In Sermon Illustrations: "Sin General"

Every Generation Is Strategic. We Are Not ...

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 26, 2008

Every generation is strategic. We are not responsible for the past generation, and we cannot bear full responsibility for the next one; but we do have our generation. God will hold us responsible as to how well we fulfill our ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

Christian Fathers: Give Generously  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

"Christian Fathers: Give Generously" The Bible gives four Christian character traits that can build a lasting legacy for the Lord. The third is to give with generosity. 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 says, "Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Tags: Father's Day

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In General The Art Of Government Consists In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

In general the art of government consists in taking as much money as possible from one class ...read more

Tags: Government

Remember That Money Is Of A Prolific Generating ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Remember that money is of a prolific generating nature. Money can beget money, and ...read more

Tags: Money

All Generalizations Are Dangerous, Even This ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"All generalizations are dangerous, ...read more

Tags: Racism

It Is Fortunate That Each Generation Does Not ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

It is fortunate that each generation does not comprehend its own ignorance. We are thus enabled ...read more

Tags: Aging

How Delightful Is The Company Of Generous ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"How delightful is the company of generous people, who overlook trifles and keep their minds instinctively fixed on whatever is ...read more

Tags: Human Life

We Are Generally The Better Persuaded By The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

We are generally the better persuaded by the reasons we discover ourselves than by ...read more

Tags: Thought

The Worship Of Success Is Generally The Form Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The worship of success is generally the form of idol worship which the devil ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

Be Aware Of Yes Men. Generally, They Are ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Be aware of yes men. Generally, they are losers. Surround yourself with ...read more

Tags: Competition

General Lee And The Bitterness Tree

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 25, 2009

GENERAL LEE AND THE BITTERNESS TREE In his book, Lee: The Last Years, Charles Bracelen Flood reports that after the Civil War, Robert E. Lee visited a Kentucky lady, who took him to the remains of a grand old tree in front of her house. There she bitterly cried that its limbs and trunk had been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30-32

Tags: Anger

British General Oglethorpe Commented To John ...

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 17, 2006

British General Oglethorpe commented to John Wesley, “Preacher, I never forgive.” Wesley replied, ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

A Military General Was Talking To John Wesley And ...

Contributed by Brian Phillips on Nov 13, 2007

A military general was talking to John Wesley and informed him; "I never forgive anyone." To which Wesley replied; "Then ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

British General James Oglethorpe, Founder Of The ...  PRO

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002

British General James Oglethorpe, founder of the colony of Georgia, bluntly told John Wesley, founder of the Methodist church, "Preacher, I never ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness For Others, God's Forgiveness, God The Father

Denomination: Congregational

Some Years Ago The Minnesota Crime Commission ...  PRO

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 25, 2002

Some years ago the MINNESOTA CRIME COMMISSION released a statement more in line with what the Bible teaches about man’s basic nature. ‘Every baby starts life as a little savage. He is completely selfish, and self-centered. He wants what he wants when he wants it – his bottle, his mother’s ...read more

Tags: Grace, Sin Fall Of Man, Sin General

Susanna Wesley Told Her Young Son, John, "If You ...  PRO

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 17, 2002

Susanna Wesley told her young son, John, "If you would judge of the lawfulness or the unlawfulness of pleasure, then take this simple rule: Whatever weakens your reason, impairs the tenderness of your conscience, obscures your ...read more

Tags: Sin General, Sin Separates From God

Denomination: Methodist

There Is A Doctrine That Is Becoming Popular That ...  PRO

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 3, 2003

There is a doctrine that is becoming popular that teaches that a Christian can reach a point in their lives where sin no longer has an effect on them. They cease to sin. Of course this totally goes against the Word of God. Hopefully, as we grow and mature as Christians sin has less of a hold on ...read more

Tags: Sin Deceptive, Sin General, Word Of God

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jerome Was A Church Father Who Translated The ...  PRO

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 3, 2004

Jerome was a Church Father who translated the Greek manuscripts into Latin and put the Bible in the language of the people. He purposefully lived in Bethlehem where Jesus was born. One night while living in Bethlehem, Jerome had a dream that Jesus visited him. The dream was so real to him that ...read more

Tags: Sin Separates From God, Sin General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Dare You Accuse Me!" 1 Corinthians 15:55-58 ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Feb 8, 2005

“How Dare You Accuse Me!” 1 Corinthians 15:55-58 Key verse(s): 57:“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” How dare you? Indignation. Though I have few hairs left on this bald pate, the few that I have will come to attention pretty quick should my dignity be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55-58

Tags: Greed, Sin Exposed, Sin General, Submission

Denomination: Lutheran

The Time-Lapse Of Sin  PRO

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Apr 4, 2001

THE TIME-LAPSE OF SIN Time-lapse photography compresses a series of events into one picture.Such a photo appeared in an issue of National Geographic. Taken from aRocky Mountain peak during a heavy thunderstorm, the picture captured the brilliant lightning display that had taken place throughout ...read more

Tags: Evangelism The Lost, God's Provision, Sin Hurtful To God

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational