Sermon Central
-
Don't Just Focus On The "Pops And Sizzles"
Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 17, 2012 (message contributor)
DON'T JUST FOCUS ON THE "POPS AND SIZZLES"
There once was a man who owned a record company. Besides running the record company, he spent many hours in production listening to the "master disc," from which was the record and all subsequent records were pressed. Over the years his ears became adept at catching the "pops and sizzles," the imperfections that had to be eliminated in the master disk or they would end up on every successive record.
One day someone remarked to him that he had a great job, that listening to music all day long must be very enjoyable. His response was insightful. He said, “You know, I haven’t listened to the music in years. When I turn on my sophisticated home stereo, no matter what recording I’m listening to, all I hear are the 'pops and sizzles.'"
It is important to remember and learn from this little illustration that a wrong focus will ruin our enjoyment of the Christian life! If we focus on the "pops and sizzles,"-- that is the "rules and regulations"--we will lose the beautiful music that is our song, Jesus Christ!
Related Sermon Illustrations
-
Derek Kidner Points Out That An Offering Is "A ... PRO
Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 3, 2002
Derek Kidner points out that an offering is "a gift of ...read more
-
This Week We Are Hearing Stories Both Repeated, ... PRO
Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 3, 2002
This week we are hearing stories both repeated, and updated in print, on TV, over the radio, and on the Internet about the tragic events of a year ago. TV cameras and microphones are again going to be pointed in the faces of survivors and surviving family members who will again relive in the public ...read more
-
Just Before World War Ii In The Town Of Itasca, ... PRO
Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 23, 2004
Just before World War II in the town of Itasca, Texas, a school fire took the lives of 263 children. There was scarcely a family in town that was not touched by this horrifying tragedy. After the war, the town built a new school, which featured what was called "the finest sprinkler system in the ...read more
-
We Have A Strange Illusion That Mere Time ... PRO
Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 3, 2002
"We have a strange illusion that mere time cancels sin... But, mere time does nothing either to the fact or guilt of sin. The guilt is washed out not by time ...read more
-
A Worried Mother Wondered Where Her Daughter Was ... PRO
Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 3, 2002
A worried mother wondered where her daughter was on the rainy school day afternoon. She should have been home by now. The rain was heavy, the thunder loud, and the lightning was bright. Finally, after a few anxious minutes she decided to put her coat on and look for her late child. Out the door ...read more
Related Sermons
-
Don’t Play Favourites Series
Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 15, 2011
God doesn’t show favourites and neither should we
-
Expectations Series
Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 3, 2009
Part 6 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth. Dave looks at the problems caused in relationships (with humans and with God) by the expectations we bring to them.
-
Where Do You Turn When The Bottom Falls Out?
Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 15, 2010
What do you do when the bottom drops out? When you are facing failure and nobody seems to care.
-
-
Sermon # 46 - Be A Son, Not A Slave Series
Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 4, 2023
God has called us to be His sons and daughters, but it is possible that we can live like slaves not understanding our position in Christ. May we be freed from every enslavement so we can enjoy the rights to be the true sons and daughters of God.
