In Sermon Illustrations: "My Yoke Is Easy"

How Big Is Jesus??????

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 16, 2014

HOW BIG IS JESUS???????? At the end of a worship service, a little girl came up to her Pastor and asked, "How big is Jesus?" The puzzled pastor pondered and said, "I don’t know, sweetheart. The Bible doesn’t say. He was a carpenter, so I am sure he had big hands and strong shoulders. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Tags: Evangelism, Jesus, Missions

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pure Love Brings Joy

Contributed by Christopher Sweeney on May 19, 2017

Many of you may have experienced this but I have from my two nephews and my time in youth ministry that there are times when you are having the worst days and then a child will run up to you and give you a hug or say I love you and everything goes away. Why, why is it that a hug can help erase the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Philippians 4:4

Tags: Love, Joy

Betty's White Cake Is For Whoever

Contributed by Paul Steen on Dec 11, 2017

I walked into the kitchen one afternoon and saw a big white cake that had just been frosted. I love white cake. It’s my favorite. And my wife Betty can really make a mean one. So I found Betty and asked her, “Who is that white cake for?” She looked at me and shrugged, “Whoever.” Now she didn’t ...read more

Tags: Whosoever, Whoever, Anyone

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lead Us Not Into Temptation

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Oct 28, 2019

A young driver was in a hurry to get to an appointment and illegally parked his car. He left this note under the windshield wiper of his auto: So sorry, but I have circled the block for twenty minutes. I am late for an appointment and if I don't park here, I'll lose my job! ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness, Temptation, Humor, Lord's Prayer, Policemen  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Monkey Reading The Bible

Contributed by John Bright on Jan 17, 2021

One day the zoo-keeper noticed that the monkey was reading two books - the Bible and Darwin's The Origin of Species. In surprise he asked the ape, "Why are you reading both those books"? "Well," said the monkey, "I just wanted to know if I was my brother's keeper ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:25

Tags: Evolution, Darwin

Denomination: Methodist

He Is Our Strength

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Oct 12, 2021

My beautiful mama was always so strong, a tower of strength, courage and faith that stood like a beacon for our family. Psalm 46:1 says God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. As I meditated on this, I remembered a time when I was about 3 years old or so. I saw myself ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1, Psalm 28:8, Psalm 37:39, Exodus 15:2

Tags: Fear, Protection, Strength, God Is Our Strength

Denomination: Charismatic

Mothers And May

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on May 9, 2023

Mothers and May There are many things I love about the magic month of May-- the beautiful budding flowers, the gorgeous life-giving weather, the celebration of Mother’s Day! There are many things I love about our having Mother’s Day-- a day of recognition, a time to offer commendation, to one ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Psalm 127:1-3, Proverbs 23:25, Luke 8:21, Genesis 3:20, Romans 13:7  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Honor, Mother's Day, Poetry

Denomination: Baptist

In The Hole You Go!

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 22, 2024

As a minister, I conduct many baptismal services. My denomination baptizes in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. One Sunday, my family and I went to a friend’s home in the country. Our four children went outside to play with the others. After a short while, we heard only silence ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Tags: Faith, Baptism, Church, Children, Great Commission, Salvation'  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anne Graham Lotz On The Solar Eclipse

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 6, 2024

"The warning is triggered by the total solar eclipse of Aug. 21, nicknamed America's Eclipse. For the first time in almost 100 years, a total solar eclipse will be seen from coast to coast in our nation. People are preparing to mark this significant event with viewing parties at exclusive ...read more

Tags: America, End Times, Prophecy, Judgment, Second Coming, Last Days, Rapture, False Teachers, False Prophets, Return Of Christ, Solar Eclipse  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Are Two Things That Would Cause Me To Step ...

Contributed by Arlyn Shaeffer on Feb 25, 2003

There are two things that would cause me to step away from the ministry. The first one is losing my memory. The second one ...read more

Tags: Aging

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

3 Year Old Myspace.com Is The 2nd Most Popular ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 17, 2006

3 year old MySpace.com is the 2nd most popular Internet site after Yahoo, ahead of MSN, AOL, and ...read more

Tags: Entertainment

Go To The Wino On The Street And Say, "I Want To ...

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

Go to the wino on the street and say, "I want to set you free from drunkenness." He will most likely say, "I’m not a ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Write For No Other Purpose Than To Add To The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

I write for no other purpose than to add to the beauty that now belongs to me. I write a book for no other reason than to add three ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

A Child Develops Individuality Long Before He ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

A child develops individuality long before he develops taste. I have seen my kid straggle into the kitchen in the morning with outfits that ...read more

Tags: Children

What Is Peace? Is It War? No. Is It Strife? No. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"What is peace? Is it war? No. Is it strife? No. Is it lovely, and gentle, and beautiful, and pleasant, and serene, and joyful? Oh yes Therefore, my ...read more

Tags: Peace

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