In Sermon Illustrations: "Blessings Late"

The Talmud Says,

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 12, 2009

The Talmud says, "Blessed is Israel; when they occupy themselves with Torah and acts of kindness their inclination is mastered by them, ...read more

Tags: Meditation

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bill Vaughn Was Quoted As Saying, "Youth Is When ...  PRO

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007

Bill Vaughn was quoted as saying, “Youth is when you’re allowed to stay up late on New Year’s Eve. Middle age is when you’re forced to.” He also said, ‘An optimist stays up until midnight to see the ...read more

Tags: New Year's Day

Denomination: Church Of God

At A Funeral Service, The Preacher Got Carried ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 31, 2008

At a funeral service, the preacher got carried away and his sermon far exceeded the time limit. Finally his assistant whispered, “It’s getting late sir!” “I know,” the preacher said, “But this doctrine of the Resurrection is so important.” “Yes, sir,” the ...read more

The Final Play Of The Game  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 7, 2013

THE FINAL PLAY OF THE GAME It's never too late to trust Jesus. Oops, I need to qualify that. There IS a time when it's too late to trust Jesus. If you die without putting your faith in Jesus, then it's too late. Someone observed about the thief on the cross that there is one deathbed conversion in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Tags: Salvation, Becoming A Christian

The One Who Came Back: A Thanksgiving Lesson In Gratitude

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Nov 21, 2025

This Thanksgiving, as 82 million Americans travel to celebrate with family, we can learn something profound from another holiday road trip. In Luke 17:11-19, Jesus is traveling to Jerusalem from Galilee to celebrate Passover and finds himself along the border between Samaria and Galilee when ten ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Tags: Leper, Lepers, Samaritans, Thanksgiving, Healing, Thanks  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Roy Campanella Was One Of The First African ...

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 21, 2009

Roy Campanella was one of the first African Americans to play in the US Baseball major leagues. In a distinguished career he won the Brooklyn Dodgers Most Valued Player award many times, and in 1955 was on the team that won the World Series. But in January 1958 his career was cut short after a car ...read more

Tags: Trials And Difficulties

Denomination: Baptist

Whenever The Pillars Of Christianity Shall Be ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Whenever the pillars of Christianity shall be overthrown, our present republican forms of government and all the blessings ...read more

Tags: Basics Of Christianity

In The Restless Sea Of Human Passions, Christ ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"In the restless sea of human passions, Christ stands steadfast and calm, ready to welcome all who will turn to Him and ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ

Genesis And Revelation

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Oct 15, 2019

The two books the devil hates most are Genesis and Revelation. Why? • In Genesis the devil's doom is pronounced. • In Revelation it’s carried out. It is the Devil's Obituary. Satan would tell us Genesis is myth and Revelation is mystery—don't pay attention to either one! Did you ...read more

Tags: Genesis, Revelation

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Medicine For ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

“Medicine for America” “God’s Providence in Human Affairs” Blessings Deuteronomy 28:1-2 says, “If you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully follow all His commands I give you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations on earth. All these blessings will come upon you ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-2

Tags: Patriotism

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learn To Get In Touch With Silence Within ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Learn to get in touch with silence within yourself, and know that everything in this life has purpose. There are no mistakes, no coincidences, ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

God Does Not Prolong The Lives Of His People ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"God does not prolong the lives of His people that they may pamper themselves with meat and drink, sleep as much as they please, and ...read more

Tags: Action

Resources Are Being Completely Used Up. In ...

Contributed by Mark Eberly on May 22, 2008

Resources are being completely used up. In Ireland, they used up the forests and timber decades ago. Right now, the primary source of oil including heating oil and gas comes from the North Sea. But at current consumption levels, those supplies will be used up in fifteen years. So Ireland ...read more

Tags: Stewardship

Denomination: Church Of God

Now Is The Appointed Time For Salvation

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 28, 2025

Dwight L. Moody once preached in Chicago and told people, “Go home and think about Christ.” That night, the Great Chicago Fire swept through, killing hundreds. Many never had another chance. From then on, Moody always pressed for immediate decision. QUOTE: Billy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2

Tags: Billy Graham, Hour Of Decision, Be Ready Now, Dwight L Moody, Don't Delay  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just Call Me Vince

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 16, 2025

Vince Lombardi—legendary NFL coach—was said to have a healthy ego. After a big win he crawled into bed late; his wife was already asleep. His feet brushed her legs and she murmured, “God, your feet are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3, Philippians 2:3-5

Tags: Humility, Perspective

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Durer Brothers: No One Makes It Alone

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 23, 2011

THE DURER BROTHERS: NO ONE MAKES IT ALONE Back in the fifteenth century, in a tiny village near Nuremberg, lived a family with eighteen children. Eighteen! In order merely to keep food on the table for this big family, the father and head of the household, a goldsmith by profession, worked almost ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Tags: Giving Yourself

Gossip: Opie's Newspaper

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 7, 2014

"Opie's Newspaper" is an episode on the Andy Griffith Show. Opie's friend, Howie, received a small printing press as a gift, and the boys decide to go into the newspaper business. They work hard and produce an initial issue of what they call the Mayberry Sun. The boys soon find that business is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Tags: Gossip, Slander, Sins Of Tongue, Control Tongue

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The World Is Mine.

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Feb 23, 2016

THE WORLD IS MINE. God allowed the Children of Israel to wander in the wilderness because of a COMPLAINING SPIRIT that was never satisfied with anything from God. God demands that we cast off the complaining spirit in Philippians 2:14 -- "Do all things without murmuring or complaining. Nothing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14

Tags: Complaining, Whining, Unthankful, Griping

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Welcome Change As A Friend; Try To Visualize New ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Welcome change as a friend; try to visualize new possibilities and the blessings it is bound to bring youNever stop learning and never stop ...read more

Tags: Change

God Gave Man Work, Not To Burden Him, But To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"God gave man work, not to burden him, but to bless him, and useful work, willingly, cheerfully, effectively done, has always ...read more

Tags: Workplace