In Sermon Illustrations: "Over Thinking"

The Slogan Of The Outback Steak House Is "No ...  PRO

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 2, 2002

The slogan of the Outback Steak House is “No Rules—Just Right”…but I suspect that if you showed up and didn’t wait for the hostess, took a table ahead of people waiting, ordered something not on the menu, then ...read more

Tags: Doing God's Will, Commandments General, Faith

Denomination: Congregational

Mary Asked, "Who Will Roll Away The Stone? We ...

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 15, 2004

Mary asked, "Who will roll away the stone? We can’t get to Jesus. It’s impossible! LOOK! the Stone, has been rolled away! Whatever you think will keep you from ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Hearts On Fire

Contributed by Richard Francis on Sep 12, 2011

HEARTS ON FIRE As the streets in the UK burn during the recent riots. I cannot help but think this country needs Christians with hearts on fire for Christ, for their nieghbours and community. Lets walk with the dejected disiples on their way from ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Live Like An Orphan When You Have A Father In Heaven!

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Mar 12, 2022

Said the Robin to the sparrow, "I should really like to know, Why these anxious human beings Rush around and worry so." Said the Sparrow to the Robin, "Friend, I think that it must be, That they have ...read more

Tags: Faith, Father, Prayer, Providence, Will Of God, Sovereignty Of God, Needs  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What You Have Inherited From Your Fathers, Earn ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 15, 2005

What you have inherited from your fathers, earn over again for yourselves, or it ...read more

Tags: Apologetics General

Even When Youre On The Right Track, Youll Get ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Even when youre on the right track, youll get run over if ...read more

Tags: Action

Old Age Is Not A Disease It Is Strength And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Old age is not a disease it is strength and survivorship, triumph over all kinds of vicissitudes and ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Gray Hairs Seem To My Fancy Like The Soft Light ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Gray hairs seem to my fancy like the soft light of the moon, silvering ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

In A Man's Middle Years There Is Scarcely A Part ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

In a man's middle years there is scarcely a part of the body he would hesitate to turn ...read more

Tags: Aging

The Surest Way To Puncture A Pleasure Is To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The surest way to puncture a pleasure is to over-anticipate it; the best things in life ...read more

Tags: Workplace Balance

Wonder Is The Attitude Of Reverence For The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Wonder is the attitude of reverence for the infinite values and meaning of life, and of marveling over ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-4

Tags: Wonder

Changing Rooms Slide ...

Contributed by C Vincent on Feb 13, 2009

Changing rooms slide 1 Dental make over slide ...read more

Tags: Change

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Average Car Payment In America Today Is $484 ...

Contributed by Aaron Mishoe on Apr 2, 2009

The average car payment in America today is $484 over 84 months ...read more

Tags: Money, Finances

Denomination: Holiness

Mother Teresa Once Said, "More Tears Are ...

Contributed by Jeremy Lane on May 15, 2010

Mother Teresa once said, “More tears are shed over answered ...read more

Tags: Tears, Prayer General

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Oh, Those Alluring Lizardly Eyes

Contributed by James Snyder on Jan 4, 2020

After months of planning and rearranging our schedule, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage finally organized a little vacation time for Christmas. It takes an awful lot of work for her and, I let her work as hard as she wants to work. That’s the kinda husband I am. She scheduled us to stay for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:3

Tags: Fear, Vacation

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Doing Nothing Is Harder Than I Thought

Contributed by James Snyder on Aug 29, 2020

After being so long in a lockdown situation, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage planned a short vacation time for us. It took her quite a while to put all of the pieces together, but she succeeded as always. As I was preparing for this little adventure, my wife looked at me and said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:31

Tags: Vacation, Holiday

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Coffee Without Coffee Just Ain’t Coffee

Contributed by James Snyder on Jan 23, 2021

I must soberly confess that I have throughout my life given in to habits and rituals. I don't like saying that, but it is the truth. At this point, I don't know the difference between a habit and a ritual. One ritual I have is when I get up in the morning, the first thing I do is have a ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:8

Tags: Ritual, Habit, Coffee

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Ants, Ants, Ants, Where's The Uncles

Contributed by James Snyder on Mar 27, 2021

I have learned in my life that the small things are the ones that get you down. You would think the big things are the ones to steal most of your time. But those big things call attention to themselves from the very beginning. You know they're there, you know you have to do something about it, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:25

Tags: Humor, Ants, Small Problems, Uncles

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Who Doesn’t Like A Girl Scout Cookie?

Contributed by James Snyder on May 8, 2021

This week the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage made a little slip. To her, it was a little slip, but to me, it was a big mistake. It is not always that she makes mistakes that I can profit on. I don't make this public, especially within her earshot, but there are times that she makes a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4

Tags: Diet, Girl Scouts

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Great Divide Between Brain And Tongue

Contributed by James Snyder on Nov 12, 2022

As my Uncle Fred used to say, one of the great benefits of getting old is that you know everything. If you had ever met Uncle Fred, you would easily conclude that he certainly wasn’t getting old. Of course, there are things I have learned during my aging career that has been of great use to me. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:10

Tags: Temptation, Tongue, Brain

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance