In Sermon Illustrations: "I Can Do All Things" showing 421-440 of 33,553

Metaphors (Comical)

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 2, 2022

. Most writers know not to use mixed metaphors. Here are some examples: 1. She was a couch potato in the gravy boat of life, flopping dejectedly on the sofa. 2. All at once he was alone in this noisy hive with no place to roost. 3. The little boat gently drifted across the pond the way a bowling ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-51

Tags: I Am, I Am Statements, Bread, Metaphor

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When I Finally Decided To Do What God Wanted, I ...

Contributed by Michael Huddlestun on Jun 20, 2004

When I finally decided to do what God wanted, I realized this first hand. Within the span of one week, my wife and I had several negative things happen in our lives. First, a close family friend died of a massive heart attack. Two days after that, we found out that her grandmother was diagnosed ...read more

Tags: God In The Hardships, Prayer Hardship

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It’s Not A Mess Unless I Do It

Contributed by James Snyder on May 2, 2023

When it comes to words, everybody has their own definition. Someone says one word and another person thinks it's altogether something else. For example, when someone says vegetable, The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage thinks broccoli. On the other side of the dinner table, I think carrot ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:11

Tags: Organize, Mess, Words

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

One Of The Most Tragic Things I Know About ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon, instead of ...read more

Tags: Human Life

One Of The Most Tragic Things I Know About ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon, instead of ...read more

Tags: Learning

I Am Free Of All Prejudices. I Hate Everyone ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

I am free of all prejudices. I hate ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Grammar Is A Piano I Play By Ear. All I Know ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Grammar is a piano I play by ear. All I know about ...read more

Tags: Learning

As Long As I Can Remember, I've Been Absolutely ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"As long as I can remember, I've been absolutely hagridden with ambition. I think that if I could wish to have anything in the ...read more

Tags: Ambition

I Dont Know If I Can Live On My Income Or Not ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

I dont know if I can live on my income or not the ...read more

Tags: Government

I Think I Can Say, And Say With Pride, That We ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I think I can say, and say with pride, that we have some legislatures that bring higher ...read more

Tags: Government

Can You Solve These Riddles? "I Have No Eyes. I ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Can you solve these riddles? “I have no eyes. I have no legs. But I help move the earth. Who am I?” (A worm.) “I can run but never walk. I have a mouth but never ...read more

Tags: Commitment To Christ

I Can't Remember Where I Got This Illustration ...

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 15, 2007

I can’t remember where I got this illustration from but I love it: Behind a church in the small town of Flint Hill, Virginia, you will find the grave of a young seminary student named Albert Gallatin Willis who died on October 14, 1864. Albert Willis’ story is unusual. Albert Willis served with the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

I Think That You Are All At Least Familiar With ...  PRO

Contributed by Jonathan Semro on Nov 9, 2003

I think that you are all at least familiar with the TV show “Survivor,” whether you have watched it or not. It is what they call now a “reality” game show. 16 people are put into an environment like an island, and the goal is to be the winner of a $1 million prize. Fortunately for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Tags: Appearance, Endurance, Heart

Denomination: Lutheran

Talking About Heaven

Contributed by John Crowe on Jul 17, 2014

My 5-year-old great – grandson, Travis, and his mother had a conversation about heaven. “Mom, I don’t think I want to go to heaven.” “Sure you do.” “No. I don’t think so.” “But why not?” “I think I’ll be hungry.” “No, baby. Jesus will make sure to feed you.” “I know, but Jesus feeds everybody fish, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Tags: Children, Heavenly Things

Denomination: Baptist

I Do Not Want Merely To Possess A Faith; I Want ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

I do not want merely to possess a faith; I want a ...read more

Tags: Faith General

I Am Always Ready To Learn, Although I Do Not ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I am always ready to learn, although I do not always ...read more

Tags: Thought

The Longer I Live The More Highly Do I Estimate ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The longer I live the more highly do I estimate the Christian Sabbath, and the more grateful do I feel to those who ...read more

Tags: Commandments Sabbath

I Have This Attic Over My House. There Are All ...

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 26, 2009

I have this attic over my house. There are all sorts of things up there; most of them non-life forms. Among the assorted things I do not understand is a myriad of electrical and mechanical devices. The most evil of those is a disconnect for the two zone heat and air units. It’s a safety device. ...read more

Tags: Restoration

Denomination: United Methodist

I Do Not Particularly Enjoy The World Of Phone ...

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 21, 2004

I do not particularly enjoy the world of phone message recorders. I am glad they exist, and I have one at the office. Sometimes people leave important messages. Sometimes the message is not crucial, but it communicates a piece of information. In a day when we have so much to do and remember, ...read more

Tags: Doing God's Will, Knowing God's Will

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Poor I-Sight

Contributed by Josh Hunt on Jan 23, 2013

POOR I-SIGHT We suffer from poor I-sight. Not eyesight, a matter of distorted vision that lenses can correct, but I-sight. Poor I-sight blurs your view, not of the world, but of yourself. Some see self too highly. Maybe it's the PhD or pedigree. A tattoo can do it; so can a new truck or the Nobel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Tags: Self

Denomination: Baptist