In Sermon Illustrations: "Never Knew You"

It's Later Than It's Ever Been!

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Jun 6, 2023

A young boy was playing in his grandmother’s house near a large grandfather clock. Noontime was approaching, and when both hands of the old timepiece reached 12, the chimes began to ring. As he always liked to do, the boy counted each gong as it sounded. This time, however, something went wrong ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18

Tags: Second Coming, Rapture, Time, Return Of Christ, End Times, Prophecy  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Incredible Power Of Aspen Tree Seeds (Facing Trials)

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Dec 21, 2023

Last winter while visiting a natural history museum in Colorado, I learned some remarkable facts about the aspen tree. An entire grove of slender, white-trunked aspens can grow from a single seed and share the same root system. These root systems can exist for thousands of years whether or not ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4, 1 Corinthians 10:13, John 16:33

Tags: Faith, Trials, Problems, Tests Of Faith, Joy, Temptation, Tribulation, Difficulties, Spiritual Growth, Perserverance  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Burnout In The Ministry Is A Serious Problem.

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Nov 12, 2024

Burnout is a serious problem among pastors around the world. Some statistics include: On average, seminary trained pastors last only five years in church ministry. • 100% of 1,050 Reformed and Evangelical pastors had a colleague who had left the ministry because of burnout, church conflict, or ...read more

Tags: Elijah, Ministry, Burnout, Pastors, Simon Peter, Discouraged, Quitting  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Faithful

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 1, 2026

DO WE UNDERSTAND FAITHFULNESS? Have you heard RHONDA VINCENT’S STORY OF FAITHFULNESS? Rhonda and her family were under contract at SILVER DOLLAR CITY TO DO 5—ONE HOUR MUSIC PROGRAMS A DAY. One day it was raining real hard. No one was in the crowd. No one, but the contract was for 5 shows. Rhonda ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:2

Tags: Faithfulness, Choices

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Qualifies The Called

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 13, 2026

I came across this quote that I found most helpful Before you say you are not qualified to be used by God please remember this Abraham was too old Isaac was a day dreamer Jacob was deceitful and a liar Leah was ugly Joseph was abused Moses was a murderer and couldn't talk Gideon was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-26

Tags: Matthew, Qualified

Denomination: Anglican

The Gold Watch- Lucille Wales' Husband Henry ...

Contributed by Lloyd Ludwick on Jan 15, 2007

The Gold Watch- Lucille Wales’ husband Henry retired from his job as a mechanic at the local Ford dealership he was given a gold watch inscribed with his name. Henry was so proud it became his greatest treasure. "Now I have something special I can leave to our son" he would tell his wife. But the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Ignore Small Decisions, For In Small ...  PRO

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 7, 2002

Don’t ignore small decisions, for in small decisions you determine the ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Denomination: Baptist

Look At Others And Be Distressed. Look At ...  PRO

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

"Look at others and be distressed. Look at yourself, and be depressed. Look to God, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Tags: Emotions, Basics Of Christianity

Denomination: Congregational

I Like The Bumper Sticker That Reads, "Everyone ...  PRO

Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Feb 11, 2003

I like the bumper sticker that reads, “Everyone seems normal ...read more

Tags: Sin General, God's Provision

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All Children Alarm Their Parents, If Only Because ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

All children alarm their parents, if only because you are forever expecting to ...read more

Tags: Children

Even When Youre On The Right Track, Youll Get ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Even when youre on the right track, youll get run over if ...read more

Tags: Action

The Toughest Part Of Dieting Isnt Watching What ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

The toughest part of dieting isnt watching what you eatits ...read more

Tags: Addiction

Nothing Is Better For The Creative Spirit Than ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Nothing is better for the creative spirit than lack of means. Luxury leads to ...read more

Tags: Art

If Youre Going To Sin, Sin Against God, Not The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"If youre going to sin, sin against God, not the bureaucracy. God will forgive ...read more

Tags: Workplace

Bureaucrats: They Are Dead At 30 And Buried At ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Bureaucrats: they are dead at 30 and buried at 60. They are like custard pies; ...read more

Tags: Workplace

One Of The Virtues Of Being Very Young Is That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

One of the virtues of being very young is that you dont let the facts get in ...read more

Tags: Children

Put Away Your Cell Phone And Your Ipod And Pay ...

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jan 7, 2009

Put away your cell phone and your ipod and pay attention to the ...read more

Tags: Change

Denomination: Pentecostal

Enthusiasm Is The Best Protection In Any ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Enthusiasm is the best protection in any situation. Wholeheartedness is contagious. Give ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Its A Strange World Of Language In Which Skating ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Its a strange world of language in which skating on thin ice can ...read more

Tags: Communication General

Part Of The Secret Of Success In Life Is To Eat ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the ...read more

Tags: Food