In Sermon Illustrations: "Sharing Good Things"

Another Turkey On The Table

Contributed by James Snyder on Nov 30, 2024

It was a Monday morning, and I was busy starting my week by organizing my schedule and organizing some of my projects. The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage came to my door, looked in, and said, "Are you ready for the week?" I don't recall her ever asking me that question, but I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Tags: Thanksgiving, Celebration

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Swimming In An Ocean Of Pills

Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 6, 2025

Dr. James L. Snyder I have a confession to make. I never realized that the older I get, the more difficult life seems to be. Oh, for those good ole days. As a young person, I thought that when I got older, all of my problems would be solved. At the time, I did not know all the problems I was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22

Tags: Health, Old Age, Doctors, Pills

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

My Addiction To Happiness

Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 3, 2026

One of the most important elements of life is happiness. When I look around the world, I notice how scarce happiness seems, which makes me reflect on its true value. I have come to the conclusion that happiness is a choice. I can be happy or sad. The choice is mine. Whenever things aren't ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13

Tags: Addiction, Happiness

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Multitasking Is Not My Cup Of Tea

Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 24, 2026

Dr. James L. Snyder Usually, I have a lot of work on my desk, from writing to radio programs. Even though I have many projects, I can only do one at a time. I have often wished I could multitask, which would help me get through many more projects more quickly. But that has never been my style of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Tags: Work, Multitasking

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Love Is The Pursuit Of Relationships.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 28, 2014

Love eh, the most excellent way, how do we sum this up. What is the main point I’d like to make about love? Well it’s this, “Love is the pursuit of relationships.” Well what would that look like? Let me tell you about a couple of young men who were born in the same town back early in the last ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Tags: Gain, Relationships, Damage, Family Relationships

Denomination: Salvation Army

How To Receive The Lord's Righteousness - A Terrific Trade

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 29, 2025

This is David's message to us in Psalm 37:5-6, where he tells us to trust in the Lord. David said, "Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass. He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, And your justice as the noonday." *How is the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-11, 2 Corinthians 5:21

Tags: Horrible Times, Shelter, God's Peace, Rest, Hardships, Cares, Cast Your Cares, Evil, Trust, Suffering, Trusting God, Righteousness, Rejoice, Pain, Peace  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

No Man In This World Attains To Freedom From Any ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 11, 2002

No man in this world attains to freedom from any slavery except by entrance into some higher servitude. There is no such thing as an entirely free man ...read more

Tags: Examples Of Faith

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is A God Shaped Vacuum In The Heart Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 10, 2006

“There is a God shaped vacuum in the heart of every man which cannot be filled by any created thing, but only by God, the Creator, ...read more

Tags: God Brings Purpose

Advertising Nourishes The Consuming Power Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Advertising nourishes the consuming power of manIt spurs individual exertion and greater production. It brings together in fertile union ...read more

Tags: Business And Marketplace

I Read A Statement From Dr. Lester Sumrall He ...

Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 29, 2007

I read a statement from Dr. Lester Sumrall he said " One of the disturbing things about Christianity is that very few Christians ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Secret Of Happiness Is This: Let Your ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The secret of happiness is this: Let your interests be as wide as possible, and let your reactions to the things and persons that interest you be ...read more

Tags: Joy

There Are Those Who Believe That A New Modernity ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

There are those who believe that a new modernity demands a new morality. What they fail to consider is the harsh reality that there is no such thing as a new ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

It Is Not So Important To Be Serious As It Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It is not so important to be serious as it is to be serious about the important things. The monkey wears an expression which would do credit to any college ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

In Business, Excellence Of Performance ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"In business, excellence of performance manifests itself, among other things, in the advancing of methods and processes; in the improvement of products, in more perfect organizationand in the ...read more

Tags: Church Practices

Life Can Be One Dreary Day After Another Or A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Life can be one dreary day after another or a Baghdad of fascinating things to keep learning. Get more out of every ...read more

Tags: Curiosity

Anyone Whos Ever Filed A Tax Return Or Visited ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Anyone whos ever filed a tax return or visited the Department of Motor Vehicles understands that government does two ...read more

Tags: Government

You Will Find As You Look Back Upon Your Life ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments when you have really lived are the moments when you ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Bachelors Know More About Women Than Married ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Bachelors know more about women than married men. If they didnt, theyd be married too. A bachelor never gets over the idea that ...read more

Tags: Marriage Singleness

If There Is Any Great Secret Of Success In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If there is any great secret of success in life, it lies in the ability to put yourself in the other persons place and to see things ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

And If The Resurrection Didn't Really Happen, ...

Contributed by Allan Kircher on May 31, 2009

And if the resurrection didn’t really happen, then everything He said about these things was a bunch of what Colonel ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ

Denomination: Baptist