In Sermon Illustrations: "Expressions"

All The Great Things Are Simple, And Many Can ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"All the great things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom; ...read more

Tags: Greatness

Only As Genuine Christian Holiness, And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Only as genuine Christian holiness, and Christlike love are expressed in the life of a parent, can the child have the ...read more

Tags: Parenting

I Have Always Believed In The Inspiration Of The ...

Contributed by David Insell on Jul 29, 2003

I have always believed in the inspiration of the Holy Scriptures, whereby they have become the expression to man of the ...read more

Tags: Apologetics The Bible, Bible Influence

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When We Are Motivated By Goals That Have Deep ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When we are motivated by goals that have deep meaning, by dreams that need completion, by pure love that ...read more

Tags: Goals

How The Masai Tribe Demonstrates Thanksgiving ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 19, 2009

How the Masai Tribe Demonstrates Thanksgiving with Humility The Masai tribe in West Africa have an unusual way of saying "thank you." Translators tell us that when the Masai express thanks, they bow, put their forehead on the ground and say, "My head is in the dirt." When members of another African ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Tags: Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Holiday

Fruit, Though A Collective Noun, Is Singular. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Fruit, though a collective noun, is singular. The life that has been unified, with Christ at the center, produces a ...read more

Tags: Character

The Power Of Embraced Sacrifice Is Greater Than The Power Of Coercion

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Apr 8, 2022

"The cross has become the most widely recognized symbol in the world. It marks more graves, graces more jewelry, and sits atop more churches than any other design. The making of the sign of the cross is known from basilicas to baseball diamonds. Finding a logo has become big business, but no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42, Mark 15:21-41

Tags: Sacrifice, Symbols, The Cross

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Love Quotations Because It Is A Joy To Find ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I love quotations because it is a joy to find thoughts one might have, beautifully expressed with much authority by ...read more

Tags: Wisdom

Leadership Is Much More An Art, A Belief, A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Leadership is much more an art, a belief, a condition of the heart, than a set of things to do. The visible signs of artful ...read more

Tags: Gifts Leadership

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Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Thanksgiving First Thessalonians 5:16-18 says, “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” On Thanksgiving Day, families gather around their televisions to watch football games ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Tags: Thanksgiving Holiday

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Journalist: A Person Without Any Ideas But With ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Journalist: a person without any ideas but with an ability to express them; a writer whose skill is improved by a deadline: ...read more

Tags: Workplace Balance

Objective Observers In A Society Which Virtually ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Objective observers in a society which virtually worships freedom of choice must see the irony of forbidding a form of expression ...read more

Tags: Truth

Life Full Of Gratitude

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 22, 2025

Life Full of Gratitude My Father in Heaven, forgive me if I have been negligent in giving thanks to You, even though the blessings I receive are always abundant. Although I am not wealthy, I am not poor, thanks to God's grace. Thank you, Lord, Thank you. Give thanks in all circumstances; for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Tags: Life, Gratitude

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Gave Man Work, Not To Burden Him, But To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"God gave man work, not to burden him, but to bless him, and useful work, willingly, cheerfully, effectively done, has always ...read more

Tags: Workplace

Quote From Fm Bishop Joe James "The Freedom We ...  PRO

Contributed by Alan Chandler on Mar 11, 2002

Quote from FM Bishop Joe James “The freedom we have in Christ was made believable to an unbelieving world through the Love that was ...read more

Tags: Unity

Denomination: Methodist

It Is Not So Important To Be Serious As It Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It is not so important to be serious as it is to be serious about the important things. The monkey wears an expression which would do credit to any college ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Covey States, "Habits Are Powerful Factors In ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 2, 2003

Covey states, “Habits are powerful factors in our lives. Because they are consistent, often unconscious patterns, they constantly, daily, express our character ...read more

Tags: Basics Of Christianity, Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Theatre Is Not Literature, Propaganda Or ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Theatre is not literature, propaganda or philosophyIt is simply what cannot be expressed by any other meansa complexity of words, movements, gestures that ...read more

Tags: Entertainment

When Joe Wright Was Asked To Open The New Session ...  PRO

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 15, 2003

When Joe Wright was asked to open the new session of the Kansas Senate, everyone was expecting the usual politically correct generalities. But, what they heard instead was a prayer delivered with grace yet full of truth. "Heavenly Father we ask Your forgiveness. We know Your Word says, ’Woe on ...read more

Tags: Prayer Adoration, Prayer Confession

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Computer Has Been Used To Decipher The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 15, 2005

A computer has been used to decipher the enigmatic smile of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, concluding that she was mainly happy. The painting was analysed by a University of Amsterdam computer using "emotion recognition" software. It concluded that the subject was 83% happy, 9% disgusted, 6% ...read more

Tags: Emotions