In Sermon Illustrations: "Closer Than A Brother"

Money Is Better Than Poverty, If Only For ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

Money is better than poverty, if only for financial reasons. Woody Allen (b. 1935), U.S. filmmaker. “The ...read more

Tags: Money

There Is No Work Better Than To Please God; To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 9, 2006

"There is no work better than to please God; to pour water, to wash dishes, to be a cobbler,, or an apostle, all are one; to wash dishes and to preach are all one, ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

No Treachery Is Worse Than Betrayal By A Family ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

No treachery is worse than betrayal by a family member or friend. Julius Caesar knew such treachery. Among the conspirators who assassinated the Roman leader on March 15, 44 was Marcus Junius Brutus. Caesar not only trusted Brutus, he had favored him as a son. According to Roman historians, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-55

Tags: Crucifixion

Be More Concerned With Your Character Than With ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

Be more concerned with your character than with your reputation. Your character is what you really are while your reputation is merely what others think you are. John Wooden, former coach of the UCLA Bruins ...read more

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As A Cure For Worrying, Work Is Better Than ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"As a cure for worrying, work is better ...read more

Tags: Addiction

There Is A Loftier Ambition Than Merely To Stand ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

There is a loftier ambition than merely to stand high in the world. It is to stoop down ...read more

Tags: Ambition

We Are The Products Of Editing, Rather Than Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"We are the products of editing, rather than ...read more

Tags: Art

Nothing Is Better For The Creative Spirit Than ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Nothing is better for the creative spirit than lack of means. Luxury leads to ...read more

Tags: Art

There Is More Treasure In Books Than In All The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"There is more treasure in books than in all the pirates loot on Treasure Islandand best of all, you can enjoy ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

Narrative Is Writing Rather Than Just ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Narrative is writing rather than just reporting. A reporter gathers information and regurgitates it sometimes projectile-vomits it into the computer. A writer arranges the information in a way that draws pictures, evokes tears, holds the reader's attention. A good writer does this without ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

Bureaucracy Is Nothing More Than The Hardening ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Bureaucracy is nothing more than the hardening of an ...read more

Tags: Workplace

If Our Company Is To Be More Successful Than ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"If our company is to be more successful than the enterprises with which we compete, it will be becauseall our people are distinguished by a small positive increment of devotion, dedication or determination beyond that of their opposite numbers elsewhere. It is such modest differences in individual ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6

Tags: Business And Marketplace

The Smallest Good Deed Is Better Than The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

The smallest good deed is better than the ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

A Handful Of Patience Is Worth More Than A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A handful of patience is worth more than a ...read more

Tags: Peace

To Have Patience Is Sometimes Better Than To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

To have patience is sometimes better than to ...read more

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Kindness Is More Than Deeds. It Is An Attitude, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Kindness is more than deeds. It is an attitude, an expression, a look, a touch. It is ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Character Is Much Easier Kept Than ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Character is much easier kept ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Compassion Will Cure More Sins Than ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Compassion will cure more sins than ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General

Endurance Is Nobler Than Strength, And Patience ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Endurance is nobler than strength, and ...read more

Tags: Endurance

Perseverance Is More Prevailing Than Violence; ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Perseverance is more prevailing than violence; and many things which cannot be overcome when they are together, yield ...read more

Tags: Endurance