In Sermon Illustrations: "Death And Life"

When Covid-19 Is Over.....

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Mar 30, 2020

When this coronavirus Is over and life returns to normal, may we never, ever take for granted again..... * A handshake or a kind word from a stranger * A hug from a friend * Worshipping with other believers in a crowded church service * A boring night at home * Full shelves at the grocery ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Tags: Revival, Thankfulness, Gratitude, Blessings, Remembering, Coronavirus  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Here's Your Thanksgiving Joke!

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 15, 2023

In Budapest, a man goes to the rabbi and complains, "Life is unbearable. There are nine of us living in one small apartment. What can I do?" The rabbi answers, "Take your goat into the apartment with you." The man is totally upset when he hears this, but the rabbi insists. ...read more

Tags: Griping, Thanksgiving, Gratitude, Perspective, Complaining, Attitude  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grocery Store Meltdown

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Oct 4, 2015

Many times you’ll have no clue what to do. But you still have to pretend you are in control. Like when your three-year old melts down at the grocery store. What do you do? You are wearing a "WWJD" bracelet and still you have no valid answer. You’ve read a ton of parenting books and although many ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:6

Tags: Parenting, Fatherhood, Dads

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Millard Erickson Says, "Next To The ...  PRO

Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Dec 29, 2001

Millard Erickson says, “Next to the resurrection, the most debated and controversial event of ...read more

Tags: Messianic Prophecies, Mary Jesus Mother, Lordship Of Christ

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Ignore Small Decisions, For In Small ...  PRO

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 7, 2002

Don’t ignore small decisions, for in small decisions you determine the ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Is The First Thing Wherewith A Righteous ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 9, 2006

"Prayer is the first thing wherewith a righteous life beginneth, and the last wherewith ...read more

Tags: Prayer Adoration

Be Thankful For Books. They Are Voices Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Be thankful for books. They are voices of the distant and the dead, and make us heirs of ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

Take Jesus Christ Seriously. Enter Into The Most ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Take Jesus Christ seriously. Enter into the most delightful and fulfilling life ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ

It Is A Beautiful And Blessed World We Live In, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"It is a beautiful and blessed world we live in, and while life lasts, to lose ...read more

Tags: Joy

48% Of The Average Church Budget Is Spent On ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 16, 2009

48% of the average church budget is spent on personnel expenses. ...read more

Tags: Church Practices

Let Us Be True: This Is The Highest Maxim Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Let us be true: this is the highest maxim of art and of life, the secret of eloquence and of ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Do You Want To Enter What People Call The Higher ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Do you want to enter what people call the higher life? Then ...read more

Tags: Humility

He Who Has Not Forgiven An Enemy Has Not Yet ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

He who has not forgiven an enemy has not yet tasted one of the most ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General

You Have Enemies? Good. That Means You've Stood ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, ...read more

Tags: Miscellaneous

Agnosticism Is Not An Intellectual Position, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Agnosticism is not an intellectual position, but a moral position, or better still, an intellectual defense ...read more

Tags: Evangelism Fear Of

Your Body Is The Baggage You Must Carry Through ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Your body is the baggage you must carry through life. The more excess ...read more

Tags: Human Body

Absence Is One Of The Most Useful Ingredients ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Absence is one of the most useful ingredients of family life, and to dose it ...read more

Tags: Family

Applause, Mingled With Boos And Hisses, Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Applause, mingled with boos and hisses, is about all that the average voter is able or ...read more

Tags: Government

Think Of What Would Happen To Usif There Were No ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Think of what would happen to usif there were no humorists; life would be one ...read more

Tags: Humor

A Well-Developed Sense Of Humor Is The Pole That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A well-developed sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to your step as ...read more

Tags: Humor