In Sermon Illustrations: "One Line Sermons"

Poem By Larry Bryant

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Poem: When the Model T first hit the street, It didn’t bring all heaven to its feet. And when the first computer was born, They didn’t blow Old Gabriel’s horn. There’s only one thing that we’re sure about That can make those angels jump and shout: It’s when a sinner makes the Lord his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:10

Tags: Parable Prodigal Son

On The Windy Brittany Coast Of France The Abbe ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

On the windy Brittany coast of France the Abbe Adolph Juelienne Foure spent nearly ten hours a day every single day for 25 years carving more than 300 figures out of a huge section of rock above the sea. The statues tell the fantastic history of the Rotheneuf family, a 16th century tribe of ...read more

Tags: Faith

Sometimes I Lie Awake At Night, And I Ask, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

"Sometimes I lie awake at night, and I ask, ’Where have I gone wrong?’ Then a voice says to me, ’This is going to ...read more

Tags: God's Omniscience, Descriptions Of God

To The Hardships Of Life, The Famous Poet Robert ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 10, 2002

To the hardships of life, the famous poet Robert Frost would say this: "In three words I can sum up everything ...read more

Tags: Endurance, God's Provision, Hardship Of Life

About 1 In Every 37 U.s. Adults Was Either ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

About 1 in every 37 U.S. adults was either imprisoned at the end of ‘01 or had been incarcerated at one time. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

We Grew Up Founding Our Dreams On The Infinite ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

We grew up founding our dreams on the infinite promise of American advertising. I still believe that one can learn to play the piano by mail ...read more

Tags: Business And Marketplace

There Are Many Things I Admire In Children, But ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"There are many things I admire in children, but the one that impresses me the most is the way they can get the thrill of a lifetime out of the little ...read more

Tags: Children

A Child Develops Individuality Long Before He ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

A child develops individuality long before he develops taste. I have seen my kid straggle into the kitchen in the morning with outfits that ...read more

Tags: Children

Self-Pity And Gratitude Are Mortal Enemies. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Self-pity and gratitude are mortal enemies. Where one exists the other cannot. Since both are highly contagious, individuals must choose ...read more

Tags: Joy

This Is Our Purpose: To Make As Meaningful As ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

This is our purpose: to make as meaningful as possible this life that has been bestowed upon us; to live in such a way that we may be proud of ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Curiosity In Children Is But An Appetite For ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Curiosity in children is but an appetite for knowledge. One great reason why children abandon themselves wholly to silly pursuits and trifle their time away insipidly is because ...read more

Tags: Curiosity

Being A Journalist Is Simply Wonderful. It Is A ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Being a journalist is simply wonderful. It is a lifelong license to follow that most basic human trait curiosity. It is permission to probe and delve into whatever interests you, as ...read more

Tags: Curiosity

We Get Closer To God As We Get More Intimately ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

We get closer to God as we get more intimately and understandingly acquainted with the things He has created. I know of nothing more ...read more

Tags: Discovery

Ive Dreamed Many Dreams That Never Came True, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Ive dreamed many dreams that never came true, Ive seen them vanish at dawn; But Ive realized enough of my dreams, ...read more

Tags: Dreams

God Gave Man The Ability To Forget, Which Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"God gave man the ability to forget, which is one of the greatest attributes you have. Because if you remember everything thats happened to you, you ...read more

Tags: Emotions

I Once Thought Of Becoming A Political ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

I once thought of becoming a political cartoonist because they only have to come up with one idea a day. Then I thought Id be a ...read more

Tags: Entertainment

I Don't Want To Go To School And Learn Solemn ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I don't want to go to school and learn solemn things. No one is going to catch me, lady, and make me a man. I want ...read more

Tags: Children

When A Government Entity Talks About Matching ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When a government entity talks about matching funds, it usually means that for every dollar it plans to take out of your left pocket, it ...read more

Tags: Government

Living Is Strife And Torment, Disappointment ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Living is strife and torment, disappointment and love and sacrifice, golden sunsets and black storms. I said that some time ago, ...read more

Tags: Learning

It's Odd How Few Managers As Well As Marriage ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It's odd how few managers as well as marriage partners realize that, if you give way in little things, you can ...read more

Tags: Marriage General