In Sermon Illustrations: "Great Women"

The Marvel Of All History Is The Patience With ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to burdens unnecessarily ...read more

Tags: Government

Mavis Jackson Lived In Anaheim California And She ...  PRO

Contributed by Don Berry-Graham on Jan 2, 2007

Mavis Jackson lived in Anaheim California and she often walked past the Crystals Cathedral. She keep saying to herself that someday she was going to go to that church. Then one Sunday she decided that today was the day. She got all dressed up in her best clothes as her Midwestern upbringing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Incomparable Jesus

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 17, 2009

THE INCOMPARABLE JESUS The late great Swiss-born, German-educated American Protestant theologian and historian of the Christian Church, Rev. Philip Schaff (1819 - 1893), once said, "Jesus of Nazareth, without money and arms, conquered more millions than Alexander, Caesar, Mahomet, and Napoleon. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:15

Tags: Jesus Christ

Beware Of Jealousy

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 11, 2009

BEWARE OF JEALOUSY Mrs. Wesley was extremely jealous of her husband. His work set him in the position of friend and counselor to many women. Among his helpers and in the institutions that were springing up under his care, women were employed, and each one was for his insanely jealous wife an ...read more

Tags: Jealousy

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thu Feb 26, ...

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 2, 2009

Thu Feb 26, AP DENVER – A good Samaritan who helped push three people out of the path of a pickup truck before being struck and injured has gotten a strange reward for his good deed: A jaywalking ticket. Family members said 58-year-old bus driver Jim Moffett and another man were helping two elderly ...read more

Tags: Compassion

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Heart Of An Evangelist

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008

THE HEART OF AN EVANGELIST While speaking in London, evangelist D. L. Moody was approached by a British companion who wanted to know the secret of Moody’s success in leading people to Christ. Moody directed the man to his hotel window and asked, "What do you see?" The man looked down on the square ...read more

Tags: Evangelism The Lost

The Heart Of An Evangelist: While Speaking In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2008

The Heart of an Evangelist: While speaking in London, evangelist D. L. Moody was approached by a British companion who wanted to know the secret of Moody’s success in leading people to Christ. Moody directed the man to his hotel window and asked, "What do you see?" The man looked down on the square ...read more

Tags: Ot Prophets

How Can They Be Discipled?

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Nov 6, 2006

If a man or women can not be corrected How can they be discipled? And if they can not be discipled How can they be used of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Homosexuality In First Century Greek Culture

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 24, 2019

Craig Keener writes, “Greek men were commonly bisexual; not only was homosexual behavior approved…but elements of the culture socialized boys in this direction. Men and women were segregated growing up, and male bonds became close. Apparently due to a deficiency in the number of women (which many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Tags: Gay, Homosexuality, Lesbian, Gender, Bisexuality  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Red States And Blue States Really Differ When It ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Red States And Blue States really differ when it comes to marriage reports the Census Bureau. Generally, men and women in the Northeast marry later than those in Midwest, West or South. In the Northeast the median age of first marriage is 29 for men and 27 for women, about 4 years later than other ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Statistics About ...

Contributed by Gary Osteen on Dec 11, 2009

Statistics About Chores Doing chores is a dull, repetitive experience for most people. That’s why folks don’t like to do them. Courtney Ronan writes that according to an MSNBC survey, respondents were asked if the chores in their households were performed by just one person or if they were ...read more

Tags: Marriage Obligations

Denomination: Pentecostal

Some Day People Will Learn That Material Things ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Some day people will learn that material things do not bring happiness, that they are of little use in making ...read more

Tags: Finding Fulfillment

Men Kick Friendship Around Like A Football, But ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Men kick friendship around like a football, but it doesn't seem to crack. Women treat it ...read more

Tags: Compassion

There Was Never A World In Greater Need Of Men ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There was never a world in greater need of men and women who know the way, and can keep ...read more

Tags: Gifts Leadership

Unsung Heroines-They Helped Rebuild Jerusalem’s Wall

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 12, 2022

Introduction: The Book of Nehemiah is almost like a report or memoir of what Nehemiah did, and why. He led the effort to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, as these walls were in sad shape. Chapter 3 of his book lists a number of people and groups who did work on these walls. The word “repaired” is ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:12, Numbers 27:1-11

Tags: Nehemiah, Walls Of Jerusalem, Unsung Heroines

Denomination: Baptist

Unsung Heroines-Salome

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 23, 2022

Introduction: She’s only mentioned in two verses, and only in one of the Gospels. Her deeds of love for Jesus, though, far outweigh any lack of text. Her name is Salome and she’s another unsung heroine of the Bible. Text: Mark 15:40-41, KJV: 40 There were also women looking on afar off: among whom ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:40-41, Luke 24:1-11

Tags: Salome, Unsung Heroines

Denomination: Baptist

The Current Median Age For Marriage In The U.s. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

The current median age for marriage in the U.S. has risen to 25 for women and 27 for ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

How Do You Feel About People? A Pastor Arranged ...  PRO

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 2, 2001

How do you feel about people? A pastor arranged for a gathering of the women’s auxiliary. It was to be a garden party on the church lawn, under the old oak. At the last moment, the morning of the party, Mrs. Preacher discovered she left Sister Hissyfit off the invitation list. The parson ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Tags: Forgiveness General, Forgiveness For Others, Prayer Answered, Grace

Denomination: United Methodist

Grumbling Because Of Lack Of Soap

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 11, 2004

Illus.: “Grumbling Because of Lack of Soap” In some parts of Mexico hot springs and cold springs are found side by side. And because of the convenience of this natural phenomenon, the women often bring their laundry and boil their clothes in the hot springs and then rinse them in the cold ones. ...read more

Tags: Joy

Denomination: Wesleyan

Of Some 3,000 Characters Named In The Bible, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

Of some 3,000 characters named in the Bible, fewer than 10% are women. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence