In Sermon Illustrations: "Gods Work"

Which Way, O Lord?  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Which Way, O Lord? "This is what the Lord says; 'Stand at the crossroads and look... ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.'" Jeremiah 6:16 (NIV) The way many people attempt to determine the will of God would make a great new television ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16

Tags: Character

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[241]. A Message From A Poem – Christmas Glory

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 22, 2025

[241]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – CHRISTMAS GLORY This little poem was written for a short Christmas Meditation that is on SermonCentral. As you can see it is an acrostic. I have always been thrilled with this verse from Luke – {{Luke 2:9 “An angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them and THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9, Matthew 17:1-3, Acts 9:3, Philippians 3:21

Tags: Christian Poems, Moses On Sinai, An Acrostic Poem, Christmas, Meditation, Glory Of The Lord, Shepherds, Mount Of Transfiguration  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Longsuffering  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Longsuffering Galatians 5:22 tells us that longsuffering is a fruit of the Holy Spirit. The Greek word for longsuffering means, "patience, forbearing, perseverance, being constant, steadfast, and enduring." The practical application of this fruit is that God's Holy Spirit gives obedient ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Tags: Longsuffering, Fruit Of The Spirit

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Love My Imperfections

Contributed by James Snyder on Dec 11, 2021

Dr. James L. Snyder Unlike most people, I love my imperfections; those imperfections of mine do not cause me much trouble. I know most people like to focus on their perfections so that they can impress other people. But what about people like me who have no perfections to boast about? If I had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Tags: Perfection, Maturity

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Marriages Are Made In Heaven, But We Are ...  PRO

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Apr 23, 2004

• Marriages are made in heaven, but we are responsible for the maintenance work. (Nelson’s Complete Book Of ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

Denomination: Charismatic

Forgive Us For Thinking That Prayer Is A Waste ...  PRO

Contributed by Joseph Conrad Edpao on Oct 28, 2004

“Forgive us for thinking that prayer is a waste of time and help us to see that without prayer our work is ...read more

Tags: Prayer Adoration

Denomination: Baptist

The Writer Who Possesses The Creative Gift Owns ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

The writer who possesses the creative gift owns something of which he is not always master something that at ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

Play Is Often Talked About As If It Were A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious ...read more

Tags: Children

If You Treat A Sick Child Like And Adult And A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"If you treat a sick child like and adult and a sick adult like a child, everything ...read more

Tags: Children

It Takes Courage To Livecourage And Strength And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

It takes courage to livecourage and strength and hope and humor. And courage and strength and hope and humor have to be bought and ...read more

Tags: Endurance

Automation Is A Technological Process That Does ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Automation is a technological process that does all the work while you just sit there. When you ...read more

Tags: Parenting

I Reckon Being Ill As One Of The Great ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I reckon being ill as one of the great pleasures of life, provided one is not too ill and is not ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

It Is The Simple Things In Life That Make ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It is the simple things in life that make living worthwhile, the sweet fundamental things, such as love and duty, ...read more

Tags: Learning

Productivity Is The Name Of The Game, And Gains ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Productivity is the name of the game, and gains in productivity will only come when better understanding and better relationships ...read more

Tags: Productivity

Leaders Are Self-Starters. They Say, Lets Go, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Leaders are self-starters. They say, Lets go, and lead. They dont say, Sic em, and step back ...read more

Tags: Gifts Leadership

Of A Good Leader, Who Talks Little, When His ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Of a good leader, who talks little, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they ...read more

Tags: Gifts Leadership

Experience Shows That Success Is Due Less To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Experience shows that success is due less to ability than to zeal. The winner is he who gives ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

Success In Business Requires Training And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Success in business requires training and discipline and hard work. But if you're not frightened by these things, the ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

Teachers Believe They Have A Gift For Giving; It ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Teachers believe they have a gift for giving; it drives them with the same irrepressible drive that drives others to ...read more

Tags: Learning

When You Get Out Of Debt And Begin To Save, ...

Contributed by Aaron Mishoe on Apr 2, 2009

When you get out of debt and begin to save, interest becomes your ally. It begins to work for ...read more

Tags: Money, Finances

Denomination: Holiness