In Sermon Illustrations: "Spending Time Wisely"

One Difference Between Death And Taxes Is That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

One difference between death and taxes is that death doesn't get worse ...read more

Tags: Giving General

No One Party Can Fool All Of The People All Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

No one party can fool all of the people all of the time; that's ...read more

Tags: Government

Love Is The Emblem Of Eternity: It Confounds ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Love is the emblem of eternity: it confounds all notion of time: effaces all memory of a ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

I Was So Busy Doing Things I Should Have ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I was so busy doing things I should have delegated, I didnt ...read more

Tags: Communication General

There's A Quote That Goes,

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 30, 2009

There’s a quote that goes, “There are times when it would seem as if God fished with a ...read more

Tags: Evangelism Urgency

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Necessary, Use Words

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

An as Francis of Assisi put so wonderfully: “Preach the Gospel at all times – and ...read more

Tags: Cross

Peter Ustinov Said, "Charity Is More Common Than ...  PRO

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 29, 2007

Peter Ustinov said, “Charity is more common than compassion. Charity is tax-deductible. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Did I Just Call Myself?

Contributed by James Snyder on Feb 8, 2020

I am old enough to remember those days when there was nothing like cell phones. Oh, those quiet, golden silent days. At the time, I did not realize just how wonderful that time was. Every time you needed to make a phone call, you had to go to where a phone was. Those were the days of the telephone ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:2

Tags: Superman, Pnone, Telemarketers

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Are You Ready For Fall?

Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 11, 2021

With such a tumultuous summer, I’m glad we are now beginning the fall season. There for a while, I didn’t think it was going to come. But, contrary to my negativity, it has arrived, and I’m delighted. Summer wasn’t quite the way summers have been in the past. My family didn’t have many ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Tags: Humor, Blessings, Seasons

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How Can I Get My Sneeze Back?

Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 28, 2024

I've had a lot of health issues during this past year, and now that I seem to be over them, something else has taken their place. I have had a sneezing fit for the past two weeks that I've never experienced before. Every time I sneeze, it is in triplets. I don't know why I have to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Tags: Health, Sneezing

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Nolan Ryan Didn't Change Me  PRO

Contributed by Tim White on Feb 1, 2012

NOLAN RYAN DIDN'T CHANGE ME In 1991, Ryan, our son, age 6 at the time, played Challenger Baseball, a modified version of the game for disabled children. At the end of the season, each child received an official Challenger baseball for his or her participation. We asked Ryan what he wanted to do ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:6-7

Tags: Sanctification

Denomination: Baptist

Strike While The Iron Is Hot. Did You Ever ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Strike while the iron is hot. Did you ever wonder what that means? The blacksmith heats his iron red-hot in the fiery forge. It requires time to heat the iron up and time for it to cool down once it is plunged into the cooling water. But, in between, is the single moment when the iron is perfectly ...read more

Tags: Parable Vineyard

Infinity

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 2, 2008

INFINITY Let me introduce you to a person called Michael Rae. In his own words, he is on a path to immortality which involves a near-abstinence level of food, the dedication of an accountant to approve every calorie, and an obsession with death. The youthful, 38-year-old research assistant ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Tags: Immortality

A 2003 Study From The Barna Research Group Shows ...

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Apr 1, 2007

A 2003 study from the Barna Research Group shows that many of our country’s moral and spiritual challenges are directly related to the absence of a biblical worldview among Americans. Barna’s study of 2,033 adults showed that only 4 percent have a biblical worldview as the basis of their ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

When You Have Nothing Left But God, Then For The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

When you have nothing left but God, then for the first time you become aware that God is ...read more

Tags: Evangelism The Lost, Poverty, God's Provision

I Can't Promise You Forever, But I Can Promise ...  PRO

Contributed by Aaron Householder on Sep 30, 2004

"I can’t promise you forever, but I can promise today." A Hallmark Card ...read more

Tags: God's Love

Denomination: Baptist

Rick Warren Poses An Interesting Question, "When ...  PRO

Contributed by Richard Wafford on Apr 13, 2005

Rick Warren poses an interesting question, “when was the last time you emptied ...read more

Tags: Servanthood

Denomination: Baptist

On The Whole, Human Beings Want To Be Good, But ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 21, 2005

On the whole, human beings want to be good, but not too good, and not quite all the time. George ...read more

Tags: Faith Vs. Works

Today, The Irs Has About Twice The Budget Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 17, 2006

Today, the IRS has about twice the budget of the FBI, and 8 times as many ...read more

Tags: Workplace

Today, The Irs Has About Twice The Budget Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 14, 2007

Today, the IRS has about twice the budget of the FBI, and 8 times as many ...read more