In Sermon Illustrations: "Light For My Path"

I Am Glad That I Paid So Little Attention To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

I am glad that I paid so little attention to good advice; had I abided by it I might have been saved ...read more

Tags: Wisdom

Ive Dreamed Many Dreams That Never Came True, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Ive dreamed many dreams that never came true, Ive seen them vanish at dawn; But Ive realized enough of my dreams, ...read more

Tags: Dreams

I Sit Here All Day Trying To Persuade People To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

I sit here all day trying to persuade people to do the things they ought to have the sense to do without my persuading them. ...read more

Tags: Government

How Do You Recognize The Right Business ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"How do you recognize the right business opportunity for you? It sort of falls in my mind in the same category as How do you ...read more

Tags: Opportunity

I Fought In Three Wars And Three More Would Not ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

I fought in three wars and three more would not be too many to defend my country. I love America and as she has ...read more

Tags: Patriotism

A Christian Surgeon Once Said, "I Feel So Close ...

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 31, 2009

A Christian surgeon once said, "I feel so close to God when I am operating that I don’t know where my ...read more

Tags: Faith

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Firstborn Is Often Rebellious. In Fact, I ...

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 5, 2008

The firstborn is often rebellious. In fact, I suspect that I was such a firstborn–first adopted–handful that my mom and dad changed their ...read more

Tags: Obedience

Denomination: Catholic

David Became A Great Hero By Trusting God And ...

Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008

David became a great hero by trusting God and defeating the giant Goliath—-Do you know Goliath’s last words? "Nothing ...read more

Tags: David

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Is Said That Cyrus, The Founder Of The Persian ...  PRO

Contributed by Brent Zastrow on Mar 16, 2001

It is said that Cyrus, the founder of the Persian Empire, once had captured a prince and his family. When they came before him, the monarch asked the prisoner, "What will you give me if I release you?" "The half of my wealth," was his reply. "And if I release your children?" "Everything I possess." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:16-18

Tags: Living For God, Life, God's Will, Godly Living, Christian Disciplines  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Mother Told Her Son Not To Go Swimming. ...  PRO

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2001

A mother told her son not to go swimming. However, when he came into the house his mother noticed that his hair and bathing suit were wet. "Johnnie," his mother scolded, "I told you not to go swimming." "I couldn’t help it mom," he defended himself. "The water looked so good." "But why ...read more

Tags: Temptation Resisting

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Customer Service  PRO

Contributed by Greg Warren on Apr 19, 2001

Good afternoon, I am God. Today I will be handling all of your problems. Pleae remember that I do not need your help. If the devil happens to deliver a situation to you that you cannot handle, DO NOT attempt to resolve it. Kindly put it in the SFJTD (something for Jesus to do) box. It will ...read more

Tags: Prayer Supplication, God's Omniscience

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

General William Booth Had Lost His Eyesight. His ...  PRO

Contributed by Anthony Delaney on May 5, 2001

General William Booth had lost his eyesight. His son Bramwell was given the difficult task of telling his father there would be no recovery. "Do you mean that I am blind?" the General asked. "I hear we must contemplate that," his son replied. The father continued, "I shall never see your face ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11, Romans 12:11

Tags: Christian Disciplines, Body, Fulfillment, Human Body

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

In A Chapter About Rethinking Discipleship James ...  PRO

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jun 11, 2001

In a chapter about rethinking discipleship James Emery White states: Some of you may remember comedian Yakov Smirnoff. He said when he first came to the United States from Russia; he wasn’t prepared for the incredible variety of instant products available in American grocery stores. He says, "On ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7, Colossians 2:5-15, Hebrews 12:1

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

While Pastoring In West Texas, I Learned To True ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 18, 2001

While pastoring in West Texas, I learned to true meaning of Matthew 7:1, "Judge not..." I consider myself a friendly person. Our new neighbors were two truck drivers. One morning I spoke, and there was no response from the neighbor. I gave him the benefit of the doubt and tried again on another ...read more

Tags: Dealing With Conflicts, Misconceptions, Friendship General

Two Men Were Walking Through A Field One Day ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Belcher on Nov 19, 2001

Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they wouldn’t make it. Terrified, the one shouted to the other, "Put up a prayer, John. We’re in for ...read more

Tags: God's Sovereign Will, Joy, Human Body, Thankful, Thankfulness  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

C. H. Spurgeon Preached Once A Each Year For His ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

C. H. Spurgeon preached once a each year for his orphans. At that great meeting many would come to hear the famous preacher, and an offering would be received for the orphanage. After one of these meetings he was leaving the sanctuary when one of those "super spiritual," narrow-minded, nitpicking ...read more

Tags: Compassion, Giving General, Poverty

Excuses: Any Will Do?  PRO

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jan 17, 2002

Zig Ziglar writes: My brother, the late Judge Ziglar, loved to tell the story of the fellow who went next door to borrow his neighbor’s lawnmower. The neighbor explained that he could not let him use the mower because all the flights had been canceled from New York to Los Angeles. The borrower ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:7

Tags: Character, Growth In Christ, Workplace

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Taxing Story  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 3, 2002

A TAXING STORY My friend was trying to teach his fifth-grade son the value of tithing. The boy listened attentively only to say, "I still don’t understand why you have to pay taxes." My friend replied, "Because the Bible says we must give unto Caesar what belongs to Caesar and unto ...read more

Tags: Holidays Civic, Political Freedom

Years Ago, While Traveling Down Highway 23 In ...  PRO

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 18, 2002

Years ago, while traveling down Highway 23 in eastern Kentucky, we would pass by a beautiful brick church. It was in an ideal location. The church was closed and the windows were broken out, there had not been services there for many years. I pondered one day -- wonder what happened to that ...read more

Tags: Great Commission, Church Purpose Of, What Is Evangelism?

Denomination: Assembly Of God

There Is The Story Of A Lady Who Went To See ...  PRO

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 19, 2003

There is the story of a lady who went to see her doctor. She was calm. The doctor ’s attention was even caught by it. "... The doctor said, "I suppose your peace comes from faith, but as for me I never could exactly make out what faith is." "Well, doctor," said the patient, "so far as I ...read more

Tags: Examples Of Faith

Denomination: United Methodist