Sermon Central
-
I Might Point Out The Difference Between A ...
Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Feb 25, 2009 (message contributor)
I might point out the difference between a passion for excellence and a passion for power. The desire for excellence is a gift of God, much needed in society. It is characterized by respect for quality and a yearning to use God’s gifts in a way that pleases him. Recall the words of Antonio Stradivari, the seventeenth-century violin maker whose name in its Latin form, Stradivarius, has become synonymous with excellence:
When any master holds ’twixt chin and hand a violin of mine, he will be glad that Stradivari lived, made violins and made them of the best... If my hand slacked I should rob God, since he is the fullest good.... But he could not make Antonio Stradivari’s violins without Antonio.
Related Sermon Illustrations
-
Many Years Ago, Chinese Farmers Theorized That ... PRO
Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004
Many years ago, Chinese farmers theorized that they could eat their big potatoes and use the small ones for seed. Consequently, they ate the big potatoes and planted the small potatoes. As a result of this practice over the years, nature eventually reduced the size of all the potatoes they ...read more
-
A Serviceman Wrote About A Bit Of Unintended ...
Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004
A serviceman wrote about a bit of unintended comedy he witnessed in the army. In happened during a company inspection at the Redstone Arsenal in Alabama. An inspection was being conducted by a colonel. Everything had gone smoothly until the officer came to the man standing next to the soldier ...read more
Related Sermons
-
Anointed To Labor
Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jul 13, 2012
God gives gifts to those who will honor Him with their lives. He chose Bezaleel to work with his hands and gave him wisdom and knowledge in building the Tabernacle.
-
We'll Work Till Jesus Comes Series
Contributed by David Owens on Jun 11, 2012
In this last sermon from the series on 1 & 2 Thessalonians, we look at Paul's commands about not being idol, but working and obeying until Jesus comes.
-
Integrity Series
Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 15, 2012
To have integrity is to be consistently and predictably honest in your dealings & relationships. God’s people are to be people of integrity. Let us open our heart & learn that the true way is always the best way.
-
Behind Closed Doors Series
Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 10, 2003
This is the second in a series that considers several truths about authority over our lives. In this message the fundamental reason for rebellion and God’s response to rebellion are discussed.
-
Integrity / A Christian Is Faithful, 100%.
Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 8, 2011
In the our Gospel lesson Jesus Says: Let your Yes be Yes, and your No, be No. We must be Men and Women of Integrity. I meant what I said, I said what I meant. A Christian is faithful, 100%.
