In Sermon Illustrations: "Let Your Light Shine"

"living Life With Purpose"

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jul 2, 2021

Jewish novelist Chaim Potok (his novel "The Chosen" sold over 3 million copies) gave a lecture at Johns Hopkins University. He had wanted to be a writer from an early age. But when he was ready to go off to college his mother took him aside and said; “I know you want to be a writer but I ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Philippians 1:21

Tags: Death, Life, Purpose, Meaning

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Republican, Democrat, And Libertarian Arrive At Heaven

Contributed by Gregory Artz on Aug 31, 2022

A Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, and an unassuming man all arrived at the gates of Heaven. First the Republican spoke to St Peter, “I am sure am glad I made it here, I was sure to give plenty of money to the poor.” St Peter replied, sorry sir, your name is not in the book. Then the Democrat ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:1-4, Revelation 20:11-15

Tags: Heaven, Politics, Book Of Life

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fear And Division

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 3, 2026

A Simple Game Teaches Kids About Fear and Division One of my friends told me about a powerful lesson in her daughter's high school class recently. They're learning about the Salem Witch Trials, and their teacher told them they were going to play a game. "I'm going to come ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10, Ephesians 4:3

Tags: Fear, High School, Division, Salem Witch Trials

Denomination: Methodist

On Hampton Plantation In Coastal South Carolina ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 15, 2001

On Hampton Plantation in coastal South Carolina there used to live an elderly sharecropper, illiterate but very wise. One of his favorite sayings was this: If you ain’t in ...read more

Tags: Prayer General, Prayer Persistence

A Man Told His Psychologist My Anxieties Are ...  PRO

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Apr 13, 2003

A man told his psychologist my anxieties are disturbing my dreams. I dream that I am in a pup tent, and then I dream I am in a Teepee. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-49, 1 Samuel 17:12-43

Tags: Guilt

Denomination: Baptist

At A Meeting Of The Fellowship Of Christian ...  PRO

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 21, 2003

At a meeting of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Bobby Richardson, former New York Yankee second baseman, offered a prayer that is a classic in being brief and to the point: “Dear ...read more

Tags: Knowing God's Will, God The Father

Denomination: Baptist

Albert Schweitzer Wisely Said, " I Don't Know ...  PRO

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Sep 8, 2003

Albert Schweitzer wisely said, " I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: The ones among you who will be really happy ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Baptist

E-Mail Angst: 51% Of E-Mail Users Have Had Their ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

E-Mail Angst: 51% of e-mail users have had their e-mail messages misunderstood. Beware of the tone of your messages. (The Foster Network & ...read more

Tags: Dealing With Conflicts

My Smiling Child

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 7, 2006

My smiling child Named for a noble ancestor Great hunter or warrior You will be one day. Which will give your papa pride But always I will remember you thus. ...read more

Tags: Children

A Child's Eyes Those Clear Wells Of Undefiled ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"A child's eyes Those clear wells of undefiled thought What on earth can be more beautiful? Full of hope, love, and curiosity, they meet your own. In prayer, how ...read more

Tags: Children

You Will Have Been All

Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Jun 26, 2007

George Washington Carver said, "How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Farewell, Vain World

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 10, 2007

Farewell, vain world; My soul bids you adieu; My Savior taught me To abandon you. Your charms may gratify A sensual mind, But cannot please A ...read more

Denomination: Other

Donald Creighton Said That: "History Is The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 22, 2008

Donald Creighton said that: "History is the record of an encounter between character and circumstance." My question would be: "Would circumstance overshadow character?" Source: ...read more

Tags: Character

How Do I Forgive Somebody Who Has Hurt Me So ...

Contributed by John Petty on Jan 18, 2008

How do I forgive somebody who has hurt me so bad? First of all remember that that you've been forgiven of all your iniquities. Ask yourself ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

In Times Of Deep Sorrow It Is Not The People ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"In times of deep sorrow it is not the people who tell you why you are suffering who are of any use; the people who help you are those who give expression to ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General

In Times Of Deep Sorrow It Is Not The People ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"In times of deep sorrow it is not the people who tell you why you are suffering who are of any use; the people who help you are those who give expression to ...read more

Tags: Disappointment

It Is Not Hard, You Find, To Trust The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It is not hard, you find, to trust the management of the universe, and of all outward creation to the Lord. Can your case then be so much more complex and difficult than these, that ...read more

Tags: Guilt

I Could Never Tell Where Inspiration Begins And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I could never tell where inspiration begins and impulse leaves off. I suppose the answer is in the outcome. If your hunch proves a good one, you were inspired; if it ...read more

Tags: Thought

The Baby Rises To Its Feet, Takes A Step, Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The baby rises to its feet, takes a step, is overcome with triumph and joy and falls flat on its face. It is a pattern for all that is to come But learn from the bewildered ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:6

Tags: Baby Dedication, Training Mother's

Joseph Cook: Do You Know A Book That You Are ...

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 3, 2011

Joseph Cook: Do you know a book that you are willing to put under your head for a pillow when you are dying? Very well; that is the book you want to study when you ...read more

Tags: Bible Study

Denomination: Baptist