In Sermon Illustrations: "Encourage Each Other"

About 9 Years Ago I Was Sitting With My Two ...  PRO

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004

About 9 years ago I was sitting with my two friends Doug at Christmas time and we were all moaning about how out of shape we had become. We decided then and there that we would do a Triathlon that Summer. We started to meet to run together with on Saturday mornings. The Saturday runs were a ...read more

Tags: Friendship General

Denomination: *other

Ben Hooper

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 19, 2024

In Rising Above the Crowd, Brian Habour tells the story of Ben Hooper. When Ben was born in the foothills of East Tennessee, little boys and girls like Ben who were born to unwed mothers were ostracized and treated terribly. By the time he was three years old, the other children would scarcely play ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Tags: Christian, Encouragement

One Of The Highest Of Human Duties Is The Duty ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

One of the highest of human duties is the duty of encouragementIt is easy to laugh at mens ideals; it is easy to pour cold water on their enthusiasm; it is easy to discourage others. The world is full of discouragers. We have a Christian duty to encourage one another. Many a time a word of praise ...read more

Tags: Gifts Encouragement

Two Solemn Farewells We Find Our Lord Jesus ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Two solemn farewells we find our Lord Jesus giving to his church, and his parting word at both of them is very encouraging; one was here [in Matthew 28], when he closed up his personal converse with them, and then his parting word was, Lo, I am with you always; I leave you, and yet ...read more

Tags: Gifts Encouragement

That Some Should Be Rich, Shows That Others May ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"That some should be rich, shows that others may become rich, and hence is just ...read more

Tags: Money

Goldfish Dies From Soap Used To Clean Its ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 5, 2009

Goldfish Dies From Soap Used To Clean Its Tank [KILLER SOAP] Sometimes we consider it our responsibility to correct a brother or sister in Christ. We may notice an action or attitude that is contrary to the teachings of the Bible. So we decide it’s up to us to correct the wrong. We need to be sure, ...read more

Tags: Encouragement, Words

University Of Chicago Divinity School Each Years ...  PRO

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 24, 2001

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO DIVINITY SCHOOL each years has what is called ’BAPTIST DAY’. On this day each one is to bring a lunch to an outdoor picnic area and the school invites one of the popular lecturers to speak at the theological education center. One year DR. PAUL TILLICH came and spent 2 1/2 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-10, Psalm 34:8

Tags: Apologetics Jesus, Atheism, Jesus, Knowledge, Truth  (view more)  (view less)

The Way This Works Out In Each Of Our Lives Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Tim Richards on Jun 22, 2005

The way this works out in each of our lives is going to be different. You may not be a boxing fan, but you’ve got to admire George Foreman, the former heavyweight boxing champion. A few years ago, at the age of 42, he came out of retirement for one last fight. Was it for the glory? Not according to ...read more

Tags: Faith General

Denomination: Baptist

Each Month, It Is Estimated That Over 1500 Staff ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

Each month, it is estimated that over 1500 staff pastors leave the ministry. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Church General

Dreams, Books, Each Are A World; And Books, We ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

Dreams, books, each are a world; and books, we know, Are a substantial world, both pure and good. Round these, with tendrils strong as flesh and blood, Our pastimes and our happiness ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence

Each Football Season The Texas Longhorns Play The ...

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jan 15, 2005

Each football season the Texas Longhorns play the Oklahoma Sooners in the Red River Shoot Out. It is played in the neutral city of Dallas. Thousands of fans from each team invade the city to witness the clash between these archrivals. Sometimes the clash extends beyond the playing field. One year a ...read more

Tags: Faith General

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Human History Is The Sad Result Of Each One ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

Human history is the sad result of each one looking out for ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines, Discipleship, Love Of The Disciples

Each Night, Before Retiring, Forgive Whomever ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Each night, before retiring, forgive ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General

Each Golden Sunrise Ushers In New Opportunities ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Each golden sunrise ushers in new opportunities for those who retain faith in themselves, and keep their chins up. No one has ever seen a cock crow ...read more

Tags: Creation

Let Each Citizen Remember At The Moment He Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Let each citizen remember at the moment he is offering his vote that he is not making a present or a compliment to please an individual or at least that he ought not so to do; but that he is executing one of the most solemn ...read more

Tags: Government

At Each New Year It Is Common To Make New ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"At each New Year it is common to make new resolutions, but in the life of the individual, each day is the beginning of a New Year, if he will only make it so. A mere date on the calendar is no more a ...read more

Tags: New Year's Day

You Are Writing A Gospel, A Chapter Each Day, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"You are writing a Gospel, A chapter each day, By deeds that you do, By words that you say. Men read what you write, Whether faithless or ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

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 A Circle Of True Friends Each Man Is Simply ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"In a circle of true Friends each man is simply what he is: stands for nothing but himself. No one cares twopence about any one elses family, profession, class, income, ...read more

Tags: Compassion

Each Year To Ancient Friendships Adds A Ring As ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Each year to ancient friendships adds a ...read more

Tags: Compassion