In Sermon Illustrations: "Short" showing 81-100 of 1,055

Don't Go Back

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 20, 2021

Several years ago, Karen and I was up in the Ruidoso area; and I decided to try a short cut that I thought I knew about. The problem was, the road turned into a very rough dirt road; and the further we went, the worse the road became. We came upon a farmer’s house and land; and there was a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-9

Tags: Freedom, Forward

Denomination: Baptist

The Attempt To Combine Wisdom And Power Has Only ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The attempt to combine wisdom and power has only rarely been successful and ...read more

Tags: Wisdom

I Am For Integrity, If Only Because Life Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I am for integrity, if only because life is very short and ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

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

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

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 21, 2002

You must have long-range goals to keep you from being frustrated by short-term ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Philippians 3:12-14

Tags: Faith

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

We Have The Power Of God Within Us. Most Of It ...

Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008

We have the power of God within us. Most of it is just a prayer away. But we sell ourselves ...read more

Tags: Power

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

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

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

No Shortcut To Sanctity  PRO

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 23, 2001

NO SHORT CUT TO SANCTITY “The temptation to make our relation to God judicial instead of personal is very strong. Believing for salvation has these days been reduced to a once-done act that requires no further attention. The young believer becomes aware of an act performed rather than of a living ...read more

Tags: Disciplines General, Call Of The Disciples, Holiness

Denomination: Evangelical Free