In Sermon Illustrations: "Hope After Grave"

One Day A Mom Asked Her Little Girl What The ...

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 9, 2008

One day a mom asked her little girl what the picture she drew after Church was supposed to be. It looked like a bunch of brown scribbles and some kind of big green thing sticking up. The little ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Order For Our Social Security System To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"In order for our Social Security System to work, we need large numbers of young people to pay into the system. We also need people on retirement to not live very long after they retire. But the reality is our birth ...read more

Tags: Government

Rocking The Bridge

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Sep 1, 2011

ROCKING THE BRIDGE A mouse rode the back of an elephant across a bridge. The bridge bowed and swayed. After the crossing, the mouse looked down and said, "Boy, we sure rocked that bridge didn't we?" I wonder, ...read more

Tags: Faith

Denomination: Baptist

Some Thoughts On The 4b Movement

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 15, 2024

Introduction: Ever since the November 2024 American elections, there seems to be more and more reference to the “4B” movement. That this movement began in South Korea a number of years ago seems to be of little importance to any number of American women. This is especially true of those American ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19, Romans 13:9, Acts 15:29

Tags: Women, Christian Living, 4b Movement

Denomination: Baptist

In His Book "Reality Isn't What It Used To Be" ...

Contributed by David Hoskins on Aug 23, 2006

In his book "Reality Isn’t What It Used To Be" Walter Truett Anderson writes: "Most of us now are not so much believers as possessors of beliefs. Conversion comes easy and often. The seeker after religious faith ...read more

Tags: Apologetics General

Denomination: Pentecostal

Helping Others

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 11, 2003

A certain lady was celebrating her 85th birthday and was asked by a reporter what advice she would have for others. Here's what she said: "Stay busy helping others." Then she was asked what she ...read more

Tags: Christian Love, Compassion

Denomination: Wesleyan

Think About How Children Are……….my Daughter ...  PRO

Contributed by Richard Scoggins on Dec 29, 2004

Think about How children are……….My daughter loves Pecan Pie and she knows if we have some she can have it after we eat supper but she is tempted to eat it first……it’s ...read more

Tags: Temptation Resisting

Denomination: Baptist

Wayne Gretzky, Probably The Greatest Hockey ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Wayne Gretzky, probably the greatest hockey player in history, was asked about his secret to leading the National Hockey League in goals scored year after year. Gretzky’s answer was a pretty significant one … He said, ...read more

Tags: God Brings Purpose

The Heating ...

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 23, 2008

THE HEATING APPARATUS Charles Haddon Spurgeon was showing a group of people around the Metropolitan Tabernacle church in London. After some time the famous preacher informed the visitors that we wished to show them the heating ...read more

Tags: Prayer General

Lorne Sanny, When President Of The Navigators, ...

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Aug 30, 2008

Lorne Sanny, when president of the Navigators, was correct when he said, "If you are suffering without succeeding, then someone will succeed after you. If you are succeeding without suffering, then someone suffered before you." How many people ...read more

Tags: Trials And Difficulties

Denomination: Methodist

Market Research Can Establish Beyond The Shadow ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Market research can establish beyond the shadow of a doubt that the egg is a sad and sorry product and that it will not continue to sell. Because, after all, eggs wont stand up by themselves, they roll too easily, are too easily broken, ...read more

Tags: Truth

Marylu And I Often Take A Walk In The Evening; A ...

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 16, 2009

Marylu and I often take a walk in the evening; a few years ago, she bought me this massive, bright, rechargeable flashlight; everyday, after our walk, I plug it in to the charger; if I fail to recharge it, ...read more

Tags: Meditation, Light Of Christ

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Birth Involves Pain, Sometimes A Lot. A Mother ...

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Dec 15, 2009

Birth involves pain, sometimes a lot. A mother will often cry tears in pain during birth. But soon after the baby is born and she holds her baby to herself, her tears of pain become tears of joy. ...read more

Tags: Salvation

Denomination: Pentecostal

On Their 50th Wedding Anniversary, A Couple ...

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 23, 2010

On their 50th wedding anniversary, a couple summed up the reason for their long and happy marriage. The husband said, “I have tried never to be selfish. After all, there is no “I” in the word marriage.” The wife ...read more

Tags: Marriage Commitment

Denomination: Baptist

Boomerang!  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Jul 27, 2005

Boomerang! (07.28.05--Appreciation--Ezra 5: 1-2) “When someone does something good, applaud! You’ll make two people happy.” The life-long motto of film magnate, Samuel Goldwyn, he knew that appreciation was a two-way street. The one who received it benefited as well as the one who gave it. Both ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 5:1-2

Tags: Joy, Listen, Obedience, Forgiveness General, Samuel  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

I'll Get Back To You! (08.04.05--Boldness ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Aug 2, 2005

I’ll Get Back to You! (08.04.05--Boldness Too!--Acts 3:11) “Let me think about it and I’ll get back to you.” How often have you heard that said in your life. If we could count the number of times action has been spared by inaction due to the “thought process” necessary beforehand, we’d probably ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11

Tags: Love Of The Disciples

Denomination: Lutheran

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Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 12, 2006

ILLUSTRATION... http://www.cbn.com/entertainment/sports/ChristianAthletes/billy_blanks.asp The words, "Not by sight but by faith" adorn the walls of Billy Blanks training center -- a testament to his faith in Christ to overcome many obstacles. "Faith without works is dead" -- is another ...read more

Tags: God In The Hardships

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reward For Doing Right

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008

REWARD FOR DOING RIGHT Joseph told Israel of his brother's evil doings. He was faithful to reveal rather than conceal the matter. Certainly it took a great deal of courage to do what he did. The exercising of that courage showed forth faithfulness. He also was faithful to his job requirements. ...read more

Tags: Righteousness

Reward For Doing Right: Joseph Told Israel Of His ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2008

Reward for Doing Right: Joseph told Israel of his brother’s evil doings. He was faithful to reveal rather than conceal the matter. Certainly it took a great deal of courage to do what he did. The exercising of that courage showed forth faithfulness. He also was faithful to his job requirements. ...read more

Tags: Ot Characters

Reward For Doing Right: Joseph Told Israel Of His ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008

Reward for Doing Right: Joseph told Israel of his brother’s evil doings. He was faithful to reveal rather than conceal the matter. Certainly it took a great deal of courage to do what he did. The exercising of that courage showed forth faithfulness. He also was faithful to his job requirements. ...read more

Tags: Ot Characters