3 professors sitting in a dark 1,000 seat auditorium as the young man stood behind the pulpit for his trial sermon. Of course he was nervous and upset. Campbell received word in two weeks he was REJECTED, HE WAS TOLD HE SHOWED “NO PROMISE!” Campbell Morgan’s name was one of the 105 rejected ministers that year.
Campbell knew GOD HAD CALLED HIM! He wrote his father a one word telegram “REJECTED!” In his journal he penned the words: DARK, VERY DARK EVERYTHING SEEMS DARK, STILL GOD KNOWS WHAT IS BEST. Campbell received this reply: REJECTED ON EARTH. ACCEPTED IN HEAVEN. DAD.
REVEREND DOCTOR GEORGE CAMPBELL MORGAN, D.D. was rejected. He became one of most known evangelist, teacher, preacher and Bible scholar. Campbell was famous for his writings. He was not known as a man of great gestures, no showy eloquence, no super delivery style or great charm. THOUGH REJECTED HE BECAME KNOWN AS “THE MAN OF THE WORD.” In 60 years of ministry he preached 23,390 times and wrote over 70 books. His 4 sons were all preachers. HE GAVE HIMSELF TO ONE BOOK, THE BIBLE. He said he read one book in the Bible 50 to 60 times before he began to study it. “REJECT?”
Related Sermon Illustrations
-
It Was 1741, And An Old Man Was Wandering The ...
Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 6, 2007
It was 1741, and an old man was wandering the streets of London. His name was George Frederick Handel. At this point, he was angry at life. His mind kept going back to the time when he was famous and had the applause of royalty and the elite of London. But now his mind was full of despair and ...read more
-
I Went To A Conference This Past Fall. The ... PRO
Contributed by Curt Cizek on Feb 25, 2003
I went to a conference this past fall. The pastor leading the conference challenged us all on the first day. He convicted us all by asking us three questions. I was sitting in the back near the side so I could see everyone’s body language. The pastor asked, “Those of you who have kids or ...read more
-
Since I Was A Little Shy When I Was In High ... PRO
Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 25, 2003
Since I was a little shy when I was in high school, I didn’t ask many girls out on dates. So my friend came up to me one day and said, “Hey, I’ve lined you up with a great date for Saturday night. It’s all set.” “Who is it?” I asked. It turned out to be his cousin Doris. I had never met her. In ...read more
-
Jurgen Moltmann Says, "Expectation Makes Life ... PRO
Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 6, 2007
Jurgen Moltmann says, “Expectation makes life good, for in expectation we can accept our whole present and find joy not only in its joy but also in its sorrow, happiness not only in its happiness but also in its pain. Thus hope goes on its way through the midst of happiness and pain, because in ...read more
-
Who Has Ever Heard Of Harriet Tubman Before? Her ... PRO
Contributed by Curt Cizek on Feb 25, 2003
Who has ever heard of Harriet Tubman before? Her story is an exciting one. She was a runaway slave who was able to get to the north with the help of some sympathetic people both white and black. She was so thankful for the help that she had received that she decided to risk her own life to ...read more
Related Sermons
-
Persevere: Quitting Is Not An Option Series
Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 8, 2017
We are continuing in our series on Discovering Your Destiny and we are thinking about what it means to Persevere. This sermon focuses on a simple statement of Truth: Quitting is not an option. The Christian life, is not the easy option.
-
Seize The Day, Twenty-Four Seven
Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 12, 2015
We are Christ followers. We are not, Christ fans. Fans sit on the sidelines followers get into are active on the field of play. It is time to get off the sideline. It is time to Seize the Day, Twenty-four Seven! Updated August 2018.
-
Every Step Of The Way Series
Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 29, 2013
Jeremiah points out that God will be faithful to you every step of the way. Each day when you rise, God will already be taking care of you. His grace, strength and love will be as much a daily part of you life as is breathing.
-
Jesus Is Passing By!
Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 20, 2016
Jesus is passing by. You are near to a miracle! It doesn’t happen every day. It’s a special, divine moment. Will you avail yourself of it?
-
A Song Of Thanksgiving
Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 20, 2016
A thanksgiving sermon reminding us to give thanks to God, to remember His past works, wonders words and faithfulness, and to speak them to the brethren and to those outside the household of faith.
