In Sermon Illustrations: "Short Sermons"

I Venture To Suggest That Patriotism Is Not ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I venture to suggest that patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil ...read more

Tags: Patriotism

The Buds Swell Imperceptibly, Without Hurry Or ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The buds swell imperceptibly, without hurry or confusion, as if the short ...read more

Tags: Creation

You Must Have Long-Range Goals To Keep From ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

You must have long-range goals to keep from being frustrated ...read more

Tags: Goals

I Still Believe That If Your Aim Is To Change ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I still believe that if your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more ...read more

Tags: News

Forbearance Should Be Cultivated Till Your Heart ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Forbearance should be cultivated till your heart yields a fine crop of it. Pray for a ...read more

Tags: Peace

The American Imagination Releases Itself Very ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

The American imagination releases itself very easily in the short story and has done so since the ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

We Have All Eternity To Celebrate Our ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"We have all eternity to celebrate our victories, but only one short hour before ...read more

Tags: Lordship Of Christ

You Who Are Lettingyour Friend's Heart Ache For ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"You who are lettingyour friend's heart ache for a word of appreciation or sympathy, which you mean ...read more

Tags: Compassion

A Church Called A New Pastor At 60 Years Of Age. ...  PRO

Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001

A Church called a new pastor at 60 years of age. His first sermon was 15 minutes long. Kinda short but fine for the folks. The next week he preached for 20 minutes. That was Ok, too. But the following week he preached for an hour and 45 minutes. Boy the deacons pulled him off to the side ...read more

Tags: Gifts General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If A Man Wants To Read Good Books, He Must Make ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"If a man wants to read good books, he must make a point of avoiding bad ones; for life is ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

Joy Wholly From Without Is False, Precarious ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Joy wholly from without is false, precarious and short. Joy from within is like smelling the rose on the tree; ...read more

Tags: Joy

When I Was In Bible College I Meet An ...  PRO

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 23, 2001

When I was in Bible College I meet an interesting young man by the name of Shannon. What made him interesting were his looks. His hair was a different color each week, his ears were loaded with earrings, and he wore the big loose grunge style clothing. But the most interesting point of style was ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-15

Tags: Dealing With Conflicts, Disciples, Temptation Pride

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is More Fun To Talk With Someone Who Doesn't ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn't use long, difficult words but rather short, ...read more

Tags: Words

Governments View Of The Economy Could Be Summed ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Governments view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: if it moves, tax it; if it keeps moving, regulate ...read more

Tags: Government

Christmas Waves A Magic Wand Over This World, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. If only for one short day, ill will is set ...read more

Tags: Christmas

Running The Race God's Way

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 16, 2011

RUNNING THE RACE GOD'S WAY Joni Eareckson Tada recently told a story commenting on Romans 15:1-2: "We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up." She writes, "My husband, Ken, serves ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-2

Tags: Compassion

Most Of The Arguments To Which I Am Party Fall ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Most of the arguments to which I am party fall somewhat short of being impressive, owing to the fact that neither I nor my ...read more

Tags: Dealing With Conflicts

Poor Preachers

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Poor Preachers There was a Baptist preacher who just finished his sermon for the day and proceeded toward the back of the church for his usual greetings and handshaking. After shaking a few hands he came upon the seven year old son of one of the Deacons. "Good morning, young man," the preacher ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Few Years Ago, We Had Carl Mitchell Of Harding ...

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 30, 2009

Few years ago, we had Carl Mitchell of Harding University come to Albania and do series of lectures on family life and issues. Other then the lectures he gave we asked him to preach for us on Sunday. I vividly remember that as he was talking about gratitude or thankfulness he shared an experience ...read more

Tags: Prayer General

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If The Average Church Would Suddenly Take ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If the average church would suddenly take seriously the notion that every lay member man or woman is really a minister of Christ, we could have ...read more

Tags: Government