In Sermon Illustrations: "Guilt Of Sin"

Havner Stated, " Worry, Like A Rocking Chair, ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 11, 2003

Havner stated, “ Worry, like a rocking chair, will give you something to do, but ...read more

Tags: Guilt

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Average Person's Anxiety  PRO

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Feb 13, 2003

An average person’s anxiety is focused on: 40% -- things that will never happen 30% -- things about the past that can’t be changed 12% -- things about criticism by others, mostly untrue 10% -- about health, ...read more

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Denomination: Baptist

A Man Told His Psychologist My Anxieties Are ...  PRO

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Apr 13, 2003

A man told his psychologist my anxieties are disturbing my dreams. I dream that I am in a pup tent, and then I dream I am in a Teepee. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-49, 1 Samuel 17:12-43

Tags: Guilt

Denomination: Baptist

30% Of An Average Person's Anxiety Is Focused On ...  PRO

Contributed by Robbie Shivar on Jun 4, 2004

30% of an average person’s anxiety is focused on things about the past that can’t be changed. If we were honest with ourselves, we all would say that there is something in our past that we regret doing and ...read more

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Denomination: Baptist

Rick Warren Says, "Worry Is The Warning Light ...  PRO

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004

Rick Warren says, "Worry is the warning light that God is really not first in my life at this particular moment." Because worry says that God is not big enough to handle my troubles. Jesus says in Mt. 6:33: "Set your heart first on God’s kingdom and His goodness.." And He ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Tags: Guilt

Denomination: Christian Church

According To The Bureau Of Standards In ...  PRO

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 10, 2004

According to the Bureau of Standards in Washington, a dense fog covering seven city blocks to a depth of 100 feet is composed of less that one glass of water. That amount of water is divided into about 60 billion tiny droplets. Yet when those minute particles settle over a city or the countryside, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:16-25, Philippians 4:4-7

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Denomination: Baptist

He Was A Professional Thief. His Name Stirred ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

He was a PROFESSIONAL THIEF. His name stirred FEAR in the hearts of the people. He TERRORIZED the Wells Fargo Stage Line for 13 years. He spooked even the most RUGGED FRONTIERSMAN. During his reign of TERROR between 1875 and 1883, he is credited with STEALING the bags away from 29 different ...read more

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At The Time Of This Writing, The Story ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

At the time of this writing, the story dominating the national news involves the execution of former Iraqi president, Saddam Hussein. On December 30, 2006 the gun-toting dictator, who ruled Iraq with an iron fist for 24 years, was taken to the gallows. This 69-year-old despot, who ruled in ...read more

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The Fields Of Flanders Were No Place To Be On ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

The fields of Flanders were no place to be on Christmas Eve, 1914. Thousands of British, French, Belgian and German troops were dug-in and planning yet another day’s carnage. None of them would have guessed that the “War to End All Wars” would continue nearly four more years and ultimately cost ...read more

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5-Year-Old Johnny Was In The Kitchen As His ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

5-year-old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go alone. “It’s dark in there and I’m scared.” She said, “Its OK-Jesus will be in there with you.” Johnny walked ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-4

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There Was A Farmer That Found An Eagle Egg Where ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

There was a farmer that found an Eagle egg where the mother had died or left the egg. So he placed it under one of his hens and it hatched in the hen house. At first, the eagle scratched like a chicken and ate like a chicken. But The bigger he got, he became aware that he was not a chicken. He ...read more

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Unforgiveness

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

“The man who refuses to forgive, destroys the bridge over which he himself ...read more

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In L880, James Garfield Was Elected President Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

In l880, James Garfield was elected president of the United States, but after only six months in office, he was shot in the back with a revolver. He never lost consciousness. At the hospital, the doctor probed the wound with his little finger to seek the bullet. He couldn’t find it, so he tried a ...read more

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Shhhhh

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Shhhhh There was a patient in the mental hospital, holding his ear close to the wall, listening intently. The nurse finally approaches him and says “What are you doing.” “Shhh" he says. And he keeps listening. And finally the patient beckons the nurse over and says, “Listen.” The nurse presses ...read more

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Worry

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Worry A great percentage of our illnesses is in some way related to worry and anxiety and stress. In fact, the #1 killer in America is heart disease. • 38% of all deaths are heart related and many of those are related to hypertension, high blood pressure and anxiety. • Worry has been linked to ...read more

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Top 10 Reasons Why People Worry

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Top 10 Reasons Why People Worry Results of a national poll: Industry Week Magazine… 1. Own health and fitness - 73% 2. Lack of time for family or leisure pursuits - 49% 3. Their children’s problems - 43% 4. Job related stress - 43% 5. Personal investments - 39% 6. Estate planning - ...read more

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Senior Citizens

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Senior Citizens A group of Florida senior citizens were talking about their ailments: • "My arms are so weak I can hardly hold this cup of coffee." • "Yes, I know. My cataracts are so bad I can’t even see my coffee." • "I can’t turn my head because of the arthritis in my neck." • "My blood ...read more

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The Year Was 1992 I Was Playing Baseball At ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

The year was 1992 I was playing baseball at Campbell (the fighting camels). I was playing shortstop a position I had played for about 13 years. I was fielding balls keeping my bottom down and I have to admit I thought I was a pretty good fielder. Yet all my life I had struggled with my batting. It ...read more

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Do You Remember Going To The Circus. My Favorite ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Do you remember going to the circus. My favorite part of the circus was watching the acrobats. How they flew twisting and turning into the air. It is an amazing sight of beauty. Yet if you notice below the high wire act there is a net. It is not their for looks but is their for protection. That net ...read more

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Death Was Walking Toward A City, And A Man ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Death was walking toward a city, and a man stopped Death and asked “what are yo going to do?” “I’m going to kill 10,000 people today” Death said. The man ran ahead to the the city. He warned everybody he passed that Death was coming and what he was going to do. At then end of the day, he again met ...read more

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