In Sermon Illustrations: "Now What"

The Basic Test Of Freedom Is Perhaps Less In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The basic test of freedom is perhaps less in what we are free to do than in ...read more

Tags: Political Freedom

Talk Not Of Genius Baffled. Genius Is Master Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Talk not of genius baffled. Genius is master of man. Genius does what it must, ...read more

Tags: Thought

The Lonely Frog

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 8, 2014

You’ve heard the one, I ‘m sure, about the lonely frog who goes to see a fortune-teller. He’s told not to worry. She says, “You’re going to meet a beautiful young girl, and she will want to know everything about you.” “That’s great!” the excited frog says. “When will I meet her?” And the psychic ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-13

Tags: Fate, Providence

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Choices  PRO

Contributed by Marcus Rosa on Sep 20, 2004

How in the world did Lot end up in such a mess? One word—choices. —Something each of us has in common. Every single day... every single moment we make choices. —What to eat. What to wear. What to say. What to do. How to act. —You’ve made a thousand choices before you arrived here this morning! ...read more

Tags: Sin Wages Of, Sin Exposed

Denomination: Baptist

Jim Elliot A Missionary Who Was Killed In South ...  PRO

Contributed by Gregg Svalstad on Nov 3, 2004

Jim Elliot a missionary who was killed in South America in the late 50’s said: “He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep, to gain what he cannot lose.” We are to be sold out to the eternal things we cannot lose rather than selling out to the temporary things here that we cannot keep. What ...read more

Tags: Call Of The Disciples

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Not The Preacher That Should Get Glory. It ...

Contributed by James Chandler on Feb 1, 2007

It is not the preacher that should get glory. It is the God of the message. A basketball costs anywhere from $5 - $50. But what is the worth of a basketball signed by Michael Jordan? A sleeve of golf balls cost around $10. But what is the worth of a golf ball hit by Tiger Woods? A football can ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building A Cathedral

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Aug 5, 2008

BUILDING A CATHEDRAL A man once walked by a building site and saw three stone masons side by side, sweating over their work in the hot sun. He asked the first, "What are you doing?" "Laying bricks" came the reply. He asked the second stone mason, "And what are you doing?" "Building a wall." ...read more

Tags: Glory

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Everything Is As It Seems

Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 25, 2020

For the last five days, I have not been able to sleep nor close my eyes at night. It’s been a nightmare. During the last four weeks, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and Yours Truly have been sequestered in our home and loving it. I cannot remember a time in our marriage that we have spent ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:4

Tags: Humor, Relationship

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Tell Santa I Tried To Be Nice

Contributed by James Snyder on Dec 19, 2020

It’s that time of the year when the conversation around the dinner table in the Parsonage has to do with naughty or nice. I must admit it's not my favorite conversation because what is naughty, and what is nice? That all depends on who you're talking to. The Gracious Mistress of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7

Tags: Christmas, Nice, Naughty

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Another Christmas Tree In The Bag

Contributed by James Snyder on Dec 26, 2020

It's hard to believe, but another Christmas has come and gone. It comes so slow but leaves so fast. I guess I'll never understand that. This Christmas was probably the most unusual that I have ever experienced. When I was young, I remember those first Christmases; they were so slow in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:35

Tags: Christmas, Humore

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Hey, This Is My Story!

Contributed by James Snyder on Dec 4, 2021

Dr. James L. Snyder I am just now concluding that narcissism is a virus that has infected everybody in the world that is breathing air. I even apply this to my own life with a great deal of regret. Nobody wants to admit they have narcissistic leanings in their life. And yet, if you listen to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Tags: Heart Attack, Narcissi Okaysm

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

One Mouth Too Many Words

Contributed by James Snyder on Mar 5, 2022

I read somewhere where the average woman speaks 20,000 words a day, and the average man speaks 7,000 words a day. I’m not sure if that’s true because I never believe everything I read, particularly on my computer, unless I write it. If this is true, who came up with it and how did they get to this ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:27-28

Tags: Speak, Silence, Worde

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Unsung Heroines-Rizpah

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 3, 2022

Introduction: Rizpah is only mentioned in a couple of places in the Bible. We don’t know much about her aside from this tremendous act of love she demonstrated in this story. Text: 2 Samuel 21:8-11, KJV: 8 But the king took the two sons of Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, whom she bare unto Saul, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:8-11

Tags: Famine, Gibeonites, Rizpah, Unsung Heroines

Denomination: Baptist

Ain’t Nothing Better Than A P&j Sandwich

Contributed by James Snyder on Dec 5, 2023

I'm not sure what happened to my closely guarded diet during these recent holidays, but I won't ask. The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage has been so busy cooking and preparing food that she didn't have time to oversee my diet. I love it when a plan comes together. As usual, I used ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4

Tags: Thanksgiving, Food

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How Can I Get My Sneeze Back?

Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 28, 2024

I've had a lot of health issues during this past year, and now that I seem to be over them, something else has taken their place. I have had a sneezing fit for the past two weeks that I've never experienced before. Every time I sneeze, it is in triplets. I don't know why I have to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Tags: Health, Sneezing

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Question Ought Not To Be, How Old Are You? ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The question ought not to be, How old are you? but What have you ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

The Choice Of Books, Like That Of Friends, Is A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The choice of books, like that of friends, is a serious duty. We are as responsible ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

It Is The Heart That Makes A Man Rich. He Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It is the heart that makes a man rich. He is rich according to what he is, ...read more

Tags: Heart

Imagination Was Given To Man To Compensate Him ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not; a sense of humor ...read more

Tags: Humor

Charlie "Tremendous” Jones Has Come ...  PRO

Contributed by James May on Apr 12, 2001

Charlie “Tremendous” Jones has come up with a way to tell his entire life history in 15 seconds or less. He says, “I am not what I used to be, I am not what I shall be, but, by the Grace of God and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Tags: Grace, Peace, Discipleship

Denomination: Independent/Bible