In Sermon Illustrations: "Lover Of My Soul"

How Do You Recognize An Idol In Your Life?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 13, 2022

Jacob was told to lay down his idols and come back home to Bethel to serve God. Is there an idol in your life that you need to forsake. How do you know if something is an idol in your life? Here are 3 ways we can we identify or recognize the idols in our lives: 1. The feeling of: If I have ...read more

Tags: Idols, Revival, Repent, Idolatry

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Leaky Roof - Common Sense

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on May 27, 2024

The Pastor and the Leaking Roof Once a church had replaced the roof. The pastor and some folks were in the Fellowship Hall celebrating the great accomplishment when a horrific thunderstorm came. The roof started leaking right on top of the pastor’s head. Embarrassed and furious, he immediately ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:6, Proverbs 14:8, Ephesians 4:26, Proverbs 14:29, Genesis 4:5, Romans 12:19, James 3:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Anger, Common Sense, Embarrassing, Lol, Projects, Buildings, Pastor Humor, Facilities  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Desire For Love

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Aug 8, 2024

The Desire for Love Humor: A couple who had been chatting online for weeks finally met on their first date. After an expensive meal in an upscale restaurant, the lady plucked a daisy from the flower arrangement on the table, pulling the pedals off one by one. She repeated to herself, “He loves me, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:5, 1 John 5:4-5, 1 John 5:10, James 4:4, John 15:19  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Love, Romance, Humor, Priorities, Love Of World  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Box ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2010

The Box Boy My third job as a teenager (the one right before I went into the Air Force), was as a box boy for McCoy’s Markets, in hyderabad, andhra predesh. One of the other box boys was named David, and I remember him well. We nodded and said "Hi" to each other, as guys do, and that was pretty ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Tags: Security

Barriers ---- I Had This Job One Summer Where I ...

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 15, 2010

BARRIERS ---- I had this job one summer where I delivered eggs to omelet shops, small groceries, bakeries and such on the East side of the San Francisco Bay. It was a crazy job fraught with difficulties and adventure. You would think the most difficult place to make deliveries would be Berkley ...read more

Tags: Opportunity

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Sure Do Miss St. Sanity

Contributed by James Snyder on Aug 17, 2019

The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and me recently celebrated our 48th wedding anniversary. It sure does not seem we have been married that long. I guess, as you get older, according to my grandmother, time goes faster. If that is true, I must be getting older. We met in September, became ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Tags: Politics, Humor, Sanity

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Is This A Christmas Present Or What?

Contributed by James Snyder on Dec 21, 2019

One great blessing of Christmas is presents. Of course, at my age, I am not too interested in what I am getting but rather what I am giving. I cannot think of one thing I really would want. I got everything I need even though some of it may be old and outdated. As long as it works, I'm happy ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Tags: Christmas, Holiday

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

There Was Once A Great And Noble King Whose Land ...  PRO

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 21, 2006

There was once a great and noble King whose land was terrorized by a crafty dragon. Like a massive bird of prey, the scaly beast delighted in ravaging villages with his fiery breath. Hapless victims ran from their burning homes, only to be snatched into the dragon’s jaws or talons. Those devoured ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Tags: Transfiguration, Transformation, Sin Deceptive

Denomination: Lutheran

The Dragon

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 26, 2007

"The Dragon" I would like to tell you a story this morning about a dragon. "There was once a great and noble King whose land was terrorized by a crafty dragon. Like a massive bird of prey, the scaly beast delighted in ravaging villages with his fiery breath. Hapless victims ran from their burning ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

There Is An Old Definition Of Faith That Has ...  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 5, 2004

There is an old definition of faith that has helped me in my times of troubles. F = Forsaking A = ...read more

Tags: Faith General

Denomination: *other

God Will Prepare Everything For Our Perfect ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 9, 2006

God will prepare everything for our perfect happiness in heaven, and if it takes my dog being there, I ...read more

Tags: God's Provision

Never Lend Books, For No One Ever Returns Them; ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Never lend books, for no one ever returns them; the only books I have in my library are ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

If You Ask Me What I Have Come To Do In This ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

If you ask me what I have come to do in this world I will reply: I am ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Whats I The Air? Some Subtle Spirit Runs Thro' ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Whats I the air? Some subtle spirit runs thro' all my veins. Hope seems to ride this morning on ...read more

Tags: Faith

There Will Be Somethinganguish Or Elation That ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There will be somethinganguish or elation That is peculiar to this day alone. I rise from sleep and say: Hail to the ...read more

Tags: Morning

I Care Not So Much What I Am In The Opinion Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I care not so much what I am in the opinion of others, as what I am in my own. I would be rich ...read more

Tags: Self

Jesus, Thy Boundless Love To ...

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jan 19, 2010

Jesus, thy boundless love to me No thought can reach, no tongue declare; Then [bend] my wayward heart to ...read more

Tags: Lordship Of Christ, Love Of Jesus

Denomination: Baptist

Jas 3:1 Not Many Of You Should Presume To Be ...

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jul 27, 2007

Jas 3:1 Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Poem By Pastor Clinton Meininger From His Book ...  PRO

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 11, 2000

A poem by Pastor Clinton Meininger from his book "Springs of Living Waters"tells us of the mysteries of life. He says: "All around me, Lord of life, My world is tumbling in. There’s nothing sure and nothing safe From gossip, greed and sin: And yet, I know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-16

Tags: God In The Hardships, God's Provision

Denomination: Lutheran

Today I Am A Horse, Dear God, Did You Have To ...  PRO

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 12, 2000

"Today I am a horse, Dear God, did you have to make my poor old horse lose his shoe just before the Sabbath? That wasn't nice. It's enough you pick on me, Tevye, bless me with 5 daughters, a life of poverty. What have You got against my horse? Sometimes I think when things are too quiet up there, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:19

Tags: Finding Fulfillment, Human Body, Peace

Denomination: Lutheran