In Sermon Illustrations: "Dual Meaning"

Give God A Blank Check!

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 4, 2021

I read once about a family that put their elderly grandmother on a plane for her first flight. She wasn’t too sure about this mode of transportation, but she grudgingly went along with it. When she returned, some of the family members couldn’t help playfully asking, “Grannie, did the plane hold you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Tags: Faith, Commitment, Trust, Will Of God, Believing God  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Since There Is Nothing New Under The Sun, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Since there is nothing new under the sun, creativity means simply putting old ...read more

Tags: Art

Courage Is Not Simply One Of The Virtues But ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Courage is not simply one of the virtues but the form of every virtue at the testing point, which ...read more

Tags: Endurance

Just Because You Dont Take An Interest In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Just because you dont take an interest in politics doesnt mean politics ...read more

Tags: Government

Few Things Are Impracticable In Themselves; And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Few things are impracticable in themselves; and it is from want of application rather than want ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

When We Can Begin To Take Our Failures ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When we can begin to take our failures non-seriously, it means we are ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

When We Can Begin To Take Our Failures ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When we can begin to take our failures non-seriously, it means we are ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Human Life Is A Continuous Thread Which Each Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Human life is a continuous thread which each of us spins to his own pattern, ...read more

Tags: Learning

In Our Life There Is A Single Color, As On An ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"In our life there is a single color, as on an artists palette, which provides the meaning of life ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

I Have Learned That Money Is Not The Measure Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I have learned that money is not the measure of a man, but it is often the means of ...read more

Tags: Money

When A Man Says He Approves Of Something In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When a man says he approves of something in principle, it means he hasnt the slightest ...read more

Tags: Friendship General

If I Am Doing Nothing, I Like To Be Doing ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If I am doing nothing, I like to be doing nothing to some purpose. ...read more

Tags: Enjoyment

Words Are An Albatross To A Writer Heavy, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Words are an albatross to a writer heavy, hopeless, fateful things. One writes to ...read more

Tags: Words

I'd Like You To Listen To This Poem Entitled ...  PRO

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002

I’d like you to listen to this poem entitled Ready for Christmas as I conclude this sermon. “Ready for Christmas,” she said with a sigh As she gave a last touch to the gifts piled high. Then wearily sat for a moment and read Till soon, very soon, she was nodding her head. Then quietly spoke a ...read more

Tags: Christmas

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Two Kinds Of Giving

Contributed by T D on Dec 28, 2010

TWO KINDS OF GIVING I have witnessed in my years of ministry people come to church and when they do not like a decision of the leadership or the minister, they decide to stop giving as a protest or decide to shift their giving to missions in order to inflict pain on the ministry of the church. ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Denomination: Evangelical Free

So What?

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 26, 2012

"SO WHAT?" SOCIETY When I talk about this it might seem rather funny to you or odd, because people don’t worry or care about such things today. Recent surveys in 2011 sum it up pretty well. • 44% told the 2011 Baylor University Religion Survey they spend no time seeking "eternal wisdom," and 19% ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Tags: Culture

He Who Chooses The Beginning Of A Road Chooses ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

He who chooses the beginning of a road chooses the place it leads to. It is the means that ...read more

Tags: Faith General

The Relationship Between Commitment And Doubt Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The relationship between commitment and doubt is by no means an antagonistic one. Commitment is healthiest when its ...read more

Tags: Endurance

Ive Called For Whatever It Takes To Be So ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Ive called for whatever it takes to be so strong that no other nation will dare violate the peace. ...read more

Tags: Strength

H.e. Fosdick: "He Who Chooses The Beginning Of A ...

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 22, 2011

H.E. Fosdick: "He who chooses the beginning of a road chooses the place it leads to. It is ...read more

Tags: Character

Denomination: Brethren