In Sermon Illustrations: "Do Good"

There Is Not Much Danger That Real Talent Or ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There is not much danger that real talent or goodness will be overlooked long; even if it is, the consciousness of ...read more

Tags: Human Life

I Will Forget The Happenings Of The Day That Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I will forget the happenings of the day that is gone, where they were good or bad, and greet the new sun with confidence ...read more

Tags: Present

Agape Love: ‘an Unconditional Commitment ...

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

Agape love: ‘an unconditional commitment to actively pursue & secure the good of another through sacrificial ...read more

Tags: Love Of The Disciples

Denomination: Baptist

A True Friend Is Someone Who Thinks That You ...

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 27, 2015

A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Tags: Friends, Friend, Friendship, Faithful Friend

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Special Occasion  PRO

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 8, 2008

A SPECIAL OCCASION If you are waiting for a special house guest or a special occasion to use something you cherish in your house, consider the following following article by Ann Wells that appeared several years ago in the Los Angeles Times: My brother-in-law opened the bottom drawer of my ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Tags: Happiness

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Philip Yancey Wrote In His Book, "What's So ...

Contributed by Danny Rogers on Oct 18, 2006

Philip Yancey wrote in his book, “What’s so Amazing about Grace?” There was a woman brought before Jesus caught in the act of adultery. The Pharisee wanted her to be stoned as the Law commanded. They wanted to trick Jesus, they wanted to find fault with his teachings. He bent over and began writing ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

[093]. A Message From A Poem – Foraging In The Depths Of Scripture

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 30, 2025

[093]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – FORAGING IN THE DEPTHS OF SCRIPTURE This poem deals with getting into the heart of scripture. There are images and techniques and encouragement in these stanzas. I actually make the comparison between a mudskipper that flits across the shallows on the water, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, Psalm 119:27, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Tags: Buried Treasure, Inspired, Dig Deep, Eel, Mudskipper, Scripture, Word Of God, Workman  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Past Week, Josie Received A Rather ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

This past week, Josie received a rather interesting story via the e-mail that I would like to paraphrase for you this morning. Unfortunately, I do not know the name of the author. However, I do know that it was written by one of the students who witnessed this experiential sermon in a small ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21

Tags: Grace, Character, Purpose, Adversity, Troubles, Anger, Misfortune, Commitment To Christ  (view more)  (view less)

A Minister And A Day Off His Rocker

Contributed by James Snyder on Oct 5, 2019

I was tootling along one day last week, quite focused on getting my business for the day done. In fact, I was feeling good about the progress I was making with my “to-do list.” Nothing is more satisfying to me than the sense of being in control of my schedule. I love checking off items on my “to-do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 11:28

Tags: Faith, Love, Trust, Hope, Surrender  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What The World Needs Today Are Fathers

Contributed by James Snyder on Jun 18, 2022

There is much talk today about what’s wrong with our society. That list is pretty long, but the most important cause of problems in our culture today is the lack of fathers. So many children grow up without a father in the home. How tragic. I was fortunate enough to know my father. My father ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:24

Tags: Father, Family, Authority

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Adversity Toughens Manhood, And The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Adversity toughens manhood, and the characteristic of the good or the great man, is not that he has been exempted from the ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Cheerfulness Is Among The Most Laudable Virtues. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Cheerfulness is among the most laudable virtues. It gains you the good will and friendship of others. It blesses those who ...read more

Tags: Joy

James Baldwin, An American Writer, Once Said, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

James Baldwin, an American writer, once said, “Children have never been good at listening to their elders, but ...read more

Tags: Grace

Men Are Distracted By A Pretty Girl On The ...

Contributed by Simon Mattholie on Sep 10, 2007

men are distracted by a pretty girl on the pavement 42 times per week; women are only distracted by ...read more

Tags: Marriage Commitment, Marriage Singleness, Temptation Sex

Denomination: Baptist

I Must Say I Find Television Very Educational. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I must say I find television very educational. The minute somebody turns it on, I go to ...read more

Tags: Television And Movies

The Parent Who Could See His Boy As He Really Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The parent who could see his boy as he really is would shake his head and say: ...read more

Tags: Children

To Take Action Is Always Dangerous, But To Sit ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"To take action is always dangerous, but to sit and wait for the good things of life to fall into thy lap is ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Not All Who Seem To Fail Have Failed Indeed, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Not all who seem to fail have failed indeed, Not all who fail have therefor worked in vain. There is ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Blessed Is Any Weight, However Overwhelming, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Blessed is any weight, however overwhelming, which God has been so good as to fasten with ...read more

Tags: Endurance

I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day Their Old, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old, familiar carols play, And wild and sweet The words repeat ...read more

Tags: Christmas