In Sermon Illustrations: "Come Back To This"

Some Years Back, The Company With The Brown ...

Contributed by John Herrmann on Nov 14, 2008

Some years back, the company with the brown trucks and brown uniforms - UPS, went public on the stock market for the first time in its 92 year history. The Chairman and CEO then, Jim Kelly said, “We’ve discussed the benefits of private ownership for a long time, but this is something we had to do ...read more

Tags: Evangelism Urgency

Denomination: Lutheran

Enthusiasm, Backed Up By Horse Sense And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Enthusiasm, backed up by horse sense and persistence, is the quality that most ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

It Is A Source Of Consolation To Look Back Upon ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

It is a source of consolation to look back upon those great ...read more

Tags: Disappointment

The Word Is A Looking Glass, And Gives Back To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The word is a looking glass, and gives back to every man the reflection of his own face. Frown at it, and it will turn and look sourly upon you; ...read more

Tags: Miscellaneous

A Pat On The Back Is Only A Few Vertebrae ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A pat on the back is only a few vertebrae removed from a kick in the pants, but ...read more

Tags: Gifts Encouragement

Back Of All The Gifts The Candidate For Success ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Back of all the gifts the candidate for success may possess must be a ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

The World Is A Looking-Glass, And Gives Back To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The world is a looking-glass, and gives back to every man the reflection of his own face. Frown at it, and it in turn will look sourly upon you; laugh ...read more

Tags: Worldliness

Do Not Look Back On Happiness Or Dream Of It In ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Do not look back on happiness or dream of it in the future. You are only sure of today; do not ...read more

Tags: Present

Go Back And Tell Them Again  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 14, 2009

GO BACK AND TELL THEM AGAIN Jesus said "Follow me and I will make you Fishers of Men." In a book entitled "Jungle Harvest," written by a missionary named Ruby Scott, she describes some of her experiences in reaching a people group known as the Tila Indians who lived in a remote village in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Tags: Evangelism The Lost

Back When The Generals Led Their Troops Into ...

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 4, 2010

Back when the generals led their troops into battle rather than directing them from a ‘situation room’ half a world away, it is said that Alexander the Great’s position was about to be over-run by the enemy. Turning to a valiant young soldier at his side, the great military genius implored the boy ...read more

Tags: Prayer General

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Giving It Back One More Time

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 9, 2011

GIVING IT BACK ONE MORE TIME Years ago the Crown Prince of India gave to Queen Victoria the most precious thing he had. He was a child prince and he gave to the Queen of England, the "coroner diamond". The coroner diamond is perhaps the most famous diamond of all history. Do you know how big it ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23

Tags: Worship General

When Mary Almost Turned Back

Contributed by John Allen on Dec 8, 2020

Mary, the mother of Jesus, has been rightly regarded as one of the godliest people in history. But she was also human, subject to the same doubts we have. Why, after the biggest announcement in history, does she "hurry away" from her family? Why did she go by herself? Why did she stay ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56, Matthew 1:18-25

Tags: Mary, Christmas

Don't Go Back

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 20, 2021

Several years ago, Karen and I was up in the Ruidoso area; and I decided to try a short cut that I thought I knew about. The problem was, the road turned into a very rough dirt road; and the further we went, the worse the road became. We came upon a farmer’s house and land; and there was a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-9

Tags: Freedom, Forward

Denomination: Baptist

Buy Back Time With The Wisdom Of God

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 6, 2024

When we do our daily activities including work with the wisdom of God, we can buy back time. When we live our lives with wisdom of God, we buy back many years of our life. Despite our busy schedules, when we do our work with God’s wisdom, there will always be ...read more

Tags: Faith, Wisdom

Do You Know Where Pearls Come From? They Come ...

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2006

Do you know where pearls come from? They come from oysters. An oyster is a shellfish that lives in the ocean. They have a very hard shell that protects them, but sometimes something like a small grain of sand can get inside the shell and it causes a lot of pain and discomfort for the oyster. God ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Do Wrinkles Come From?

Contributed by James Snyder on Jun 12, 2021

Several months ago, I had two cataracts removed from my eyes. How they got there, I don't know. As far as I can remember, they never asked my permission, and furthermore, they never paid rent for being there. According to the eye doctor, and doctors are never wrong, I now have 2020 vision. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:8

Tags: Plastic Surgery, Wrinkles

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Look Not Sorrowfully Into The Past; It Comes ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Look not sorrowfully into the past; it comes not back again. Wisely improve they present; it is thine. Go forth to meet the shadowy ...read more

Tags: God's Sovereign Will

There Is A Story Told By Dr. Joseph Stowell, ...  PRO

Contributed by David Daniels on Jan 23, 2001

There is a story told by Dr. Joseph Stowell, President of Moody Bible Institute, as he visited a home for mentally handicapped children. While walking through the corridors, he noticed that the windows were covered with tiny little hand prints. He asked the director, what they were all about. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Tags: Faith, God Brings Hope, Second Coming

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back In 1992 When The Dallas Cowboys Were ...  PRO

Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 20, 2002

: Back in 1992 when the Dallas Cowboys were preparing to play the San Francisco 49rs for the NFC Championship in San Francisco, the Cowboys had a pep-rally at Texas Stadium. The audience cheered wildly for each player when he was introduced. The fans carried banners. They painted their faces and ...read more

Tags: Worship Purpose

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back Of The Jobthe Dreamer Whos Making The Dream ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Back of the jobthe dreamer Whos making the ...read more

Tags: Dreams