In Sermon Illustrations: "Sacrificial Giving"

There Is Only One Solution If Old Age Is Not To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There is only one solution if old age is not to be an absurd parody of our former life, and that is to go one pursuing ends that give our existence a meaning devotion to individuals, to ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

In Times Of Great Anxiety We Can Draw Power ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"In times of great anxiety we can draw power from our friends. We should at such times, however, avoid friends who sympathize too ...read more

Tags: Compassion

I Like The Story Of The 72 Year Old Woman Who ...  PRO

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

I like the story of the 72 year old woman who went to bed one night and prayed this prayer: "Please God, give me the skin like a ...read more

Tags: Prayer Answered

Denomination: Brethren

Tis Sweet To Grow Old In The Fear Of The Lord

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 27, 2008

'Tis sweet to grow old in the fear of the Lord, As life's shadows longer creep. Till our steps grow slow, and our sun swings low-- He ...read more

Tags: Aging

A Quote On Proper Stewardship!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 20, 2012

Nowery states, "The stewardship of resources is a serious business; and God’s will is that we give it serious attention. This demands that we have the right perspective on our resources, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:37, Luke 6:38

Tags: Stewardship, Finances

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reasons To Be ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 19, 2009

Reasons to be Thankful Let’s stop and think for just a moment. You are sitting in this service this morning listening to the Word of God being preached. How did you get here? Did the Father not give you the breath of life that brought you through the night and did He not give you the strength to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Tags: Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Holiday

Had God Remained Silent … The Plight Of Mankind ...

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Mar 30, 2003

Had God remained silent … the plight of mankind would have been desperate indeed; but now he has spoken his revealing, redeeming, and life ...read more

Tags: God The Father, God's Provision

Denomination: Baptist

My Smiling Child

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 7, 2006

My smiling child Named for a noble ancestor Great hunter or warrior You will be one day. Which will give your papa pride But always I will remember you thus. ...read more

Tags: Children

The Bible Nowhere Indicates That God Withdraws ...

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 28, 2004

The Bible nowhere indicates that God withdraws us from the troubles of life. In fact, we become more involved in life’s troubles when we come to Christ. But ...read more

Tags: God In The Hardships, Human Body

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Times Of Deep Sorrow It Is Not The People ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"In times of deep sorrow it is not the people who tell you why you are suffering who are of any use; the people who help you are those who give expression to ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General

In Times Of Deep Sorrow It Is Not The People ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"In times of deep sorrow it is not the people who tell you why you are suffering who are of any use; the people who help you are those who give expression to ...read more

Tags: Disappointment

The More The Years Go By, The Less I Know. But ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The more the years go by, the less I know. But if you give explanations and understand everything, then nothing can happen. What helps me go forward is ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Tis Hard To Part When Friends Are Dear, Perhaps ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Tis hard to part when friends are dear, Perhaps will cost a sigh, a tear; Then steal away, give little warning; Choose thine own time; Say not Good ...read more

Tags: Compassion

Author Jeanne Guyon In The Book "Experiencing ...

Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 11, 2006

Author Jeanne Guyon in the book "Experiencing God Through Prayer" says this about giving: "Once you have given yourself to God, do not take yourself back again. Remember, a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

George Bailey Finds Out In The Movie, "It's A ...

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 15, 2007

George Bailey finds out in the movie, "It’s a Wonderful Life" that life is about giving not getting and having. Stop hoarding your money and spend it on helping other ...read more

Tags: Envy, Forgiveness General, Temptation General

Denomination: Lutheran

Better Opportunities

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Aug 18, 2009

BETTER OPPORTUNITIES Pastor Greg Laurie preaches to thousands at Harvest Crusades, but Greg started in ministry as a janitor at a church. Our purpose in life may not seem big, but if we are ...read more

Tags: God's Sovereign Will

Denomination: Pentecostal

Qualifications For Success: [1] A Big ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Qualifications for success: [1] A big wastebasket you must know what to eliminate. [2] It is important to know what to preserve. [3] It is important to know when to say no. For ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

In God's Time, In God's Way! The Fern And The ...  PRO

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 29, 2007

IN GOD’S TIME, IN GOD’S WAY! The Fern and the Bamboo... Unknown One day I wanted to quit.... I wanted to quit my job, I wanted to run from my relationship and my spiritual journey ... I just wanted to quit life. Stop this world and let me off. I went to the woods to have one last good talk ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keys To ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Keys to Wisdom Proverbs 4:7-8 says, “Wisdom is supreme; though it costs you all you have, get understanding. Esteem her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you.” The whole of Scripture gives us some practical applications that can be accomplished by all who are willing to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:7-8

Tags: Wisdom

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Day A Little Girl Went Shopping With Her ...

Contributed by Georgina Pando-Connolly on Apr 30, 2004

One day a little girl went shopping with her mother. Her Daddy had given her a couple of dollars to but whatever she wanted and she chose a shiny necklace with shiny beads that looked like pearls. The little girl put on her pearls and wouldn’t take them off. She slept, bathed etc. Her daddy was ...read more

Tags: Promises Of God

Denomination: Methodist