In Sermon Illustrations: "Hating Others"

Hypocrisy Part Of Human Nature

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 24, 2019

“Since psychological studies first began, people have given themselves top marks for most positive traits. While most people do well at assessing others, they are wildly positive about their own abilities, Dunning said. That's because we realize the external traits and circumstances that guide ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-29

Tags: Criticism, Pride, Hypocrisy, Critical, Arrogance, Negative, Self Esteem, Superiority, Double Standard, Judgementalism  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Example Of Extreme Forgiveness

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 17, 2020

Twenty years ago, Rwanda experienced a horrible genocide as one tribal group attacked and massacred another over tribal rivalry. Here is one story of forgiveness from that horrid era. “He killed my father and three brothers. He did these killings with other people, but he came alone to me and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:3-4

Tags: Grace, Forgiveness, Reconciliation, Restitution, Apology  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Bugs Are Really Not That Loving

Contributed by James Snyder on May 16, 2020

Here in Florida, we have what people call "Love Bugs." I know exactly why they are called “Love Bugs,” but I am not fond of these little critters. Why don’t they just get a motel room? Being shut down at home for quite a while it is not that exciting. You can only be shut down for so ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:3

Tags: Humor, Love Bugs

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Mr. Cold, Please Go Away

Contributed by James Snyder on Jan 29, 2022

Dr. James L. Snyder The older I get, the more allergic I am to cold. So whenever the temperature dips below my age number, that is too cold for me. I know some people relish the cold; that person is not me.. There are some things that I enjoy being cold. I like my iced tea to be very cold, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Tags: Cold, Heaven

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Purpose Of Marriage

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 6, 2011

THE PURPOSE OF MARRIAGE God is the Helper of His people! Does that mean He is inferior to them? Does that mean He is second-rate? No way! He is the Sovereign Creator of the Universe. He is in no way inferior to His creation. So it is with women. Even though God made her to help her man, she is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Tags: Marriage General

[131]. A Message From A Poem – Hurting People Hurt

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 12, 2025

[131]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – HURTING PEOPLE HURT When I was in England on ministry I went to a conference of church leaders and one of the speakers presented a very good talk on outreach for the unchurched people. One of the things he said was, “Hurting people hurt,” and I have not forgotten ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:15

Tags: Hurting, Christ Died, Christian Poetry, Christian Poems, Hurt, Brother, Healing, Walking In Love, Healed  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Success Has Nothing To Do With What You Gain In ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

"Success has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It’s what you ...read more

Tags: Servanthood, Giving General, Christian Disciplines

Zig Ziglar: Everything You Want  PRO

Contributed by Judah Thomas on May 15, 2002

"You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people ...read more

Tags: Fulfillment

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If People Were True To The First Commandment, ...

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Jun 7, 2005

If people were true to the first commandment, obedience to the remaining nine would follow naturally. It is because they are unsound ...read more

Tags: Basics Of Christianity, Bible Study

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Women Control 80% Of Purchase Decisions. They Not ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Women control 80% of purchase decisions. They not only buy for themselves, they buy for others. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Women

We Don't Live Alone. Our Actions And Deeds ...

Contributed by Shannon Lewis on Oct 14, 2006

“We don’t live alone. Our actions and deeds affect other people, many of whom we ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Ive Only Spent About Ten Percent Of My Energies ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Ive only spent about ten percent of my energies on writing. The other ninety percent went ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

Cheerfulness Is Among The Most Laudable Virtues. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Cheerfulness is among the most laudable virtues. It gains you the good will and friendship of others. It blesses those who ...read more

Tags: Joy

Cheerfulness Means A Contented Spirit; A Pure ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Cheerfulness means a contented spirit; a pure heart, a kind and loving disposition; it means humility and charity, a generous ...read more

Tags: Joy

I Sincerely Believe We Are Given Life To Enjoy ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

I sincerely believe we are given life to enjoy and make it more enjoyable for others.The best way to do ...read more

Tags: Joy

It Is A Form Of Mediocrity To Succeed Alone - ...

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jul 8, 2008

It is a form of mediocrity to succeed alone - Rise to the place of excellence where you make or help others to succeed as well. ...read more

Tags: Giving Yourself

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Wonder Why It Is That We Are Not All Kinder To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

I wonder why it is that we are not all kinder to each other than we are. How much the ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Far From Being Rivals Or Enemies, Religion And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Far from being rivals or enemies, religion and law are twin sisters, friends, and mutual assistants. Indeed, ...read more

Tags: Church General

More Has Been Screwed Up On The Battlefield And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

More has been screwed up on the battlefield and misunderstood in the Pentagon because of a lack of understanding of the ...read more

Tags: Communication General

Anger Is The Most Impotent Passion That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Anger is the most impotent passion that accompanies the mind of man; ithurts the man who is possessed by it more ...read more

Tags: Anger