In Sermon Illustrations: "Over Thinking"

Weve Got To Teach History Based Not On Whats In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Weve got to teach history based not on whats in fashion but whats important: Why the Pilgrims came here, who Jimmy Doolittle was, ...read more

Tags: God's Sovereign Will

In Framing A Government Which Is To Be ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: You must first enable the government to control the ...read more

Tags: Government

It Is No Secret That Organized Crime In America ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It is no secret that organized crime in America takes in over forty billion dollars a year. This is quite a profitable sum, especially when one considers ...read more

Tags: Sin General

If You Take Care Of The Small Things, The Big ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If you take care of the small things, the big things take care of themselves. You can gain more control over your life by ...read more

Tags: Fear And Worry

The Left Sincerely Believes That Ordinary ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The Left sincerely believes that ordinary Americans are imbeciles unfortunates who are sorely in need of a keeper (big government) to bring us in out of ...read more

Tags: Politics

I Have Always Felt That A Woman Has The Right ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I have always felt that a woman has the right to treat the subject of her age with ambiguity until, perhaps, she passes into the realm of over ninety. Then it ...read more

Tags: Women

Temptations, Of Course, Cannot Be Avoided, But ...

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 18, 2008

Temptations, of course, cannot be avoided, but because we cannot prevent the birds from flying over our heads, there is no need that we ...read more

Pastor Mark Driscoll States: "The Only Thing ...

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 3, 2013

Pastor Mark Driscoll states: "The only thing that gets me out of bed on Monday morning is the picture in the Book of Revelation of King ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ

Denomination: Congregational

I Love My Imperfections

Contributed by James Snyder on Dec 11, 2021

Dr. James L. Snyder Unlike most people, I love my imperfections; those imperfections of mine do not cause me much trouble. I know most people like to focus on their perfections so that they can impress other people. But what about people like me who have no perfections to boast about? If I had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Tags: Perfection, Maturity

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

I Sure Miss Being A Spoiled Brat

Contributed by James Snyder on Jun 8, 2024

After my last doctor's visit, I went to the Publix pharmacy to pick up new medicine. Doctors have a pill for every problem in the world—if only they all worked. I was early at the store, and my medicine wasn't quite ready. So, I decided to walk around Publix and get a little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Tags: Nice, Temper, Brat

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

If Tomorrow Starts Without Me  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 3, 2002

IF TOMORROW STARTS WITHOUT ME If tomorrow starts without me, And I’m not there to see; If the sun should rise and find your eyes All filled with tears for me; I wish so much you wouldn’t cry The way you did today, While thinking of the many things, We didn’t get to say. I know how much you love ...read more

Tags: Time, Death, Compassion, Funerals Christian

The Treasury Of Bible Illustration Notes This: ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 14, 2007

The Treasury of Bible Illustration notes this: The First and Hardest Lesson - “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten,” says Robert Fulgham’s popular essay and book. In truth, one of life’s most important and hardest lessons comes to us long before kindergarten. This lesson is painful ...read more

Tags: Growth In Christ

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We're Don't Always Know Who We're Talking To

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Mar 2, 2025

Proverbs 10:19 - 19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. Sometimes we are so busy talking that we aren’t even talking to who we think we are talking to. I have to tell yall a story about my sweet little Southern Mama who is now in heaven with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:19, Proverbs 13:3, Ephesians 4:29

Tags: Words, Tongue

Denomination: Charismatic

Years Ago, I Heard A Story About A Preacher Who ...  PRO

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 29, 2001

Years ago, I heard a story about a preacher who went to a small town to preach a series of gospel sermons. His attempt was to evangelize that little town. He preached for two weeks. During the whole time, only one little girl responded to the invitation at the end of one of his sermons. She ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13

Tags: God's Omniscience, Faith General, Evangelism Fear Of

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Excuse Sunday." Cots Will Be Placed In The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Oct 11, 2002

"No Excuse Sunday." Cots will be placed in the foyer for those who say, "Sunday is my only day to sleep in." Murine will be available for those with tired eyes... from watching television too late on Saturday night. We will have steel helmets for those who say, "The roof would cave in if I ever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Tags: Excuses, Church General

Denomination: United Methodist

Is God Behind This War?

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 30, 2003

’Is God behind this war?’ Staff Sgt. Larry Hill works with the 123rd Signal Battalion. He’s from Atlanta, and has two young sons. His wife is expecting a baby girl in June. He was told he would never see combat, but has spent the last several days fighting through ambushes with the 3-7th. He sits ...read more

Tags: War

In An Eastern City A Prominent Man Became ...  PRO

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 16, 2003

In an Eastern city a prominent man became greatly concerned about his boy, and consequently went to the boy’s school principal and asked for suggestions. The principal gave this reply: “Resign from the presidency of the chamber of commerce. Leave that position to someone whose family has grown ...read more

Tags: Father's Day, Parenting

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Revelation In Jesus Christ Is Infallible. ...  PRO

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Jun 19, 2003

God’s revelation in Jesus Christ is infallible. This is not arrogant or narrow-minded. As C.S. Lewis wrote: "If you are a Christian you do not have to believe that all the other religions are simply wrong all through. If you are an atheist you do have to believe that the main point in all the ...read more

Tags: Apologetics General

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

2 Weeks Ago All Of America Was Horrified As They ...

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 15, 2004

2 weeks ago all of America was horrified as they watched a man named Steve Irwin, so respected and fondly followed as the Crocodile Hunter, dangle his 1 month old baby boy, Bob, w/in a couple yards of a crocodile he was feeding chicken to w/ the other hand [not unlike the dangling baby of Michael ...read more

Tags: Parenting, Abortion

Denomination: Baptist

J. One Rainy Afternoon I Was Driving Along One ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 24, 2004

J. One rainy afternoon I was driving along one of the main streets of town, taking those extra precautions necessary when the roads are wet and slick. Suddenly, my daughter, Aspen, spoke up from her relaxed position in her seat. "Dad, I’m thinking of something." This announcement usually meant she ...read more

Tags: God's Provision