In Sermon Illustrations: "Look Back"

The Key … After 29 Floors

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 12, 2008

5411 The Key … After 29 Floors Three men, John Newton, Louis Weatherford, and Samuel Preston, were out to find the best that this life had to offer. Willing to try anything, they were now on their way to New York City to “to the Ambassador Hotel, a twenty-nine floor building. Upon entering the ...read more

Denomination: Other

Happiness Has No Reason. It Is Not To Be Found ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Happiness has no reason. It is not to be found in the facts of our lives, but in the color of the ...read more

Tags: Joy

The Reason Why All Men Honor Love Is Because It ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The reason why all men honor love is because it looks up, and not down; ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

As Quickly As You Start Spending Federal Money ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"As quickly as you start spending federal money in large amounts, it ...read more

Tags: Money

I Was Thrown Out Of College For Cheating On The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

I was thrown out of college for cheating on the metaphysics exam; I looked into ...read more

Tags: Sin General

Earnest People Are Often People Who Habitually ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Earnest people are often people who habitually look on the serious side of ...read more

Tags: Truth

Come In The Evening, Or Come In The Morning, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Come in the evening, or come in the morning, Come when you're looked for, ...read more

Tags: Hospitality

Stressing Output Is The Key To Improving ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Stressing output is the key to improving productivity, while looking to increase activity ...read more

Tags: Productivity

Not Everything Is As It Seems

Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 25, 2020

For the last five days, I have not been able to sleep nor close my eyes at night. It’s been a nightmare. During the last four weeks, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and Yours Truly have been sequestered in our home and loving it. I cannot remember a time in our marriage that we have spent ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:4

Tags: Humor, Relationship

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Oh, To Be Crazy And Get Paid For It

Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 26, 2020

I usually don't complain a lot. When I do I get caught in some dilemma that I can’t talk my way out. You think I would learn my lesson, but I'm still in the learning curve. It was a long week, and the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I had a busy schedule. She went her way, I went my ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:10

Tags: Money, Politics, Humor

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Hallelujah… She’s Baaaaack

Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 4, 2021

I have learned that you don't miss something until it is gone. Unfortunately, sometimes, it's too late. Over six weeks ago, or was it nine months, I took my truck in for a regular checkup. I was going away for the week, so I thought I would drop the truck off and let them work on it when ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:8

Tags: Stress, Humor

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

If Only I Would Take Notes

Contributed by James Snyder on Nov 26, 2022

As a writer, I always have a small notebook in my shirt pocket to take notes when I have an idea. I don’t have too many ideas, so I want to write down any I get so I don’t forget them. That has helped me out on many occasions. There is one exception. When The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Tags: Trust, Writer

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Cookie Monster Has Returned

Contributed by James Snyder on Nov 11, 2023

Sitting in my office working on some projects, I was suddenly surrounded by a familiar aroma. This surprised me because I had no idea what was happening. That aroma was familiar, but I couldn't identify it. I’m like that most of the time. My nose doesn't work quite like The Gracious ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

Tags: Stealing, Cookies, Sneaking

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Ice Cream Solves A Lot Of My Problems

Contributed by James Snyder on Feb 24, 2024

Like everybody else, I face problems almost every day. Or maybe I should say, my problem faces me. Every Monday, when I get up, I say to myself, “How many problems will I have this week? How many will I solve?” Unfortunately, myself never replies back. Problems are part of life, but it’s tough ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Tags: Prayer, Problems, Decisions

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

If She Cannot Fix It, It’s Not Broken

Contributed by James Snyder on Oct 4, 2025

Life has its many ups and downs. There are some weeks when there are more downs than ups. But if I didn’t have a down, I probably wouldn’t appreciate an up. This past week was one of those down weeks. One day, we lost our electricity for maybe six hours, my printer died on me and some scammer ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:3

Tags: Frustration, Fixing

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A.w. Tozer Says That People Who Are Crucified ...  PRO

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

A.W. Tozer says that people who are crucified with Christ have three distinct marks: 1. They are facing only one direction, 2. They can never turn ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20-21

Tags: Commitment To Christ

Denomination: Mennonite

If You Love It Let It Go – If It Does Not Return, ...  PRO

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jul 4, 2005

If you love it let it go – if it does not return, it was never yours – If it does return, it was always yours. If it comes back and eats your food and messes up ...read more

Tags: Children, Parenting

Denomination: Baptist

Hatred Is A Low And Degrading Emotion And Is So ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Hatred is a low and degrading emotion and is so poisonous that no man is strong enough to use it safely. The hatred we think we are directing against some ...read more

Tags: Anger

Life Without Confrontation Is Directionless, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Life without confrontation is directionless, aimless, passive. When unchallenged, human beings tend to drift, wander and stagnate. Confrontation is a gift, a necessary stimulation ...read more

Tags: Truth

A Radio Announcer Once Asked Leo Durocher, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

A Radio announcer once asked Leo Durocher, manager of the New York Giants, “Barring the unforeseen, Leo will your club get the pennant? Back came ...read more

Tags: God's Provision