In Sermon Illustrations: "Capacity"

There Is A Capacity Of Virtue In Us, And There ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There is a capacity of virtue in us, and there is a capacity of vice ...read more

Tags: Sin General

The Plimsoll Line!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 4, 2026

For the uninitiated, a Dictionary definition of the term “Plimsoll line” is that it is a line drawn on the lower end of ships, marking the maximum level to which the ship can sink into water after its tare capacity is full. Simply put, it is an indication of the vessel’s maximum loading capacity. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Romans 5:3-4

Tags: Temptations, Capacity

Denomination: *other

We Possess A Marvelous Capacity For ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

We possess a marvelous capacity for self-deception. This capacity the enemy finds to be one of his most effective ...read more

Tags: Self

Man Has A Limited Biological Capacity For ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Man has a limited biological capacity for change. When this capacity is overwhelmed, ...read more

Tags: Change

Man's Capacity For Self-Deception Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Man's capacity for self-deception ...read more

Tags: Self

The First Half Of Life Consists Of The Capacity ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The first half of life consists of the capacity to enjoy without the chance; the last half consists ...read more

Tags: Learning

Compassion Is The Sometimes Fatal Capacity For ...

Contributed by John Shearhart on May 19, 2006

"Compassion is the sometimes fatal capacity for feeling what it is like to live inside somebody else’s skin. It is the knowledge that there can never really be any peace and joy for me until there is peace and joy finally for you too." - ...read more

Tags: Character

The Capacity For Hope Is The Most Significant ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The capacity for hope is the most significant fact of life. It provides human beings with a sense of ...read more

Tags: Faith

Strength Is The Capacity To Break A Chocolate ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Strength is the capacity to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands and ...read more

Tags: Food

Bravery Is The Capacity To Perform Properly Even ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Bravery is the capacity to perform properly even when ...read more

Tags: Endurance

Man's Capacity For Justice Makes Democracy ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Man's capacity for justice makes democracy possible, but man's inclination to ...read more

Tags: Political Freedom

A Child At Birth Has The Capacity To Become ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

A child at birth has the capacity to become original. Or you can put him in a mold so that he ...read more

Tags: Children

If Men And Women Of Capacity Refuse To Take ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If men and women of capacity refuse to take part in politics and government, they condemn themselves, as well as the people, to ...read more

Tags: Government

A Child At Birth Has The Capacity To Become ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A child at birth has the capacity to become original. Or you can put him in a mold so that he ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:17-21, Proverbs 22:6-7

Tags: Commitment, Dedication, Baby Dedication, Formula

Every Child Is Born With A Great Capacity For ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Every child is born with a great capacity for knowledgeThe purpose of the teacher is to draw out, not to cram in. We must create interest in the heart and mind of the child that will ...read more

Tags: Learning

Humility Means Two Things. One, A Capacity For ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Humility means two things. One, a capacity for self-criticism...The second feature is allowing others to shine, affirming others, empowering and enabling others. Those who lack humility are dogmatic and egotistical. That masks a deep sense of ...read more

Tags: Humility

I Think We All Have The Capacity For Commitment ...

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 11, 2009

“I think we all have the capacity for commitment and a need to believe in something or somebody.” - Mannie ...read more

Tags: Leadership, Leadership General

Denomination: Baptist

We Seem To Have An Almost Infinite Capacity For ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

We seem to have an almost infinite capacity for making excuses. In the book, The Sports Hall of Shame, a place kicker for the Dallas Cowboys named Raphael Septian is mentioned. He was a good kicker, but he was an even better master at making excuses when he missed a kick. For example, when he was ...read more

Tags: Excuses, Sin Bondage To

Justice

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 31, 2018

Mans capacity for justice makes democracy possible. Mans capacity for injustice makes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Romans 13:1-8

Tags: Sin, Justice

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Have Staked The Future Of All Our Political ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"We have staked the future of all our political institutions upon the capacity of mankind for self-government; upon the capacity of each and all of us to govern ourselves, to control ...read more

Tags: Commandments General