In Sermon Illustrations: "Sharpening Your Ax"

Billy Graham Noted, "Faith Is The Avenue Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 23, 2005

Billy Graham noted, “Faith is the avenue of salvation. Not intellectual understanding. Not money. Not your works. Just simple faith. How much faith? The faith of a mustard seed, so small you can hardly see it. But if you will put that little faith in the person of Jesus, your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:30-34, Matthew 13:31-33

Tags: Faith General, Faith Vs. Works

Denomination: Lutheran

You Don't Have To Be Strong And Powerful All Day ...

Contributed by John Shearhart on Aug 23, 2006

“You don’t have to be strong and powerful all day long every day. You just need to recognize your danger zones, and do something incompatible with your addiction.” McGraw, Phil. “Seven Steps to Breaking Your Addiction.” ...read more

Tags: Addiction

Get Out On The Field

Contributed by C Jordan on May 5, 2008

GET OUT ON THE FIELD "Getting involved in your church by using your gifts will accelerate your spiritual growth immensely. God designed us that way. Don't head for the grandstands when you enter the kingdom of God. Head for the playing field. That's where the ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: *other

Im Convinced That If You Level With The Press, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Im convinced that if you level with the press, your coverage will be fair and balanced. Theres plenty of good and bad in every company. So just share the whole mishmash with them. Believe me, theyll find out the bad stuff anyway. Why not take them behind ...read more

Tags: Dealing With Conflicts

Life Is A Highway And Sinning Puts You In The Wrong Lane

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Nov 8, 2024

Life is a highway alright. And if you stay in your own lane on that highway, you'll probably do great. But if you get into the other guy's lane which is unlawful for you to be in, you probably won't last long. Sin is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Tags: Sin, Consequences Of Sin

Denomination: Charismatic

If You Want Healthy, Wholesome Children, Try ...

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 17, 2008

If you want healthy, wholesome children, try giving them a portion of your heart ...read more

Tags: Parenting

Denomination: Church Of God

Love Is A Fire. But Whether Its Going To Warm ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Love is a fire. But whether its going to warm your hearth or burn down your ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

A Recession Is Like An Unfortunate Love Affair. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A recession is like an unfortunate love affair. Its a lot easier to talk your way in ...read more

Tags: Money

If You Ever Give Something To Get Something, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If you ever give something to get something, you're not giving, in the true sense ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Success Soons Palls. The Joyous Time Is When ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Success soons palls. The joyous time is when the breeze first strikes your sails, and the ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

Comedian Billy Crystal Plays The Part Of A Bored ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 23, 2001

Comedian Billy Crystal plays the part of a bored baby boomer who sells radio advertising time. One the day he visits his son’s school to tell about his work along with other fathers, he suddenly lets loose a deadpan monologue to the bewildered youngsters in the class: Value this time in your ...read more

Grateful For Life?  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 26, 2002

GRATEFUL FOR LIFE? Some of you may remember the movie "City Slickers." Comedian Billy Crystal plays the part of a bored baby boomer who sells radio advertising time. One the day he visits his son’s school to tell about his work along with other fathers. He suddenly lets loose a deadpan ...read more

Tags: Giving Yourself, Finding Fulfillment, Family

Finish Strong

Contributed by Jeffrey Rowe on Dec 29, 2012

In 2 Tim 4:7 Paul said that death was like finishing the race. Like crossing the finish line. That all of life is really about one thing – finishing well. Accomplishing the dreams and goals that God has for your life. I ran cross country in high school. We’d go out to these golf courses and ...read more

Tags: Death, Running The Race

Denomination: Holiness

C.s. Lewis: "Faith Is The Art Of Holding Onto ...

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 25, 2008

C.S. Lewis: "Faith is the art of holding onto things your reason has once accepted, in ...read more

Tags: Faith

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Success Is The Product Of Character. The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Success is the product of character. The development of your character is in your own hands, and poverty plus honest ambition is ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

You Cannot Stop The Bird Of Sorrow From Flying ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"You cannot stop the bird of sorrow from flying over your head, but you can prevent ...read more

Tags: Disappointment

Striving For Perfection Is The Greatest Stopper ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Striving for perfection is the greatest stopper there is. Its your excuse to yourself for not doing anything. Instead, ...read more

Tags: Competition

Tis Well To Sow The Seeds Of Friendship When ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Tis well to sow the seeds of friendship when the sun is shining on your summer, then, when ...read more

Tags: Compassion

People Will Listen A Great Deal More Patiently ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

People will listen a great deal more patiently when you explain your mistakes than ...read more

Tags: Mistakes

Trust Only Those Who Have The Courage To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Trust only those who have the courage to contradict you with respect, and who value your ...read more

Tags: Communication General