In Sermon Illustrations: "Older"

The Older I Get, The More I Distrust The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The older I get, the more I distrust the familiar doctrine ...read more

Tags: Wisdom

The Great Thing About Getting Older Is That You ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The great thing about getting older is that you don't lose all ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

As You Get Older, You Find That Often The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"As you get older, you find that often the wheat, disentangling itself from the ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Americans Ages 55 And Older Will Buy One In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008

Americans ages 55 and older will buy one in every five new homes this ...read more

Tags: Family

Every Publisher Should Have An Older Brother ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Every publisher should have an older brother who is a pimp. After all, the publisher needs someone he ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

A Young, New Preacher Went To Visit An Older, ...

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 21, 2009

A young, new preacher went to visit an older, more seasoned preacher for guidance because he felt stressed over the trials of pasturing a church. The older preacher took him out to his back yard -- walked up to a rosebush and handed the young preacher a rosebud and told him to open it without ...read more

Tags: Wisdom

Denomination: Baptist

13% Of Clergy Are 65 Or Older, Compared To Only ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

13% of clergy are 65 or older, compared to only 3% of workers in other professional specialty occupations. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Church General

An Older Sister Was Sitting Next To Her Younger ...  PRO

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Aug 6, 2001

An older sister was sitting next to her younger brother in Church one Sunday morning unsuccessfully trying to keep him still and quiet. Finally she said, “I wish you would calm down.” “I can’t”, he said, “it’s just so ...read more

Tags: Children, Church Practices, Church Purpose Of

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Older Couple Had Trouble Remembering Common, ...  PRO

Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 2, 2003

An older couple had trouble remembering common, day-to-day things. They both decided that they would write down requests the other had, and so try to avoid forgetting. One evening the wife asked if the husband would like anything. He replied, “Yes. I’d like a large ice-cream sundae with chocolate ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1, Exodus 12:1, 1 Corinthians 11:24, 1 Corinthians 11:24, Exodus 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Christian Values

Denomination: Baptist

There Are 40,000 People Age 100 Or Older In The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

There are 40,000 people age 100 or older in the U.S., and it’s the fastest-growing demographic segment. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Death Nearness

20% Of Americans 45 Or Older Who Are Somewhat ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

20% of Americans 45 or older who are somewhat religious cite prayer as their most satisfying spiritual or religious experience. ...read more

Tags: Prayer Adoration

Among Americans 45 Or Older Who Describe ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Among Americans 45 or older who describe themselves as somewhat religious, 20% say prayer is the best way to find spiritual or religious satisfaction, according to USA Today. Other pleasing spiritual experiences include living a moral life and helping others, both at 19%. And 13% view being with ...read more

Tags: Prayer Adoration

The Number Of People 65 And Older Who Are Working ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

The number of people 65 and older who are working or looking for work amounts to almost 4.5 million; a rise of almost 50% between ‘80 and ‘02. ...read more

Tags: Workplace

As A Man Grows Older, He Values The Voice Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"As a man grows older, He values the voice of experience more, The voice of prophecy less. He finds life's wealth in home, health, and children. He thinks more of men's worth And less of men's wealth. He boasts less and boosts more. He ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

The Older I Get, The More I Believe That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The older I get, the more I believe that nothing in the world equals friendshipthat marvelous assurance that everything will always be true and good ...read more

Tags: Compassion

An Older Sister Was Sitting Next To Her Younger ...

Contributed by Paul Green on Oct 28, 2009

An older sister was sitting next to her younger brother in Church one Sunday morning unsuccessfully trying to keep him still and quiet. Finally she said, "I wish you would calm down." "I can’t," he said, "it’s just ...read more

Tags: Church General

Denomination: Baptist

An Older Sister Was Sitting Next To Her Younger ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

An older sister was sitting next to her younger brother in Church one Sunday morning unsuccessfully trying to keep him still and quiet. Finally she said, “I wish you would calm down.” “I can’t”, he said, “it’s just so ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

As One Grows Older, One Becomes Wiser And More ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"As one grows older, one becomes wiser ...read more

Tags: Truth

Fun Is Like Life Insurance; The Older You Get, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Fun is like life insurance; the older you get, ...read more

Tags: Enjoyment

The Older You Get, The More You Like To Tell It ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The older you get, the more you like to tell it ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life