In Sermon Illustrations: "Long Sermon"

Christian Nation: After Years Of Complaining ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Christian Nation: After years of complaining about Hollywood, conservative Catholics and Evangelical Christians are gaining traction. But the battle is a long way from over, and the culture is still up for grabs. Many of these developments stem more from a long-overdue recognition of the importance ...read more

Tags: Television And Movies

No Power Outside, From The Devil Downward, Can ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"No power outside, from the devil downward, can take us out of God's hand; so long as we remain faithful, we ...read more

Tags: Faith

Why Can't We Build Orphanages Next To Homes For ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

Why can’t we build orphanages next to homes for the aged? If someone’s sitting in a rocker, it won’t be long before a kid ...read more

Tags: Compassion, Children

I Have Never Understood The Fear Of Some Parents ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

I have never understood the fear of some parents about babies getting mixed up in the hospital. What difference ...read more

Tags: Baby Dedication

There Are Two Major Bodies Of Water In The Land ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 8, 2008

There are two major bodies of water in the land where Jesus walked. One is the Sea of Galilee, a beautiful lake 13 miles long and 7 _ miles wide filled with fish and surrounded by lush foliage. The other body of water is the Dead Sea, 50 miles long and 11 miles wide, the shoreline of which is ...read more

Tags: Spiritual Growth

The Light That Saves

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008

THE LIGHT THAT SAVES The story is told of a remarkable event that took place a little more than 30 years ago in the Gulf of Mexico. Darrel Dore was working on an oil rig when the rig suddenly started to wobble. Before too long, the rig tipped to one side and crashed into the water. Darrel found ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

If A Man Has The Right Attitude, Even If He Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"If a man has the right attitude, even if he is average, hell work hard enough to play well. As long as he thinks ...read more

Tags: Attitude General

When One Door Of Happiness Closes, Another ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not ...read more

Tags: Joy

The Best Baby-Sitters, Of Course, Are The Babys ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The best baby-sitters, of course, are the babys grandparents. You feel completely comfortable entrusting your baby to them for long periods, ...read more

Tags: Family

To Have Faith Where You Cannot See; To Be ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"To have faith where you cannot see; to be willing to work on in the dark; to be conscious of the fact that, so long as you strive for the best, there are ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

Marrying A Man Is Like Buying Something Youve ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Marrying a man is like buying something youve been admiring for a long time in a shop window. You may love it when you get it home, but it ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

When One Door Closes, Another Opens; But We ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do ...read more

Tags: Opportunity

Thankfulness Or Forgetfulness  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 17, 2002

THANKFULNESS OR FORGETFULNESS "History knows no disasters," said the Literary Digest (Sept. 1923), "which parallels the earthquake and fire that visited Japan this month and laid waste the capital city and the chief seaport." The New York Tribune called this earthquake “undoubtedly the greatest ...read more

Tags: Thanksgiving Holiday, Joy, God The Father

An Old Preacher Was Dying. He Sent A Message For ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 8, 2005

An old preacher was dying. He sent a message for his doctor and his lawyer, both church members, to come to his home. When they arrived, they were ushered up to his bedroom. As they entered the room the preacher held out his hands and motioned for them to sit, one on each side of his bed. The ...read more

Tags: Jesus, Crucifixion, Death, Death Nearness

How I Want To Go  PRO

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Oct 19, 2002

HOW I WANT TO GO An old preacher was dying. He sent a message for his Doctor and his Lawyer, both church members, to come to his home. When they arrived, they were ushered up to his bedroom. As they entered the room, the preacher held out his hands and motioned for them to sit on each side of ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ, Sin Separates From God

The First Approached The Elephant, And Examined ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 22, 2002

-The First approached the Elephant, and examined his broad and sturdy side. He said this elephant is very much like a wall. -The Second, feeling of the tusk, said “So very round and smooth and sharp? To me it is mighty clear this elephant is very much like a spear!" -The Third ...read more

How I Want To Go  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

How I want to go An old preacher was dying. He sent a message for his Doctor and his Lawyer, both church members, to come to his home. When they arrived, they were ushered up to his bedroom. As they entered the room, the preacher held out his hands and motioned for them to sit on each side of the ...read more

Tags: Faith

A Light In Dark Places

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008

A LIGHT IN DARK PLACES A young girl once consulted with her minister. "I cannot stick it out any longer. I am the only Christian in the factory where I work. I get nothing but taunts and sneers. It is more than I can stand. I am going to resign." "Will you tell me," asked the minister, "where ...read more

Tags: Evangelism The Lost

Many Years Ago, A Scottish Jesuit Priest ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008

Many years ago, a Scottish Jesuit priest expressed to John Knox, his great frustration and confusion over the inconsistencies of his life. The following was Knox’s suggested prayer: Lord Jesus, receive my spirit, and put an end at Thy good pleasure to this my miserable life; for justice and truth ...read more

Por Un Dólar — For A Dollar

Contributed by Fernando Ocampo on Jun 3, 2008

(ENGLISH TRANSLATION FOLLOWS) Cierto hombre vino un día a la iglesia con su familia. Cuando iban de regreso a casa comenzó a quejarse de esta manera: "la música estaba demasiado alta, el sermón fue demasiado largo. El que dio los anuncios parecía que ni el mismo sabía lo que decía. Como es posible ...read more

Tags: Complaining

Denomination: Baptist