In Sermon Illustrations: "Life"

Oh, The Daze Of My Life

Contributed by James Snyder on Jan 30, 2021

When I was young, my mother was quite a fan of a soap opera called “The Days of Our Lives.” I remember the title but I never would watch something like that. However, my mother enjoyed it and so what’s there to complain about. As I was thinking of it, I felt that I should remember the days of my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:4

Tags: Husband, Wife, Wisdom

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Facts About Storms Of Life

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 7, 2022

Here are 5 facts about storms of life that we need to remember: 1. Storms are INEVITABLE (John 16:33). 2. Storms are UNPREDICTABLE. You don’t know what tomorrow will bring. (James 4:14). 3. Storms are IMPARTIAL. It rains on the unjust and not just the "just"! (Matthew 5:45). 4. Storms ...read more

Tags: Faith, Fear, Storms Of Life, Tests, Trials  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Redemption And Restoration In Real Life

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 31, 2022

Many years ago at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, there was a shooting of several people in the church parking lot and building that left three dead and three wounded. The young man, who had done the shooting, killed himself after being shot by a security guard. Earlier that day, he had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8-14

Tags: Grace, Forgiveness

Life Can Be A Series Of Dreams

Contributed by James Snyder on Oct 7, 2023

Lately, I’ve been having some fascinating dreams at night. Usually, I don’t give much thought to dreams, but lately, I’ve been thinking more about them. Last night, for example, I had this exciting dream, and everything seemed to be coming in my direction, and then I woke up before the end. Once I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

Tags: Dreams, Fanasty

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

When Life Sucks You In

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 6, 2025

Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One moment, he was perched in his cage singing his little heart out. The next, his whole world collapsed. It started when his owner decided to clean his cage with a vacuum cleaner. She took the nozzle off, stuck the hose inside, and at that very moment the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:2, Romans 8:28

Tags: Faith, Resilience

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Is Bitterness Still In Your Life?

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 1, 2025

Has someone ever said something ... or done something to you ... which you found ... difficult ... to forgive? Every time you hear their name, ... even if the incident happened years ago ... still brings uneasiness ... to your soul. It is ... as though you were reliving the event ... all over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15, Ephesians 4:26, Matthew 5:23-24, Romans 12:19, Hebrews 12:15  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Forgiveness, Bitterness, Prisoner

Denomination: Anglican

Faith That Leads To Eternal Life

Contributed by Samuel Shamaun on Jan 20, 2026

Introduction Faith is the foundation of the Christian life. Without faith, it is impossible to please God. Faith is not blind belief; it is trusting in the person and promises of Jesus Christ. Eternal life begins when we place our faith in Him. 1. Faith Is Trusting Jesus Alone Jesus said, “I am ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Tags: Faith, Eternal Life

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lifes Greatest Challenge Is Not Being A Mans ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Lifes greatest challenge is not being a mans ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

The Secret Of What Life's All About, Was ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The secret of what life's all about, Was answered by the sages: Life's about one day at a ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

There Is Not Much Comfort In Life Until One Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

There is not much comfort in life until one is old enough to have the ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Life Affords No Higher Pleasure Than That Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Life affords no higher pleasure than that of surmounting difficulties, passing from one step of success to another, forming new wishes and seeing them gratified. He that labors in any great or laudable undertaking ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Failure Is As Much A Part Of Life As Success Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Failure is as much a part of life as success is and by no means something in front of which one sits down and ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

The Autumn Of Human Life, Like The Autumn Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The autumn of human life, like the autumn of nature, can bring richness of beauty. A life of the heart and of the mind ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

As Ivy Chokes The Life Of The Tree It Embraces, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"As ivy chokes the life of the tree it embraces, so is old age killing me with the embrace of years. Like a tomb, I ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Much Violence Is Based On The Illusion That Life ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Much violence is based on the illusion that life is a property to be ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Individuality Is The Salt Of Common Life. You ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Individuality is the salt of common life. You may have to live in a crowd, but do not have to live ...read more

Tags: Human Life

One Of Life's Puzzling Oddities Is That Every ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

One of life's puzzling oddities is that every centenarian has either used alcohol all his ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

A Study By The American Council Of Life Insurance ...

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 25, 2009

A study by the American Council of Life Insurance reported that the most lonely group in America are college students. Next on the list are divorced people, welfare recipients, ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Denomination: Salvation Army

Scott Peck: "Life Is Difficult. This Is A Great ...

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Feb 13, 2012

Scott Peck: "Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend it. Once we truly know that life is difficult - once we understand and accept it - then life is no longer difficult. Because ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is War. That's Not All It Is. But It Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Adam Cruse on Jul 18, 2001

“Life is war. That’s not all it is. But it is always that. Our weakness in prayer is owing largely to our neglect of this truth. Prayer is primarily a wartime walkie-talkie for the mission of the church as it advances against the powers of darkness and unbelief. It is not surprising that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Colossians 1:9-18

Tags: Demons, Prayer Adoration

Denomination: Baptist