In Sermon Illustrations: "Now Is The Time"

Bring Back The Rotary Phone?" Acts 13:42-52 Key ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Jan 11, 2005

“Bring Back the Rotary Phone?” Acts 13:42-52 Key verse(s): 50:“But the Jews incited the God-fearing women of high standing and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them from their region.” There are three things you can do in life when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Tags: Leadership General

Denomination: Lutheran

I Love The Picture Of Sweet Baby Jesus, But We ...

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 15, 2009

I Love the Picture of Sweet Baby Jesus, but we don’t seem to like to think of God destroying mankind like He did in Genesis 6. We prefer the tamed version of God. The sanitized, warm, cuddly kind of God who does everything for us but tuck us in at night. The sweet baby Jesus rather than the Jesus ...read more

Tags: Judgment

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Successful Businessman--Modern Day Rich ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 30, 2009

Successful Businessman--Modern Day Rich Fool John Ortberg tells the story of a successful businessman. He worked 14 hours a day, even on weekends. He thought the 40 hour work week was such a good idea he would often do it twice a week. His goal was to be the best businessman he could be. Even when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-19

Tags: Parable Rich Fool

Anzac ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 27, 2010

ANZAC Day For those who do not know, ANZAC day is not the day to celebrate Australia’s victories, nor do we celebrate how great our country is. Rather we celebrate the sacrifice and loss of the young men and women who protect other people’s freedom. Australia has never been seriously attacked or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:26-51

Tags: War

What Did We Know Before Facebook?

Contributed by James Snyder on Jan 25, 2020

To paraphrase one of my favorite humorist, Will Rogers, “All I know is what I read on Facebook.” I must admit that I also get information from Facebook. I can keep up with my family and friends, know what they are doing, and know what they are saying. The information there, whether true or not, is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:14

Tags: Gossip, Secrets

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

It’s Not Always What It Seems

Contributed by James Snyder on Jul 11, 2020

There are times when my bad hearing is a blessing. I'm not sure if I'm not listening or not hearing. It’s hard for me to tell. For example, the other night, right after midnight, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I were pretty much sound asleep. There was more sound on the other ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:2

Tags: Humor, Storms, Rioting

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Something Seems To Be Missing

Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 10, 2021

Did you ever have a week when it felt like something was missing, but you didn't quite know what it was? I had that kind of a week this past week. It felt like something was missing, and I could not figure out what it was. The past week was typical in many regards. Everything seemed to be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9

Tags: Missing, Filling, Empty

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Oh No, Not Another Day

Contributed by James Snyder on Oct 18, 2025

I thought got over the problems I had two weeks ago. I thought I stepped onto new ground and everything was going to be fine. Very few times am I right, and this wasn't one of them. A couple of weeks ago, I had a terrible day. Our electricity was off for over six hours. My printer died, and I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Tags: Victory, Struggle

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Rick Warren Poses An Interesting Question, "When ...  PRO

Contributed by Richard Wafford on Apr 13, 2005

Rick Warren poses an interesting question, “when was the last time you emptied ...read more

Tags: Servanthood

Denomination: Baptist

On The Whole, Human Beings Want To Be Good, But ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 21, 2005

On the whole, human beings want to be good, but not too good, and not quite all the time. George ...read more

Tags: Faith Vs. Works

Today, The Irs Has About Twice The Budget Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 17, 2006

Today, the IRS has about twice the budget of the FBI, and 8 times as many ...read more

Tags: Workplace

Today, The Irs Has About Twice The Budget Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 14, 2007

Today, the IRS has about twice the budget of the FBI, and 8 times as many ...read more

Today, The Irs Has About Twice The Budget Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007

Today, the IRS has about twice the budget of the FBI, and 8 times as many ...read more

Today, The Irs Has About Twice The Budget Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

Today, the IRS has about twice the budget of the FBI, and 8 times as many ...read more

Tags: Money

When You Have Nothing Left But God, Then For The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

When you have nothing left but God, then for the first time you become aware that God is ...read more

Tags: Evangelism The Lost, Poverty, God's Provision

I Can't Promise You Forever, But I Can Promise ...  PRO

Contributed by Aaron Householder on Sep 30, 2004

"I can’t promise you forever, but I can promise today." A Hallmark Card ...read more

Tags: God's Love

Denomination: Baptist

When You Have Nothing Left But God, Then For The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

When you have nothing left but God, then for the first time you become aware ...read more

Tags: God Brings Purpose

30% Of All The Homeless Adults In The U.s. Spent ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 7, 2008

30% of all the homeless adults in the U.S. spent time in foster ...read more

Television . . . Is A Medium Of Entertainment ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Television . . . is a medium of entertainment which permits millions of people to listen to the same joke at ...read more

Tags: Television And Movies

You Do Have To Admire One Thing About Tv-Sitcom ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

You do have to admire one thing about TV-sitcom familiesthey never waste ...read more

Tags: Television And Movies