In Sermon Illustrations: "Kind To The Unkind"

Eloquence May Be Found In Conversations And In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Eloquence may be found in conversations and in all kinds of writings; it is rarely found when looked for, and ...read more

We Have The Bible Bound In Morocco, Bound In ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"We have the Bible bound in morocco, bound in all kinds of beautiful leather. What we need is ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

Be Thankful Not Only That You Are An Individual ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Be thankful not only that you are an individual but also that others are different. The world needs all kinds, but it also ...read more

Tags: Human Life

If You Can Help Anybody Even A Little, Be Glad; ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If you can help anybody even a little, be glad; up the steps of usefulness and kindness, God will lead ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-11

Tags: Compassion

I Always Feel At Home With A Person Who Admits ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

I always feel at home with a person who admits he makes mistakes because I ...read more

Tags: Mistakes

The Happiness Of Life Is Made Up Of Minute ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The happiness of life is made up of minute fractions the little, soon forgotten charities of a kiss or a ...read more

Tags: Fear And Worry

Secret Service Christians

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 30, 2025

A man was coming out of church one day. The pastor stood at the door to shake hands and gently pulled him aside. “Brother,” he said, “you need to join the Army of the Lord.” The man smiled, “Pastor, I’m already in the Lord’s army.” “Then how come I only see you at Christmas and Easter?” He ...read more

Scripture: John 2:11, Matthew 5:14-16

Tags: Commitment, Discipleship, Kingdom

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Tis The Season For ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

‘Tis the Season for Praise Psalm 118:1-4 says, “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good… Let Israel say… Let the house of Aaron say… Let those who fear the LORD say: ‘His love endures forever.’” The writer of this psalm is very careful to give recognition to the Lord and it is right that the whole ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-4

Tags: Thanksgiving Holiday

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Publishing Is A Very Mysterious Business. It Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Publishing is a very mysterious business. It is hard to predict what kind of sale or reception a book will have, and ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

Words Of Praise, Indeed, Are Almost As ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Words of praise, indeed, are almost as necessary to warm a child into congenial life as acts of kindness and affection. Judicious ...read more

Tags: Children

Cheerfulness Means A Contented Spirit; A Pure ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Cheerfulness means a contented spirit; a pure heart, a kind and loving disposition; it means humility and charity, a generous ...read more

Tags: Joy

After Years Of Living With The Coldest Realities ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

After years of living with the coldest realities I still believe that one reaps what one sows and that to sow ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Yes In The Poor Man's Garden Grow, Far More ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Yes in the poor man's garden grow, Far more than herbs and flowers, Kind thoughts, contentment, ...read more

Tags: Peace

Once Conform, Once Do What Others Do Because ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Once conform, once do what others do because they do it, and a kind of lethargy steals over ...read more

Tags: Church General

Science Can Only Ascertain What Is, But Not ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Science can only ascertain what is, but not what should be, and outside of its domain value ...read more

Tags: School

The Talmud Says,

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 12, 2009

The Talmud says, "Blessed is Israel; when they occupy themselves with Torah and acts of kindness their inclination is mastered by them, ...read more

Tags: Meditation

Denomination: Independent/Bible

This Really Illustrates The Point Of God's ...  PRO

Contributed by D Todd on Apr 22, 2004

This really illustrates the point of God’s Provision and how He works through us. I go to the grocery store and get a pie. You will have to try which one works best for you. I like to use apple or the frozen kind that leaves lots of left over crumbs and pieces in the bottom of the pan. I take ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Denomination: Baptist

I Was Reading A Book Called

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 21, 2009

I was reading a book called "Scared" the other day by Ken Davis. It is the story about a journalist in Africa and his encounter with an orphan girl who is starving. Although it is a novel, as I sat in the loungeroom reading, I felt a deep sorrow for the tragedy of her situation, and I could not ...read more

Tags: Repentance

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Aristotle Said, "We Are What We Repeatedly Do. ...  PRO

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 11, 2002

Aristotle said, "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is not an act. It is a habit." So what kind of ...read more

Tags: Character, Christian Values, Holiness

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thomas A Kampis - "Instant Obedience Is The ...  PRO

Contributed by John Price on Aug 14, 2004

Thomas a Kampis - “Instant obedience is the only kind of obedience there is; delayed obedience is disobedience. Whoever strives to ...read more

Tags: Faith

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed