In Sermon Illustrations: "Parental Sayings" showing 261-280 of 10,916

Christians & Jewish Martyrs Say;

Contributed by Sam Cianchino on Jun 9, 2010

Christians & Jewish martyrs say; "I will die for what I believe". A Muslim martyr says; ...read more

Tags: Religion

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Did She Say?

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 15, 2011

WHAT DID SHE SAY? There were once two men, Pete and Joe out sailing in a boat. A fierce storm blew up. Torrents of rain splashed down. The waves were rocking them. They desperately the rigging this way and that trying to keep the boat upright. "It's at times like this" shouted Pete above ...read more

Tags: Doing God's Will

Denomination: Anglican

What Will Your Grandchildren Say?

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2011

WHAT WILL YOUR GRANDCHILDREN SAY? Max Lucado shared this in Outlive Your Life: A few years back, three questions rocked my world. They came from different people in the span of a month. Question 1: Had you been a German Christian during World War II, would you have taken a stand against ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:49-50

Tags: Poverty

If Men Evolved, As The Evolutionists Say, Then ...

Contributed by James Snyder on Dec 17, 2012

If men evolved, as the evolutionists say, then man has no glory and needs no redemption. Each is simply a part of the process. There is actually no difference between a man and an ...read more

Tags: Christmas, Evolution

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

When God Says...what?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 14, 2014

A young preacher in Ft. Worth, Texas was trying to make an impression on a Pastor Search Team who had come to his church to hear him preach. The young man was preaching on the time in the Old Testament when God had enough with His disobedient people and finally said to them, "Ichabod!", which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:21

Tags: Mistakes, Humor, Glory Of God, Sermon Bloopers

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Would He Say?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 14, 2021

WHAT WOULD HE SAY? If He should come today And find my hands so full Of future plans, however fair, In which my Savior has no share, What would He say? If He should come today And find my love so cold, My faith so very weak and dim I had not even looked for Him. What would He say? If He should ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Tags: Return Of Christ, Judgment Seat Of Christ, Rapture Of The Church, Evangelism, Second Coming, Last Days  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

So,... You Say You ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

SO,... YOU SAY YOU BELIEVE? A. W. Tozer wrote, “Fortunately only a few things are matters of life and death, such as a compass for a sea voyage or a guide for a journey across the desert. To ignore these things is not to gamble or take a chance; it is to commit suicide. Here it is either be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21

Tags: Trust

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Another Saying That Is Often Heard Is

Contributed by David Gresham on Mar 9, 2009

Another saying that is often heard is " If everyone in this Church was just like me, what kind ...read more

Tags: Church, Christian Values

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keith Hernandez Is One Of Baseball's Top Players. ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 8, 2005

Keith Hernandez is one of baseball’s top players. He is a lifetime 300 hitter who has won numerous Golden Glove awards for excellence in fielding. He’s won a batting championship for having the highest average, the Most Valuable Player award in his league, and even the World Series. Yet with all ...read more

Tags: Parenting

Step Mom- The Scenario Is Found At The End Of The ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 15, 2003

Step Mom- The scenario is found at the end of the movie where she says things to her children that are meant to last the rest of their lives. She is dieing of cancer and she wants to leave them with words of comfort and principles for life. Moms on the go know that their faithful instruction makes ...read more

Tags: Parenting

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When I Was A Kid, I Discovered Among My Parents' ...  PRO

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jun 11, 2004

When I was a kid, I discovered among my parents’ books an ornately illustrated volume of the 10 Commandments. It looked like it was probably a reproduction of an illuminated manuscript that had been painstakingly created by medieval monks. The writing was big and old fashioned; the language was ...read more

Tags: Commandments Adultery

Denomination: Baptist

Moms Staying Home: The Number Of U.s. Mothers Who ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

Moms Staying Home: The number of U.S. mothers who put work on hold and stayed home with children grew to 5.4 million in ‘03, says a new U.S. Census Bureau analysis. The report finds 20% of stay-at-home moms live in households earning $100,000 or more, while 2.3% are in households earning less than ...read more

Tags: Parenting

Moms Staying Home: The Number Of U.s. Mothers Who ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 26, 2006

Moms Staying Home: The number of U.S. mothers who put work on hold and stayed home with children grew to 5.4 million in ‘03, says a new U.S. Census Bureau analysis. The report finds 20% of stay-at-home moms live in households earning $100,000 or more, while 2.3% are in households earning less than ...read more

Tags: Parenting

In A Recent Cheerios Poll, 76% Of Kids 6 To 14 ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

In a recent Cheerios poll, 76% of kids 6 to 14 said their mom gives them the best advice. 46% said they always thank their mom for help, but 85% say they believe they should thank her more than they do. The survey also found that the top three characteristics of a great mom are being ...read more

Tags: Parenting

Mothers Get The Red Carpet Treatment On Their ...  PRO

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Aug 22, 2007

Mothers get the red carpet treatment on their day, with fabulous brunches and beautiful bouquets. For the fathers, however, retailers have cleverly priced almost everything under $9.99! Case in point: the Talking Fly Swatter. It’s a lime-green fly swatter with a little speaker that says ...read more

Tags: Parenting

Denomination: Church Of God

I Think One Of The Area We Need To Work On The ...  PRO

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 12, 2002

I think one of the area we need to work on the most is expressing that love to our kids. I believe that most Dad’s love their children but for some reason it seems to be hard for us to express it. David had that problem. After Absolom murdered Amnon he fled the country and lived in exile for 3 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:1-33

Tags: Parenting

Denomination: Christian Church

A Report, From The Surface Transportation Policy ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

A report, from the Surface Transportation Policy Project, based on federal transportation data, reveals women spend extraordinary amounts of time behind the wheel. Married women with kids drive an average of 66 minutes a day while single moms average 75 minutes. Historically men have been viewed as ...read more

Tags: Parenting

More Than 80 U.s. Companies Allow Babies In The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2008

More than 80 U.S. companies allow babies in the workplace, according to Parenting in the Workplace Institute, which says that number is likely to be low. It’s an extreme (and controversial) example of how employers are seeking more ways to help workers strike a balance between work and the rest of ...read more

Tags: Parenting

Writing In His Book, A Work Of Heart, Dr. Reggie ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 26, 2009

Writing in his book, A Work of Heart, Dr. Reggie McNeal, director of the leadership development for the Southern Baptist Convention says, "Common wisdom maintains that children are given to parents so parents can instruct them. The truth is, God gives children to parents to teach parents things ...read more

Tags: Parenting

Profitable Memories: The Hobby Industry ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

Profitable Memories: The Hobby Industry Association reports scrapbooking is its fastest-growing sector, with sales of supplies quadrupling in the last 5 years, to an estimated $2 billion. And that figure is expected to grow 40% to 80% annually over the next 5 years. While the industry had too few ...read more

Tags: Parenting