In Sermon Illustrations: "Raised Us Up Together"

Haddon Robinson – "Even As Pianos Need Constant ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Haddon Robinson – “Even as pianos need constant tuning and regulating--not only when young and raw, but all through their careers of being used for brilliant concerts--so people who are being used as ‘instruments of righteousness’--or, in ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

Last Week, Bernie Came To The Church Door. He ...  PRO

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 9, 2002

Last week, Bernie came to the church door. He showed up about five minutes before I was getting ready to leave for an appointment, and my first response to his arrival was, oh, no, not now. Bernie had been drinking – I could smell it on his breath. He was sweating profusely and was a little bit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13-20

Tags: Fellowship

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Clip: "Everybody Loves Raymond," Excerpted From ...  PRO

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 28, 2002

[Clip: "Everybody Loves Raymond," excerpted from episode 119, "Talk To Your Daughter". Note: this episode is one of four included in a "For Your Consideration" DVD/VHS package that was prepared for the 2002 Emmy voters. You might find it on ebay.] Deborah: Ally just doesn’t want to know how we get ...read more

Tags: God Brings Purpose, Fulfillment, Worry

Denomination: Baptist

The Discipline Of Delay!" 1 John 5:13-14 Key ...

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Feb 13, 2005

“The Discipline of Delay!” 1 John 5:13-14 Key verse(s): 14:“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will he hear us--whatever we ask--we know that we have what we asked of him.” I don’t have time for this now! There is not a day in my life when ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-14, Job 15:1-5

Tags: Peace

Denomination: Lutheran

Over Three Decades Ago, Dr. Gary Chapman Authored ...

Contributed by Allen Calkins on Nov 24, 2009

Over three decades ago, Dr. Gary Chapman authored a marriage enrichment book that has become a classic in the field. It has helped millions of married couples draw closer to one another by giving them the tools they need to express their love for one another in the “love language” their spouse ...read more

Tags: God's Love

Denomination: Baptist

Preschool; Kindergarten; Primary And Elementary ...

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Sep 12, 2008

Preschool; Kindergarten; primary and elementary education; Middle School and Junior High; High School and Technical/Trade School; College and University; and postgraduate work are all the American Way of learning. From 3 – 4 years of age through the teenage years into early adulthood and sometime ...read more

Tags: School

Denomination: *other

[043] A Message From A Poem – Christ Upholds The Battling One

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 3, 2025

[043] A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – CHRIST UPHOLDS THE BATTLING ONE (Longer Introduction) Do you face battles? Do trials and opposition buffet you and make the way ahead very hard? This poem partly addresses that. Well there is good news for you. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Your Saviour goes with you all ...read more

Scripture: John 10:2, John 10:11, John 10:14, 2 Timothy 3:12

Tags: Battling, Mary Stevenson, Comfort, Dreams, Poetry, Burdens, Footprints In The Sand, I Had A Dream, Grace  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 9, 2009

STANDING ALONE Richard Exley relates a story in his book, Deliver Me. He grew up in a very similar church as to what this one is now. In fact, the church that he is from, in years past, held the same convictions that we still hold today. In the past, you could not tell a difference between how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:22

Tags: Temptation General, Temptation Resisting

How Coffee Has Changed My Life

Contributed by James Snyder on Mar 1, 2025

Recently, I was sitting drinking a nice hot cup of coffee. It's the first thing I do, and I can't get anything done until I do. I was thinking about this coffee as I was drinking it and remembered there was a time when I did not like coffee at all. When I was young, my parents made coffee ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Tags: Life Change, Coffee

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

I Read A Statement By William Lyon Phelps That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 2, 2002

I read a statement by William Lyon Phelps that sums it up: “If happiness were based on ease and freedom from worry, the happiest ...read more

This Year Americans Will Spend $7,966 Million On ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

This year Americans will spend $7,966 million on Christmas and Hanukah decorations, up 5% from last year. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Christmas

This Year Americans Will Spend $7.966 Million On ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

This year Americans will spend $7.966 million on Christmas and Hanukah decorations, up 5% from last year. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Christmas

Americans Plan To Spend An Average Of $3,800 This ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

Americans plan to spend an average of $3,800 this year on home improvements, up from $2,900 in ’00. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Finding Fulfillment

The Median Age Of A Harley-Davidson Rider Is Now ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

The median age of a Harley-Davidson rider is now 48, up from 35 about 10 years ago. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Men And Women

Today, 7%-9% Of Americans Have Only A Cell Phone ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007

Today, 7%-9% of Americans have only a cell phone and no land line, that’s up from 0.4% in ...read more

Character Is Like Every Other Structure; Its ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Character is like every other structure; its weaknesses show up when it is tested. No man knows of what stuff he is ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

By The Time A Man Asks You For Advice, He Has ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"By the time a man asks you for advice, he has generally made up his mind what he wants to do, and is looking ...read more

Tags: Wisdom

Freedom Is Indivisible, There Is No S On The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Freedom is indivisible, there is no s on the end of it. You can erode freedom, diminish it, but you cannot divide it and choose ...read more

Tags: Political Freedom

Guard With Jealous Attention The Public ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright ...read more

Tags: Political Freedom

There Are Few Thrills In This Life That Can Come ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

There are few thrills in this life that can come up to the one you get when you correct a mistake you're ...read more

Tags: Mistakes