In Sermon Illustrations: "Observing Rules"

I Observed A Waitress The Other Night. We Had A ...

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jun 21, 2008

I observed a waitress the other night. We had a large party of people and as they brought our food, that we were hungry for and would provide nourishment to us, she was straining under the weight of the tray filled with food. Yet when she set the meal before us, as she left, she was twirling ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Always Hear "The Rules" From The Feminine ...  PRO

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 22, 2002

We always hear "the rules" from the feminine side. Now you get to hear the guys’ point of view. These are our rules! Please note...these are all numbered "1" ON PURPOSE. 1. Learn to work the toilet seat. You’re a big girl. If it’s up, put it down. 1. Birthdays, Valentines, and Anniversaries are ...read more

Tags: Marriage Obligations, Romantic Love

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Now I'm A Fisherman And The First Rule Of Fishing ...  PRO

Contributed by Ken Schlenker on Aug 7, 2002

Now I’m a fisherman and the first rule of fishing is to stay afloat in your boat. I can’t begin to tell you how many times I would wake up and walk outside to take a deep breath and smell the air to catch an understanding of the humidity. I’d then look up at the horizon and I see how many clouds ...read more

Tags: Help

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Rules Barna Research Group Has Identified The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

New Rules Barna Research Group has identified the following New Rules for the next generation. Some will encourage you, others will cause alarm. 1. Personal relationships count. Institutions don’t. 2. The process is more important than the product. 3. Aggressively pursue diversity among ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

Direct Mail Rules: A Recent Pitney Bowes Survey ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

Direct Mail Rules: A recent Pitney Bowes survey shows that consumers prefer snail mail to e-mail when it comes to maintaining relationships. 34% say paper direct mail is the best medium for achieving this. Next is prints ads, 30%; television, 25%; and radio, 5%. E-mail ...read more

Tags: Communication General

Carols Legal: "No Court Has Ever Ruled That The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Carols Legal: “No court has ever ruled that the Constitution requires government officials to censor Christmas carols, eliminate all references to Christmas, or silence those who celebrate ...read more

Tags: Christmas

Each Problem That I Solved Became A Rule Which ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Each problem that I solved became a rule which served afterwards ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

He Who Reigns Within Himself And Rules His ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"He who reigns within himself and rules his passions, desires, and ...read more

Tags: Self

Any Fool Can Make A Rule, And Any Fool Will ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Any fool can make a rule, and any fool ...read more

Tags: Commandments General

Although He Follows No Rules, We Know Satan ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008

Although he follows no rules, we know Satan attacks on three fronts: through the flesh, through the world, and by direct assault. The Flesh: In the 1936 Spanish civil war, Franco’s Loyalist Army defeated the Republican Army in Madrid. It was the key battle of the war and led to the establishment ...read more

Tags: Satan

At First I Saw God As My Observer, My Judge, ...  PRO

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jun 9, 2001

At first I saw God as my observer, my judge, keeping track of the things I did wrong, so as to know whether I merited heaven or hell when I die. He was out there sort of like a president. I recognized his picture when I saw it, but I really didn’t know Him. But later on, when I met Christ, It ...read more

Tags: Doing God's Will, Commitment To Christ, Call Of The Disciples

Denomination: Methodist

How Many Observe Christ's Birthday! How Few, His ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

How many observe Christ’s birthday! How few, his precepts! O! ’tis easier to keep holidays than ...read more

Tags: Christmas Advent, Faith, Holiness

When I Was A Young Man I Observed That Nine Out ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

When I was a young man I observed that nine out of every ten things I did were failures. I didn't want to be a ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

How Many Observe Christs Birthday How Few, His ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"How many observe Christs birthday How few, his precepts O tis easier to keep ...read more

Tags: Christmas

Too Much Idleness, I Have Observed, Fills Up A ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Too much idleness, I have observed, fills up a mans time much more completely, and leaves him less his own master, ...read more

Tags: Productivity

How Many Observe Christ's Birthday How Few, His ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

“How many observe Christ’s birthday How few, his precepts O, ’tis easier to keep holidays than commandments.” –Ben Franklin, Christmas was not celebrated during the 1st 2 centuries after Christ’s life on earth. In AD 245, when a group of scholars attempted to pinpoint the exact date of Christ’s ...read more

Tags: Holidays

Peanut Butter Theology

Contributed by Todd Catteau on May 27, 2015

I don’t like peanut butter. Some people get very upset when I tell them that. It’s nothing personal. It’s not a character flaw. I just don’t like it. I don’t even like the smell of it. My mother told me I ate a lot of peanut butter when I was young, so maybe I just reached my limit. My two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Tags: Generosity, Golden Rule, Thoughtfulness, Sympathize

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Six Rules For A Happy Life 1.avoid Fried Meats, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Six Rules for a Happy Life 1.Avoid fried meats, which angry up the blood. 2.If your stomach disputes you, lie down and pacify it with cool thoughts. 3.Keep the juices flowing by jangling around gently as you move. 4.Go very light on vices such as carrying on in society. The social ramble ...read more

Tags: Joy

You Know The Old Rule: He Who Have The Fastest ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

You know the old rule: He who have the fastest cart never ...read more

Tags: Sports

I Think Success Has No Rules, But You Can Learn ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I think success has no rules, but you can learn a ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life