In Sermon Illustrations: "Neglect Of The Word"

We May Be Certain That Whatever God Has Made ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"We may be certain that whatever God has made prominent in his word, he intended to be conspicuous ...read more

Tags: God The Father

A Newspaper Is Lumber Made Malleable. It Is Ink ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A newspaper is lumber made malleable. It is ink made into words and pictures. It is conceived, born, ...read more

Tags: Culture

You Who Are Lettingyour Friend's Heart Ache For ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"You who are lettingyour friend's heart ache for a word of appreciation or sympathy, which you mean ...read more

Tags: Compassion

The Trouble With The Dictionary Is That You You ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The trouble with the dictionary is that you you have to know how a word is spelled before you can ...read more

Tags: Truth

In The Last Decade, The Number Of Single Dads ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 13, 2009

In the last decade, the number of single dads grew 70%, and the number of households headed by ...read more

Tags: Family

It Was Edwin Markham Who Said These Famous ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

It was Edwin Markham who said these famous words: “We have committed the Golden Rule to ...read more

Tags: Faith General

National Prayer ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

“National Prayer Warrior” 1 Timothy 2:1-4, “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone -- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Tags: Patriotism

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nfl Quarterback's Pre-Game Generosity Impacts ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2010

NFL Quarterback’s Pre-Game Generosity Impacts Family There was a time when the bread-winner of the family worked a night shift in a low paying job and relied on food stamps to feed their large family. But that all changed after the Saint Louis Rams won the Super Bowl in 2000. And because of those ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Tags: Generosity, Giving General

Close: (The Following Illustration Can Be Found ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

CLOSE: (the following illustration can be found on the internet – the event occurred April 25, 2003) Maurice Cheeks is the retired All Star point guard who at one time coached the Portland Trail Blazers. His team had just finished warming up for a playoff game against the Dallas Mavericks. The ...read more

Tags: Faith General

I Heard Of One Pastor Who Spoke Up And Said, ...  PRO

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2001

I heard of one Pastor who spoke up and said, ‘Bro. Brown would you please stand and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Tags: Unity, Communication General, Christian Love, One

Poets Have Got To Enjoy Themselves Sometimes, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Poets have got to enjoy themselves sometimes, and the twisting and convolutions of words, the inventions and contrivances, are all part of the ...read more

Tags: Art

There Is A Price Which Is Too Great To Pay For ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There is a price which is too great to pay for peace, and that price can be put in one word. One ...read more

Tags: Peace

I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day Their Old, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I heard the bells on Christmas Day Their old, familiar carols play, And wild and sweet The words repeat ...read more

Tags: Christmas

There Is Something In Calvary That Passes Our ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There is something in Calvary that passes our understanding, and the words about the Precious Blood should never be read ...read more

Tags: Crucifixion

Discretion Of Speech Is More Than Eloquence, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Discretion of speech is more than eloquence, and to speak agreeably to him with whom we deal is more than to ...read more

Tags: Communication General

Good Management Is Largely A Matter Of Love. Or ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Good management is largely a matter of love. Or if youre uncomfortable with that word, call it caring, because proper management ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

We Are Shut Up In Schools And College ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"We are shut up in schools and college recitation rooms for ten or fifteen years, and come out at last with a ...read more

Tags: School

This Poem Is Attributed To Martin Luther:

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 17, 2009

This poem is attributed to Martin Luther: "Feelings come and feelings go, and feelings are deceiving; My warrant is the ...read more

Tags: Emotions

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Has Been Said That We Should "Rejoice ...

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Jul 9, 2010

It has been said that we should “rejoice in the swift mercy of God, which in the early watches of the night of ...read more

Tags: Temptation General

Denomination: Baptist

Those Of You Who Are Sports Fans Probably ...  PRO

Contributed by Edward Frey on Aug 8, 2001

Those of you who are sports fans probably remember the opening monologue to the TV sports broadcast, “Wide, Wide, World of Sports.” The opening shots depicted athletes from all kinds of sports. As the footage rolled on, so came those immortal words: “The thrill of victory and the agony of ...read more

Tags: Death

Denomination: Lutheran