In Sermon Illustrations: "Attitude Of Christ"

Goldfish Dies From Soap Used To Clean Its ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 5, 2009

Goldfish Dies From Soap Used To Clean Its Tank [KILLER SOAP] Sometimes we consider it our responsibility to correct a brother or sister in Christ. We may notice an action or attitude that is contrary to the teachings of the Bible. So we decide it’s up to us to correct the wrong. We need to be sure, ...read more

Tags: Encouragement, Words

An Old American Indian Tale Recounts The Story Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 3, 2000

An old American Indian tale recounts the story of a chief who was telling a gathering of young braves about the struggle within. "It is like two dogs fighting inside of us," the chief told them. "There is one good dog who wants to do the right and the other dog always wants to do the wrong. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50, Psalm 139:13-16, Proverbs 4:1-27, Isaiah 6:1-5, Psalm 139:1-14  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Seek, Steadfast, Stumbling Block, Service, Willingness, Worship, Turn, Commitment, Experience, Discipleship, Encounter, Pray, Obedience, Growth In Christ, Humble, Holiness, Hero  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

When Darkness Is Mentioned In The Bible

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 6, 2024

In the Bible, darkness is a powerful metaphor that carries both physical and spiritual significance. Let’s explore its various meanings: Physical Darkness: Genesis 1:4: God separated light from darkness during the creation of the world. Darkness represents the absence of light, ...read more

Tags: Evil, Satan, End Times, Prophecy, Judgment, Last Days, Darnkness, Rapture, Signs, Return Of Christ, Spiritual Darkness, Kingdom Of Darkness, Solar Eclipse  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joel Osteen From His Book "Your Best Life Now" ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 28, 2006

Joel Osteen from his book “Your Best Life Now” stated, “Until you learn how to enlarge your vision, seeing the future through your eyes of faith, your own wrong thinking will prevent good things from happening in your life. God will not pour fresh, creative ideas and blessings into old attitudes… ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John Wycliff –"…to Be Ignorant Of The Scriptures ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2004

John Wycliff –“…to be ignorant of the Scriptures is to be ignorant of Christ.” 1. He also stated: “All those who love Christ, whether priest, knight or laborer, must carefully study the gospel in that tongue in which the meaning of the gospel was clearest to them; for all the faithful were bound to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:10

Tags: Bible Study

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Precisely The Purpose Of The Public ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It is precisely the purpose of the public opinion generated by the press to make the public incapable of judging, to insinuate into it the ...read more

Tags: Entertainment

William James Said, "The Greatest Discovery Of ...

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

William James said, "The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

A.w. Tozer And Andrew Murray On ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 22, 2009

A.W. Tozer and Andrew Murray on Humility Humility and dying to myself are inseparable. A.W. Tozer nailed the nail on the head, saying, “In every Christians heart there is a cross and a throne and the Christian is on the throne till he puts himself on the cross; if he refuses the cross he remains on ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Tags: Humility

Marshall Shelley Says, "Commitment Is Not Simply ...

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 6, 2005

Marshall Shelley says, “Commitment is not simply a mental attitude; it’s developing an ability to ...read more

Tags: Love Of The Disciples, Discipleship

Denomination: Lutheran

Ability Is What Youre Capable Of Doing. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Ability is what youre capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Whenever Youre In Conflict With Someone, There ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Whenever youre in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship ...read more

Tags: Dealing With Conflicts

Adventure Isnt Hanging On A Rope Off The Side Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Adventure isnt hanging on a rope off the side of a mountain. Adventure is an attitude that we must apply ...read more

Tags: Human Life

Self-Centered Christianity  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 6, 2011

SELF-CENTERED CHRISTIANITY John Koessler pastored for years before becoming a professor in the pastoral studies department at Moody Bible Institute. In 2007 he wrote, A Stranger In The House of God, chronicling his experience in various churches. "Most of the Christians I know are disappointed ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-9

Tags: Church Practices

Harry Emerson Fosdick Once Told How As A Child, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2005

Harry Emerson Fosdick once told how as a child, his mother sent him to pick a quart of raspberries. Reluctantly he dragged himself to the berrypatch. His afternoon was ruined for sure. Then a thought hit him. He would surprise his mother and pick two quarts of raspberries instead of one. Rather ...read more

Tags: Joy

Teens Are Facing An Intimacy Crisis That Could ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Teens are facing an intimacy crisis that could haunt them in future relationships. Casual teen attitudes toward sex — particularly oral sex — reflect their confusion about what is normal behavior. “When teens fool around before they’re ready or have a very casual attitude toward sex, they proceed ...read more

Tags: Marriage Faithfulness

[196]. A Message From A Poem – Not Worthy To Be Compared

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 12, 2025

[196]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – NOT WORTHY TO BE COMPARED This poem has its basis in a few scriptures. This is one of them – {{Romans 8:18 “for I consider that the sufferings of this present time ARE NOT WORTHY TO BE COMPARED with the glory that is to be revealed to us.”}} Those who are like me ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14-15, Philippians 3:12, Philippians 3:8, Romans 8:18

Tags: Christian Poems, Golf, Rubbish, Comparison, Press On, Goal, Christian Poetry, Glory, Worthy, Loss  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Evil With Good  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 18, 2010

OVERCOMING EVIL WITH GOOD Watchman Nee, the Chinese evangelist, tells this true story. A poor, Christian Chinese farmer had rice fields high in the mountain. Every day he spent hours pumping water into the rice paddies; but when he returned to the fields the next morning, he would find that his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Tags: Christian Witness

When We Count On Chance In Lieu Of Law And ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"When we count on chance in lieu of law and labor, we weaken our healthy attitudes toward ...read more

Tags: Change

Jim Cymbala, Pastor Of The Brooklyn Tabernacle ...  PRO

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 7, 2002

Jim Cymbala, pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle says, "You can measure your closeness to the Lord by your ...read more

Tags: Call Of The Disciples

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Condition Of Our Hearts, The Openness Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The condition of our hearts, the openness of our attitudes, the quality of our competence, the fidelity of our experience these give ...read more

Tags: Workplace