In Sermon Illustrations: "Our Fortress"

Bridle The Tongue

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Feb 6, 2025

Now, it’s time to talk about how to bridle the tongue. A bridle is a small but powerful tool designed for communication and control. Whether with a bit or a bitless attachment, it allows a rider to guide a horse with subtle movements. A well-trained horse responds to the slightest cue, needing ...read more

Scripture: James 3:7-8

Tags: Words, Tongue, Horse, Bridle

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Beware Of No Man More Than Of Yourself; We Carry ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 10, 2006

“Beware of no man more than of yourself; we carry our worst enemies within ...read more

Tags: Sin General

It Is Fortunate That Each Generation Does Not ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

It is fortunate that each generation does not comprehend its own ignorance. We are thus enabled ...read more

Tags: Family

Among The Many Inventions Of Man, The Book, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Among the many inventions of man, the book, without a doubt, is the most astoundingOnly the book is an ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

In The Best Books, Great Men Talk To Us, Give ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"In the best books, great men talk to us, give us their most precious thoughts, and ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

Agriculture, Manufacturers, Commerce And ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Agriculture, manufacturers, commerce and navigation, the four pillars of our prosperity, are most ...read more

Tags: Business And Marketplace

We Are Told That Young Rebels Are The Most ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"We are told that young rebels are the most like, you know, articulate generation in ...read more

Tags: Children

We Look Forward To The Time When The Power To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

We look forward to the time when the power to love will replace the love of power. Then will our ...read more

Tags: Peace

If Christ Does Not Reign Over The Mundane Events ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

If Christ does not reign over the mundane events in our lives, He does not reign at ...read more

Tags: Discipleship, Faith

My Concern (Though Not Voiced Often Enough By ...

Contributed by Jim Mazzulla on Apr 6, 2004

My concern (though not voiced often enough by Christians) is this that we need the physical ...read more

Tags: Church Purpose Of

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

The Mystery Of The Humanity Of Christ, That He ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 14, 2004

"The mystery of the humanity of Christ, that He sunk Himself into our flesh, is beyond all ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

To Hope Means To Be Ready At Every Moment For ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"To hope means to be ready at every moment for that which is not yet born, and yet not become desperate ...read more

Tags: Faith

Computers Are Magnificent Tools For The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Computers are magnificent tools for the realization of our dreams, but no machine can replace the human spark of ...read more

Tags: Computers

Great Emergencies And Crises Show Us How Much ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Great emergencies and crises show us how much greater our vital resources ...read more

Tags: Dealing With Conflicts

We Fear The Government May Be Powerful Enough To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

We fear the government may be powerful enough to destroy our families; we know that it is not ...read more

Tags: Family

Rightful Liberty Is Unobstructed Action, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Rightful liberty is unobstructed action, according to our will, within limits drawn around ...read more

Tags: Political Freedom

Though Gods Attributes Are Equal, Yet His Mercy ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Though Gods attributes are equal, yet his mercy is more attractive and pleasing ...read more

Tags: God The Father

The Will Of God Will Be Done; But, Oh, The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The will of God will be done; but, oh, the unspeakable loss for us if we have missed ...read more

Tags: God The Father

Far From Offering A Shortcut To Clairvoyance, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Far from offering a shortcut to clairvoyance, history teaches us that the future is full of ...read more

Tags: God's Sovereign Will