In Sermon Illustrations: "Seize The Day"

God Exists

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 6, 2011

"GOD EXISTS" One of my favorite stories is about this theologian named MacLeod. Now this man lived in Ireland back in the 1600s in a monastery. He worked part of his time as wood carver. MacLeod writes that very often he would awaken in the morning and wonder if God really existed. Finally one day ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Tags: God Brings Hope

The Ugly Tie Contest

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 18, 2011

THE UGLY TIE CONTEST George Hazlett's wife made him a necktie a few years ago that he rarely wore. In fact, George had forgotten about it until one day a local men's store in Salem, Ohio, announced an "ugly tie" contest. George secretly pulled the tie from its resting place and entered it. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Tags: Marriage General

Sacrificial Love

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 13, 2014

Watchman Nee, a Chinese evangelist, tells of a Christian he once knew in China. He was a rice farmer, and his fields lay high on a mountain. Every day he pumped water into the paddies of new rice. And every morning he returned to find that an unbelieving neighbor who lived down the hill had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:21

Tags: Evil, Overcome, Good, Unbeliever

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Time Allows Me To See Gods Working Better.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jun 19, 2020

I got my first cup of coffee and slowly moseyed to my front porch. Walking to the banister putting my elbows there I sipped my coffee. I looked around my neighborhood, I kinda live on a small knoll, and it seemed so peaceful. The birds were singing, they were flying around and there was what seemed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:66

Tags: Thinking, God Working

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Morning Time With God

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 13, 2020

I got my first cup of coffee and slowly moseyed to my front porch. Walking to the banister putting my elbows there I sipped my coffee. I looked around my neighborhood, I kinda live on a small knoll, and it seemed so peaceful. The birds were singing, they were flying around and there was what seemed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:66

Tags: Time With God, Sunday Morning

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas Suicide Myth

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 3, 2024

It is a myth that suicide rates increase during the holidays. It is true that deaths rise around Christmas and New Year’s Day. Authorities are not sure why, but some suspect it is because people delay addressing health concerns until after the holidays and/or because hospitals, nursing homes, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Tags: Christmas, Suicide, Christmas Myth

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In "From Heaven's View" By T.w. Hunt And Melana ...  PRO

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Oct 13, 2003

In “From Heaven’s View” by T.W. Hunt and Melana Hunt Monroe, they ask this question “What would it be like to live each hour of the day seeing your words, choices, reactions, prayers, ...read more

Tags: Character

Denomination: Baptist

Hallmark Cards Reports That 65% Of Americans ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

Hallmark Cards reports that 65% of Americans decorate their homes and offices , second only to Christmas. We spend about $5 billion on the event making it the 3rd largest party ...read more

Tags: Christmas

Attending A Wedding For The First Time A Little ...

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Feb 21, 2008

Attending a wedding for the first time a little girl whispered to her mother, "Why is the bride dressed in white?" Because white is the colour of happiness and today is the happiest day of her life." The child ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Postal Carrier Linda Harrell Wasn't Supposed To ...

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Nov 20, 2008

Postal carrier Linda Harrell wasn’t supposed to be at this particular location, but her route had been changed that day. At an instant moment, she looked up as a baby fell from a window ...read more

Tags: Time

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Youre My Age, Its As If Youre A Car. First ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When youre my age, its as if youre a car. First a tire blows, and you get that fixed. Then a headlight goes and you get that fixed. And then one day you drive into a garage and the ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

It Is Great To Have Friends When One Is Young, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It is great to have friends when one is young, but it is still more so when you are getting old. When we are young, friends are, like everything else, a matter of ...read more

Tags: Compassion

The Best Of Being Friends Is Just A Simple Code ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The best of being friends is just A simple code of faith and trust, A homey comradeship that stays The threatened fear of darker days; The kind of faith that brings to light The good, the beautiful, and bright; ...read more

Tags: Compassion

The Moment When First You Wake Up In The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The moment when first you wake up in the morning is the most wonderful of the 24 hours. No matter how weary or dreary you may feel, you possess the certainty that, during ...read more

Tags: Morning

When Principles That Run Against Your Deepest ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When principles that run against your deepest convictions begin to win the day, then battle is your calling, and peace has become sin; you must, at the price of dearest peace, lay your ...read more

Tags: Becoming A Christian

James Innel Packer, In His Article, Poor Health ...

Contributed by Jesse Roncales on Mar 12, 2010

James Innel Packer, in his article, Poor Health may be the Best Remedy, says, “Perfect physical health is promised not for this life, but for heaven, as part of the resurrection glory that awaits us in the ...read more

Tags: Restoration

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Too Easily Pleased! (07.06.05--Joy Every ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Jul 5, 2005

Too Easily Pleased! (07.06.05--Joy Every Day--Ecclesiastes 9:7-10) I was happy with things the way they were. Why should I go to any great length to make them any better when, as it were, I was contented with how my car looked and drove? This was my response about a year ago when my wife ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:7-10

Tags: Fulfillment

Denomination: Lutheran

Lessons From The Pothole

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Mar 21, 2023

Driving to work the other day I hit a pothole and, like most people, I reacted angrily. “Why can’t they do something about this?” I mumbled under my breathe. But this time instead of complaining I thought maybe I could learn a lesson or two from the pothole. Here’s what I learned: Pothole Lesson ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Hebrews 12:11, 1 Peter 4:12, 1 Peter 1:6

Tags: Trouble, Pain, Proverbs, Persecution, Wisdom, Suffering, Difficulties  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Shattered Pool Liner – A Story Of Forgiveness And Grace

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Aug 5, 2025

What started out as a boy's reckless defiance became a lesson in the power of forgiveness and grace. Like many young boys, I dreamed of being a professional athlete. I thought my best chance was Major League Baseball, so day after day I would take my wiffle ball and bat to the backyard, throw ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Tags: Grace, Mercy, Father, Forgiveness, Restoration  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Live In A Very Stress-Filled World. In Fact, ...  PRO

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001

We live in a very stress-filled world. In fact, experts say that 43% – almost half of all adults – suffer adverse health affects due to stress. One million workers here in the United States are ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life, Peace, Workplace

Denomination: Lutheran