In Sermon Illustrations: "not hearers only"

Only As Genuine Christian Holiness, And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Only as genuine Christian holiness, and Christlike love are expressed in the life of a parent, can the child have the ...read more

Tags: Parenting

It Is Not Only The Most Difficult Thing, To ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It is not only the most difficult thing, to know oneself, but the ...read more

Tags: Self

The Only Conquests Which Are Permanent, And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The only conquests which are permanent, and leave no regrets, are our ...read more

Tags: Self

A Determination To Succeed Is The Only Way To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A determination to succeed is the only way to succeed that ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

Signs Only Expose Reality

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 14, 2009

SIGNS ONLY EXPOSE REALITY Signs do not create a reality; they merely expose it. For example, a sign on a highway may read "Chicago: 160 miles". If we changed the sign to read "60 miles" instead, it wouldn't change the fact that Chicago is really 160 miles away. Truth doesn't change, no matter ...read more

Tags: Character

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Only A Full View Will Do  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 6, 2010

Only a Full View Will Do But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord [2Cor. 3:18]. I wish I had spent more time looking in the "mirror," beholding Him more. In the Word of God we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Tags: Jesus Christ

Only One Book Left

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

ONLY ONE BOOK LEFT When the famous missionary, Dr. David Livingstone, started his trek across Africa he had 73 books in 3 packs, weighing 180 pounds. After the party had gone 300 miles, Livingstone was obliged to throw away some of the books because of the fatigue of those carrying his baggage. As ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence

Denomination: Brethren

Only Name In Heaven Is "Christian"

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

ONLY NAME IN HEAVEN IS "CHRISTIAN" John Wesley once dreamed that he was at the gates of hell. He knocked and asked, "Are there any Roman Catholics here?" "Yes, many," was the reply. "Any Church of England men?" "Yes, many." "Any Presbyterians?" "Yes, many." "Any Wesleyans here?" ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Denomination: *other

Only One Opinion Counts

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 22, 2011

ONLY ONE OPINION COUNTS An umpire named Babe Pinelli once called Babe Ruth out on strikes. When the crowd booed with disapproval, the legendary Ruth turned to the umpire and said, "How could you call that a strike? There are 40,000 people here who are of the opinion that the last pitch was a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:7

Tags: God's Judgment

God's Only 'forgotten' Son

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 24, 2011

GOD'S ONLY 'FORGOTTEN' SON There's a true story told about a revival that was held in a small town. The crowd had dispersed, when a woman came down front and asked to speak with the preacher. She cried uncontrollably as she explained to the minister that she wanted to become a Christian, but she ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Tags: God's Love

Only In The Lone Star State

Contributed by John Crowe on Aug 11, 2011

ONLY IN THE LONE STAR STATE My daughter’s family moved to Del Rio, Texas. One night my 4-year-old granddaughter recited the Lord’s Pryaer with a slight variation; "Thy Kingdom come, Thy will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Tags: Children

Denomination: Baptist

Only In Obedience Are We Free

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 19, 2012

ONLY IN OBEDIENCE ARE WE FREE In his book "Run with the Horses," Eugene Peterson tells how he saw a family of birds teaching their young to fly. Three young swallows were perched on a dead branch that stretched out over a lake. One adult swallow got alongside the chicks and started shoving them ...read more

Tags: Obedience

Denomination: Brethren

The Bible – For Mature Audiences Only

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Nov 5, 2019

Recently I have been preaching sermons on topics submitted by the members of the church. I thought that was a good idea until someone requested I preach from Genesis 38. It’s not your typical children’s bedtime Bible story. It’s more on the lines of a scandalous storyline for a daytime soap ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Tags: Grace, Forgiveness, Sin, Rahab, Samson, Judah, Tamar  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Only Thing Left Was The Sign

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 14, 2020

A number of years ago, I drove by a small shopping center in a Midwestern city. The display of signs stated there was everything from a bookstore to a pet shop to—my favorite—a hobby shop! I’ve been interested in model trains and aircraft for many years, and thought this would be a good place to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:5

Tags: Forsaken Things, Closed Churches

Denomination: Baptist

If Only We Would Turn Around! ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Jun 26, 2005

If Only We Would Turn Around! (06.28.05--Direction--John 21:7-9 ) It’s a funny thing about life isn’t it that when we find ourselves off course we very seldom consider reversal the right direction to take. I guess it is just human nature to assume that where we’ve been already was a good choice ...read more

Scripture: John 21:7-9

Tags: God Brings Purpose, Evangelism The Lost

Denomination: Lutheran

Only Kings, Editors, And People With Tapeworms ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2005

Only kings, editors, and people with tapeworms have the right to use the ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

Uninformed Only 43% Of Americans Say They ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

Uninformed Only 43% of Americans say they understand basic beliefs of Catholicism; 28% Evangelical Christianity; 17% Judaism; and 7% ...read more

Tags: Apologetics General

Evangelicals Most Active Although They Only ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

Evangelicals Most Active Although they only account for about 8% of he U.S. adult population evangelicals are the most religiously active segment. In a typical week 80% attend church, 92% read their Bible, 60% attend Sunday school and 48% volunteer at church. Also a ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General

Researchers Report Only 10% Of Children In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

Researchers report only 10% of children in churched families get involved in discussions about Christian faith. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Children

There Are 6,913 Languages In The World, But Only ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

There are 6,913 languages in the world, but only 2,300 have as much as one book of the Bible translated and available. ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence