In Sermon Illustrations: "Proverbs 31:17-32:1"

An Elderly Christian Lady, Who Was Crippled With ...  PRO

Contributed by Ross Mitchell on Jan 30, 2001

An elderly Christian lady, who was crippled with arthritis, used to hobble to the services of the church on crutches. It was a great ordeal and required of her a considerable amount of toil and pain. A friend of hers observed her regular and faithful attendance and asked, "How do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:26, Proverbs 29:18, 2 Corinthians 6:3-10

Tags: Heart, Endurance, Vision

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Law Of The Pendulum  PRO

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jul 17, 2002

THE LAW OF THE PENDULUM In college a student was asked to prepare a lesson to teach his speech class. He was to be graded on creativity and ability to drive home a point in a memorable way. The title of his talk was, “The Law of the Pendulum.” He spent twenty minutes carefully teaching the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:10, Psalm 37:3, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 26:4, Matthew 8:19  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Trust, Risk, Provision, Faith, Doubt, Belief  (view more)  (view less)

Great Ambition Is The Passion Of A Great ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Great ambition is the passion of a great character. He who is endowed with it may perform very good or very bad actions; all ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-7, 1 Thessalonians 4:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

Tags: Ambition

When I Think Of Stewardship (Humor)  PRO

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 29, 2008

When I think of stewardship it brings to mind a story about a small Church located in a farming community. The pastor of the church would call on every member of the congregation as part of the annual pledge campaign. The next home he was going to visit was Farmer Brown’s. Now Mr. Brown was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:18, Proverbs 3:9, Hebrews 7:1, Matthew 6:21, Malachi 3:8-12  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Giving, Stewardship

Denomination: Anglican

Bread And Butter  PRO

Contributed by David Tack on Aug 25, 2011

BREAD AND BUTTER A small-town baker bought his butter from a local farmer. After weighing his butter, he concluded the farmer had been reducing the amount in the packages but charging the same. Therefore, the baker accused the farmer of fraud. In court the judge asked the farmer, "Do you have ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 25:15, Proverbs 20:23, Matthew 7:1-2, Romans 2:1, Luke 6:37-38  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Judgment, Hypocrisy, Prejudice, Fairness, Judgmental  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer And The Motorcycle  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 13, 2012

PRAYER AND THE MOTORCYCLE There was a woman at work when she received a phone call that her daughter was very sick with a fever. She left work and stopped by the pharmacy to get some medication for her daughter. She returned to her car to find that she had locked the keys inside the car when ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, John 13:31-38, Proverbs 28:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Tags: Renewal, Alive, Rededication, Prayer Hardship

Denomination: *other

Not A Popular Subject

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Nov 26, 2022

I used to try to teach on giving about once a year and that focused on tithing because I watched my Mom’s life. She never made even enough money to live on, yet God never let her do without. She kept tithing and giving whether she was doing well or doing not so well. You know, the two LEAST ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Luke 6:38, Proverbs 11:24

Tags: Giving, Alms, Tithing

Denomination: Charismatic

It's Your Mother's Day

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on May 9, 2023

On Mother’s Day we give to moms A tribute they are due. This is your special day, Mom-- A day we give to you. Because today’s your day, Mom, You truly deserve our praise - And some recognition On this, your Mother’s Day. A million trillion thanks we give, For those you never heard. Gazillion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2, Ephesians 6:1-3, Titus 2:3-5, Proverbs 22:6

Tags: Honoring Mothers, Honor, Flowers, Mother, Mother's Day Poems, Mom, Mother's Day, Poems For Moms  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Bring The Tithe To The Storehouse

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 13, 2023

When I was a young boy, I started mowing yards to make money so I could buy hundreds and hundreds of baseball cards! When I made my first money, my mother reminded me of what God says in the Bible about tithing. "Now, son, the word tithe means one-tenth. God asks us to bring 1 out of every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10, Proverbs 3:9-10, 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Tags: Giving, Church, Priests, Old Testament, Tithing, Stewardship, Storehouse  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judge A Man By The Reputation Of His Enemies. ...  PRO

Contributed by Carlton Coon on Dec 27, 2000

Judge a man by the reputation of his enemies. ...read more

Tags: Christian Love, Love Of The Disciples, Holiness

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Is Most Cheated Who Cheats Himself - Danish ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

He is most cheated who cheats himself - ...read more

Tags: Cults

Be Not Afraid Of Growing Slowly, Be Afraid Only ...

Contributed by C Vincent on Feb 13, 2009

Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing ...read more

Tags: Growth In Christ

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Could Not Be Everywhere, So He Created ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 10, 2009

“God could not be everywhere, so he created mothers.” ...read more

Tags: Mothers, Mother's Day

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Saw A Cartoon Recently Where Two Men Were ...

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 17, 2008

I saw a cartoon recently where two men were sitting on a park bench … neither one is saying anything for several frames. Then one man lets out a SIGH. The other guy gets up and mutters, “Well, if you’re going to talk Politics, I’m out’a here!” It makes me think of the Proverb that says, When ...read more

Tags: Anxiety

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dads - Happy Fathers Day

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Jun 15, 2024

DADS - Dads are trustworthy and strong, accepting their lead, giving words of truth, sharing wisdom seed. Dads are courageous and brave, chasing fears away; they are living examples, walking right each day. Dads are devoted and true, showing us the way, mindful of their deeds, guarding words ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, 1 Chronicles 29:17, Joshua 1:9, Joshua 24:15, 1 Kings 15:11, Proverbs 3:1-12, Ephesians 6:4  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Honor, Parents, Father's Day, Respect, Dads, Mother And Father, Poems For Dads  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Govern A Family As You Would Cook A Small Fish ...

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jan 5, 2011

"Govern a family as you would cook a small fish -- very ...read more

Tags: Parenting

Denomination: Baptist

He Who Knows The Truth But Keeps Silent Is Like ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

He who knows the truth but keeps silent is like him who tells ...read more

Tags: Cults

Where There Is Only Vision, People Have Nervous ...

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jul 29, 2007

“Where there is only vision, people have nervous breakdowns.” (Postmodern Hebrew ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Fastest Horse Cannot Catch A Word Spoken In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

The fastest horse cannot catch a word spoken in anger. Chinese Proverb in Bits & ...read more

Tags: Anger

Abe Lincoln Said That Alcohol Has Many Defenders, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 9, 2008

Abe Lincoln said that alcohol has many defenders, but has no defense. With so many defenders telling you why you should drink let me stand up here this morning and tell you that you should not drink. PROVERBS 23:31 says to not even look at alcohol! How much stronger can you tell someone to stay ...read more

Tags: Alcohol