In Sermon Illustrations: "Running From God"

On Anger

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 11, 2009

ON ANGER The late great writer, Bede Jarrett (1881 - 1937), once wrote: "The world needs anger. The world often continues to allow evil because it isn’t angry enough." The late great Indian political and spiritual leader, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869 - 1948), once said, "Man should forget ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-27

Tags: Anger

No-Cut Auditions

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Mar 5, 2009

NO-CUT AUDITIONS Dick Sanderson is kind enough to give me a subscription to Leadership, Real Ministry in a Complex World. It is an exceptional magazine. This quarter there was an insert that carried a story called "A Cast of Thousands" by Lillian Daniel. She writes: "At my daughter’s ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Contagious Anger

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 12, 2009

CONTAGIOUS ANGER Baseball coach Billy Martin told about hunting trip he had in Texas with baseball legend Mickey Mantle. Mickey had a friend who would let them hunt on his ranch. When they reached the ranch, Mickey told Billy to wait in the car while he checked in with his friend. Mantle’s friend ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:24

Tags: Anger

32 Simple Ways To Make Your Marriage Sizzle

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Jan 4, 2021

32 WAYS TO HELP YOU HAVE A GREAT MARRIAGE..... 1. Communicate with your partner – work hard on listening. 2. Befriend each other’s friends and family 3. Know your spouse’s love language – Touch, talk, time, treasures, tasks 4. Give each other space to breathe without control 5. Take trips ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-31

Tags: Love, Marriage, Family, Relationships, Home  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Servanthood & Father Damien

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 4, 2022

When visiting the Hawaiian Island many tourists will visit the island of Molokai. It has quiet charm, gentle breezes and a soft surf. Father Damien came to the island for a different reason. He came to help people die. He came there because leprosy came there first. No one knows how ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-4, Mark 10:42-45

Tags: Evangelism, Servanthood

Denomination: Lutheran

Jewish Weddings And The Return Of Christ

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Nov 30, 2023

An understanding of the Rapture can be gained from understanding the Jewish Wedding Tradition. IN THE JEWISH WEDDING TRADITION, • As the young man becomes of age to marry, • He builds a room onto his father’s house, • So there will be a place • For him and his bride to live. WHEN THE YOUNG ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, John 14:1-6

Tags: Return Of Christ, Jewish Weddings, Revelation, Israel, Second Coming, Armageddon  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Patience With Others

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Mar 22, 2024

"Einstein was four years old before he could speak and seven before he could read". Einstein became one of the greatest physicists who ever lived. "Isaac Newton did poorly in grade school." Newton, like Einstein was one of the smartest people of his day as a scientist. "A ...read more

Tags: Patience, Kindness, Time, Maturing, Waiting On The Lord, Teaching, Endurance, Discipleship, Leadership, Suffering  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ten Dollars Is Ten Dollars

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 28, 2025

A man named Stumpy illustrates how money affects people. Stumpy and his wife Martha went to the state fair every year and every year when Stumpy saw the antique bi-plane he would say, “Martha, I’d like to ride in that airplane.” Martha always replied, “I know Stumpy, but that airplane ride costs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-28

Tags: Money, Stewardship

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

All Appearance, Zero Substance

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Apr 17, 2026

An artificial plant looks impressive. But it produces nothing. You could easily buy one thinking it will bring life to any room. And sure, it brings the appearance of life. The leaves stay green. They never drop. It never needs water. In fact, if you tried to water it, the only thing that would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-14

Tags: Faith, Hypocrisy

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible Has Often Been Described As 'basic ...  PRO

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 3, 2002

The Bible has often been described as ’Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth’ (B.I.B.L.E.) The Word of God is a ...read more

Tags: Bible Study, Bible Influence

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Do Well To Remember, Before We Consign The ...  PRO

Contributed by Don Hawks on Apr 4, 2002

• We do well to remember, before we consign the concept of spiritual leadership to the arena of the superstar, that we serve a God who invaded this ...read more

Tags: Humility, Humanity Of Christ, Leadership General

Denomination: Methodist

The Closer To Sharing A Person Comes, The Closer ...  PRO

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 15, 2002

The closer to sharing a person comes, the closer to God he gets. Sharing has nothing to do with wealth . . . Sharing has nothing to do with health ...read more

Tags: Money, Giving General

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage Is A Lifetime Covenant: One Man, One ...  PRO

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Sep 19, 2003

Marriage is a lifetime covenant: one man, one woman, under God. [The Lifetime Covenant of Marriage, Citation: Elizabeth Cody ...read more

Tags: Marriage Commitment, Marriage General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

William Cullen Bryant: Truth

Contributed by Harold Orndorff on May 25, 2004

As William Cullen Bryant has written: Truth crushed to earth shall rise again, the eternal years of God are hers; but error, wounded, ...read more

Tags: Truth, Truth Absolute

Denomination: Independent/Bible

J.i. Packer Once Said, "Wisdom Is, In Fact, The ...

Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Dec 17, 2004

J.I. Packer once said, “Wisdom is, in fact, the practical side of moral goodness.” [J.I. Packer, Knowing God ...read more

Tags: Wisdom

Denomination: Catholic

The Late Ethel Waters, A Famous Gospel Singer, ...  PRO

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 23, 2005

The late Ethel Waters, a famous gospel singer, is only one of many who was conceived and born as a result of rape. What a blessing her life ...read more

Tags: Abortion

Denomination: Baptist

My Prayer Today Is That We Will Feel The Loving ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 9, 2006

“My prayer today is that we will feel the loving arms of God wrapped around us, and will know in our hearts that He will never ...read more

Tags: Prayer Adoration

C.t. Studd; Gave Up A Vast Fortune For Christ ...

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 6, 2006

C.T. Studd; gave up a vast fortune for Christ said "God is not looking for nibblers of the possible, but for grabbers of the impossible." (He went to ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

Denomination: Baptist

The Message Of The Church Should Be Come And ...

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 2, 2006

THE MESSAGE OF THE CHURCH SHOULD BE COME AND SEE! I. The Supreme task of Church is the Evangelism of the world.Mass evangelism is not the answer as wonderful as it is. ...read more

John Phillips Writes, "Counterfeit Love Is [a] ...

Contributed by John Shearhart on Jan 21, 2007

John Phillips writes, “Counterfeit love is [a] worthless coin in the kingdom of God.” (Phillips 1969, 196) Phillips, John. Exploring Romans: An ...read more