In Sermon Illustrations: "Clergy Appreciation Month" showing 141-160 of 2,383

While Numerous U.s. Churches Have Been Adding ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2008

While numerous U.S. churches have been adding Spanish services to meet the needs of new immigrants, an increasing number of Hispanic congregations are starting English services. It's an effort to meet the demands of second- and third-generation Hispanics, keep families together and reach ...read more

Tags: Church General

All That A Husband Or Wife Really Wants Is To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"All that a husband or wife really wants is to be pitied a little, praised a ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

To Laugh Often And Much; To Win The Respect Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children, to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others, to leave the world a bit better whether by a healthy child, a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

According To Nrf's 2007 Holiday Consumer ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008

According to NRF's 2007 Holiday Consumer Intentions, sales will rise 4% this year to $474.5 billion. U.S. consumers plan to spend an average of $816.69 on holiday shopping, plus an additional $106.67 on special "non-gift" purchases by taking advantage of special promotions and discounts to treat ...read more

Tags: Materialism

The Triumph Of Ordinary Folk  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 27, 2010

THE TRIUMPH OF ORDINARY FOLK A SCOTTISH MINISTER was known for his love and encouragement of the people of his church and village. When he died, someone commented, "There is no one left to appreciate the triumphs of ordinary folk." Love appreciates the triumphs of ordinary folk. Our children are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:6-8

Tags: Christian Love

To Quote Copiously And Well Requires Taste, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"To quote copiously and well requires taste, judgment and erudition, a feeling for the beautiful, an appreciation of ...read more

Tags: Wisdom

We Measure Success By Accumulation. The Measure ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

We measure success by accumulation. The measure is false. The true measure is ...read more

Children Of Divorce Often Blame Themselves For ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

Children Of Divorce often blame themselves for the breakup of their parent’s marriage, and many grow up alienated from church and God. A survey of adults whose parents divorced when they were young, found divorce had a major impact on their spiritual lives. They were much less likely to go to ...read more

Tags: Divorce

You Who Are Lettingyour Friend's Heart Ache For ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"You who are lettingyour friend's heart ache for a word of appreciation or sympathy, which you mean ...read more

Tags: Compassion

I Consider My Ability To Arouse Enthusiasm Among ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

I consider my ability to arouse enthusiasm among men the greatest asset I possess. The way to develop the best that is in ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Christmas Is Less Than What It Can Be And Less ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Christmas is less than what it can be and less than what it was intended to be where gifts are given grudgingly, and ...read more

Tags: Christmas

Except The American Woman, Nothing Interests ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Except the American woman, nothing interests the eye of American man more than the automobile, or seems so important to ...read more

Tags: Possession

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

United In Opposition: According To Barna ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 16, 2006

United In Opposition: According to Barna Research, there are many attitudes in which Christians are not distinct from non-Christians, but in their most recent study abortion and homosexuality are not among them. The survey found the following: 75% of born again adults say abortion should be ...read more

I Know Of A Priest Back In New York City Who Went ...  PRO

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007

I know of a priest back in New York City who went to Ireland to visit his relatives. While he was staying at his cousin’s farm, they decided to have some fun with him. After doing some chores in the fields, they told him to come in for dinner just as soon as he was through rounding up the sheep ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Bible And A Newspaper In Every Home, A Good ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A Bible and a newspaper in every home, a good school in every district all studied and appreciated as they merit -- are the principal ...read more

Tags: Political Freedom

The Most Attractive People In The World Are The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The most attractive people in the world are the ones who are interested in others turned outward in cheerfulness, kindness, appreciation, instead of ...read more

Tags: Friendship New Friends

A Barber In A Small Town Was Busy Cutting Hair ...  PRO

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Oct 23, 2000

- A barber in a small town was busy cutting hair one day when the local cop walked in to get a haircut. And the barber was feeling a bit generous that day, so he said to the cop... "Since you do such a good job protecting us, and watching over us... today’s haircut is free." The cop said he ...read more

Tags: Giving General, Poverty, Standing Firm, Strong

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What We Dont Need To Know For Achievement, We ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"What we dont need to know for achievement, we need to know for our pleasure. Knowing how things work is the basis for ...read more

Tags: Promises Of God

True Spiritual Experience Involves The Whole ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

"True spiritual Experience involves the whole man. The MIND must understand Spiritual Truth, the HEART must love and appreciate ...read more

Tags: Worship Benefits