In Sermon Illustrations: "Just As I Am"

A Great Aunt Of Mine Passed Some Of Her Wisdom On ...

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 5, 2009

A great aunt of mine passed some of her wisdom on to me once, when I was in a bit of a spot, with a line that my Great Grandfather had passed onto her, the ...read more

Tags: Suffering Joy In

Denomination: Salvation Army

Max Lucado Says, "Fear Is The Perceived Loss Of ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 28, 2010

Max Lucado says, "Fear is the perceived loss of control, I will try to control it, control others, control something, and that leads to nothing but anxiety." He adds, "Fear-filled ...read more

Tags: Fear And Worry

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Robert Lewis Stevenson, Peering Out Of The ...

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 22, 2010

Robert Lewis Stevenson, peering out of the window saw a workman come by and light the gas lights along the street. When asked what he was watching, the ...read more

Tags: Christian Witness

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Little Girl Afraid Of Thunderstorm, Father ...

Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Aug 1, 2007

Little girl afraid of thunderstorm, Father holding her tight told her not to be afraid, Jesus is with her. He is never far away. She says, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Well-Known Athlete Of Avignon, France, Named ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

A well-known athlete of Avignon, France, named Meissonnier, literally struggled with an incurable disease, and his last words were, “O Death if ...read more

Tags: Faith

When Karl Barth Was Speaking At Chicago ...  PRO

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 9, 2000

When Karl Barth was speaking at Chicago University, he was asked by one of the students what was the most profound theological statement he had ever reached. He ...read more

Tags: Promises Of God, Trinity

Denomination: Baptist

Phillip Brooks, A Famous Pastor Of The Last ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 4, 2001

Phillip Brooks, a famous pastor of the last century, was in his office, pacing the floor, frustrated. Somebody walked in and saw him and asked, "What’s the matter, ...read more

Tags: God's Provision, Peace

A Cartoon Of A Lady Singing, "He Touched Me"  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 19, 2002

A cartoon of a lady singing, "He Touched Me". One lady in congregation says to another, "I don’t know who she’s singing about, but he’s gonna be ...read more

Tags: Workplace

Whether We Like It Or Not, Asking Is The Rule Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"Whether we like it or not, asking is the rule of the Kingdom. If you may have everything by asking in His Name, and nothing without asking, I beg you to ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

My Dear Jesus, My Savior, Is So Deeply Written ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"My dear Jesus, my Savior, is so deeply written in my heart, that I feel confident, that if my heart were to be cut open and chopped to pieces, the name of ...read more

Tags: Joy

When A Woman In My Office Became Engaged, A ...  PRO

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 27, 2006

When a woman in my office became engaged, a colleague offered her some advice. "The first ten years are the hardest." "How long have you ...read more

Tags: Marriage Commitment

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If You Really Want To Advise Me, Do It On ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If you really want to advise me, do it on Saturday afternoon between 1 and 4 oclock. And youve got 25 seconds to do it, between plays. Not on ...read more

Tags: Sports

You Shouldnt Be Afraid To Fail, But You Should ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"You shouldnt be afraid to fail, but you should learn to fail intelligently. By that I mean, when you fail, find out why you failed, and each time ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Give Me One Hundred Preachers Who Fear Nothing ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Give me one hundred preachers who fear nothing but sin and desire nothing but God, and I care not a straw whether they be clergymen or laymen, such alone will shake ...read more

Tags: Pastors

The Privilege Of Prayer, To Me, Is One Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The privilege of prayer, to me, is one of the most cherished possessions, because faith and experience alike convince me that God Himself sees and answers, and His answers I ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

Weve All Heard That We Have To Learn From Our ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Weve all heard that we have to learn from our mistakes, but I think its more important to learn from successes. If you learn only from your ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

Flip Wilson Used To Say The Devil Made Him Do It. ...

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 8, 2010

Flip Wilson used to say the Devil made him do it. And he smiled while he said it. I have an idea that Flip made Flip ...read more

Tags: Temptation General

Denomination: Baptist

Quotes On Marriage

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

QUOTES ON MARRIAGE Quote one cynic said: "Marriage is not a word; it is a sentence." Quote Jane Austin: "Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance." Quote Mae West: "Marriage is ...read more

Tags: Marriage Struggle

Denomination: Brethren

As You Lay Your Head In Delilah's Lap, Her ...

Contributed by Charles Jones on Sep 3, 2011

As you lay your head in Delilah’s lap, her seduction will try to win you and pull you from your strength. i.e. "If you play ...read more

Tags: Temptation Sex

Denomination: Pentecostal

On The Birthday Of A 100-Year-Old Man In Maine, A ...

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 22, 2013

On the birthday of a 100-year-old man in Maine, a reporter interviewed the man and said, "100 years! Wow, you have seen a lot of changes." The man ...read more

Tags: Change

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ