In Sermon Illustrations: "Say"

Do You Really Believe What You Are Preaching?

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Nov 7, 2022

When Charles Peace (a convicted thief and murderer) was being escorted to the gallows, he was accompanied by a clergyman reading from The Consolations of Religion about the “flames never quenched.” Peace was a known criminal for whom the public had no sympathy; no one can say with confidence the ...read more

Tags: Evangelism, Death, Scripture, Gospel, Truth, Preaching, Witnessing, Last Words, Unbelievers  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can You Conquer Yourself?

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Feb 27, 2023

GREAT QUOTES ON SELF-CONTROL Edmund Hilary the first man who conquered Mount Everest was asked by an interviewer about his passions for climbing mountains. He gave this reply: "It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves." Peter the Great of Russia is quoted as saying, "I have ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Tags: Works Of The Flesh, Self Control, Holy Spirit, Self, Self Denial, Crucified With Christ, Fruit Of The Spirit, Discipline  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

U2 Song,

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 23, 2009

U2 Song, "I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.” One of the most popular music groups over the past 25 years has been a band called U2. The lead singer of U2 is a man named Bono. It seems like every couple of years it gets reported that Bono is a professing Christian. I don’t know whether he ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Tags: Unbelief

Our Greatest Need

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Dec 20, 2012

If we were to go out on the streets and ask people at random, “What is your greatest need?” we would probably get a number of different responses. We wouldn’t be surprised in this economy if we got several answers of people needing a job so they could provide for their home and family. If people ...read more

Tags: Salvation

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Much Like The Little Boy Who Was Given An ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Belcher on Nov 19, 2001

We are much like the little boy who was given an orange by a man. The boy’s mother asked, “What do you say to the nice man?” The little boy ...read more

Tags: Joy, Children, Thanksgiving Holiday

Denomination: Baptist

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale Often Said, "The Only ...  PRO

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 19, 2002

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale often said, "The only people who do not have problems are those in the cemeteries." (Then with a twinkle in his eye ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life, Death Nearness

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Little Boy Was Asked By His Mother If He Knew ...  PRO

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

A little boy was asked by his mother if He knew the name of God’s Son. "Yes," replied, "it is Andy." Curious she asked why. "Because the ...read more

Tags: God The Father, Descriptions Of God

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Young Musician's Concert Was Poorly Received By ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

A young musician’s concert was poorly received by the critics. The famous Finnish composer Jean Sibelius consoled him by patting him on the shoulder and saying, ’Remember, son, there is no city in the ...read more

Tags: Endurance, Disappointment

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

President Calvin Coolege Went To Church, And ...  PRO

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 8, 2002

President Calvin Coolege went to church, and afterwards was asked by a friend what the minister spoke on. “He preached on sin.” The friend asked what the ...read more

Tags: Sin General

Denomination: Congregational

A Cartoon Of A Lady Singing, "He Touched Me"  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 19, 2002

A cartoon of a lady singing, "He Touched Me". One lady in congregation says to another, "I don’t know who she’s singing about, but he’s gonna be ...read more

Tags: Workplace

President Calvin Coolege Went To Church, And ...  PRO

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Apr 19, 2003

President Calvin Coolege went to church, and afterwards was asked by a friend what the minister spoke on. “He preached on sin.” The friend asked what the preacher ...read more

Tags: Easter Good Friday, Cross

Denomination: Baptist

Life Can Really Be A Workout Sometimes. Like ...  PRO

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004

Life can really be a workout sometimes. Like comedian Flip Wilson used to say, “If I had my whole life to live over ...read more

Tags: Endurance, Hardship Of Life

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking Of Horns - I Like What I Heard One ...

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jul 22, 2005

Speaking of Horns - I like what I heard one preacher says, "A lot of preaching is Long Horn preaching". A couple of points with a lot of bull in between. I hope ...read more

Tags: Communication General

Denomination: Baptist

A Young Musician's Concert Was Poorly Received ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 20, 2005

A young musician’s concert was poorly received by the critics. The famous Finnish composer Jean Sibelius consoled him by patting him on the shoulder and saying, ‘Remember, son, there is no city ...read more

Tags: Peace

A Radcliff Public Policy Center Study Reveals ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

A Radcliff Public Policy Center study reveals that 82% of men aged 20-39 say a “family-friendly” schedule is their most important job criterion. ...read more

Tags: Workplace Balance

National Center For Education Statistics, 75% Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 16, 2006

National Center for Education Statistics, 75% of 4th graders report reading for fun at least once a week. Of that group, 43% say they read every ...read more

Tags: Children

Public Schools Expelled 5,000 Preschool Students ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Public schools expelled 5,000 preschool students last year, more than three times K-12 schools, says Yale University researchers. ...read more

Tags: Children

Dr. David Seamands In His Book Healing For ...

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 3, 2007

Dr. David Seamands in his book Healing for Damaged Emotions says, “The two primary causes of emotional stress are the failure to receive forgiveness and the failure ...read more

Tags: Prayer

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

President Calvin Coolidge Went To Church, And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

President Calvin Coolidge went to church, and afterwards was asked by a friend what the minister spoke on. “He preached on sin.” The friend asked what the preacher ...read more

Tags: God In The Hardships