In Sermon Illustrations: "Growing Old"

For Posterity

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 24, 2019

. In 1914, British World War I soldier Pvt. Thomas Hughes wrote a letter to his wife, sealed it in a ginger ale bottle, and tossed it into the English Channel. He died two days later fighting in France. Fast forward to 1999 when a fisherman found the bottle in the River Thames. It was too late to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Tags: Future, Legacy, Memories, Posterity

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Story: There Was An Article In One Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

STORY: There was an article in one of the magazines where a one year old had such a serious medical condition that only an experimental medical procedure MIGHT help her. Otherwise she would die in a short time. Certain members of the family were strongly opposed to going ahead with it. The parents ...read more

Tags: Children

We Understand The Value Of Peace, Even When ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

We understand the value of peace, even when we’re young. Two sisters, a 4-yr-old & 6-yr-old gave their mom a very nice potted plant for Mother’s Day. They bought it with their own money, and mom was very happy. But the older sister said sadly, "We saw some flowers that we wanted to get. But we ...read more

Tags: God's Omnipotence

There Was An Article In One Of The Magazines ...

Contributed by Neil Partington on Jul 31, 2007

There was an article in one of the magazines where a one year old had such a serious medical condition that only an experimental medical procedure MIGHT help her. Otherwise she would die in a short time. Certain members of the family were strongly opposed to going ahead with it. The parents were ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Many Of You Have Heard About The Orphaned Hippo ...

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

Many of you have heard about the orphaned hippo in Kenya, Africa who has adopted a fill-in mommy. The hippo, named Owen, lost his family to the waters of the tsunami in 2004. When he was rescued and brought to a compound, he immediately ran and hid behind the 130 yr old tortoise who lives there ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are Not To Be Isolated But Insulated," Said ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 2, 2008

"We are not to be isolated but insulated," said Vance Havner, "moving in the midst of evil but untouched by it." Separation is contact with contamination. Jesus was "holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners" (Heb. 7:26), yet He was "a friend of tax collectors and sinners" (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Tags: Worldliness

It's Great To Be Young And Dream The Dream, But ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

It’s great to be young and dream the dream, but it’s better to be old and to see that the dream ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

When People Tell You How Young You Look, They ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When people tell you how young you look, they are also ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

When I Was Young, I Admired Clever People. Now ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

I Want To Build A Bridge

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2026

I WANT TO BUILD A BRIDGE! The parents had died and left the farm to their two sons. The farm was divided by a creek. There was deep, hard feelings between the two brothers. They had not spoken to each other in several years. They went to the same church but they would not talk or even look at each ...read more

Scripture: John 15:14, Matthew 1:23

Tags: Bridge, Build

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Number Of Years Ago A Woman Living In A Nursing ...

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 3, 2005

A number of years ago a woman living in a nursing home in Scotland wrote the following little piece that wasn’t found until after her death. However, it demonstrated the reality that life flies by even if you live to a ripe old age. I think you will be touched as I was. It’s entitled, "Crabby Old ...read more

Tags: Death Nearness

Denomination: Baptist

Bad Judges Have Highlighted The News More Than ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Bad judges have highlighted the news more than ever the last few months as investigations into rulings doled out to child predators have revealed so many judges exercising extreme lenience that is not helping our kids safety. It’s one thing for a judge to be merciful, but quite another thing to ...read more

Tags: Parable Widow

August 22, 1741, Was A Sweltering Day In The ...  PRO

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 27, 2001

“August 22, 1741, was a sweltering day in the city of London. An elderly stooped-shouldered man wandered through the streets. His nightly aimless wandering through the streets of the city had become a familiar ritual. His angry mind raced back to the memories of great adulation and then looked at a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-31

Tags: Sacrifice, God In The Hardships, Endurance

Denomination: Baptist

A Vigorous Temper Is Not Altogether An Evil. Men ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 10, 2006

“A vigorous temper is not altogether an evil. Men who are easy as an old shoe are generally of ...read more

Tags: Character

John Osteen Said "It's Great To Be Young And ...

Contributed by John Price on Mar 9, 2007

— John Osteen said “It’s great to be young and dream the dream, but it’s better to be old and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wondrous Adventures A Childs Mind Can ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The wondrous adventures a childs mind can experience on a walk through a deserted, ...read more

Tags: Children

Make Wisdom Your Provision For The Journey From ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Make wisdom your provision for the journey from youth to old age, for it is a more certain ...read more

Tags: Wisdom

As The Outer Shell Wears Thin, Sometimes An ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"As the outer shell wears thin, sometimes an inner light shows up more clearlyas in ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

A Man Who Is Always Living In The Midst Of His ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A man who is always living in the midst of his studies and labours does not perceive ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

There Was No Respect For Youth When I Was ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There was no respect for youth when I was young, and now that I'm old, there is no respect for ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life