In Sermon Illustrations: "care" showing 121-140 of 2,329

In His Took Elton Trueblood Quotes A Letter From ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

In his took Elton Trueblood quotes a letter from a school girl who probes the depth of her soul. She writes, "I’ve been thinking much this year about the importance of caring, of the passion of life. I’ve often realized that it takes courage to care. Caring is dangerous. It leaves you open to hurt ...read more

Tags: Faith

Consider Little Suzie. Little Suzie Was ...

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Oct 24, 2009

Consider little Suzie. Little Suzie was finishing her prayer one night and said: Dear God, Please take care of mommy, take care of daddy, take care of my sister and my brother, and please, God, take care of yourself, because if you don’t, we’re all sunk. – Amen! Suzie ...read more

Tags: Enduring Trials, Trials And Difficulties

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Frank Graeff Was A Methodist Pastor, Serving Some ...

Contributed by David Moore on Jul 22, 2010

Frank Graeff was a Methodist pastor, serving some of the leading churches in and around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. And throughout the area, he was known as the “Sunshine Minister,” because of his optimistic attitude. he was an encouragement to everyone who knew him. However, what those people ...read more

Tags: Compassion, Comfort

Denomination: Baptist

Arthur Gordon In An Article Entitled "The Rewards ...  PRO

Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Jul 9, 2008

Arthur Gordon in an article entitled "The Rewards of Caring," tells the story of how once, as a small boy, he was witness to a near-tragedy. At the beach, a woman stepped off a sandbar into deep, swift water and panicked. At least 20 adults in bathing suits watched, apparently paralyzed, until ...read more

Tags: Action

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do Not Fear What May Happen Tomorrow; The Same ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Do not fear what may happen tomorrow; the same everlasting Father who cares for you today will ...read more

Tags: Future

Good Management Is Largely A Matter Of Love. Or ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Good management is largely a matter of love. Or if youre uncomfortable with that word, call it caring, because proper management ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Speaking Of Getting The Log Out, A Wife Was ...

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 25, 2008

Speaking of getting the log out, a wife was making a breakfast of fried eggs for her husband. Suddenly her husband burst into the kitchen. “Careful ... CAREFUL! Put in some more butter! Oh my GOODNESS! You’re cooking too many at once. TOO MANY! Turn them! TURN THEM NOW! We need more butter. WHERE ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Musical "1776" Is Based On The Events Of The ...  PRO

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002

The musical "1776" is based on the events of the first Continental Congress around the time of the writing of the Declaration of Independence. The messenger comes in everyday with a message from General George Washington. It appeared such correspondence was going on for about a year. Each letter ...read more

Tags: Descriptions Of God, Promises Of God

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From 1986 To 1990, Frank Reed Was Held Hostage ...  PRO

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 22, 2004

From 1986 to 1990, Frank Reed was held hostage in a Lebanon cell. For months at a time, Reed was blindfolded, living in complete darkness or chained to a wall and kept in absolute silence. On one occasion, he was moved to another room, and, although blindfolded, he could sense others in the room. ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Is Related That A Boy Was Going Down To The ...

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 23, 2004

It is related that a boy was going down to the river for a little swim. As he was leaving the house his father said, "Be careful, Herbert; the river looks fair and sparkling, but there is an ugly eddy beneath that may prove too much for you. I have tried it and know it is dangerous. It nearly ...read more

Tags: Sin Deceptive

Denomination: Baptist

John Oxenham Wrote, "Is Your Place A Small ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

John Oxenham wrote, “Is your place a small place? Tend it with care—He set you there. Is your place a large place? Guard it with care—He set you there. Whatever your ...read more

Tags: Jesus Teachings

People Need You To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 11, 2008

PEOPLE NEED YOU TO CARE People want other people to care about them. Many people will respond to evidence of your Christian concern. Remember the old saying: “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” I read about a lady named Mamie Adams. She always went to a ...read more

Tags: Compassion

A Little Boy's Prayer  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 8, 2005

A little Boy’s Prayer "Dear God, please take care of my daddy and my mommy and my sister and my brother and my doggy and me. Oh, please take care of yourself, God. If anything happens to ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

What Does Hope Do For Mankind?  PRO

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

What Does Hope Do For Mankind? Hope shines brightest when the hour is darkest. Hope motivates when discouragement comes. Hope energizes when the body is tired. Hope sweetens while bitterness bites. Hope sings when all melodies are gone. Hope believes when evidence is eliminated. Hope listens for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32, Romans 8:12-25, Daniel 3:1-28, Colossians 1:5, Romans 15:13, 1 John 2:4-5, Psalm 42:5, Luke 11:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: God Brings Hope, Faith, Encouragement, Care, Compassion, Qualify, Praise, Obstacles, Mountain, Thankfulness, Thanks, Sun, Living Hope, Glory, Hope, Victim, Victory  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Children Who Spend Most Of Their Time In Child ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Children who spend most of their time in child care are 3 times as likely to exhibit behavioral problems in kindergarten as those who were cared for primarily by mothers. The more time spend in out-of-home settings, the greater the ...read more

Tags: Children

Mom's And Miracles

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on May 13, 2023

“We mothers must take care of the possible and trust God for the impossible. We are to love, affirm, encourage, teach, listen and care for the physical needs of the family. We cannot convict of sin, create hunger and thirst after God, or convert. These are miracles - and miracles are not our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Tags: Family, Mothers Day, Parenting

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Have Several Pocketknives At Home. I've Come To ...

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 1, 2007

I have several pocketknives at home. I’ve come to find that there are certain ways to handle a knife, especially when it’s open. Closed, I can toss it, stick it in my pocket, or squeeze it in my hand. It does very little harm. But open, it becomes a fierce weapon with the ability to injure or even ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Another Result Is That We Pervert Our Assignment ...

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Feb 18, 2008

Another result is that we pervert our assignment to care for the earth. Humans have misunderstood the use of having dominion over the earth as a license to do what we want with the earth. After all, since it is all going to be incinerated (rather than purified by a refiner’s fire), then let’s use ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Poem By Will Carleton  PRO

Contributed by Eric Ledermann on Jul 23, 2002

Poem by Will Carleton “Boys flying kites haul in their white-winged birds; You can’t do that way when you’re flying words: ‘Careful with fire,’ is good advice we know, ‘Careful with words,’ is ten times doubly so. Thoughts expressed ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

My Dad's Flowers

Contributed by Rommel Samaniego on Oct 21, 2007

My Dad’s Flowers The air is cool today, the streets are wet with last nights rain. I went out to do some cleaning and saw my Dad’s flowers come to bloom, so beautiful. You see, My Dad has been away for 10 years now, living in Hong Kong and one of his main concerns before he left the PI ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:8

Denomination: Baptist