In Sermon Illustrations: "Count Your Blessings"

Learn All Your Life From Your Successes, From ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Learn all your life from your successes, from your failures. When you hit a spell of trouble, ...read more

Tags: Thought

Let Your Friends Come Into Your Life; Let Them ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Let your friends come into your life; let them see you as you are, and not find ...read more

Tags: Compassion

You Neednt Save Face Before Your Friend. Your ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

You neednt save face before your friend. Your friend ...read more

Tags: Compassion

We Are Taught You Must Blame Your Father, Your ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"We are taught you must blame your father, your sisters, your brothers, the school, the teachers you can blame anyone, but never blame yourself. Its never your fault. But its always your fault, because if you wanted to ...read more

Tags: Cynicism

Let’s Suppose You Left Your Wallet On Your ...

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 28, 2010

Let’s suppose you left your wallet on your seat and I found it tomorrow. Because I found it I instantly believe I have a right to entitlement and spend the money that you have in your wallet (or use your credit cards!) When you find out I did that you will rightfully be angry and accuse me of ...read more

Tags: Stewardship

Denomination: Salvation Army

Getting Past Your Past  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 23, 2002

GETTING PAST YOUR PAST Consider Charles Colson, the aide to Richard Nixon who was sent to jail for Watergate. As as a result of his experience as a convicted felon, Colson founded Prison Fellowship, now the world’s largest Christian outreach to prisoners and their families. Prison Fellowship has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16, Jeremiah 29:11

Tags: New Year's Day, God's Sovereign Will

Your Cheatin' Heart

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Aug 12, 2020

Your Cheatin’ Heart is a song written and recorded in 1952 by country music singer and songwriter Hank Williams. However, the song was released after his death in 1953. Your Cheatin’ Heart is considered one of the greatest songs of country music. The song is a slow ballad, telling an ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Tags: Obedience, Compromise

Denomination: Baptist

As Christian We Might Have Dropped Some Of Those ...

Contributed by Ladonna Omobude on Nov 24, 2009

As Christian we might have dropped some of those four lettered curse words; however we still curse others by speaking evil and wishing evil upon them. The Bible says in James 3:10"Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so ...read more

Tags: Conscience, Blessings Vs. Curses

Denomination: Pentecostal

Watch Where Your Mouth Steps

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 1, 2020

Gal 6:1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Before you condemn a person for losing a battle with their personal demons be sure you count your own battles and losses. No ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1

Tags: Condemnation, Battles

Denomination: Baptist

What Will Follow You When You're Gone?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Aug 17, 2020

You make a choice of which will one you leave behind to others - Blessings or Curses. Jonathan Edwards, was a Puritan Preacher in the 1700s. He was one of the most respected preachers in his day. He attended Yale at the age of thirteen and later went on to become the president of Princeton ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Tags: Blessings, Curses, Generational Sins

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving Your Enemies In Rwanda  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2010

Loving Your Enemies in Rwanda Rwanda is a tiny country in Central Africa, a bit bigger than Northern Ireland, with a population of over 8 million people, and thousands of hills. Rwanda is a beautiful country of hills, mountains, forests, lakes, laughing children, markets full of busy people, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Tags: Forgiveness For Others

How Can Salvation Be Free While Following Christ Demands Everything?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on May 31, 2022

I am often asked, "How can salvation be free, but, yet, Jesus said that we cannot by His disciple unless we forsake everything for Him?" (Luke 14). Let me explain the answer to this question in a story. Once there was a man who collected and traded in pearls. He had a fine collection ...read more

Tags: Obedience, Salvation, Grace, Commitment, Count The Cost, Discipleship  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When It Comes To Profiting From Your Mistakes, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When it comes to profiting from your mistakes, you can count on the ...read more

Tags: Mistakes

Things Could Be Worse. Suppose Your Mistakes ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Things could be worse. Suppose your mistakes were counted and published every day, ...read more

Tags: Mistakes

Unlocking Your Godly Potentials

Contributed by Godsgift Bee Willie on Feb 13, 2025

Deus Vocatio (Called of God) and the Mission Idea of The Called of God and God's Mission However; The idea of the called of God in systematic theology by Louis Berkhof point it out clear that "Calling precedes or predate regeneration; this mean calling go back to Jeremiah 1:5 that reveals ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5, Isaiah 61:1-7

Tags: Potential, Unlock, The Call Of God

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Is The Studying That You Do After Your School ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

It is the studying that you do after your school days that really counts. Otherwise you know ...read more

Tags: Bible Study

Your Brain Makes Up Only About 2% Of Your Body ...  PRO

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 28, 2004

Your brain makes up only about 2% of your body weight, but it uses about 25% of the oxygen within your blood. Why does your brain require one fourth of your body’s need for oxygen? Because it is always active. In addition to controlling the function of your body, the brain cells and nerve fibers ...read more

Tags: Christian Love, Faith

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Can You Say That You Love Your Wife Or Your ...

Contributed by Steven W on Mar 20, 2005

How can you say that you love your wife or your husband if you do not spend time with each other. How can you say you love your wife more than anything in this world when you are spending more time in the ...read more

Tags: Marriage Obligations, Marriage Commitment

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dont Say Giddy-Up To Your Mouth Before Your Head ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Dont say giddy-up to your mouth before your ...read more

Tags: Communication Speech

[118]. Poem Message – He Comes For Me – The Blessed Hope – He Comes For Me

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 2, 2025

[118]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – HE COMES FOR ME – THE BLESSED HOPE – HE COMES FOR ME Those who rightfully look forward with anticipation to the Rapture, know that the Lord is coming FOR THEM INDIVIDUALLY as well as for His Church. This event is known as “the blessed hope”, and it is such a joy ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13, 1 Thessalonians 4:14-17

Tags: Christian Poems, Rapture Poem, Come Lord Jesus, The Rapture, The Blessed Hope, The Coming Of The Lord, Christian Poetry  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational