In Sermon Illustrations: "Start Right"

Boss Rules

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 27, 2011

BOSS RULES Rule 1. Your boss is always right. Rule 2. If you think the boss ...read more

Tags: Authority

Denomination: *other

Baby Steps!" Numbers 33: 1-49 Key Verse(S): 2a: ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Nov 29, 2004

“Baby Steps!” Numbers 33: 1-49 Key verse(s): 2a: “At the Lord’s command Moses recorded the stages in their journey . . .” I opened up the paper the other day and there staring me right in the face was a “huge success.” The newspaper was focusing on people who had made it; you know, those who ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 33:1-49

Tags: Gifts General

Denomination: Lutheran

Touch My Coffee And You Die

Contributed by James Snyder on Mar 16, 2024

Recently, illegitimate aliens of the worst kind have invaded our house illegally. It came to a head just the other day when we were sitting down to lunch, and The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage had a lovely bowl of tomato soup. I forgot what I was eating because all the attention went to her ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5

Tags: Fire, Pest

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

It Seems To Me That The Anonymous Poet Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jun 13, 2001

It seems to me that the anonymous poet of "Footprints in the Sand" had that right saying in essence, I didn’t abandon ...read more

Tags: Promises Of God, God's Provision, Disappointment

Denomination: Methodist

God Grant Me The Courage Not To Give Up What I ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 10, 2006

“God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right even though I think it is ...read more

Tags: Faith

We Wish Peace; But We Wish The Peace Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"We wish peace; but we wish the peace of justice, the peace of righteousness. We wish it because we think it is ...read more

Tags: Peace

Our Plans Miscarry Because They Have No Aim. ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Our plans miscarry because they have no aim. When you dont know what harbor youre aiming ...read more

Tags: Church Practices

The Spirit Of Liberty Is More Than Jealousy For ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The spirit of liberty is more than jealousy for your own rights.The love of liberty cannot be separated ...read more

Tags: Friendship General

There Is Only One Form Of Political Strategy In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There is only one form of political strategy in which I have any confidence, and that is to try to do the right ...read more

Tags: Government

On Earth We Have Nothing To Do With Success Or ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"On earth we have nothing to do with success or results, but only with being true to God and for God. Defeat in ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Integrity Is One Of Several Paths. It ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Integrity is one of several paths. It distinguishes itself from the others because it is the right path and the ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

To Keep Your Marriage Brimming, With Love In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"To keep your marriage brimming, With love in the loving cup, Whenever youre wrong, admit it; ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

The Pendulum Of The Mind Alternates Between ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The pendulum of the mind alternates between sense and nonsense, not between right and wrong. Show me a ...read more

Tags: Learning

Inflation Is A Lot Like Overeating: It Makes ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Inflation is a lot like overeating: it makes you feel so good, right up to the time ...read more

Tags: Money

The Left Takes Its Vision Seriously More ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The left takes its vision seriously more seriously than it takes the rights of other people. They want to be our ...read more

Tags: Politics

A Leader, Once Convinced A Particular Course Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A leader, once convinced a particular course of action is the right one, must have the determination to stick with it ...read more

Tags: Gifts Leadership

Sir, My Concern Is Not Whether God Is On Our ...

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

"Sir, my concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God’s side, for ...read more

Tags: Doing God's Will

Denomination: Church Of God

Scholar William Barclay Notes Of Jesus, "He Is ...

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 2, 2008

Scholar William Barclay notes of Jesus, “He is not [at God’s right hand] to be our prosecuting counsel but ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

My Conscience Has Been Taken Captive By The Word ...

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 13, 2008

My conscience has been taken captive by the Word of God, and to go against conscience or Scripture is ...read more

Tags: Conscience

Wilma Rudolph

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 27, 2004

Illus.: Wilma Rudolph ● Born prematurely–almost died of pneumonia and scarlet fever ● polio left her left leg crooked and her foot twisted inward ● six years of treatment were required ● determined to take braces ...read more

Tags: Endurance, Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Wesleyan