In Sermon Illustrations: "Over Thinking"

Thinking Is, Or Ought To Be, A Coolness And A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Thinking is, or ought to be, a coolness and a calmness; and our poor hearts throb, and our ...read more

Tags: Thought

To Have Ideas Is To Gather Flowers; To Think Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

To have ideas is to gather flowers; to think is to weave ...read more

Tags: Thought

Thinking Is The Place Where Intelligent Actions ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Thinking is the place where intelligent actions begin. We pause long enough to look more carefully at a situation, to see more of its character, to think about why ...read more

Tags: Thought

Are You Willing To Think? Consider Carefully, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Are you willing to think? Consider carefully, for the answer to that question will largely determine your success or failure in life. If you would develop your judgment, use it. Exercise your power of judgment as often as you can, for the first rule of good judgment is practice. The ...read more

Tags: Thought

I Do Not Think That Winning Is The Most ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

I do not think that winning is the most important thing. I think ...read more

Tags: Competition

A Lot Of People Think That Being Saved Is A ...  PRO

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 23, 2004

A lot of people think that being saved is a matter of works. But, here it says that you are God’s workmanship. It says you were created (kitzo) for good works. The word created means that refers to the work of God in creating you for a purpose. Think of it this way, if you have a apple tree in ...read more

Tags: Faith Vs. Works

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive Us For Thinking That Prayer Is A Waste ...  PRO

Contributed by Joseph Conrad Edpao on Oct 28, 2004

“Forgive us for thinking that prayer is a waste of time and help us to see that without prayer our work is ...read more

Tags: Prayer Adoration

Denomination: Baptist

Some People Think They Are A Wonder When They Are ...

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Nov 2, 2009

Some people think they are a wonder when they are not. I heard about a bachelor who was on an airplane. He saw a pretty stewardess and decided to get her attention. She passed by and said, “Sir, you do not have your seat belt fastened.” He replied, “Well, my dear, Superman doesn’t need a seat ...read more

Tags: Pride

Denomination: Baptist

A Lot Of Christians Have A Tendency To Think That ...

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2009

A lot of Christians have a tendency to think that --- even though it was God’s Grace and Mercy that saved us --- now that we are saved, it’s all up to us to get on with the business of struggling to “live the Christian life” on our own power. We rev up our own dedication, will power, grit, and ...read more

Tags: Growth In Christ

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Some Strange Reason We Think That The ...

Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 2, 2011

For some strange reason we think that the righteous go to church. That is Pharisee thinking. The Pharisees were the teachers and rulers of the law. They felt that they knew more than anyone else and were also above everyone else. The church should be viewed as a hospital and not a place ...read more

Tags: Church Purpose Of

When We Think About God

Contributed by Gaylon Clark on Nov 12, 2012

WHEN WE THINK ABOUT GOD A. W. Tozer says, "What comes to mind when we think about God is ...read more

Tags: God Brings Purpose

Denomination: Baptist

She Thinks I'm Real!

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 24, 2012

A story is told of a family that went into a restaurant. The waitress walked up and, looking at the young boy, said: “What will it be?” The boy eagerly shouted back: “I’ll take a hamburger, French fries, and a chocolate shake.” The mother immediately interrupted: “Oh, that’s not what he ...read more

Tags: Truth Of Christ

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Think It's Jesus In The Liimo

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Jun 4, 2013

I THINK IT'S JESUS IN THE LIMO The Oklahoma Conference Leader Bishop Hayes is returning home after a speaking engagement. When his plane arrives, there is a limousine there to transport him to his home in Oklahoma City. As he prepares to get into the limo, he stops and speaks to the driver. "You ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ

Denomination: *other

69% Of Americans Think The Christian Religion Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2008

69% of Americans think the Christian religion is a relevant and viable religion ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

When I Think Of Stewardship (Humor)  PRO

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 29, 2008

When I think of stewardship it brings to mind a story about a small Church located in a farming community. The pastor of the church would call on every member of the congregation as part of the annual pledge campaign. The next home he was going to visit was Farmer Brown’s. Now Mr. Brown was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:18, Proverbs 3:9, Hebrews 7:1, Matthew 6:21, Malachi 3:8-12  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Giving, Stewardship

Denomination: Anglican

You Are Richer Than You Think...

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jun 6, 2022

The richest 2% of the world's population owns more than half of the world's household wealth. Assets of just $2,200 per adult place a household in the top half of the worlds wealthiest. To be among the richest 10% of adults in the world, just $61,000 in assets is needed. If you have ...read more

Tags: Death, Blessings, Eternity, Poverty, Judgment, Money, Wealth  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Less Important Than We Think

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023

In his book, “Being with God,” Pastor AJ Sherrill addresses how the practices of contemplative prayer help the Believer see what’s going on inside: we are so caught up in our inner dramas that we lack the clarity to know what to pray for. Surrendering to the indwelling Holy Spirit (Romans 8:26-27) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27, Luke 14:7-14

Tags: Love, Prayer, Humility

Denomination: Methodist

Pastor! Tell Them!

Contributed by Fred Parker on Oct 23, 2014

Written by Pastor Fred Parker Sat, 21st January, 2012 Proverb 15:30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: [and] a good report maketh the bones fat.KJV Frankie was a dynamic woman. Her whole life has been spent in ministering to others in her quiet gentle way. As she sat in her wheel chair ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:30

Tags: Kindness, Christian Love, Godly Thinking

Denomination: Pentecostal

Caught In Lies

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 1, 2022

Two friends run into each other while walking their dogs. One suggests lunch. The other says, They wont let us in a restaurant with pets. Undeterred, the first guy and his German shepherd head into the restaurant. The maître d stops them, saying, Sir, you cant bring your dog in here. But ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Tags: Shrewd, Quick Thinking, Lies, Deceit

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thinkers Down The Ages Have Puzzled Over The ...  PRO

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Thinkers down the ages have puzzled over the place of mankind in this immense universe in which we find ourselves. Perhaps you, like me, in a quiet moment have wondered, "What am I? Who am I?" G K Chesterton summarized it rather ...read more

Tags: Sin Fall Of Man, Evangelism The Lost

Denomination: Baptist