In Sermon Illustrations: "Soul"

Nature Is Neutral. Man Has Wrested From Nature ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Nature is neutral. Man has wrested from nature the power to make the world a desert or to make the deserts bloom. There ...read more

Tags: Creation

The True Friend, Like A Faithful Watchdog, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The true friend, like a faithful watchdog, tells us of our faults, but the flatterer, as a ravenous beast, blinds the ...read more

Tags: Compassion

If Silence Is Golden, Then Speech Is Platinum. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If silence is golden, then speech is platinum. It spreads wisdom, dispels ignorance, ventilates grievances, stimulates curiosity, lightens the spirits ...read more

Tags: Communication Speech

Character Cannot Be Developed In Ease And ...

Contributed by Tim Burns on Mar 6, 2007

"Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prepare To Be Embarrassed

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 28, 2014

PREPARE TO BE EMBARRASSED "One of these days some simple soul will pick up the Word of God, read it and believe it. Then the rest of us ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Tags: Bible, Faith, Revival, Miracles

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Carthusian Monk Of The Middle Ages Wrote Of ...

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 20, 2005

One Carthusian Monk of the Middle Ages wrote of this inner chaos: I become aware, Lord, that the world of my own spirit is still formless and void and that darkness still covers the face of this abyss. It is truly in a state of confusion, a kind of dark and terrifying chaos, knowing nothing of its ...read more

Tags: Creation

Denomination: *other

J.s. Bach On The Purpose Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 30, 2010

J.S. Bach on the Purpose of Music J.S. Bach said, “All music should have no other end and aim than the glory of God and the soul’s refreshment; where this is not remembered there is no real music but only a devilish hub-bub.” He headed his compositions: “J.J.” “Jesus Juva” which means “Jesus help ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Tags: Music

The Gratification Of Curiosity Rather Frees Us ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The gratification of curiosity rather frees us from uneasiness than confers pleasure. We are more pained by ignorance than delighted by ...read more

Tags: Curiosity

What Is A Friend? I Askd. What Else, He Said, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"What is a friend? I askd. What else, he said, But in a world, where all misjudge one so, A soul to ...read more

Tags: Compassion

There Is No Tyranny So Terrible, There Is No ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There is no tyranny so terrible, there is no invasion and captivity of the soul one-thousandth part so horrible, and so hated of all God's ...read more

Tags: Sin General

No One Has Yet Fully Realized The Wealth Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"No one has yet fully realized the wealth of sympathy, kindness, and generosity hidden in the soul of a child. The effort of every true ...read more

Tags: Children

Chuck Colson Has Called Internet Pornography ...  PRO

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 10, 2001

Chuck Colson has called Internet pornography “Spiritual Crack Cocaine,” because of how quickly people can become addicted to it and ...read more

Tags: Pornography, Addiction, Entertainment

Denomination: Baptist

We Have An Anchor...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Johns on Jun 15, 2002

We have an anchor that keeps the soul Steadfast and sure while the billows roll, Fastened to the Rock which cannot ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19

Tags: Descriptions Of God

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Man May Study Because His Brain Is Hungry For ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"A man may study because his brain is hungry for knowledge, even Bible knowledge. But he prays because his soul ...read more

Tags: Prayer Adoration

I Believe That Man Will Not Merely Endure, He ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I believe that man will not merely endure, he will prevail. He is immortal not because he alone among creatures has an ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

Nobody Grows Old By Merely Living A Number Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Nobody grows old by merely living a number of years. People grow old only by deserting their ideals. Years wrinkle the face, ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Light Of The World So Clear And Bright, Enter ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Light of the world so clear and bright, Enter our homes this Christmas night; Re-light our souls so ...read more

Tags: Christmas

Put Your Morning Devotions Into Your Personal ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Put your morning devotions into your personal grooming. You would not go out to work with a dirty face. Why start the ...read more

Tags: Possession

To Know What You Prefer Instead Of Humbly ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"To know what you prefer instead of humbly saying Amen to what the world tells you you ought to ...read more

Tags: Miscellaneous

We Should Seize Every Opportunity To Give ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

We should seize every opportunity to give encouragement. Encouragement is oxygen to the soul. The days are always dark enough. There is not need for ...read more

Tags: Gifts Encouragement