In Sermon Illustrations: "Holier Than Thou"

Reactions Can Be Worse Than Actions  PRO

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Sep 12, 2011

REACTIONS CAN BE WORSE THAN ACTIONS While in seminary, I worked at a local Christian radio station. Part of my duties was to take hourly meter readings from the transmitter and place them on a log sheet that was subject to FCC review. The building featured indoor/outdoor green carpet, and the day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Tags: Action

Denomination: Baptist

There Is No Greater Priority Than This: To Enable ...

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 8, 2011

There is no greater priority than this: to enable the people of our time once more to encounter God, the God who speaks to us and shares his love so that ...read more

Tags: Growth In Christ

Denomination: Catholic

Faith Is More Than Mental Assent

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Aug 2, 2018

Main Idea: Putting your faith in Jesus is more than just believing Jesus once lived. Verse: “You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble!” (James 2:19 NLJV) Illustration: Have you ever heard of George Washington or Abraham Lincoln? They were both American ...read more

Tags: Faith, Salvation, Belief In Christ

Denomination: Charismatic

My Life: Crazier Than It Has To Be

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Nov 18, 2020

Last Friday was a crazy day. But I made it crazier than it had to be. High winds blew through the region the night before leaving hundreds without power including the church building – well, sort of. One of our assistants called me when she got in the office and said the lights were out, which ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:20

Tags: Faith, Trust, Hope, Worry, Wait, Waiting  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Is More Than Jingle, Jingle

Contributed by James Snyder on Dec 12, 2020

I have been trying lately to remember my first Christmas. I know my memory isn't perfect, but I thought maybe I could bring up some old memories of my first Christmas. Unfortunately, I couldn't think of a thing about that first Christmas of mine. Of course, it might be that I was only five ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-7

Tags: Christmas, Holiday

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

You Are Richer Than You Think...

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jun 6, 2022

The richest 2% of the world's population owns more than half of the world's household wealth. Assets of just $2,200 per adult place a household in the top half of the worlds wealthiest. To be among the richest 10% of adults in the world, just $61,000 in assets is needed. If you have ...read more

Tags: Judgment, Blessings, Death, Eternity, Money, Wealth, Poverty  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Bigger Than Our Box

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 20, 2023

(Have 4 boxes of different sizes for illustration) Here is a box. Its a small one. For some people, what they think of God could fit in this box. They have few expectations and limited knowledge of who God is. Here is another box. It is a little larger. Many people would be comfortable ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Tags: God Is Able, Power Of God, Limiting God, Bigness Of God

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Less Important Than We Think

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023

In his book, “Being with God,” Pastor AJ Sherrill addresses how the practices of contemplative prayer help the Believer see what’s going on inside: we are so caught up in our inner dramas that we lack the clarity to know what to pray for. Surrendering to the indwelling Holy Spirit (Romans 8:26-27) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27, Luke 14:7-14

Tags: Love, Humility, Prayer

Denomination: Methodist

The Lights Along The Shore

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 9, 2017

The Lights Along the Shore To me, lighthouses are among the most charming of man-made structures. Their unique and essential purpose makes each one a thing of exquisite beauty. Seafarers seeking a haven on a stormy night find a beam from the shore as precious as life itself. Perhaps Philip ...read more

Scripture: John 1:3-7, John 8:12, Matthew 5:14-16, 2 Peter 1:19, Revelation 22:5, John 3:19-21, Malachi 4:2  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Harbor, Light And Darkness, Navigation, Light, Sea  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Is Better To Train Ten People Than To Do The ...  PRO

Contributed by Rob Ross on Mar 17, 2001

It is better to train ten people than to do the work of ten people. ...read more

Tags: Leadership General, Discipleship

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Better To Train Ten People Than To Do The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

It is better to train ten people than to do the work of ten people. ...read more

Tags: Gifts Leadership, Leadership General, Workplace

Truth Indeed Rather Alleviates Than Hurts, And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

Truth indeed rather alleviates than hurts, and will always bear up against falsehood, as oil does above ...read more

Tags: Faith, Truth

God Is More Concerned With Our Character Than ...  PRO

Contributed by James Kelley on Feb 11, 2002

God is more concerned with our character ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life, Character

Denomination: Baptist

A Defeat That Leaves You Humble Is Better Than ...  PRO

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Dec 14, 2002

“A defeat that leaves you humble is better than a victory that leaves you proud” (Jerry Vines, Interviews With Jesus, published by ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6

Tags: God In The Hardships, Humility

Denomination: Baptist

There Is More Joy In Jesus In 24 Hours Than ...  PRO

Contributed by Anthony Hebb on Feb 13, 2003

“There is more joy in Jesus in 24 hours than there is in the world in 365 days. I have ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13

Tags: Joy

Denomination: Independent Bible

The Only Thing Worse Than The Pain Of Change Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 6, 2004

“The only thing worse than the pain of change is the pain of staying the same when change is really needed.” Building a ...read more

Tags: Church General

Some Things Are More Tempting Than Others ...  PRO

Contributed by Charles Newman on Jul 17, 2004

Some things are more tempting than others wouldn’t you agree? I just love a Snickers candy bar. I have never tasted such goodness in my life. There is something about that combination of chocolate, peanuts, rich caramel and nougat that seems to satisfy the savage sweet tooth. Don’t put me on a diet ...read more

Tags: Temptation Resisting, Temptation General

Denomination: Methodist

A Little Boy, Not More Than Eleven Or Twelve ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 8, 2004

A little boy, not more than eleven or twelve years of age, somewhat delicate in health, and rather backward, once went to a large boarding school. The first night that he slept there, when they came to go to bed, he glanced timidly round the room to see what other boys were doing, and then he saw ...read more

Tags: Sharing My Testimony, Evangelism How To

K. William Barclay- More Than Half Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 10, 2004

K. William Barclay- More than half of the trouble that arises in church concerns rights, places, privileges and prestige. Someone has not been given his or her place, someone hasn’t been thanked, someone has been neglected, someone has been ...read more

Tags: Unity

The Bible Records More Than 300 Prophecies ...  PRO

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Apr 12, 2005

The Bible records more than 300 prophecies concerning Jesus Christ in the Old Testament. All these prophecies were fulfilled through his life, death and resurrection. Statisticians have come to the conclusion that the chances of ...read more

Tags: Jesus Life

Denomination: Baptist