In Sermon Illustrations: "Quotes" showing 1-20 of 2,032

If People Dont Want To Come Out To The Ball ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If people dont want to come out to the ball park, nobodys ...read more

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When You Come To A Fork In The Road, Take ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When you come to a fork in the ...read more

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Youve Got To Be Very Careful If You Dont Know ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Youve got to be very careful if you dont know where youre going because ...read more

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If You Dont Know Where Youre Going, When You ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If you dont know where youre going, when you get ...read more

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Igoogle Widget: ‘things To ...

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 24, 2009

iGoogle Widget: ‘Things to Ponder’ Have you ever asked a dumb question? I have to admit that I have. On my last trip out of town, I had to make a bank deposit in Virginia. For some reason, out of my mouth came, “Can I deposit here in Virginia even though I live in Florida?” I bank with a ...read more

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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resentment Is Like Taking Poison Then Waiting ...

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 24, 2008

“Resentment is like taking poison then waiting for the OTHER person to ...read more

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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The "repenters"

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 19, 2022

It is interesting that before the "Iron Curtain" went down, the believers in the anti-Christian Communist countries were often known as "Repenters." Why? Because they were not just "professors", but "possessors", and showed the Spirit of Christ was in them ...read more

Tags: Russia, Acts 2, Pentecost, Salvation, Repentance, Simon Peter  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"opposition."

Contributed by Darrell Campbell on Sep 19, 2022

The late evangelist Dr. B.R. Lakin use to say, "There are 3 ways to prevent opposition; know ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12

Tags: Godly Living, Persecution

Denomination: Baptist

Somebody Once Said That Life Was Like An Onion: ...

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 10, 2009

Somebody once said that life was like an onion: you can peel off one layer at a time but as you do so, its juice gets into your eyes and causes your eyes to be filled with tears. There is something that is known as the trouble of life. I read a comment by one man of God called Matthew Henry. ...read more

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Denomination: Pentecostal

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Contributed by Daniel Haas on Apr 4, 2009

Quote: "Some people come into our lives, leave footprints in our hearts and ...read more

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Denomination: Congregational

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Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jul 25, 2009

QUOTE: “Barnabas shines as one of the most mature, reliable, loveable leaders of the early church. And right here Luke shows us how Barnabas’ trusted ministry began—with a demonstrated freedom from the love of things, and a heart of love for the poor. He sold his field and gave all the proceeds to ...read more

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Contributed by Chris Jordan on Aug 9, 2009

QUOTE: “It is perfectly clear that in New Testament times, the gospel was authenticated in this way by signs, wonders and miracles. . . Was it only meant to be true of the early church? . . . The Scriptures never anywhere say that these things were only ...read more

Tags: Miracles, Miracles General

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Quotes On ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 11, 2008

QUOTES ON HUMILITY Recently a pastor received a Christmas card with a note in it from a lady who attended a Christmas Eve service at the church. She was very complimentary about his preaching, comparing him with Billy Graham, saying, “I think you are one of the really great preachers of all time.” ...read more

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"lord, Lord."

Contributed by Darrell Campbell on Sep 19, 2022

The famous evangelist Billy Sunday once was quoted as saying, "Going to church by itself will not make you a Christian, no more than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21

Tags: False Profession, Discipleship

Denomination: Baptist

"sacrifice And Suffering."

Contributed by Darrell Campbell on Mar 20, 2024

While we enjoy our cookouts and ballgames on Memorial Day and July 4th we often forget about the suffering and sacrifice that made it all possible. As we celebrate Easter may we have the same mindset. It is more than egg hunts, pretty clothes and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Tags: Suffering, Sacrifice

Denomination: Baptist

The Jewish Roots Of "tongues"

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 12, 2019

• Talmud taught about power for all people in the Ten Commandments: R. Johanan said: What is meant by the verse, The Lord giveth the word: They that publish the tidings are a great host? — Every single word that went forth from the Omnipotent was split up into seventy languages. The School of R. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17, Acts 2:1-20

Tags: Pentecost, Tongues, Languages

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"living Life With Purpose"

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jul 2, 2021

Jewish novelist Chaim Potok (his novel "The Chosen" sold over 3 million copies) gave a lecture at Johns Hopkins University. He had wanted to be a writer from an early age. But when he was ready to go off to college his mother took him aside and said; “I know you want to be a writer but I ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Philippians 1:21

Tags: Death, Life, Purpose, Meaning

Denomination: Pentecostal

"grudgitis" Killer Disease

Contributed by David Parks on Jan 14, 2022

"GRUDGITIS" ... KILLER DISEASE "Fret not thyself because of evildoers..." (Psalm 37:1). A grizzly bear lumbered into a clearing where garbage had been dumped. Tourists noticed that there was only one animal the grizzly would permit to eat with him - a skunk. Doubtless he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1, Colossians 3:12

Tags: Forgiveness, Revenge, Malice, Grudges

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Quotes On Marriage

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

QUOTES ON MARRIAGE Quote one cynic said: "Marriage is not a word; it is a sentence." Quote Jane Austin: "Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance." Quote Mae West: "Marriage is ...read more

Tags: Marriage Struggle

Denomination: Brethren

Quotes On Prayer

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 22, 2011

QUOTES ON PRAYER Guy H. King--No one is a firmer believer in prayer than the devil; not that he practices it but that he suffers from it. D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones--Prayer demands no special dress. Prayer demands no special place. Prayer demands no special eloquence. Prayer demands no special ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Tags: Prayer General