In Sermon Illustrations: "Inward Pleasure"

Outward Pressure And Inward Pleasure

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Sep 12, 2025

Outward Pressure and Inward Pleasure Cross bearing is an indispensable part of a Christian’s life (Luke 9:23), so that work of molding a person into a Christ-like image which begins at the point of re-generation is completed in all respects (2 Cor 3:18) by the time of Rapture or one’s departure ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:7-8

Tags: Outward Pressure, Inward Pleasure

Denomination: *other

The More Inward A Man's Greatness, In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The more inward a man's greatness, in proportion to the external show of it, the more ...read more

Tags: Finding Fulfillment

An Outward Expression Of An Inward Experience

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 11, 2012

AN OUTWARD EXPRESSION OF AN INWARD EXPERIENCE David Ring was born with cerebral palsy. He had complications at birth and he was technically dead for 18 minutes after delivery. No oxygen reached his brain and a portion was permanently damaged. His family’s story was catastrophic – his father had ...read more

Tags: Joy

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pleasures Of God

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 20, 2003

John Piper writes, "if God wants to love us infinitely and delight us fully and eternally, he must preserve for us the one thing that will satisfy us totally and eternally; namely, the presence and worth of his own glory. He alone is the source of full and lasting pleasure. Therefore, his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Tags: God's Provision, God The Father

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Life That Is Lived Focused Inward On Ourselves ...  PRO

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Oct 5, 2001

A life that is lived focused inward on ourselves and downward on material things is a self-defeating life. It can be compared to a black hole—the more you possess, the more you collapse under your own weight. There is another life, though: a ...read more

Tags: Finding Fulfillment, Call Of The Disciples, Money

Denomination: Lutheran

Joy Is An Inward Singing Which Cannot Be ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Joy is an inward singing which cannot be silenced by outward negative circumstances. Yes, even ...read more

Tags: Joy

There Is No Pleasure To Me Without ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

There is no pleasure to me without communication; there is not so much as a sprightly thought comes into my mind but I ...read more

Tags: Communication General

Minimum Pleasure, Maximum ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 8, 2009

MINIMUM PLEASURE, MAXIMUM PENALTY When we sin, we often do so with the futile hope that we shall obtain the maximum amount of pleasure at the minimum penalty. It seldom works that way, however. I once heard the story of a man and his wife who decided to go to a drive-in movie. They thought the ...read more

Tags: Sin Wages Of

It Is Natural To Seek Pleasure

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 8, 2020

“Every creature in the universe is programmed to pursue pleasure. The wolf seeks meat, the bear seeks warmth. That is an indisputable fact, and that's the way God wants it. “Human were created for pleasure, too. But unlike other creatures, humans have the ability to tap into their spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17, Ecclesiastes 9:9, Ecclesiastes 2:24, Ecclesiastes 2:25

Tags: Recreation, Fun, Humor, Balance, Pleasure, Enjoyment  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pleasure Comes From Pain  PRO

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 7, 2002

PLEASURE COMES FROM PAIN The world's best cyclist, Lance Armstrong, says this about pain: I become a happier man each time I suffer. Suffering is as essential to a good life, and as inextricable, as bliss. The old saying that you should live each day as if it’s your last is a nice sentiment, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Tags: Endurance, Disciplines General, Human Body

Denomination: Baptist

To Me, The Greatest Pleasure Of Writing Is Not ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"To me, the greatest pleasure of writing is not what its about, but ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

In Youth The Absence Of Pleasure Is Pain; In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"In youth the absence of pleasure is pain; in old age, the ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Love Not Pleasure; Love God. This Is The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Love not pleasure; love God. This is the everlasting Yea, wherein all contradiction is solved, wherein whoso ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

It Is A Divine Pleasure To Admire Admiration ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

It is a divine pleasure to admire Admiration seems in some measure to appropriate to ourselves ...read more

Tags: Friendship General

If Pleasures Are Greatest In Anticipation, Just ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If pleasures are greatest in anticipation, just remember that this ...read more

Tags: Emotions

The Surest Way To Puncture A Pleasure Is To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The surest way to puncture a pleasure is to over-anticipate it; the best things in life ...read more

Tags: Workplace Balance

A Life Merely Of Pleasure, Or Chiefly Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A life merely of pleasure, or chiefly of pleasure, is always a ...read more

Tags: Desire

What Would The World Be Without Apple Fritters?

Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 24, 2021

Stress is not something new in my life or anybody else's, for that matter. The thing about stress is that you never get used to it, or at least I don't. I don't know what I would do if one week I had no stress at all. When that happens, I'll let you know. This past week has not ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Tags: Stress, Pleasure

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Confidence Always Gives Pleasure To The Man In ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Confidence always gives pleasure to the man in ...read more

Tags: Confidence

The Greatest Pleasure Of A Dog Is That You May ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The greatest pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him, and not only will he not scold you, ...read more

Tags: Family