In Sermon Illustrations: "Play"

Like A Child

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 17, 2012

LIKE A CHILD Yo-Yo Ma, one of the most famous cellists in our day, once said, "When people ask me how they should approach performance, I always tell them that the professional musician should aspire to the state of the beginner. In order to become a professional," he says, "you need to go through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:4

Tags: Humility

Godly Counsel

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jul 7, 2016

GODLY COUNSEL Proverbs 11:14 is a timely verse for the United States of America. It declares, “A nation falls through a lack of guidance, but victory comes through the counsel of many.” God has placed godly men and women around you in the Body of Christ. Use their wisdom, experience and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:1-14

Tags: Wisdom, God's Will, Hearing God, Counselors

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Group Of Expectant Fathers Were In A Waiting ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

A group of expectant fathers were in a waiting room, Twins – “What a coincidence, I play for the Minnesota Twins” Triplets. “That’s amazing, I work for the 3M company.” A third man fell to ...read more

Tags: Parenting

My Daughter Served As A Camp Counselor This ...  PRO

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 26, 2003

My daughter served as a camp counselor this summer. It is a camp in which there are several camps contained in one location. She was a gap counselor and therefore served in several different ones. One camp is called Camp Sparrowood. It is a camp for the mentally challenged ages 8-99. She was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Tags: Love Of The Disciples, Discipleship

Denomination: United Methodist

Baseball For Our Family Is A Loved And Cherished ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Baseball for our family is a loved and cherished sport. All three of four children played, beginning with t-ball. The baby of the family, Rowdy, started playing ball in the front yard with his daddy at the age of two years old. So by the time he was four, Rowdy was more than ready to play. I ...read more

Tags: Peace

Two Sons And What They Did With Their ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 11, 2009

Two Sons and What They Did With Their Marbles Once upon a time, a mother gave each of her sons two dollars and took them to a toy store to buy the beautiful, shiny marbles they had been asking for. The older son quickly figured out how many marbles he could get with his two dollars, chose the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Tags: Stewardship

Opportunities Missed  PRO

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Jun 25, 2002

Opportunities Missed There was a very cautious man Who never laughed or played. He never risked, he never tried He never sang or prayed. And when one day, he passed away His insurance was ...read more

Tags: Growth In Christ, Finding Fulfillment, Bible Influence

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Depression 15 Million Americans Suffer From ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 17, 2006

Depression 15 million Americans suffer from depression and fill 189 million antidepressant prescriptions annually. It plays a significant role in the 30,000 annual U.S. suicides. The cost of lost productivity, absenteeism, and ...read more

Tags: Emotions

Depression: 15 Million Americans Suffer From ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 17, 2006

Depression: 15 million Americans suffer from depression and fill 189 million antidepressant prescriptions annually. It plays a significant role in the 30,000 annual U.S. suicides. The cost of lost productivity, absenteeism, and ...read more

Tags: Emotions

Depression 15 Million Americans Suffer From ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 16, 2007

Depression 15 million Americans suffer from depression and fill 189 million antidepressant prescriptions annually. It plays a significant role in the 30,000 annual U.S. suicides. The cost of lost productivity, absenteeism, and ...read more

Depression 15 Million Americans Suffer From ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

Depression 15 million Americans suffer from depression and fill 189 million antidepressant prescriptions annually. It plays a significant role in the 30,000 annual U.S. suicides. The cost of lost productivity, absenteeism, and ...read more

Tags: Disappointment

Philip Yancey, In His Book, The Jesus I Never ...  PRO

Contributed by David Green on Dec 19, 2004

Philip Yancey, in his book, The Jesus I Never Knew, says, “.....it seems that God arranged the most humiliating circumstances possible for his entrance, as if to avoid any charge of favoritism. I am impressed that when the ...read more

Tags: Humanity Of Christ, Birth Of Jesus

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dance With Your Father  PRO

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jan 24, 2008

Dance with your Father “If I could get another chance, another walk, another dance with him. I’d play a song that would never, ever end. How I’d love, love, love To dance ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Some People Try To Find Things In This Game Or ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Some people try to find things in this game or put things into it which dont exist. Football is two things. Its blocking and tackling. I dont care anything about formations or new offenses or tricks on ...read more

Tags: Sports

I Often Think Of What One Of The Dallas Cowboys ...  PRO

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 14, 2000

I often think of what one of the Dallas Cowboys said after winning Super Bowl XXX. As he sat in the locker room an hour after the game, he asked, "Now, who do we get to play next?" Even ...read more

Tags: God Brings Hope, Peace, Finding Fulfillment

Denomination: Baptist

In The Movie Pearl Harbor, There Is A Scene In ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Simone on May 29, 2001

In the movie Pearl Harbor, there is a scene in which Rafe (played by Ben Affeck) says to an English officer: "I’m not anxious to die sir, just anxious to matter." His attitude shows a depth of understanding related to living to make a ...read more

Tags: Finding Fulfillment, Love Of The Disciples

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Is A Corrupting Process From The Time A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

Life is a corrupting process from the time a child learns to play his mother off against his father in the politics of when to go to bed; he who fears corruption fears life. Saul Alinsky (1909–1972), ...read more

Tags: Children

One Baseball Player Who Made It To The Hall Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

One baseball player who made it to the hall of fame was asked what he wished someone would have told him when he first started playing baseball, he relied, ”I wish someone had ...read more

Tags: God Brings Purpose

Last Year A Fire In Northern California Burned ...  PRO

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2003

Last year a fire in Northern California burned over 14,000 acres resulting in one fatality. It took 1350 firefighters to put the blaze out. Do you know how that horrific fire got started? It ...read more

Tags: Sin Bondage To, Sin Wages Of

Denomination: Charismatic

If I Cannot Give My Children A Perfect Mother I ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If I cannot give my children a perfect mother I can at least give them more of the one they've got and make that one more loving. I will be available. I will take time to listen, time to play, time to ...read more

Tags: Parenting