In Sermon Illustrations: "Forgiveness For Others"

[131]. A Message From A Poem – Hurting People Hurt

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 12, 2025

[131]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – HURTING PEOPLE HURT When I was in England on ministry I went to a conference of church leaders and one of the speakers presented a very good talk on outreach for the unchurched people. One of the things he said was, “Hurting people hurt,” and I have not forgotten ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:15

Tags: Hurting, Christ Died, Christian Poetry, Christian Poems, Hurt, Brother, Healing, Walking In Love, Healed  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Quickest And Most Effective Way For A Battle ...  PRO

Contributed by Alan Affleck on Jan 23, 2001

The quickest and most effective way for a battle to be won is to knock the other man down – this is what the Devil does ...read more

Tags: Satan, Discipleship, Emotions

Denomination: Brethren

Dr. Phil Mcgraw Says "You Wouldn't Care What ...  PRO

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001

Dr. Phil McGraw says “You wouldn’t care what other people thought about you if ...read more

Tags: Humility, Emotions

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Demands That The Driving Force In Your ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

Christ demands that the driving force in your life must be love. All other things, although important, are secondary. Love is the sign ...read more

Tags: Love Of The Disciples, Jesus Teachings, Christian Love

Luke Has Been Our Fireplace And Fire Circle ...

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 22, 2003

Luke has been our fireplace and fire circle person…he loves to fan the flame by gently blowing on the ...read more

Tags: Holy Spirit General, Holy Spirit Attributes

Denomination: Independent/Bible

1 In 100 Children In The U.s. Are Victims Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

1 in 100 children in the U.S. are victims of prostitution, pornography and other forms of commercial sex. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Addiction

Hiv/Aids Is Growing Faster Among People 50 And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

HIV/AIDS is growing faster among people 50 and over than in other age groups. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

25% Of Online Americans Use The Internet To Get ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

25% of online Americans use the Internet to get religious information and connect with others about faith. (Foster ...read more

Wal-Mart Sells More Groceries, Jewelry, Toys, And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Wal-Mart sells more groceries, jewelry, toys, and photo processing than any other company. (CBA ...read more

Tags: Money

No, If We Come In The Spirit And Power Of Our ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 9, 2006

“No, if we come in the spirit and power of our Master, in this, as in every other part of his sufferings, we must ...read more

Tags: God's Provision

Quote: "Selfishness Is Not Living As One Wishes ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 14, 2006

Quote: “Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live, it is asking others to live as one wishes to live.” Oscar Wilde Irish ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For Unflagging Interest And Enjoyment, A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"For unflagging interest and enjoyment, a household of children, if things go reasonably well, certainly makes all other forms of success and ...read more

Tags: Children

Transport Of The Mails, Transport Of The Human ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Transport of the mails, transport of the human voice, transport of flickering pictures in this century, as in others, our highest accomplishments ...read more

Tags: Character

A True Christians Enthusiasm For The Lord Jesus ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A true Christians enthusiasm for the Lord Jesus Christ should be so exuberant that it would be far more likely to set others on fire ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Soul Winners Are Not Soul Winners Because Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Soul winners are not soul winners because of what they know, but because of Who they know, and how well they know Him, and ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

The Most Attractive People In The World Are The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The most attractive people in the world are the ones who are interested in others turned outward in cheerfulness, kindness, appreciation, instead of ...read more

Tags: Friendship New Friends

Alliance, N. In International Politics, The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Alliance, n. In international politics, the union of two thieves who have their hands so deeply inserted in each others pockets ...read more

Tags: Government

The Most Important Thing A Man Can Know Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The most important thing a man can know is that, as he approaches his own door, someone on the other side is ...read more

Tags: Home

I Believe No Challenge Is More Important To The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I believe no challenge is more important to the character of America than restoring the right to life to all human beings. ...read more

Tags: Learning

The Essence Of A Perfect Friendship Is That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The essence of a perfect friendship is that each friend reveals himself utterly to the other, flings aside his reserves, ...read more

Tags: Compassion