In Sermon Illustrations: "1 Samuel 21 22 1"

One Can Acquire Everything In Solitude -- Except ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

One can acquire everything in solitude -- except character. - Stendhal in "Fragments, I", ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

Walking In The Confidence Of God  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Walking in the Confidence of God Self-existent Christians can walk in confidence because this God is self-existent: John 1:1-3 says, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through Him all things were made; without Him ...read more

Scripture: John 1:3

Tags: Confidence

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Harvest Is Ripe  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 22, 2009

THE HARVEST IS RIPE The Harvest is ripe -- Here's proof: Wycliffe: Vision 2025 Translation projects started in every language on the planet by 2025. Worldwide evangelism: In "The Faith Equation," Dr. Marvin Bittinger, Professor of Mathematics at Purdue University and author of over 175 college ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38, Luke 10:1-5, John 6:25-35

Tags: Harvest, Islam, Muslim, Converts, Great Commission  (view more)  (view less)

A Memorial To The Resurrection  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 24, 2002

A MEMORIAL TO THE RESURRECTION Six miles outside of Manilla lies the peaceful but vast Manila American Cemetery. It is 152 acres of gently rising ground set aside to memorialize the military dead who served America during World War II in the Southwest Pacific Theatre. The cemetery is ...read more

Tags: Death, Easter Resurrection, Second Coming

The Significance Of The Manger

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Dec 9, 2023

If you try to point out something to a dog, the dog will often look at your finger instead of the object you’re trying to point to. This is frustrating, but it illustrates a natural mistake we all make from time to time. It’s the mistake many people make when reading the Christmas story in Luke’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Tags: Sign, Messiah, Christmas, Manger, Shepherds  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dr. James Engel Gives Some Prophetic Advice On ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 22, 2009

Dr. James Engel gives some prophetic advice on building bridges from one generation to the next - the following insights are from the website (www.ChristianLeadershipAlliance.org): i. Don’t oppose this new generation! Don’t oppose each other’s generation. 1. They are not the enemy they are God’s ...read more

Tags: Stewardship, Future Generations

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Aging Are Leaving No ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2009

AGING ARE LEAVING NO INHERITANCE An AARP analysis of the Federal Reserve Board’s 2004 Survey of Consumer Finances finds 21% of people born after 1964 thought they would inherit money someday. But with each passing year, the pressures on the nest-eggs of older people will only grow. A lot of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-20

Tags: Money

In '80, 80% Of Workers With Pensions Had Defined ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

In ’80, 80% of workers with pensions had defined benefit plans; today it’s ...read more

To Err Is Human, But To Really Foul Things Up ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

To err is human, but to really foul things up requires a computer. Anonymous. quoted in “Quote ...read more

Tags: Workplace Balance

62% Of Adults Believe Public Libraries Will Still ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 16, 2009

62% of adults believe public libraries will still be relevant in 25 years. Only 22% ...read more

Tags: Knowing God's Will

Many Here Have Heard Of A Man Named Bobby Knight. ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Thomas on Feb 10, 2004

Many here have heard of a man named Bobby Knight. He’s a famous college basketball coach. Bobby Knight is given to what commentaries on the Old Testament refer to as "ebullitions of wrath." Maybe you’ve seen some of Bobby’s ebullitions on display in television news clips: Coach Knight hurling a ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines, Christian Love

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Carl Boyle Is A Sales Representative, And He Was ...

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 12, 2005

Carl Boyle is a sales representative, and he was driving home through his suburban neighborhood one day when he saw a group of young children selling Kool-Aid on a corner. They had taped the typical hand-scrawled sign on their stand: “Kool-Aid, 10 cents.” As a salesman, Carl was intrigued. He ...read more

Tags: Sharing My Testimony, Evangelism Urgency, Evangelism How To

Denomination: Methodist

Variations On Murphy's Law  PRO

Contributed by Bryan Ness on Sep 4, 2002

Variations on Murphy’s Law The Murphy Philosophy Smile . . . tomorrow will be worse. Hartman’s Automotive Laws: 1. Nothing minor ever happens to a car on the weekend. 2. Nothing minor ever happens to a car on a trip. 3. Nothing minor ever happens to a car. Cannon’s Cogent Comment: The leak ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life, Endurance

Denomination: Adventist

I Like The Way One Person Summarized Our Hope Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 1, 2003

I like the way one person summarized our hope of heaven. There we will be: Worship without Distraction Serve without Exhaustion Fellowship without Fear Learn without Fatigue Rest without Boredom. Ray Pritchard, sermon entitled “What is Heaven Like?” preached ...read more

Tags: Second Coming, Entering Heaven

Denomination: Charismatic

Daniel Took No Credit; Instead He Gave It All To ...

Contributed by Thomas Cash on May 20, 2004

Daniel took no credit; instead he gave it all to God. Man cannot do this; God, however, can! Another way to look at Daniel chapter 2: “Pass the P’s, please!” There was a problem (1-13) There was prayer (17-18) There was praise (19-23) There was proclamation (24-45) There was ...read more

Tags: Prayer Answered

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On January 6, 1941, Franklin D. Roosevelt ...

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 7, 2005

On January 6, 1941, Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed Congress as to the state of the war in Europe. Most of what he said that day has been forgotten. However at the close of his address, he said that he looked forward "to a world founded upon four essential ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Tags: Fear And Worry

Denomination: Baptist

Gifted Leaders Who Are Self-Centered And Loveless ...

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 27, 2005

Gifted leaders who are self-centered and loveless are a blight to the church rather than a blessing (1) a leader works; (2) a leader sees his assignment as responsibility rather than rank or privilege; (3) a leader wants strong, capable, self-assured, independent associates; (4) a leader creates ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

In '70, Unmarried People Represented 28% Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

In ’70, unmarried people represented 28% of the adult population in the U.S. In ’96 40% of all adults are unmarried. Causes are postponement of first marriage (average age is now 27.1 for men and 24.8 for women), higher levels of divorce (10% of the population has been divorced and not remarried) ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

Researchers John And Sylvia Ronsvalle Report The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

Researchers John and Sylvia Ronsvalle report the following in their book Behind the Stained Glass Windows. Some make major donations in order to control the institution. Many view their offerings as payment for services rendered by the staff and clergy. Others are buying a culture. Finally, many ...read more

Tags: Giving General, Giving

The Nonprofit Sector Generated Direct/Interactive ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

The nonprofit sector generated direct/interactive donations and sales of $102.5 billion says Direct Marketing Association. That represents 7% of all ’99 direct/interactive sales in the U.S. The total is comprised of $80.8 billion in donations, $17.6 billion in mail ...read more

Tags: Giving General