In Sermon Illustrations: "Caring For Others"

[017] A Message From A Poem - Altogether Lovely One

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 21, 2024

[017] A MESSAGE FROM A POEM - ALTOGETHER LOVELY ONE There are times when we feel our hearts going out in worship to our Lord. What is the difference between praise and worship? This is not a sermon so I won’t be answering that question here, but I hope you think on it and that it might warm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11, Isaiah 53:3-4, Psalm 150:1-3

Tags: Worship, Praise, Gold, Magi, Sorrow, Frankincense, Myrrh, Lovely One  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[207]. A Message From A Poem – Our Behaviour Is Not Of The World

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 21, 2025

[207]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – OUR BEHAVIOUR IS NOT OF THE WORLD If I am a fool I will act like a fool. If I care for no one, you will probably find me at parties drinking and smoking pot. You see our behaviour flows from what we are inside. James had something to say about this – {{James ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:10, Romans 12:2, Acts 4:13, James 3:11-12

Tags: Christian Poems, Grandstanding, Ambition, Definitions, Worldly Standards, Good Soldiers, The World System, Conformed To The World, Behavior, Jesus, Truth  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[351]. A Message From A Poem – Wrath Must Surely Come

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 18, 2026

[351]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – WRATH MUST SURELY COME This poem opens with the ride of wickedness in the world where decency is destroyed and delusion has taken over. Then it moves to God’s wrath that will come. Two lines are these – Man considers not his end; Cares not that God has appointed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:9, Ephesians 5:6, Romans 1:18, Acts 17:31

Tags: Judgment, The Wrath Of God, Christian Poems

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Success Has Nothing To Do With What You Gain In ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

"Success has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It’s what you ...read more

Tags: Servanthood, Giving General, Christian Disciplines

Zig Ziglar: Everything You Want  PRO

Contributed by Judah Thomas on May 15, 2002

"You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people ...read more

Tags: Fulfillment

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If People Were True To The First Commandment, ...

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Jun 7, 2005

If people were true to the first commandment, obedience to the remaining nine would follow naturally. It is because they are unsound ...read more

Tags: Bible Study, Basics Of Christianity

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Women Control 80% Of Purchase Decisions. They Not ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Women control 80% of purchase decisions. They not only buy for themselves, they buy for others. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Women

We Don't Live Alone. Our Actions And Deeds ...

Contributed by Shannon Lewis on Oct 14, 2006

“We don’t live alone. Our actions and deeds affect other people, many of whom we ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Ive Only Spent About Ten Percent Of My Energies ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Ive only spent about ten percent of my energies on writing. The other ninety percent went ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

Cheerfulness Is Among The Most Laudable Virtues. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Cheerfulness is among the most laudable virtues. It gains you the good will and friendship of others. It blesses those who ...read more

Tags: Joy

Cheerfulness Means A Contented Spirit; A Pure ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Cheerfulness means a contented spirit; a pure heart, a kind and loving disposition; it means humility and charity, a generous ...read more

Tags: Joy

I Sincerely Believe We Are Given Life To Enjoy ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

I sincerely believe we are given life to enjoy and make it more enjoyable for others.The best way to do ...read more

Tags: Joy

It Is A Form Of Mediocrity To Succeed Alone - ...

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jul 8, 2008

It is a form of mediocrity to succeed alone - Rise to the place of excellence where you make or help others to succeed as well. ...read more

Tags: Giving Yourself

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Wonder Why It Is That We Are Not All Kinder To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

I wonder why it is that we are not all kinder to each other than we are. How much the ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Far From Being Rivals Or Enemies, Religion And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Far from being rivals or enemies, religion and law are twin sisters, friends, and mutual assistants. Indeed, ...read more

Tags: Church General

More Has Been Screwed Up On The Battlefield And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

More has been screwed up on the battlefield and misunderstood in the Pentagon because of a lack of understanding of the ...read more

Tags: Communication General

Anger Is The Most Impotent Passion That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Anger is the most impotent passion that accompanies the mind of man; ithurts the man who is possessed by it more ...read more

Tags: Anger

My God How Little Do My Countrymen Know What ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"My God How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of, and ...read more

Tags: God's Provision

Integrity Is One Of Several Paths. It ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Integrity is one of several paths. It distinguishes itself from the others because it is the right path and the ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Wear A Smile And Have Friends; Wear A Scowl And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Wear a smile and have friends; wear a scowl and have wrinkles. What do we live for if not to make the ...read more

Tags: Compassion