In Sermon Illustrations: "Decision making"

Pastor Makes A Tough ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 21, 2010

Pastor Makes A Tough Decision In his book The Jesus Revolution, pastor and author Leith Anderson shares a story about the tension that sometimes comes between obeying God and obeying the law of the land. A number of years ago, he and three others were traveling to a Communist country where ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:17

Tags: Obey God, Christian Values

One Good Wish Changes Nothing. One Good Decision ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

One good wish changes nothing. One good decision ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

When You Make A Mistake, Make Amends ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When you make a mistake, make amends immediately. Its easier to eat ...read more

Tags: Mistakes

The Centers For Disease Control Says Employers ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

The Centers for Disease Control says employers can make work less stressful for employees. It recommends employers match workloads to workers’ capabilities and resources, define each worker’s role clearly and share ...read more

Tags: Workplace

Content Makes Poor Men Rich; Discontent Makes ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Content makes poor men rich; discontent ...read more

Tags: Peace

You Don't Make The Poor Richer By Making The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

You don't make the poor richer by making ...read more

Tags: Money

We Either Make Ourselves Miserable, Or We Make ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves strong. The ...read more

Tags: Strength

When You Have To Make A Choice And Dont Make ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When you have to make a choice and dont make it, that is ...read more

Tags: Truth

Make Me A Crisis Man

Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Jul 8, 2009

MAKE ME A CRISIS MAN Jim Elliot, a dedicated missionary in Ecuador who was killed by the Auca Indians in 1946, said it well: "Father, make of me a crisis man. Bring those I contact to decision. Let me not be a milepost on a single road; ...read more

Tags: Action

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's In Your Hands

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 18, 2017

A young student in China decided to play a trick on his elderly teacher one day. He caught a small bird and cupped it in his hands behind his back. He then approached the sage with this plan in mind. He would ask the old man what he had in his hand. If he answered correctly, he would then ask ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Tags: Eternity, Decision, Commitment, Salvation

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kory Wilcoxon- Gary, Who Was In His 50s, Was ...

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 25, 2016

Kory Wilcoxon- Gary, who was in his 50s, was mentally disabled, and had the mental capacity of a six- or seven-year-old. He also had one of the worst singing voices I’ve ever heard. His singing was slurred and never close to the right key. And he didn’t have the social development to recognize his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-2

Tags: Make A Joyful Noise, Singing

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson On Mahatma Gandhi

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 27, 2017

I HAVE MANY PEOPLE I GREATLY RESPECT... ONE OF THOSE MEN I RESPECT FROM THE TWENTIETH CENTURY IS: MAHATMA GANDHI... Several stories have made an impression in my heart. I read once that Mahatma Gandhi attended a church in Northern Africa. Gandhi had read about Jesus' teachings and he loved ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22

Tags: Respect, Gandhi Makes A Difference

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Encourage: Plant A Tree

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 6, 2024

There was a man that looked around the barren community where he lived. The man wanted to do something to help the lifeless areas around his community. The man decided there was nothing he could do to help his neighbors. He prayed and asked God to help him help his family and his friends to bring ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22, Ezekiel 11:19

Tags: Help, Encourage, Make A Difference

Denomination: Assembly Of God

For You To Be Free You Will Have To Make A ...

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Nov 6, 2006

For you to be free you will have to make a decisive life changing decision ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making People Pray  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 14, 2002

MAKING PEOPLE PRAY A bus driver and a minister were standing in line to get into heaven. The bus driver approached the gate and St. Peter said, "Welcome, I understand you were a bus driver. Since I’m in charge of housing, I believe I have found the perfect place for you. See that mansion over the ...read more

Tags: Jesus Teachings, Heaven, Second Coming

Oprah Makes It To Heaven  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 14, 2002

OPRAH MAKES IT TO HEAVEN Forget her TV rankings. Among a group of 15 prominent figures, Oprah Winfrey is a winner in the biggest rating game of all. In a recent survey, 66 percent of Americans said they believe that the popular talk show host is "very likely" or "somewhat likely" to go to heaven. ...read more

Tags: Second Coming, Heaven, Kingdom Of God

Patience Makes It Happen  PRO

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 10, 2002

PATIENCE MAKES IT HAPPEN "The history books are full of stories of gifted persons whose talents were overlooked by a procession of people until someone believed in them. To name a few ... "Einstein was four years old before he could speak and seven before he could read". Einstein became one of ...read more

Tags: Compassion, Peace, Helpless

Denomination: United Methodist

Make Christmas Memorable  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 10, 2002

MAKE CHRISTMAS MEMORABLE As one department store advertised in December of 1983 "Make this Christmas one you will not soon ...read more

Tags: Christmas, Birth Of Jesus

Making The Way Safer  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2003

MAKING THE WAY SAFER A story comes out of the long ago of a king who organized a great race within his kingdom. All the young men of the kingdom participated. A bag of gold was to be given to the winner, and the finish line was within the courtyard of the king’s palace. The race was run, and the ...read more

Tags: Love Of The Disciples, Christian Love

It Is The Will, And Not The Gift That Makes The ...

Contributed by David Insell on Jul 27, 2003

It is the will, and not the gift that makes ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational