In Sermon Illustrations: "I Am That I Am"

The Only Prayer I Know  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 15, 2006

Humor: “The Only Prayer I Know” Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull coming straight toward them. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The raging bull followed in hot pursuit and it was soon apparent they wouldn’t make the fence in time to ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Believe In The Sacredness Of A Promise, That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I believe in the sacredness of a promise, that a mans word should be as good as his bond; that characternot wealth ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

I Prefer The Errors Of Enthusiasm To The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

I prefer the errors of enthusiasm to the ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

There Was No Respect For Youth When I Was ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There was no respect for youth when I was young, and now that I'm old, there is no respect for ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

I Believe In The Miracle Of The Resurrection, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I believe in the miracle of the Resurrection, everywhere apparent, for it assures me that life is triumphant and ...read more

Tags: Miracles Of Jesus

I Was Irrevocably Betrothed To Laughter, The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I was irrevocably betrothed to laughter, the sound of which has always seemed to me the ...read more

Tags: Humor

I Account That One Of The Greatest ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I account that one of the greatest demonstrations of real friendship, that a friend can really endeavor to have his friend ...read more

Tags: Compassion

I Hate Horsesthey Are Uncomfortable In The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

I hate horsesthey are uncomfortable in the middle and ...read more

Tags: Animals

I Venture To Suggest That Patriotism Is Not ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I venture to suggest that patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil ...read more

Tags: Patriotism

I Will Forget The Happenings Of The Day That Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I will forget the happenings of the day that is gone, where they were good or bad, and greet the new sun with confidence ...read more

Tags: Present

I Believe, Absolutely, That Truth Is The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I believe, absolutely, that truth is the strongest and most powerful weapon a man can use, whether he is ...read more

Tags: Truth

As An Example To Others, And Not That I Care ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"As an example to others, and not that I care for moderation myself, it has always been my rule never to smoke when asleep, ...read more

Tags: Addiction

I Never Liked The Atmosphere Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"I never liked the atmosphere of Washington...[T]he leaders were spending most of their time, thought and energy in trying to get into ...read more

Tags: America

Invariably, It Is This For Which I Write: The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Invariably, it is this for which I write: the joyof an argument firmly made, like a nail straightly ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

I Love These Little People; And It Is Not A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"I love these little people; and it is not a slight thing when they, who are ...read more

Tags: Children

Tomorrow I'll Be Big

Contributed by Bobby Scobey on May 22, 2007

TOMORROW I’LL BE BIG (anonymous). If only he’d say -- just once, "All right, Timmy, let’s do it together, right now." But it’s always, "Wait a little. Can’t you see I’m busy? Just a minute, Timmy. Tomorrow." Tomorrow I’ll be big. I’m only little now. Now is when I need you, Daddy. Not ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Was No Longer The Dirty American

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

I was no longer the Dirty American I read a story the other day on the Internet by a missionary to India named Doug Nichols. Nichols was serving as a missionary in India when a bout with tuberculosis landed him in a public hospital for a spell. It wasn’t like hospitals here. It was a big ward ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General

There Was A Lady That I Knew That Really Was ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

There was a lady that I knew that really was good to me, her name was Bonnie. She was a godly woman and during the time I knew her she was very dear to me. For some reason her name kept coming to mind one week. I planned to write her a card and express to her my appreciation to her. Well, like many ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General

Can I Hug You?

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

I heard a story about a father who told his son when he reached 12 years old that he would only shake hands with him from now on. Finally, some 20 or 25 years later the son, now a grown man, said, “Dad can I hug you?” And the son and ...read more

Tags: People In The Gospel

If I Didn't Hope

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

I wouldn’t go fishing if I didn’t HOPE to catch something or if I didn’t think I would catch something. I wouldn’t spend long hours preparing sermons if I didn’t HOPE to get some results from some people. And I guess I wouldn’t go to church if I didn’t HOPE to gain something. Perhaps that’s ...read more

Tags: Easter Resurrection