In Sermon Illustrations: "Self Righteous"

Duke University Study  PRO

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 11, 2003

INTRODUCTION... A Duke University Study A group at 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 ...read more

Tags: God Brings Purpose, God Brings Hope

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Peace Of Mind

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 12, 2007

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

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Deadly Disease Of Sin  PRO

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 11, 2013

THE DEADLY DISEASE OF SIN The Bible is very blunt about sin – it doesn’t matter how YOU grade your sin, if you don’t accept that you’ve sinned… you can’t fix the problem. It’s like a man having a deadly disease. He experiencing distressing physical problems but doesn’t KNOW he’s going to die ... ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Tags: Dead To Sin

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

George Barna Claims "People's Faith Commitment ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

George Barna claims "People’s faith commitment impacts their moral perspectives. There is a clear relationship between a deep Christian commitment and serious concern about the moral state of America. This is one of those moments in history when genuine, fervent leaders of righteous character and ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

George Barna Claims "People's Faith Commitment ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 16, 2006

George Barna claims "People’s faith commitment impacts their moral perspectives. There is a clear relationship between a deep Christian commitment and serious concern about the moral state of America. This is one of those moments in history when genuine, fervent leaders of righteous character and ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Titles Of Jesus Christ To The Architect, He Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Titles of Jesus Christ To the architect, He is the chief cornerstone (1 Peter 2:6) To the bride, He is the bridegroom (Matthew 25:1) To the carpenter, He is the door. (John 10:9) To the engineer, He is the new and living way. (Hebrews 10:20) To the farmer, He is the Lord of the harvest (Matthew ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ

Judgement And Mercy - 2 Sides Of The Same Coin

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 27, 2021

Mercy and Judgement are two sides of the same coin – We often put different parts of God’s character (attributes) into conflict. If we declare God as merciful, can He still bring righteous judgement? Let me share an example to help you understand the connection between mercy and judgment. If you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 7:13-14

Tags: Mercy, Judgment, Attributes Of God

Denomination: Methodist

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, Emotions, Temptation Pride

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