In Sermon Illustrations: "New Man"

Done To Escape Consequences  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Done to Escape Consequences A fellow named Louie, deep in debt, was thinking of ending it all. "That’s ridiculous," says his neighbor, who was a chemist. "Look, I can give you a pill that will put you in a state of suspended animation. I’ll say you died - but then I’ll ship your body to another ...read more

Tags: Repentance, New Thing

Here Are The Percentages Of Resolutions That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Here are the percentages of resolutions that people have promised to make for 2007: Now if you are into making goals and wanting to set them there is a website just for you. It’s called mygoals.com and it helps you stay on track, but it also has trends for what people are going to make as goals ...read more

Tags: New Year's Day

Lately It Seems That Everyone Is Focusing On The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Lately it seems that everyone is focusing on the state of marriage. Well, all one needs to do is study the scriptures and discover what Jesus has to say about marriage. Which reminds me of the story of a small boy who was being given a quiz on the New Testament and one of the questions he was asked ...read more

Tags: New Year's Day

When The Former Missionary David Livingston Was ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

When the former missionary David Livingston was asked where he was prepared to go, he answered, “I am prepared to ...read more

Tags: New Year's Day

David Bach In Start Late, Finish Rich – The Past ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

David Bach in Start Late, Finish Rich – The past will continue to be your future ...read more

Tags: New Year's Day

Attitude Is Everything  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Attitude Is Everything. There once was a woman who woke up one morning, looked in the mirror, and noticed she had only three hairs on her head. "Well," she said, "I think I’ll braid my hair today." So she did and she had a wonderful day. The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and saw that ...read more

Tags: New Year's Day

W. Somerset Maugham Said, "Only A Mediocre ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

W. Somerset Maugham said, “Only a mediocre person is ...read more

Tags: New Year's Day

Author Bobb Biehl Said He Decided About Twenty ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Author Bobb Biehl said he decided about twenty years ago to make a hobby of asking questions. Questions help us to focus. He began collecting them, and included an entire chapter of questions in his book, Increasing Your Leadership Confidence. Six that would help us are those Rudyard Kipling ...read more

Tags: New Year's Day

A Lot Of People In Our Society Spend A Lot Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

A lot of people in our society spend a lot of time blaming others for their own lack of initiative, insight, ambition, and effort. The Southern Baptists one year had a slogan for church growth that would fit us individually: “If it is to be, it is up to me.” Zig Ziglar said, “If you’re looking ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:31-32

Tags: New Year's Day

Dr. Joyce Brothers Said, "The Snap Decision Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Dr. Joyce Brothers said, “The snap decision is often not a decision at all, but a technique of avoidance. A lightning choice may mean only that someone has snatched at the handiest ...read more

Tags: New Year's Day

If You Have Serious Doubts You're Wrestling With ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

If you have serious doubts you’re wrestling with in your life, listen to these words from Tom Skinner: “I spent a long time trying to come to grips with my doubts, and suddenly I realized that I had better come to grips with what I believe. I have since moved from the agony of ...read more

Tags: New Year's Day

The Jesus Store  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Let me close with this story - The Jesus Store. There was a woman once who wanted peace in the world and peace in her heart, but she was very frustrated. The world seemed to be falling apart and her personal life wasn’t that great either. One day she decided to go shopping, and she went to the ...read more

Tags: New Year's Day

If It Was Up To Me

Contributed by James Snyder on Feb 13, 2021

Fifty years ago, I was a teenager. Boy, do I miss those Days of Yore. It's not that I would like to relive them, but I was a much different person back then. As a teenager, I knew everything, and all you had to do was ask me. Even if you didn't ask me, I still would tell you what was on my ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:19

Tags: Wisdom, News, Politics

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"the Reflection Of Light"

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Feb 24, 2025

Imagine a light bulb illuminating a dark room. When you first turn on that light, it overwhelms the darkness and reveals details that were previously hidden. In many ways, this is akin to how the glory of God transformed Moses. Now, consider a moment when you’ve been outdoors on a sunny day, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35

Tags: Transformation, New Beginnings

Denomination: Methodist

Heart Transplant

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 3, 2026

A heart transplant doesn’t make a sick heart healthier. It removes the failing heart completely and replaces it with a living one. After surgery, the patient doesn’t just act alive— they are alive. They don’t breathe because they’re disciplined. They breathe because they have a new source of life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Tags: New Creation, Faith

Denomination: Other

Dr. W.a. Criswell Tells Of A Small New Testament ...  PRO

Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 19, 2001

Dr. W.A. Criswell tells of a small New Testament that was taken from the breast-pocket of a fallen American soldier in Vietnam, a young boy from Georgia. When Mr. Pat Zondervan held up that New Testament before the congregation of the First Baptist Church of Dallas, Dr. Criswell could see the light ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence, Forgiveness In Jesus, Lordship Of Christ, Integrity

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

During The Battle Of Waterloo, A Man Stood On ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

During the Battle of Waterloo, a man stood on top of a great cathedral in London. He was like a man who stands on an aircraft carrier, and holds signal flags. The whole city of London was anxious to know how things were going. All were wondering if the Duke of Wellington could defeat Napoleon. The ...read more

Tags: Commitment To Christ

A Man Was Telling His Neighbor In Trailer ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 7, 2007

A man was telling his neighbor in Trailer Estates, "I just bought a new hearing aid. It cost me four thousand dollars, but it’s state of the art. It’s perfect." "Really," ...read more

Tags: Aging, Materialism

The Happy Hypocrite." It Is A Story About A Man ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

“The Happy Hypocrite." It is a story about a man who was born with an awful facial deformity. He grew up alone and lonely. When reaching adulthood, he decided to move from his town to begin a new life. On his way he discovered a beautiful mask that fit his making him look handsome. At first the ...read more

Tags: Grace

Thinkers Down The Ages Have Puzzled Over The ...  PRO

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Thinkers down the ages have puzzled over the place of mankind in this immense universe in which we find ourselves. Perhaps you, like me, in a quiet moment have wondered, "What am I? Who am I?" G K Chesterton summarized it rather ...read more

Tags: Sin Fall Of Man, Evangelism The Lost

Denomination: Baptist