In Sermon Illustrations: "Hard To Believe"

There Are No Secrets To Success. It Is The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

As Ronald Knox Taught, The Greatest Human Tragedy ...

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 13, 2010

As Ronald Knox taught, the greatest human tragedy is not a broken ...read more

Tags: Heart

Denomination: Catholic

A Third Grader's Explanation Of God  PRO

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Apr 4, 2001

A THIRD GRADERS EXPLANATION OF GOD Written by Danny Dutton, age 8, from Chula Vista, California, for his third grade homework assignment to "Explain God." One of God’s main jobs is making people. He makes them to replace the ones that die so there will be enough people to take care of things on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23, Galatians 5:1-26

Tags: God The Father, Children

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Small Congregation In The Foothills Of The ...  PRO

Contributed by Richard Crow on Sep 2, 2003

A small congregation in the foothills of the Great Smokies built a new sanctuary on a piece of land willed to them by a church member. Ten days before the new church was to open, the local building inspector informed the pastor that the parking lot was inadequate for the size of the building. Until ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:21

Tags: Prayer Adoration, Prayer Answered

Denomination: Baptist

Trust Is A Treasured Item And Relationship. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Trust is a treasured item and relationship. Once it is tarnished, it is hard to ...read more

Tags: Faith

When Some People Retire, Its Going To Be Mighty ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When some people retire, its going to be mighty hard to be able ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Be Strong!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 1, 2004

ii. Be strong! We are not here to play, to dream, to drift. We have hard work to do and loads to lift. Shun not the struggle, face it: ’tis God’s gift. Be strong! Say not the days are evil. Who’s to blame? And fold the hands and acquiesce, O shame! Stand up, speak out and bravely, in God’s ...read more

Tags: Christian Values, Endurance

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Professional 24 7

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jun 22, 2021

Athletes strive for excellence and continual improvement. Disciples of Christ must take the same attitude. Hockey star Matthew Barzal of the New York Islanders comments on doing and being your best: Whether that's having short hair and clean facial hair throughout the regular season or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Hebrews 12:1-3, 1 Corinthians 3:12

Tags: Worship, Commitment, Discipleship, Excellence, Fruit Of The Spirit  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Coasting

Contributed by John Bright on Jan 7, 2026

Whenever the price of gas goes up, people start thinking about saving gas by coasting their cars downhill. I have a vague memory of a news story from way back in the 1970s about a guy who was going downhill and decided to turn the car off to save gas. One little problem – that was when new cars ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10-11

Tags: Assurance, Falling

Denomination: Methodist

Leslie B. Flynn Told A Delightful Little Story ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Leslie B. Flynn told a delightful little story about how some children worked long and hard on their own little cardboard shack. It was to be a special spot - a clubhouse - where they could meet in solemn assembly or just laugh, play games, and fool around. As they thought long and hard about their ...read more

Tags: Doing God's Will

The Truth Of The Matter Is That You Always Know ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

The Truth Of The Matter Is That You Always Know ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Poverty Often Deprives A Man Of All Spirit And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Poverty often deprives a man of all spirit and virtue; it is hard for an ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

I Enjoy My Wrinkles And Regard Them As Badges Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

I enjoy my wrinkles and regard them as badges of distinction ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

If Salvation Could Be Attained Only By Working ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If salvation could be attained only by working hard, then surely horses and ...read more

Tags: Cross Agony

I Am For Integrity, If Only Because Life Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I am for integrity, if only because life is very short and ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Slumps Are Like A Soft Bed. They're Easy To Get ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Slumps are like a soft bed. They're easy to get into and ...read more

Tags: Miscellaneous

Back Of All The Gifts The Candidate For Success ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Back of all the gifts the candidate for success may possess must be a ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

Rocky Balboa: Don't Give Up

Contributed by Ted Robinson on Feb 25, 2013

ROCKY BALBOA: DON'T GIVE UP These are the words Rocky Balboa said to his son when he was ready to give up and lead a life of mediocrity: "Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It is a very mean and nasty place and it will beat you to your knees and ...read more

Tags: Apostasy

Denomination: Pentecostal

Questions That Churches Must Ask Themselves

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 7, 2022

Why is this church here or what really is our mission? Are we truly fulfilling our mission? How did we get here? Were we a split or the first of our faith? If a split, was it because of doctrine or something/someone else? If we are the first, have we fallen from our first love position or is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1

Tags: Church, Purpose, Division

Denomination: Baptist