In Sermon Illustrations: "Proverbs 1:1-30:2"

This Is The Most Sincere Adage: Sticks And ...

Contributed by Lisa Delay on Aug 28, 2005

This is the most sincere adage: Sticks and stones may well break bones, but tactless words break human hearts and spirits. A cutting comment isn’t pulling a trigger at someone’s head; it is far more concealed and sinister. Do not be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:8

Tags: Christian Disciplines, Forgiveness General, Wisdom

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are Not A Christian Until You Receive A New ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 2, 2005

You are not a Christian until you receive a new nature and if you receive a new nature there will be evidence. You can educate a pig to stay out of the mud and eat differently but on a hot day with fellow pigs he will resort to his normal nature and dive happily into the mud. If you could give ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Proverbs 26:11, 2 Peter 2:22, 1 John 3:7-8

Tags: Nature, New Creation, New Life, Repentance, Salvation  (view more)  (view less)

Today I Had Lunch With A Man Who Is What We Call ...

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Sep 7, 2005

Today I had lunch with a man who is what we call a Maori Kaumatua, or leader. He is in His late 50’s, when he was 10 he and His family had no knowledge of Jesus or his claims on their lives. In fact they were deeply into the other side, having open visions of their tribal guardian and other ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Tags: Sharing My Testimony

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life Is An Arugula Sandwich! (09.14.05--Heavenly ...

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Sep 12, 2005

Life Is An Arugula Sandwich! (09.14.05--Heavenly Citizens!--Proverbs 10:28) Arugula, Also known as rocket, roquette, rugula and rucola, was a name of something I may of heard of once or twice; but never really had an appreciation for what it was. Over the past week that has all changed. Arugula ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:28

Tags: Death

Denomination: Lutheran

Abilene Christian University Researchers, Dr. ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 5, 2006

Abilene Christian University researchers, Dr. David Lewis and Dr. Carley Dodd have recently concluded a cross-generational study (six different tests) to measure fathers’ positive and negative influences upon teens’ spirituality. The found that "every time" dad’s role "as teacher came out be the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Tags: Call, Children, Gift, Father, Fatherhood, Fathers Day, Youth, Parenting  (view more)  (view less)

The Tragic Tale Of Reginald  PRO

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 20, 2006

THE TRAGIC TALE OF REGINALD The parents of Reg, from his earliest age, Had tried in a manner more kindly than sage, To see he was stayed by no curb or taboo From doing those things that he wanted to do. “Far be it from us to forbid or deny One whim to this apple,” they said, “of our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Tags: Disciplines General

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Satisfaction: 87% American Adults Are ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

Spiritual Satisfaction: 87% American adults are able to identify an activity that brings them the greatest degree of spiritual satisfaction or fulfillment. 23% named attending church services and events as their most fulfilling spiritual activity. 12% indicated spending time with their family ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:23

Tags: Disciplines General, Come Back To This

One By One

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Feb 21, 2006

Taking today’s problems one by one, instead of diving into the things in this life that concern us tomorrow, is the best way of avoiding have all the troubles in life collapsing on us at the same time. In 480 B.C. the outmanned army of Sparta’s King Leonidas held off the Persian troops of Xerxes by ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:24

Tags: God's Provision

Denomination: Lutheran

One Author Wrote, "Samson Strangled A Lion; Yet ...  PRO

Contributed by John Shearhart on Jul 1, 2006

One author wrote, “Samson strangled a lion; yet he could not strangle his own love. He burst the fetters of his foes; but not the cords of his own lusts. He burned the crops of others, and lost the fruit of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:21-23

Tags: Samson

The Way To Stay Free From Sin

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Nov 6, 2006

The way to stay free from sin Is to stay committed to God ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-12, Matthew 6:10, Matthew 26:39, Romans 6:13, Ephesians 4:26-27, Ephesians 6:11, 1 Peter 5:8-9, Proverbs 1:10, Proverbs 4:14, 2 Peter 3:17, Luke 10:19, Luke 22:31-32, Romans 16:20, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Hebrews 2:18, 1 John 4:4, Revelation 3:10, Revelation 3:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It’s Like The Lutheran Pastor Who Always ...  PRO

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 1, 2000

It’s like the Lutheran pastor who always started each service with "The Lord be with you." The people would respond, "and also with you.” But, one Sunday the PA system wasn’t working so the first thing he said was "There’s ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11, Proverbs 7:6-27

Tags: Conflict, Communication General, Church General, Prayer Answered, Help, God's Help, Temptation Pride  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

An Old American Indian Tale Recounts The Story Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 3, 2000

An old American Indian tale recounts the story of a chief who was telling a gathering of young braves about the struggle within. "It is like two dogs fighting inside of us," the chief told them. "There is one good dog who wants to do the right and the other dog always wants to do the wrong. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50, Psalm 139:13-16, Proverbs 4:1-27, Isaiah 6:1-5, Psalm 139:1-14  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Seek, Steadfast, Stumbling Block, Service, Willingness, Worship, Turn, Commitment, Experience, Discipleship, Encounter, Pray, Obedience, Growth In Christ, Humble, Holiness, Hero  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

An Elderly Christian Lady, Who Was Crippled With ...  PRO

Contributed by Ross Mitchell on Jan 30, 2001

An elderly Christian lady, who was crippled with arthritis, used to hobble to the services of the church on crutches. It was a great ordeal and required of her a considerable amount of toil and pain. A friend of hers observed her regular and faithful attendance and asked, "How do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:26, Proverbs 29:18, 2 Corinthians 6:3-10

Tags: Heart, Endurance, Vision

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Musician And An Instrument Unite To Produce ...  PRO

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Feb 7, 2001

A musician and an instrument unite to produce sounds which neither would produce without the other. We are living instruments fashioned by the divine Instrument Maker with greater sophistication than any man-made instrument, having our own creativity. Like an instrument maker with his cherished ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1

Tags: Church Body Of Christ, Gifts General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Former Under Secretary Of The Interior John C. ...  PRO

Contributed by Tj Tipton on Mar 29, 2001

Former Under Secretary of the Interior John C. Whitaker is reminded of how easy it is to get an out-of-perspective feeling about one’s importance in government whenever he thinks of an 85-year-old woman who has lived her life in one spot in Nova Scotia. The population there swells to nine in summer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6, Proverbs 25:6-7

Tags: Temptation Pride, College, Daughter, Humility, Independence Day, Perspective  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Saturday Afternoon A Father And His Six-Year ...  PRO

Contributed by Brent Zastrow on Apr 18, 2001

One Saturday afternoon a father and his six-year old son Mickey were fishing near a bridge by the Kokomo Reservoir when a woman lost control of her car, slid off the bridge and hit Mikey at a rate of about 50 mph. Sheriff Marr, the boys grandfather, had seen the results of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:10

Tags: Saint, Miracles Of Jesus, Jesus Christ, God's Provision

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#8230; "If A Child ...  PRO

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 10, 2001

ILLUSTRATION… “If a child lives”, from a sermon called The Divine Family If a child lives with criticism, HE learns to condemn. If a child lives with hostility, HE learns to fight. If a child lives with ridicule, HE learns to be shy. If a child lives with shame, HE learns to feel guilty. If a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Tags: Parenting, Children

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Trouble With Most Of Us Is That We Would ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:6

Tags: Friendship General

It Is One Of The Severest Tests Of Friendship ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It is one of the severest tests of friendship to tell your friend his faults. If you are angry with a man, or hate him, it is not hard to go to him and stab him with words; but so to love a man that you cannot bear to see the stain of sin upon him, and to speak painful truth through loving words, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:6

Tags: Compassion, Relationships, Friendship, Honesty, Authenticity  (view more)  (view less)

A Child At Birth Has The Capacity To Become ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A child at birth has the capacity to become original. Or you can put him in a mold so that he ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:17-21, Proverbs 22:6-7

Tags: Commitment, Dedication, Baby Dedication, Formula