In Sermon Illustrations: "Independence Day"

The Frozen Waterfall  PRO

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 9, 2014

THE FROZEN WATERFALL The present day church in America appears to be mostly principle and very little power. We say the right things and believe the right things, but produce very little evidence to confirm what the Bible says. You might say that the modern church is much like a FROZEN ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-11

Tags: Church, Holy Spirit, Revival, Fire Of God

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Strives With God.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 10, 2024

A bit of an aside, I can remember when I have pulled a few all night jobs out of necessity back in my power distribution days when a fault would require repairing, nothing like a 24 plus hour day to exhaust you. Lack of sleep is never a good thing, but in Jacob’s case it led to a change in the man ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Tags: Night, Jacob, Exhaustion, Wrestling With God, Deciever, Lack Of Sleep, Israel Tehman, 24 Hours Awake, God Strives, He Strives With God  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Thanksgiving Weather: A Weight Watch And ...

Contributed by Larry Langston on Jan 7, 2009

Thanksgiving weather: A weight watch and indigestion warning have been issued for the entire area, with increased stuffiness around the beltway. During the evening, the turkey will diminish and taper off to leftovers, dropping to a low of 34F in the refrigerator. Looking ahead to Friday and ...read more

Tags: Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Holiday

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Quiet Morning With A Loving God Puts The Events ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

A quiet morning with a loving God puts the events of the upcoming day into proper ...read more

Tags: Bible Study, Disciplines Meditation

The Average Person Sees Between 400 And 600 ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008

The average person sees between 400 and 600 advertisements per ...read more

Tags: Communication General

The Average Mobile Phone User Spends 48 ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2008

The average mobile phone user spends 48 minutes/day on their ...read more

Tags: Communication General

When A Noble Life Has Prepared For Old Age, It ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When a noble life has prepared for old age, it is not decline that it reveals, but ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

With The Fearful Strain That Is On Me Night And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"With the fearful strain that is on me night and day, if I did ...read more

Tags: Humor

The Opportunity For Doing Mischief Is Found A ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The opportunity for doing mischief is found a hundred times a day, and of ...read more

Tags: Opportunity

Never Put Off Until Tomorrow What You Can Do The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the ...read more

Tags: Productivity

The Buds Swell Imperceptibly, Without Hurry Or ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The buds swell imperceptibly, without hurry or confusion, as if the short ...read more

Tags: Creation

To Be A Success, Devote Three Or Four Hours A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"To be a success, devote three or four hours a day to being an executive and the ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

To Him Whose Elastic And Vigorous Thought Keeps ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"To him whose elastic and vigorous thought keeps pace with the sun, the ...read more

Tags: Thought

It Isnt Hard To Be Good From Time To Time. Whats ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

It isnt hard to be good from time to time. Whats tough is ...read more

Tags: Endurance

Have A Dream That Gets You Up Early And Excited ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Have a dream that gets you up early and excited and ...read more

Tags: Dreams

It Was A Fool’s Game And I Lost

Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 6, 2024

When it comes to games, I am not a good player. I lose more times than I win, and I can’t remember the last time I won. My paternal grandfather’s favorite holiday of the year was April Fools’ Day. He often would spend the whole year developing a prank for family and friends. He had a construction ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:31

Tags: Fool, Pranks

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

As Against Having Beautiful Workshops, Studios, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"As against having beautiful workshops, studios, etc., one writes best in ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

It Requires The Eye Of Wisdom And Bravery To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It requires the eye of wisdom and bravery to see the radiance of a dark day, and ...read more

Tags: Wisdom

Every Man Is A Damn Fool For At Least Five ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists ...read more

Tags: Wisdom

Life On The Farm Is A School Of Patience; You ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Life on the farm is a school of patience; you can't hurry the crops ...read more

Tags: Peace