In Sermon Illustrations: "Second"

Back To Reality

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 7, 2009

BACK TO REALITY The story is told of three men who began talking one day about their wives. The first man said, "When we got married, I told my wife in no uncertain terms that from now on she would have to do all the cooking. Well, the first day after I told her, I saw nothing. The second day I ...read more

Tags: Dealing With Conflicts

To Perceive Christmas Through Its Wrappings ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

To perceive Christmas through its wrappings becomes more difficult with every year. E. B. ...read more

Tags: Christmas Advent

Experience Has Two Things To Teach; The First ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Experience has two things to teach; the first is that we must correct a great deal; the second, ...read more

Tags: Experience

The First Reformation Occurred When The Bible ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The first Reformation occurred when the Bible was placed in the hands of the laymen. The second Reformation will occur when the ministry of ...read more

Tags: Basics Of Christianity

Dirty Windows

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jun 12, 2023

"A friend of mine, Bud Wood, founded Shepherds Home in Wisconsin for boys and girls with developmental disabilities. The original ministry opened its doors in 1964 to 36 children, providing them a loving residential environment and a school that would focus on their unique needs, helping them ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Philippians 3:20, 1 John 3:1-3

Tags: Return Of Christ, Disabled Children, Revelation, Children, Heaven, Second Coming, Rapture  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[036] A Message From A Poem – Blessed Lamb Of God In Adoration

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 25, 2025

[036] A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – BLESSED LAMB OF GOD IN ADORATION This was written as a hymn that can be sung. The emphasis is on the Lord Jesus Christ not so much on us. I hate these modern songs where it is all about “me”. Let us get back to glorifying the Lord for who He is and for what He ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:11, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Ephesians 4:8-10

Tags: Compassion, Adoration, Lamb, Second Coming, Poetry, The Cross, Lamb Of God, Poem  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Google Conducts 66% Of All U.s. Web Searches; ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 30, 2008

Google conducts 66% of all U.S. web searches; Yahoo is second with just ...read more

Tags: Internet

One Has To Distinguish Between Two Forms Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"One has to distinguish between two forms of intelligence, that of the brain and that of the heart, and I have come to ...read more

Tags: Thought

I Have Lived In This World Just Long Enough To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

I have lived in this world just long enough to look carefully the second time into things that I ...read more

Tags: Thought

I Once Talked With General Charles M. Duke, A ...  PRO

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005

I once talked with General Charles M. Duke, a former astronaut who went on the Apollo 16 mission to the moon. I asked, “Once you were there, weren’t you free to make your own decisions and carry out your own experiments. He smiled and said “Sure, if I didn’t want to return to earth!” He went on to ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:11-19

Tags: Knowing God's Will, Doing God's Will

Denomination: Baptist

While Numerous U.s. Churches Have Been Adding ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2008

While numerous U.S. churches have been adding Spanish services to meet the needs of new immigrants, an increasing number of Hispanic congregations are starting English services. It's an effort to meet the demands of second- and third-generation Hispanics, keep families together and reach ...read more

Tags: Church General

I Remember In High School Track I Ran The Last ...  PRO

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 6, 2003

I remember in high school track I ran the last leg of the 2 mile relay. At a huge invitational meet we were competing in the 2 mile relay. When I got the baton, we had dropped to 8th place and it wasn’t looking good. I ran the first of two laps around the track. I thought to myself, I cannot go ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

After The Crash

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jan 16, 2005

After the Crash The police in a particular town received a call reporting a car being driven wildly through the streets. Within three minutes two policemen in a squad car received the alert and rushed to intercept the offending motorist. The policemen stopped at an intersection and was shocked ...read more

Tags: Evangelism Urgency

Denomination: Charismatic

Several Years Ago, An Experiment On Endurance ...

Contributed by John Shearhart on Aug 9, 2007

“Several years ago, an experiment on endurance was conducted at the University of California at Berkeley involving Norwegian field rats. The rats were placed in a tub of water, where they were forced to swim until they grew exhausted and finally drowned. During the first experiment, the researchers ...read more

Rooted For Life  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 3, 2011

ROOTED FOR LIFE There was once a farmer who went to town to purchase seeds for his farm. As he was returning home, one of the squash seeds he had purchased fell from his pocket onto the ground. It happened that within a few feet was another seed of a different type. The place where the two seeds ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-7

Tags: Growth In Christ

A 1998 Report From Ball State University ...  PRO

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 8, 2003

A 1998 report from Ball State University indicates, “Valentine’s Day ranks second behind Christmas in total ...read more

Tags: Candy, Jewelry, Flowers, Rose, Romantic Love  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Around The World 261 People Are Born And 101 Die ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

Around the world 261 people are born and 101 die every 60 seconds. (Foster letter ...read more

Tags: Death

By Three Methods We May Learn Wisdom: First, By ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and ...read more

Tags: Wisdom

We Can Communicate An Idea Around The World In ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"We can communicate an idea around the world in seven seconds, but it sometimes takes years for an idea to get ...read more

Tags: Thought

In The U.s 50% Of First Marriages And More Than ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

In the U.S 50% of first marriages and more than 60% of second marriages end in divorce. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Divorce