In Sermon Illustrations: "Parable Rich Fool"

If Thou Art Rich, Thou Art Poor

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 27, 2010

If thou art rich, thou art poor, for like an ass whose back with ingots bows, thou bearest thy heavy riches but a journey, ...read more

Tags: Money

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Fool All The People All Of The Time If ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

You can fool all the people all of the time if the advertising is right ...read more

Tags: Business And Marketplace

A Wise Man Will Change His Mind; A Fool Never ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

A wise man will change his mind; a ...read more

Tags: Change

A Wise Man Will Change His Mind. A Fool Never ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A wise man will change his mind. A ...read more

Tags: Wisdom

You May Fool All Of The People Some Of The Time; ...  PRO

Contributed by James May on Apr 23, 2001

"You may fool all of the people some of the time; you can fool some of the people all of the time; but you can’t fool all of the people all ...read more

Tags: Apologetics General, Leadership General

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Any Intelligent Fool Can Make Things Bigger, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius and a lot of ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

No One Party Can Fool All Of The People All Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

No one party can fool all of the people all of the time; that's ...read more

Tags: Government

A Fool Often Fails Because He Thinks What Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A fool often fails because he thinks what is difficult is easy, and a wise man because he ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

The Man Who Has Never Made A Fool Of Himself In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The man who has never made a fool of himself in love will ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

A Man Can Fool All Women Some Of The Time, And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A man can fool all women some of the time, and some women all of the time, but what bothers a man is why he cant fool the ...read more

Tags: Men And Women

Wise Men Learn By Other Men's Mistakes, Fools ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Wise men learn by other men's mistakes, ...read more

Tags: Mistakes

No Man Really Becomes A Fool Until He Stops ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

No man really becomes a fool until he stops ...read more

Tags: Truth

A Speech Is Like A Love Affair. Any Fool Can ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A speech is like a love affair. Any fool can start it, but to end it ...read more

Tags: Communication Speech

Unintentionally Humorous Texts: When David Played The Fool!

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 19, 2024

Introduction: David was known for many things: Saul’s minstrel, the champion against Goliath, and a man after God’s own Heart, among others. But there was an unintentionally humorous incident that didn’t put David in a very good light! Text: 1 Samuel 21:10-15, KJV: 10 And David arose, and fled ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:10-15

Tags: David, Gath, Achish

Denomination: Baptist

[019] A Message From A Poem - An Atheist’s Lament

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 22, 2024

[019] A MESSAGE FROM A POEM - AN ATHEIST’S LAMENT I do not know how many nations know what the 1st of April is. In western society it is known as April Fools’ Day and is a time when some play tricks on others. The Day is also known as “All Fools’ Day.” The following is taken from The Editors ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1, Psalm 53:1-2, Ecclesiastes 2:14

Tags: April Fools Day, Fools, Atheists, There Is No God

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Read A Parable Or Story Many Years Ago. The ...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 6, 2008

I read a parable or story many years ago. The first weather storm hit the area suddenly and the temperature dropped fast. A POISONOUS SNAKE was dying by the side of the road. A young teenage boy stopped and looked at the snake. The poisonous snake had a LURE to this young man. He picked up a stick ...read more

Tags: Character

Denomination: Assembly Of God

[213]. A Message From A Poem – Parable Of The Fence Sitter

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 26, 2025

[213]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – PARABLE OF THE FENCE SITTER Uncommitted, disinterested, neutral, indecisive, impartial, indifferent, apathetic – just some English words that describe a person who does not take sides and has no real opinion about anything. When it comes to matters in the world ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2, 1 Kings 18:21

Tags: Decision, Salvation, Conversion, Indecision, Indifferent, Uncommitted, Neutral, Apathetic, Disinterested, Impartial, Indecisive, Christian Poems, Sitting On The Fence, Decide For God, A Fence Sitter  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chapter 11

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Mar 4, 2014

Two old friends met one day after many years. One graduated from a prestigious college and was very successful. The other had not attended college and was very poor. The poor friend said, "How has everything been going with you?" The successful friend said, "Well, one day I opened the Bible at ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-11

Tags: Wealth, Riches, Success

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Satisfaction

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 9, 2018

Michael Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, and dancer, dubbed the "King of Pop.” He was one of the most popular entertainers in the world and one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Thriller is the best-selling album of all time, with estimated sales of over 66 million copies ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:17

Tags: Riches, Contentment, Satisfaction

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I’m So Poor I Can’t Pay Attention

Contributed by James Snyder on Mar 25, 2023

Occasionally I go to my computer and search for the wealthiest preachers in America. I am curious to know who came up with this idea, but I check it out occasionally to see who they are. As often as I have checked this information, I have never found my name on that list. I so much wanted to see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-10

Tags: Poor, Wealth, Rich

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance