In Sermon Illustrations: "self importance"

In His Essay On Morality In The Book, "Mere ...

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 27, 2006

In his essay on morality in the book, “Mere Christianity”, Lewis made a strong argument for the worth of the individual in light of Christianity’s teaching that people are eternal and not simply ceasing to exist when they leave this world. “If individuals live only seventy years, then a state, ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Denomination: Orthodox

Cheerfulness Means A Contented Spirit; A Pure ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Cheerfulness means a contented spirit; a pure heart, a kind and loving disposition; it means humility and charity, a generous ...read more

Tags: Joy

There Is A Price Which Is Too Great To Pay For ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There is a price which is too great to pay for peace, and that price can be put in one word. One ...read more

Tags: Peace

Many Persons Have A Wrong Idea About What ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Many persons have a wrong idea about what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification, ...read more

Tags: Joy

Persistent Failure Of One Sort Or Another Job ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Persistent failure of one sort or another job failure among them is, we have come to recognize, a not ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Teamworkoneness As I Like To Call It. I Dont ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Teamworkoneness as I like to call it. I dont think there has ever been a self-made ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Patriotism Lies In The Nature Of Man And Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Patriotism lies in the nature of man and is something so self-evident that any exaggeration or emphasis is only painful or ...read more

Tags: Patriotism

Success Is Peace Of Mind Which Is A Direct ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

Feminists Are Anti-Feminine.everything Thats ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Feminists are anti-feminine.Everything thats distinctive about their sex, they abhor. Because they hate their nature, they are ...read more

Tags: Women

Charles H. Townes, Who Won A Nobel Prize For ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 16, 2009

Charles H. Townes, who won a Nobel Prize for his work in laser technology, opened a talk with a disclaimer: "It’s like the beaver told the rabbit as they stared up at the immense wall of the Hoover Dam: ’No, I didn’t actually build it myself. But it was based on an idea of mine.’" We are often ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Tags: Humility

When We Are Weak, Then Are We Strong. When Most ...  PRO

Contributed by Donn Heinrich on Mar 4, 2002

"When we are weak, then are we strong. When most empty of self, we are most full of God.” (Charles Hodge, Commentary ...read more

Tags: Humility, Temptation Pride, Emotions

Denomination: Baptist

As The Grace Of God Changes A Mans Heart, This ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"As the grace of God changes a mans heart, this is the great evidence of the change; that he begins to grow in love, to lay ...read more

Tags: Grace

Our Real Enemies Are The People Who Make Us ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Our real enemies are the people who make us feel so good that we are slowly, but inexorably, pulled down into the ...read more

Tags: Miscellaneous

It Behooves Our Citizens To Be On Their Guard, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It behooves our citizens to be on their guard, to be firm in their principles, and full of confidence in themselves. We are able to ...read more

Tags: Political Freedom

I Count Him Braver Who Overcomes His Desires ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the ...read more

Tags: Competition

Enthusiasm Is The Electricity Of Life. How Do ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Enthusiasm is the electricity of life. How do you get it? You act enthusiastic until you make it a habit. Enthusiasm is natural; it is being alive, taking the initiative, seeing the importance of what you do, ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Constitutions Are Checks Upon The Hasty Action ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Constitutions are checks upon the hasty action of the majority. They are the self-imposed restraints of a whole people upon a majority of them to secure ...read more

Tags: America

Our Country Was Conceived In The Theory Of Local ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Our country was conceived in the theory of local self-government. It has been dedicated by long practice to that wise and beneficent policy. It is ...read more

Tags: Government

You Are As Young As Your Faith, As Old As Your ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"You are as young as your faith, as old as your doubt; as young as your self-confidence, as old as your fear; as ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Duke University Did A Study On "Peace Of Mind." ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Jul 20, 2002

Duke University did a study on “peace of mind.” Factors found to contribute greatly to emotional and mental stability are: 1. The absence of suspicion and resentment. Nursing a grudge was a major factor in unhappiness. 2. Not living in the past. An unwholesome preoccupation with old mistakes ...read more

Tags: Giving Yourself, Finding Fulfillment, Peace

Denomination: Baptist