In Sermon Illustrations: "Saying Grace"

During The Conversation The Tramp Said, 'i Wish ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

During the conversation the tramp said, ’I wish there were more people like you in the world." Whereupon his mother replied, "Oh, there are. But you must look for them." The old man simply shook his head, saying, "But, lady, I didn’t need to look for you. You looked for me." When that mother ...read more

Tags: Grace

Who Am I?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 15, 2012

QUOTE John Newton: • “I am not what I could be, • I am not what 1 should be, • But I am not what I used to be" • How imperfect and deficient I am! • I am not what I wish to be, • Although I abhor that which is evil and would cleave to what is good. • I am not what I hope to be, • But soon ...read more

Tags: Grace

Denomination: Brethren

John Betjeman Wrote Some Memorable Lines On The ...

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Dec 2, 2007

John Betjeman wrote some memorable lines on the Incarnation of the Lord Jesus Christ: ‘And is it true this most tremendous tale of all, / The Maker of the stars and sea / Became a child on earth for me?’ It is true, we believe, but it isn’t the whole truth: for the whole truth is that the Maker ...read more

Tags: Grace

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Stone-Carriers  PRO

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 3, 2011

THE THREE STONE-CARRIERS Many years ago in a church in England, a preacher entered the pulpit and said: "Brethren, before I preach, allow me to tell this story. Many years have passed since I was in this place. On that evening there came three young men, not only with the intention of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Chronicles 16:22

Tags: Grace

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John Newton's Self-Assessment  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 4, 2012

JOHN NEWTON'S SELF-ASSESSMENT Two or three years before the death of John Newton (former slave ship captain and eventual author of the song, "Amazing Grace"), when his sight was so dim that he was no longer able to read, a friend and brother in the ministry called to have breakfast with him. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Tags: Grace

Dad's Favorite Sayings  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 5, 2001

DAD’S FAVORITE SAYINGS:  Go ask your mother!  Just wait ‘till I get home!  When I was your age…  I used to walk to ...read more

Tags: Children, Father's Day, Parenting

Denomination: Wesleyan

In Genesis, It Says That It Is Not Good For A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 2, 2002

"In Genesis, it says that it is not good for a man to be alone; but sometimes it is a ...read more

Tags: Marriage Commitment, Unconditional Love, Divorce

What God Says  PRO

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 1, 2002

WHAT GOD SAYS In the Spring of 1924, Jack Sundine was a four-year-old kid, standing in a line with his father inside the White House, waiting to meet President Calvin Coolidge. As they neared him, Jack noticed that he said something to each visitor as they shook hands. Soon, the thrilling moment ...read more

Tags: Promises Of God, Trinity, Descriptions Of God

Denomination: Baptist

Dave Ramsey Says,

Contributed by Aaron Mishoe on Apr 2, 2009

Dave Ramsey says, "God tends to pour blessings on people going in the ...read more

Tags: Money, Finances

Denomination: Holiness

As The Words Of Godspell Say:

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 17, 2009

As the words of Godspell say: “you’d better pay attention, build your comprehension. There’s gonna be a quiz at your ascension. Not to mention any threat of ...read more

Tags: Repentance

Denomination: Catholic

Richard Foster Says,

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Jun 7, 2009

Richard Foster says, “Worship is our RESPONSE to the overtures of love ...read more

Tags: Worship Definition

Denomination: Baptist

Who Says So?

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 29, 2010

WHO SAYS SO? A previous church I served had a lot of acreage and had turned part of it into 3 softball diamonds. Monday - Thursday nights, all summer long, various church leagues played their slow-pitch games there. Three of the leagues ran everything for their evening but one league was run ...read more

Tags: Authority

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Amy Grant Says:

Contributed by Kelly White on Oct 14, 2011

Amy Grant says: "When we pour out our miseries, God just hears a melody, beautiful the mess we are, the honest cries of a ...read more

Tags: Affliction

Denomination: Foursquare

St. Bonaventure Says:

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 23, 2012

St. Bonaventure says: It is impossible for anyone to attain to knowledge of that truth unless he first have infused faith in Christ, which is the ...read more

Tags: Faith General

Denomination: Catholic

There Is This Common Saying That All That ...  PRO

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Jan 31, 2008

There is this common saying that all that glitters is not gold. There are many metals and stones that glitter but they are not all gold. Gold is precious to man and that explains why many people all over the world are seeking it. In searching for gold therefore people usually come across its ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Study More, Say ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 10, 2009

STUDY MORE, SAY LESS Charles Spurgeon said this: "If you ask me how to shorten your sermons, I should say, study them better. Spend more time in the study that you may need less in the pulpit. We are generally longest when we have least to say." We have already seen what George Whitefield said, ...read more

Tags: Preaching

Dizzy Is As Dizzy Says

Contributed by James Snyder on May 27, 2023

Several years ago, I had a heart attack, which surprised my family and friends, who didn't know I had a heart. I was not sure I had a heart either until that day it attacked me. What my heart had against me to attack me like that I still have not figured out. Two years later, I have to go in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-7

Tags: Stress, Medicine, Dizzy

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Just Say The Word

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 6, 2024

The Centurion said, "But just say the word, and my servant will be healed." He meant that if Jesus said the word or gave a command, it would trigger millions of mighty angels (under his control) to instantly act upon the word and fulfil it. These millions of angels are very powerful and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:8

Tags: Faith, Healing

Truth Is As The Truther Says

Contributed by James Snyder on Nov 8, 2025

One thing I have learned in life is that for many people, truth is a relative thing. The truth is what they say it is, and you can't convince them otherwise. I wrestle with telling the truth all the time. If you tell the truth, you do not have to remember what happened. But when you lie, you ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Tags: Family, Truth, Lies

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Too Soft On People?

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 12, 2009

TOO SOFT ON PEOPLE? A preacher named Ron Rose told a woman who came into his office complaining that his sermons always being about forgiveness and grace. She said he needed to come down harder on the sinners and in her words, "nail them." After her rant, Ron asked, "So, you’ve got forgiveness ...read more

Scripture: John 1:15-17

Tags: Grace