In Sermon Illustrations: "Great Sermons"

The Late Great Irish Anglican Archbishop Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 28, 2009

The late great Irish Anglican archbishop of Dublin and poet, Richard Chenevix Trench (1807 - 1886), wrote: "Lord, what a change within us one short hour Spent in Thy presence will avail to make! What heavy burdens from our bosoms take! What parched grounds refresh as with a shower! We kneel, and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Tags: Prayer General

Rudyard Kipling Was A Great Writer And Poet. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Rudyard Kipling was a great writer and poet. Many people enjoy reading The Jungle Book. Kipling, unlike many older writers was able to enjoy his success and his money. Apparently one day a journalist approached him and said, "Mr. Kipling, I just read that the money you make from your writing ...read more

Tags: Thanksgiving Holiday

A Great Philosopher (Kierkegaard) Told A Parable ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

A great philosopher (Kierkegaard) told a parable about geese that is a good illustration of these jaw-bones. Every seventh day these geese would parade to a corner of the yard where their most eloquent orator sat upon the fence and spoke about the wonders of being a goose. He told them the great ...read more

Tags: Cross Agony

Thomas A. Edison, The Great Inventor, Was ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Thomas A. Edison, the great inventor, was talking one day with the governor of North Carolina, and the governor complimented him on his inventive genius. “I am not a great inventor,” said Edison. “But you have over a thousand patents to your credit, haven’t you?” asked the governor. “Yes, but ...read more

Tags: Faith General

Vance Havner Was One Of The Great Preachers In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Vance Havner was one of the great preachers in the last century. Sometimes your medicine bottle has on it, "Shake well before using." That is what God has to do with some of His people. He has to shake them well before they are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:12-14

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

Robert Wilson Writes, "Many Of The Great ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Robert Wilson writes, “Many of the great preachers of the past had the practice of spending extended time in preparation. Dr. G. Campbell Morgan, for example, closeted himself with the Bible and his study aids all morning long. He did not permit anything to interfere unless it was a genuine ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

J. Wilbur Chapman Was A Great Preacher Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

J. Wilbur Chapman was a great preacher of the past but he wasn’t always that way When he started preaching in one church, the leaders got together and said, “This man can’t preach for sour grapes. We’re going to have to fire him.” The chairman of the board asked who would go tell him that he was ...read more

Tags: Unity

The Love Of God Is One Of The Great Realities ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

"The love of God is one of the great realities of the universe, a pillar upon which the hope of the world rests." (Albert M. Wells, Jr. ...read more

Tags: Cross Agony

The Greatness Of A Man Can Nearly Always Be ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The greatness of a man can nearly always be measured by his ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Every Great Institution Is The Lengthened Shadow ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Every great institution is the lengthened shadow of a single man. His character determines ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Every Great And Commanding Moment In The Annals ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Every great and commanding moment in the annals of the world is the ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

It Is No Great Thing To Be Humble When You Are ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

It is no great thing to be humble when you are brought low; but to be humble when you are ...read more

Tags: Humility

There Never Was Any Heart Truly Great And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

There never was any heart truly great and gracious that was not also ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General

A Great Deal Of Talent Is Lost To The World For ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves obscure men whose ...read more

Tags: Endurance

Great Effects Come Of Industry And Perseverance; ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Great effects come of industry and perseverance; for audacity doth almost bind and ...read more

Tags: Endurance

Great People Are Not Affected By Each Puff Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Great people are not affected by each puff of wind that blows ill. Like great ships, they sail serenely ...read more

Tags: Peace

The Applause Of A Single Human Being Is Of Great ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The applause of a single human being is of ...read more

Curiosity Is, In Great And Generous Minds, The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Curiosity is, in great and generous minds, the first ...read more

Tags: Curiosity

Love And Desire Are The Spirits Wings To Great ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Love and desire are the spirits wings ...read more

Tags: Desire

Wealth Consists Not In Having Great Possessions ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Wealth consists not in having great possessions but ...read more

Tags: Envy