In Sermon Illustrations: "Real People"

What Does It Mean To Be Real?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Aug 18, 2020

Excerpt from the Story of the Skin Horse “The Skin Horse had lived longer in the nursery than any of the others. He was so old that his brown coat was bald in patches and showed the seams underneath, and most of the hairs in his tail had been pulled out to string bead necklaces. He was wise, for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, John 3:16

Tags: Love, Children, Marriage, Family, Relationships, Real, Unconditional Love  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Redemption And Restoration In Real Life

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 31, 2022

Many years ago at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, there was a shooting of several people in the church parking lot and building that left three dead and three wounded. The young man, who had done the shooting, killed himself after being shot by a security guard. Earlier that day, he had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8-14

Tags: Grace, Forgiveness

Redemption And Restoration In Real Life  PRO

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

Redemption and Restoration in Real Life I conclude this morning with a story about what happened since a tragic event that took place 9 months ago around Christmas time at New Life Church in Colorado Springs. I share it because I think it makes a point about moving beyond the 'Who, Them?' To ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Luke 13:1-5

Tags: Forgiveness For Others

Denomination: Church Of God

My Eternal Real Estate  PRO

Contributed by Brian Mavis on May 21, 2001

MY ETERNAL REAL ESTATE Years ago, radio evangelist Charles E. Fuller announced that he would speak the following Sunday on “Heaven” and that it would also be aired over the radio. During that week he received a letter from an elderly man who was very ill. Here’s a part of his letter: “Next ...read more

Tags: Heaven, Funerals Christian, Death Nearness

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Food For Thought Is No Substitute For The Real ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Food for thought is no substitute for ...read more

Tags: Addiction

There Is Real Magic In Enthusiasm. It Spells The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

There is real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

The Real Voyage Of Discovery Comes Not In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The real voyage of discovery comes not in seeking new lands but ...read more

Tags: Discovery

The Real Object Of Education Is To Give ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The real object of education is to give children resources that will endure as long as life endures; habits that time will ameliorate, not destroy; occupation that will render sickness tolerable, ...read more

Tags: Culture

The Real Problem Is In The Hearts And Minds Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The real problem is in the hearts and minds of men. It is not a problem of physics but of ethics. It is easier to denature plutonium ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

The Real Problem Of Christianity Is Not Atheism ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The real problem of Christianity is not atheism or skepticism, but the non-witnessing Christian trying ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

The Real Test In Golf And In Life Is Not In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The real test in golf and in life is not in keeping out of the rough, but in ...read more

Tags: Learning

When Friendships Are Real, They Are Not Glass ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When friendships are real, they are not glass threads or frost work, but the ...read more

Tags: Compassion

Among Real Friends There Is No Rivalry Or ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Among real friends there is no rivalry or jealousy of one another, but they are satisfied and contented alike whether ...read more

Tags: Compassion

Real Estate Is The Closest Thing To The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Real estate is the closest thing to the ...read more

Tags: Miscellaneous

Real Success Is Not In Having Climbed The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Real success is not in having climbed the heights but in having ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

Character Is The Real Foundation Of All ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Character is the real foundation of all ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

There Is Not Much Danger That Real Talent Or ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There is not much danger that real talent or goodness will be overlooked long; even if it is, the consciousness of ...read more

Tags: Human Life

The Real Trouble With This World Of Ours Is Not ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The real trouble with this world of ours is not that it is an unreasonable one. The trouble is that it ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17, 1 John 2:3-17

Tags: Worldliness

The Real Story Of Unequally Yoked.  PRO

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2015

David Slagle, a minister at a small church in Atlanta, tells the story of a woman in her late 20’s. The woman had befriended a man living in her apartment complex. Slagle and his wife asked whether the two were dating. The man in question was a known atheist. The young woman answered, “No, I’m ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Tags: Marriage, Premarital, Unequally Yoked, Pre-Marital Counsel

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Mother Is A Real Diva

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on May 8, 2021

Your mother is a real Diva. In the kitchen she is no Betty Crocker or Aunt Jemima But she is your mother And she’s a real Diva. Just remember Rachel Ray still can't make chitlins. And Emeril can't make collard greens. But your mother can, she's a real Diva. She can take you to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3, Proverbs 31:25

Tags: Mothers Are Amazing, Mothers Are A Blessing

Denomination: Church Of God