In Sermon Illustrations: "Circumstances" showing 41-60 of 596

Abortion Views Changing: A New Gallup Survey Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

Abortion Views Changing: A new Gallup survey of 13 to 17 year olds finds their views on abortion significantly more conservative than their parents’ generation: Abortion is morally wrong, Teens: 72% Adults: 26%; Abortion should be legal in all circumstances, Teens: 19% Adults: 26%; Abortion should ...read more

Tags: Abortion

Quotations On Attitude

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on May 3, 2013

"Places and circumstances never guarantee happiness. You must decide within yourself whether you want to be happy." (Robert J. Hastings) "The last of human freedoms is to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances." (Victor Frankl) "Let this same attitude and purpose and [humble] ...read more

Tags: Attitude General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Goethe Said, "Give Me The Benefit Of Your ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Goethe said, “Give me the benefit of your convictions, if you have any; but keep your doubts to yourself, for I have enough of my own.” We all have doubts from time to time because we focus on our circumstances rather than the Lord and if we are not careful we will be overcome ...read more

Tags: Doubt

Too Often Our Gratitude Is Dependent Upon The ...  PRO

Contributed by John Roy on Jan 29, 2001

Too often our gratitude is dependent upon the circumstances of life. A beautiful hymn was written by Martin Rinkart during the thirty-year war to help us look beyond our circumstances and see the hand of God. Rinkart was a pastor in Saxony, Germany as the turbulent years of the war dragged on. For ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Tags: Joy, Thanksgiving Holiday

Denomination: *other

Under Or Above ...

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 31, 2009

Under Or Above Circumstances There is a story of a lady who was severely depressed by a series of disheartening events. When asked how she was weathering the storm of adversity, she answered, “Quite well, under the circumstances.” “Sister,” he replied kindly yet firmly, “you’ll never make it that ...read more

Tags: Suffering Joy In

Denomination: Other

A Few Years Ago, A Letter Appeared In The ...  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 15, 2001

A few years ago, a letter appeared in the national news that was sent to a deceased person by the Indiana Department of Social Services. It read as follows: Your food stamps will be stopped effective March 1992 because we received notice that you passed away. May God bless you. You may reapply ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Tags: Easter Resurrection, Death

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Greater Part Of Our Happiness Or Misery ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The greater part of our happiness or misery depends on our dispositions, ...read more

Tags: Attitude General

Without Dreams, We Will Never Reach Beyond Our ...

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 16, 2012

"Without dreams, we will never reach beyond our current ...read more

Tags: Dreams

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You Go Through The Fire You Will Develop ...

Contributed by Miguel Monge Jr. on Dec 11, 2006

When you go through the fire you will develop godly character, patience, understanding how God works and knowing his timing, trust, confidence in God and his ability to keep you in any circumstance, a deeper relationship with God!!! You see, God is the God of Purpose and he intends to bring you ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John Maxwell Said, "Without Dreams, We Will ...  PRO

Contributed by Brian Mccutchen on Feb 8, 2005

John Maxwell said, "Without dreams, we will never reach beyond our ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Joy, Especially After A Sudden Change Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Great joy, especially after a sudden change of circumstances, is apt to be silent, and dwells ...read more

Tags: Joy

Justice Is A Certain Rectitude Of Mind Whereby A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Justice is a certain rectitude of mind whereby a man does what he ought to do in ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General

Being A Follower Of Jesus Is To Be Marked By His ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Being a follower of Jesus is to be marked by His love and to share an attitude of humility and joy that ...read more

Tags: Call Of The Disciples

The Millennium Proves That Humans Cannot Blame ...

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011

"The millennium proves that humans cannot blame their sinfulness on their environment or ...read more

Tags: Apocalypse

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being Shocked By Electricity Can Be Very ...  PRO

Contributed by Mike Leiter on Jan 15, 2003

Being shocked by electricity can be very dangerous. Just ask professional golf legend Lee Trevino. He was struck by lightning while sitting under a tree during a tournament several years ago. He said, “It bolted my arms and legs out stiff, jerked me off the ground”. He went on to explain that he ...read more

Tags: Doing God's Will, Knowing God's Will

Denomination: Vineyard

The Prayer Of Intercession Is Thelevel Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The prayer of intercession is thelevel of prayer in which we share the burden of Christ for a person, ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

No Age Or Time Of Life, No Position Or ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"No age or time of life, no position or circumstance, has a monopoly on success. Any age ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

Every Migrant Is A Human Person Who, As Such, ...

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 27, 2010

Every migrant is a human person who, as such, possesses fundamental, inalienable rights that must be respected ...read more

Tags: Truth, Alien

Denomination: Catholic

What Does It Mean To Have Joy?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 2, 2023

Joy is God’s gift to believers. Paul speaks of more than just a mood. This is a deep confidence that was rooted in God’s sovereign control of the universe, His on unchanging divine promises and eternal spiritual realities including the assurance of ultimate victory for those in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-22, Philippians 4:4

Tags: Spirit Filled Life, Happiness, Joy, Fruit Of The Spirit

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Mother's Daily Antidepressant Is Praise! ...  PRO

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 17, 2003

A mother’s daily antidepressant is praise! Through Jesus we can put on a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair! Praise cuts the ropes of despair. Praise unlocks the jail of depression. Praise sets our spirits free. How much more can we love our kids when we’re loving our God? How much ...read more

Tags: Parenting, Mother's Day, Disappointment

Denomination: Pentecostal