In Sermon Illustrations: "Excitement"

The Frantic Side Of Christmas

Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Oct 29, 2008

THE FRANTIC SIDE OF CHRISTMAS Christmas Eve was a hectic day. Father was worried with bundles and burdens. Mother's nerves reached the breaking point more than once. The little girl seemed to be in the way wherever she went. Finally, she was hustled up to bed. As she knelt to pray, the ...read more

Tags: Christmas

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Earth

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 1, 2009

Randy Alcorn: How many of us are truly looking forward to the New Earth? Consciously? Daily? In our idle moments, when our mind gravitates to whatever excites and interests us the most, what do we think about? A new car? A movie? A business opportunity? A chance to get rich? An attractive ...read more

Tags: Heaven

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A 3 Year-Old Girl Named Charlotte Received A ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Fordham on Oct 29, 2002

A 3 year-old girl named Charlotte received a certificate of achievement following her last swimming class. When her dad came home from work that evening, the mom handed him the cherished award and said to the little girl, “Charlotte, would you like to tell your daddy what this is?” Charlotte ...read more

Tags: Giving Yourself

Denomination: Methodist

There Is A Story About A Old Village In Spain. ...

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Mar 28, 2007

There is a story about a old village in Spain. The people heard the king planned to visit there. No king had ever done that. They became excited and wanted to offer a great celebration that would show their adoration and that would honor the king. But what could a village of such poor people ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

In God's Time

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 20, 2023

The little boy walked home from Sunday School and the family were sitting around the old pot-bellied stove talking. The boy told his dad and Pa about the lesson. The boy was so excited. He told them he had gone to the altar and accepted Jesus as his personal Savior. The boy said he was going to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Tags: Time, Serve

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Delivery Of A Child, Citation: Robin ...  PRO

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 7, 2001

[The Delivery of a Child, Citation: Robin Greenspan, Chester, Massachusetts, Christian Reader, "Lite Fare."] My cousin, Bill, was excited and nervous about the birth of his first child. When the anticipated day arrived, the father-to-be drove his wife Betty quickly to the hospital, speeding past ...read more

Tags: Parenting, Marriage Obligations, Communication General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Merchandise Finds Alternative Market: ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

Christian Merchandise Finds Alternative Market: Sales of Christian-oriented card games, comic books and video games is on the rise as one market researcher says the current generation of teens appear to be more religious than Gen X. To promote their products as adventurous and exciting, some ...read more

Tags: Character

Several Years Ago As I Was Coming Home From ...

Contributed by Elizabeth Stutler on Jul 14, 2007

Several years ago as I was coming home from Wesley Seminary at the end of four very long weeks, I felt a bubbling of energy within myself. I felt like I was waiting on a precipice about to jump into a new life. Energy was being sparked within me. I was ready to follow Christ wherever I was led ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

A Circuit-Riding Preacher Entered One Church ...  PRO

Contributed by Timothy Craver on Aug 11, 2008

A circuit-riding preacher entered one church building with his young son, and dropped a coin into the offering box in the back. Not many came that Sunday, and those who did didn't seem too excited about what was said. After the service, the preacher and son walked to the back, and he emptied the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Tags: Offering, Zeal

Denomination: Brethren

High Hopes

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

HIGH HOPES A Mother was taking her four-year-old daughter to school. She was a doctor and had left her stethoscope on the car seat. Her little girl picked it up and very excited began to play with it. Excellent, thought the Doctor, My daughter wants to follow in my footsteps! Then the child spoke ...read more

Tags: Children

Denomination: Brethren

Richard Halverson, The Chaplain Of The U. S. ...  PRO

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

Richard Halverson, the chaplain of the U. S. Senate, pointed out something that bothers a lot of people and excites a few. He said, “Jesus Christ said more about money than about any other single thing because, when it comes to a man’s real nature, money is of first importance. Money is an exact ...read more

Tags: Money, Jesus Teachings

Denomination: Wesleyan

In "Winnie-The-Pooh," Pooh And Piglet Take An ...

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 5, 2007

In “Winnie-the-Pooh,” Pooh and Piglet take an evening walk. For a long time they walk in companionable silence. Finally, Piglet breaks the silence and asks, “When you wake up in the morning, What’s the first thing you say to yourself?” “What’s for breakfast?” answers Pooh. “And what do you say, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Circuit Riding Preacher Entered One Church ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

A circuit riding preacher entered one church building with his young son, and dropped a coin into the offering box in the back. Not many came that Sunday, and those who did didn’t seem too excited about what was said. After the service, the preacher and son walked to the back, and he emptied the ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence

Richard Halverson, The Chaplain Of The U. S. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Richard Halverson, the chaplain of the U. S. Senate, pointed out something that bothers a lot of people and excites a few. He said, “Jesus Christ said more about money than about any other single thing because, when it comes to a man’s real nature, money is of first importance. Money is an exact ...read more

Tags: Giving General

The Bird

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jun 26, 2007

*ILLUSTRATION* I was out in the front yard working in my flower beds this past Thursday with my grandson when this bird came and rested in the tree right next to where we were. Mason will be 2 years old next week and he got so excited as he pointed at the bird and his gaze was intently on the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Coco Is A Fluffy Kitten Who Loves To Play Early ...

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Nov 25, 2008

Coco is a fluffy kitten who loves to play early in the morning a wake people up. One morning, dad could not go back to sleep so he turned on the TV hoping it would put him to sleep. A show came on about deep sea fishing. The fisherman were so excited about fishing that pretty soon, dad could not ...read more

Tags: Evangelism Urgency

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do You Say?  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 7, 2009

WHAT DO YOU SAY? Winnie the Pooh and Piglet were walking along he road in companionable silence. Then Piglet asks Pooh: "When you wake up in the morning, what do you say?" Pooh answered, "I say, ’What’s for breakfast?’ What do you say, Piglet?" Piglet answers, "I say, ’I wonder what exciting ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Tags: Dreams

Does He Know Me?

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 20, 2010

"DOES HE KNOW ME?" A multinational company celebrated her 10th anniversary with a grand ballroom banquet. They invited the former president of the United States, President Gerald Ford. The coordinator was excited to receive the President at the airport. He turned to his boss, standing beside ...read more

Tags: God's Omniscience

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Need Mercy!!

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 30, 2020

One day, a woman who occasionally walked through the park after work, stopped to have her picture taken by a photographer. She was very excited to see the photo, but when she looked at it, her face dropped. She turned to the photographer and stated rather sharply, “This is not right! This is not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Tags: Mercy, Humor, Judgment, Justice

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are Grounded!!!

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Mar 15, 2022

THE PRODIGAL SON'S RETURN... We were sitting in Church a few weeks ago while the minister delivered a sermon based on the timeless story of the prodigal son. When he got to the point where the father sees his son returning and races out to meet him, the minister said loudly and with ...read more

Tags: Parables, Prodigal Son, Jokes, Prodigals, Children, Parents, Humor  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational