In Sermon Illustrations: "Fallen World"

The Perseverance Of Dan Jansen

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 23, 2010

THE PERSEVERANCE OF DAN JANSEN DAN JANSEN: Resident of suburban Milwaukee, Jansen finished 4th place in the 1984 Olympics in the 500 Meters Speed Skating. But four years later, he came rearing back and had proved himself to be the fastest skater in the world, having won the World Sprint Cup just ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Tags: Endurance

A Creative Partnership

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 24, 2015

During the summer of 1904 an unlikely partnership was formed at the World’s Fair in St. Louis. The summer was unusually hot and people were searching the fair for something to help cool them off… A vendor named Arnold had just what they were looking for… ice cream. People lined up for what seemed ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Tags: Intercession, Amalek, Partnership, Moses And Aaron

Where Are The Men?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Mar 1, 2016

WHERE ARE THE MEN? Churches in America are needing more than just a few good men. Here are the statistics from God Facts: *** The typical U.S. Congregation draws an adult crowd that’s 61% female, 39% male. *** On any given Sunday, there are 13 million more adult women than men in America’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-10

Tags: Men, Church Attendance, Ministry To Men

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trapped By Temptation

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 2, 2020

A well-known author once told this story of an account he had with sea gulls: “Several years ago our family visited Niagara Falls. It was spring, and ice was rushing down the river. As I viewed the large blocks of ice flowing toward the falls, I could see that there were dead fish embedded in the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, Hebrews 12:1-2, Matthew 6:33

Tags: Vision, Temptation, Compromise, Worldliness, Things Of Earth  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Could Barely See Her Face In The Dark. 'guess ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

"I could barely see her face in the dark. ’Guess I better head home,’ I whispered. There was a long pause. I leaned down. She was on tiptoes. I closed my eyes and concentrated on pursing my lips just right. Our faces sort of smooshed together. "There was one millisecond of awkwardness, and then ...read more

Tags: Worship Benefits

Patriotism, Regionalism And Getting Past Our Geographic Biasis.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 18, 2025

I’d like to introduce you to another great Daniel. Now this man is remembered as a great, a great in his sport and a great in New Zealand. Here he is playing in the jersey of the Worlds most successful rugby franchise, consistently the best team in New Zealand also. You can all appreciate just how ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18

Tags: Regionalism, Abednego, The Fiery Furnace, King Nebuchadnezzar, Adonay, Judeah, Sadrach, Patriotism, Daniel, Babylon, Preference, Bias, Meshach  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

He Who Lives Only To Benefit Himself Confers On ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

He who lives only to benefit himself confers on the world a benefit ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines, Discipleship, Envy

We Are All Pencils In The Hand Of A Writing God, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

We are all pencils in the hand of a writing God, who is sending love letters to the ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines, Compassion, Christian Love

There Is A Loftier Ambition Than Merely To Stand ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

There is a loftier ambition than merely to stand high in the world. It is to stoop down ...read more

Tags: Ambition

The Hearts Of Small Children Are Delicate ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

The hearts of small children are delicate organs. A cruel beginning in this world can ...read more

Tags: Children

It Requires The Eye Of Wisdom And Bravery To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It requires the eye of wisdom and bravery to see the radiance of a dark day, and ...read more

Tags: Wisdom

Better Keep Yourself Clean And Bright; You Are ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Better keep yourself clean and bright; you are the window through ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Adam Invented Love At First Sight, One Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Adam invented love at first sight, one of the greatest labor-saving ...read more

Tags: Sin Fall Of Man

It Is At Night That The Astronomers Discover New ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

It is at night that the astronomers discover new worlds. It is often in the night of failure that ...read more

Tags: Discovery

Education Is A Private Matter Between The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Education is a private matter between the person and the world of knowledge and experience, and has ...read more

Tags: Culture

Great Men Are They Who See That Spiritual Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Great men are they who see that spiritual is stronger than any material force; ...read more

Tags: Greatness

It Is At Night That The Astronomers Discover New ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

It is at night that the astronomers discover new worlds. It is often in the night of failure that ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

A Vision Without A Task Is A Dream; A Task ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A vision without a task is a dream; A task without a vision is drudgery; A vision and a ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

The Serene Silent Beauty Of A Holy Life Is The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The serene silent beauty of a holy life is the most powerful influence in the ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

We Are All Travelers In The Wilderness Of This ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world and the best we can find in ...read more

Tags: Compassion