In Sermon Illustrations: "Doing"

Roll-Up-Your-Shirt-Sleeves Christianity  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 26, 2009

ROLL-UP-YOUR-SHIRT-SLEEVES CHRISTIANITY When DAVE THOMAS died in early 2002, he left behind more than just thousands of Wendy’s restaurants. He also left a legacy of being a practical, hard-working man who was respected for his down-to-earth values. Among the pieces of good advice that have ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, Luke 10:1-10, Romans 15:1-13

Tags: Faith Vs. Works

Poem On Bearing One Another's ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 9, 2009

Poem on Bearing One Another’s Burdens If you’re feeling low and worthless; there seems nothing you can do, Just take courage and remember, there is someone needing you. You were created for a purpose, for a part in God’s great plan Bear ye one another’s burdens so fulfill Christ’s law to man. Are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-14

Tags: Servanthood

I Came Upon My 3rd Grade Report Card From A Small ...

Contributed by Brad Henry on Dec 9, 2011

I came upon my 3rd grade report card from a small school in Western Pennsylvania. The teacher wrote, "I feel Bradley could do so much better. Inattentive." Well not much has changed. ADD started early. But I was not inattentive when it came time for sports. Why the disconnect? It is because I was ...read more

Tags: Trials And Difficulties

Changing Our Lives Due To The Harshness Of This ...

Contributed by Michael Hahn on Apr 14, 2012

Changing our lives due to the harshness of this world - Coming or going: leaving or staying? Which one will we be happy doing? The psalmist wrote: "Happy is the man who does not go in the company of sinners, or take his place in the way of evil-doers, or in the seat of those who do not give honour ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-4

Tags: Self

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Have Inherited The Divine Nature, Says Peter ...(2 Peter 1:4)

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 16, 2012

You have inherited the Divine nature, says Peter (v.4), now turn your attention to add good habits. Be diligent and concentrate and work on your character. No man is born either naturally or supernaturally with character, he has to make character. Nor are we born with habits; we have to form ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20, 2 Peter 1:4

Tags: Service, Discipleship

Denomination: Anglican

Acceptance: Such A Simple Thing

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 26, 2012

ACCEPTANCE: SUCH A SIMPLE THING Charles Shultz, creator and author of the Peanuts cartoon characters often conveys a Christian message in his comic strips. In one strip he conveys through Charlie Brown the need we have to be loved and accepted. Lucy demonstrates our human inability to love one ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Denomination: Lutheran

Joy And Peace From A Child

Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017

Dr. Bryant Kirkland, pastor of 5th Ave. Pres. Church in NY was traveling to do a series of sermons on the west coast. He needed time on that 3 hour flight to study and prepare, so he buckled down and let everyone near me feel the tension. His body language said, "Don't bother me, I'm a busy man ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Tags: Peace, Joy, Christ Child

Denomination: Methodist

Unfold Your Deck Chair - Funny Story

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Mar 3, 2026

In a "Peanuts" strip, ... Charlie Brown and Lucy were discussing ... theology. Lucy said, ... "On the great cruise ship of life, ... some people ... take their deck chairs ... to the bow. And some people ... take their deck chairs ... to the stern. Where do you put your deck ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-34, John 14:6

Tags: Deck Chair, Faith, Life, Ship, Chair  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Seven Principles Of Finance For The Believer  PRO

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 6, 2008

Seven Principles of Finance for the Believer By Jim and Pam Elliff One of the most recognizable differences in the believer and the world he lives in is his unusual relationship to money and possessions. However, even serious believers sometimes balk at the seeming extremities in the teaching and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Better To Hide Ignorance, But It Is Hard ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"It is better to hide ignorance, but it is hard to do this ...read more

Tags: Addiction

An Alcoholic Is Someone You Don't Like Who ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

An alcoholic is someone you don't like who drinks ...read more

Tags: Addiction

I Was So Naive As A Kid I Used To Sneak Behind ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

I was so naive as a kid I used to sneak behind the ...read more

Tags: Children

Children Develop Character By What They See, By ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Children develop character by what they see, by what they hear, and by what ...read more

Tags: Children

Mother Teresa Once Said "True Holiness Consists ...

Contributed by John Price on May 9, 2007

Mother Teresa once said “True holiness consists in doing ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Greatest Happiness You Can Have Is Knowing ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The greatest happiness you can have is knowing that you do not ...read more

Tags: Joy

It May Make A Difference To All Eternity Whether ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

It may make a difference to all eternity whether we do ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Obedience Is The Means Whereby We Show The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Obedience is the means whereby we show the earnestness of our ...read more

Tags: Faith

Never Apologize For Showing Feelings. Remember ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Never apologize for showing feelings. Remember that when you do, you ...read more

Tags: Emotions

Blessed Is He That Does Good To Others And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Blessed is he that does good to others and desires not that ...read more

Tags: Friendship New Friends

The Thought Of Being President Frightens Me. I ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The thought of being president frightens me. I do not ...read more

Tags: Government