In Sermon Illustrations: "Get Up"

Do You Have A "chip On The Shoulder"?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 15, 2020

Hebrew scholar Gensenius, says that the meaning of the Old Testament word for "meekness" involves "a lowly, pious, and modest mind, which prefers to bear injuries rather than return them." Meekness is not only the opposite of pride, but of stubbornness, fierceness, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Tags: Meekness, Beatitudes, Anger, Sensitivity, Sermon On The Mount, Chip On The Shoulder, Spirit Controlled Life  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mad Mike Hughes

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Feb 26, 2020

Mad Mike Hughes had a mission, to launch himself into outer space. He believed the earth was flat, and the only way to prove it was to go up into space and take a photo of the flat earth. He did not trust others to document the truth, he would only believe it if he saw it with his own eyes. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:11-13

Tags: Sin, Foolish, Self Importance, Self Righteousness, Flat Earth  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Praise The Lord Horse!

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 7, 2022

So, a man who is not a Christian wants to buy a horse... He sees an ad on Craigslist for a great Arabian Stallion. So, he goes to the seller’s ranch to try out the horse and see just how great this stallion really is. When he gets to the ranch where the horse is for sale, the owner says to the ...read more

Tags: Worship, Praise, Humor, Horses

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Something For Stevie  PRO

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

Titled: Something for Stevie I try not to be biased, but I had my doubts about hiring Stevie. His placement counselor assured me that he would be a good, reliable busboy. But I had never had a mentally handicapped employee and wasn’t sure I wanted one. I wasn’t sure how my customers would react ...read more

Tags: Joy, Forgiveness General, Name

Denomination: Baptist

My Oh My What A Nice Slice Of Pie

Contributed by James Snyder on Aug 13, 2022

Whenever things go better than you can imagine, it is always a red flag to pay attention because something is wrong. I don’t always catch it, and I have paid the price. One day this past week, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and our daughters and granddaughters planned a girl’s day. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4

Tags: Together, Sharing

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Who Was Arrested By Adolph ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

DIETRICH BONHOEFFER, WHO WAS ARRESTED BY ADOLPH HITLER IN WORLD WAR II, SAW IT COMING AND HE SAID, “WHEN THEY CAME FOR THE FEDERALISTS, I DIDN’T SPEAK UP. H. WHEN THEY CAME FOR THE JEWS, I DIDN’T SPEAK UP. WHEN THE NAZIS CAME FOR THE CATHOLICS, I DIDN’T SPEAK UP. WHEN THEY CAME FOR ME, ...read more

Tags: Servanthood

Prayer  PRO

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 15, 2001

Prayer "I am so busy now that if I did not spend three hours each day in prayer, I could not get ...read more

Tags: Prayer Adoration, Prayer General

Denomination: Lutheran

Clarence Darrow, The Famed Criminal Lawyer Once ...  PRO

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 27, 2002

Clarence Darrow, the famed criminal lawyer once joked: "Everyone is a potential murderer. I have not killed anyone - but I ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General, Forgiveness For Others

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anderson States, "Anger: An Acid That Can Do ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 17, 2005

Anderson states, “Anger: an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is ...read more

Tags: Anger

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Researchers Report Only 10% Of Children In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

Researchers report only 10% of children in churched families get involved in discussions about Christian faith. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Children

Do Not Have Your Concert First, And Then Tune ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"Do not have your concert first, and then tune your instrument afterwards. Begin the day with the Word of God and prayer, and get first ...read more

Tags: Prayer Adoration

Jesus Calls Us To "Life Abundantly Not Life ...

Contributed by Don Jones on Jan 9, 2007

Jesus calls us to "life abundantly not life redundantly." We need to get out of the boat and begin to accomplish ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Will Never Stub Your Toe Standing Still. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"You will never stub your toe standing still. The faster you go, the more chance there is of stubbing your toe, but the ...read more

Tags: Action

Many People Die With Their Music Still In Them. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Many people die with their music still in them. Why is this so? Too often it is because they are always getting ready to ...read more

Tags: Death

If You Live Long Enough, The Venerability ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If you live long enough, the venerability factor creeps in; you get accused of things you never did, ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

First Person: I Have The Body Of A 20-Year-Old. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"First person: I have the body of a 20-year-old. Second person: Well, you'd better give it ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Ideas Are Elusive, Slippery Things. Best To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Ideas are elusive, slippery things. Best to keep a pad of paper and a pencil at your bedside, so you can stab them ...read more

Tags: Thought

It Usually Takes A Hundred Years To Make A Law, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It usually takes a hundred years to make a law, and then, after it has done its work, it usually takes ...read more

Tags: Law

Set Your Expectations High; Find Men And Women ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Set your expectations high; find men and women whose integrity and values you respect; get their agreement on a course of ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

The Game Of Life Is A Lot Like Football. You ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The game of life is a lot like football. You have to tackle your problems, block your fears, and score your ...read more

Tags: Learning