In Sermon Illustrations: "Calling"

A Couple Of Kids Were In Their Attic Reading Old ...  PRO

Contributed by Timothy Henning on Dec 29, 2003

A couple of kids were in their attic reading old letters their parents had written years ago. The boy said to the girl: "These ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contrary To What Many Of You Might Imagine, A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Contrary to what many of you might imagine, a career in letters is not without its drawbacks chief among them the unpleasant fact that one ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

Holman Defines Faith: Trusting Commitment Of One ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 18, 2007

Holman defines FAITH: Trusting commitment of one person to another, particularly of a person to God. Faith is the central concept of Christianity. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Oscar Romero Once Said This: "Christianity Is ...

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

Oscar Romero once said this: “Christianity is not a collection of…laws to be obeyed…Christianity is a person, one who ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Vance Haver Said, "We Are Not To Be Isolated But ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 31, 2008

Vance Haver said, "We are not to be isolated but insulated, moving in the midst of evil but untouched by it. Separation is contact without contamination." (From Nathan ...read more

Tags: Basics Of Christianity

An Essential Aspect Of Creativity Is Not Being ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

An essential aspect of creativity is not being afraid to fail. Scientists made a great invention by calling their activities hypotheses and experiments. They made it permissible to ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Laughter Brightens The Eye, Increases The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Laughter brightens the eye, increases the perspiration, expands the chest, forces the poisoned air from the least-used cells, and tends to restore ...read more

Tags: Humor

It Marks A Big Step In A Mans Development When ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

It marks a big step in a mans development when he comes to realize that other men can be called in to help him ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Beauty Is A Form Of Genius Is Higher, Indeed, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Beauty is a form of genius is higher, indeed, than genius, as it needs no explanation. It is of the great facts in the world like sunlight, or springtime, or the ...read more

Tags: Romantic Love

Journalism Is The Art Of Collecting Varying ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Journalism is the art of collecting varying kinds of information (commonly called news) which a few people possess and of transmitting it to a much larger ...read more

Tags: News

Not All Moms Are Gentle

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 13, 2013

Not everyone has a gentle mom. A police recruit was asked during the exam, "What would you do if you had to arrest your ...read more

Tags: Mother's Day

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let God Do The Watering!" Mark 4: 1-20: Key ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Aug 4, 2004

“Let God Do the Watering!” Mark 4: 1-20: Key verse(s): 11-12 “He told them, ‘The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to those on the outside everything is said in parables so that “‘they may be ever seeing but never perceiving, and every hearing but never understanding; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:10-20

Tags: Evangelism Fear Of, Evangelism How To

Denomination: Lutheran

Making It! (10.28.05--Making It!--Jeremiah ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Oct 26, 2005

Making It! (10.28.05--Making It!--Jeremiah 52:34) He had a job most people despised. In fact, his job most often elicited laughs than it did applause. He lived alone since his wife died. There were times that he would go on long fasts, sitting in front of his humble home, drawing stares from his ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 52:34

Tags: Faith, Believe, Peace

Denomination: Lutheran

The V-Formation (Geese)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 31, 2020

V-SHAPED FORMATION… GEESE ARE STRONG AS A SKEIN. The V-formation is called a skein. Do we understand how wonderful God’s creation is? Study has revealed that GEESE fly in a V-shaped formation when they are migrating. This serves several purposes. The V-formation improves the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:3, 1 Samuel 30:8

Tags: Unity, Geese

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Pastor

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Sep 26, 2025

The Pastor A Most Unusual Man (Dedicated to all who have answered the call to preach) The phone rings: another urgent call, but he’s ready, the task to meet; kisses his wife a quick goodbye and hurries down the street. A neighbor watches as he goes, thoughts running through his head: He's ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:15, Titus 1:5-9, 1 Peter 5:1-5, Proverbs 27:23, Hebrews 13:17, 1 Timothy 4:4-16, 2 Timothy 4:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Honor, Preaching, Pastor, Pulpit, Pastor's Appreciation Day, Honor Your Pastor  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Our Daughter Carrie And Her Husband Shannon Have ...  PRO

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 22, 2004

Our daughter Carrie and her husband Shannon have a dog; rather he is a small horse. He is called Coltrane. Cole does not realize he weighs 150 pounds. He also does not realize he has "drooling issues". (Now that may be caused by the fact that my wife brings hot dogs to the house whenever we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36, Genesis 50:20

Tags: God's Forgiveness

Denomination: United Methodist

Don't Forget About Marsha

Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Feb 21, 2009

DON'T FORGET ABOUT MARSHA The story is about one day when a woman named Louise fell asleep in her bed, and dreamed a very frightful dream. She dreamed that someone in Hell wrote a letter to her, and it was to be delivered to her by a messenger. The messenger passed between the lakes of Hell, and ...read more

Tags: Evangelism The Lost

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doubting (Enter Your Name)

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Jul 30, 2011

DOUBTING (ENTER YOUR NAME) The most famous doubter of all time is Thomas. Through history Judas has been the only disciple criticized more than Thomas. Tradition has given him a new name: "Doubting Thomas." He wanted proof that Jesus was resurrected from the dead. But can you blame him? When the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:6-8, Matthew 21:21, Mark 11:23

Tags: Faith, Doubt, Prayer

Denomination: Baptist

Comedian Billy Crystal Plays The Part Of A Bored ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 23, 2001

Comedian Billy Crystal plays the part of a bored baby boomer who sells radio advertising time. One the day he visits his son’s school to tell about his work along with other fathers, he suddenly lets loose a deadpan monologue to the bewildered youngsters in the class: Value this time in your ...read more

Grateful For Life?  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 26, 2002

GRATEFUL FOR LIFE? Some of you may remember the movie "City Slickers." Comedian Billy Crystal plays the part of a bored baby boomer who sells radio advertising time. One the day he visits his son’s school to tell about his work along with other fathers. He suddenly lets loose a deadpan ...read more

Tags: Giving Yourself, Finding Fulfillment, Family