In Sermon Illustrations: "All Nations"

The Greeks Had A Race In Their Olympic Games That ...  PRO

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 3, 2001

The Greeks had a race in their Olympic games that was unique. The winner was not the runner who finished first. It was the runner who finished with his torch still lit. I want to ...read more

Tags: Endurance, Parable Ten Virgins, Love Of The Disciples

Denomination: Baptist

The People Of God Are Not Merely To Mark Time, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

The people of God are not merely to mark time, waiting for God to step in and set right all that is wrong. Rather, they are to model the new heaven and new earth, and by so doing awaken longings ...read more

Tags: Holiness, Kingdom Of God, Love Of The Disciples

Blond At The River Bank  PRO

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002

Blond at the river bank. A blond approaches a riverbank and sees another blond on the other side. The first shouts, “How do I get to the other side?” The second thinks and ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life, Doubt

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers Have As Powerful An Influence Over The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 7, 2006

Mothers have as powerful an influence over the welfare of future generations, as all other causes combined. John Abbott. The Mother at Home; or the Principles of Maternal Duty, John ...read more

Tags: Parenting

This Man (Jesus) Suddenly Remarks One Day, 'no ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"This Man (Jesus) suddenly remarks one day, ’No one need fast while I am here.’ Who is this Man who remarks that His mere ...read more

Tags: Divinity Of Christ

Originality Is Nothing But Judicious Imitation. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Originality is nothing but judicious imitation. The most original writers borrowed one from another. The instruction we find in books is like fire. We fetch it from our neighbors, kindle it at ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

You Are Worried About Seeing Him Spend His ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"You are worried about seeing him spend his early years in doing nothing. What Is it nothing to be happy? Nothing to skip, play and run around all ...read more

Tags: Children

I Pray To The Almighty To Encourage You To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"I pray to the Almighty to encourage you to dedicate your life to Jesus Christ. Whatever difficulties you may have to face, turn to Him, recognize Him and ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ

We Enjoy The Blissful Consequences Which Are ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"We enjoy the blissful consequences which are ours because we are in Christ. These consequences which flow to us include His perfect obedience, finished atonement, resurrection, ascension, ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ

In Times Of Deep Sorrow It Is Not The People ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"In times of deep sorrow it is not the people who tell you why you are suffering who are of any use; the people who help you are those who give expression to ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General

A Good Conscience Is More To Be Desired Than ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A good conscience is more to be desired than all the riches of the East. How sweet are the slumbers of him who can lie down on his pillow, and review the transactions of the day ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:3-5

Tags: Character

In Times Of Deep Sorrow It Is Not The People ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"In times of deep sorrow it is not the people who tell you why you are suffering who are of any use; the people who help you are those who give expression to ...read more

Tags: Disappointment

It Is Not Hard, You Find, To Trust The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It is not hard, you find, to trust the management of the universe, and of all outward creation to the Lord. Can your case then be so much more complex and difficult than these, that ...read more

Tags: Guilt

But What Is Liberty Without Wisdom, And Without ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"But what is liberty without wisdom, and without virtue? It is the greatest of all possible evils; for it is folly, vice, and madness, without tuition or restraint. Men are qualified for liberty in exact ...read more

Tags: Political Freedom

New Year Is Not Only The Oldest And The Most ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"New Year is not only the oldest and the most universal of festivals; it is also, in a sense, the parent of them all. More than a mere accident of the calendar, it is a triumphant reassertion, from year to year, ...read more

Tags: New Year's Day

If We Could Make A Great Bonfire Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If we could make a great bonfire of the thousands of laws we have in this country, and start all over again with only the Golden Rule and the Ten ...read more

Tags: Law

True Friends Dont Spend Time Gazing Into Each ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"True friends dont spend time gazing into each others eyes. They may show great tenderness toward each other, but they face in the same direction toward common ...read more

Tags: Compassion

Appearances To The Mind Are Of Four Kinds. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Appearances to the mind are of four kinds. Things either are what they appear to be; or they neither are, nor appear to be; or they are, and do not appear to be; or they are not, and yet ...read more

Tags: Human Life

Looking Forward Into An Empty Year Strikes One ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Looking forward into an empty year strikes one with a certain awe, because one finds therein no recognition. The years behind have a friendly aspect, and they are warmed by the fires we have ...read more

Tags: Memories

The Baby Rises To Its Feet, Takes A Step, Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The baby rises to its feet, takes a step, is overcome with triumph and joy and falls flat on its face. It is a pattern for all that is to come But learn from the bewildered ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:6

Tags: Baby Dedication, Training Mother's