In Sermon Illustrations: "Steve Jobs"

Fear Of Flying?

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 4, 2012

FEAR OF FLYING? A man is sitting in the coach section of a flight from New York to Chicago, biting his fingernails and sweating profusely. Noticing his disturbed expression, a flight attendant walks over and says, "Sir, can I get you something from the bar to calm you down?" The man gives a nod ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:3

Tags: Alcohol

Stewarship As ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 23, 2008

STEWARSHIP AS CHARACTER Enter stage right: Ed McMahon and Evander Holyfield. Ed said, "When you spend more than you make, you know what happens." Yes, and a 85-year-old man should know better! He said it was "poor planning." NO, I THINK IT WAS HIGH LIVING! He was living high in a multi-million ...read more

Tags: Money

In Tough Economic Times Maybe You’re Thinking ...

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 21, 2008

In tough economic times maybe you’re thinking about polishing your resume and applying for a different job. If you find yourself looking, let me give you a little help. I came across several statements from actual resumes and job applications – and you might want to take notes and file these ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Denomination: Baptist

A Bag With Holes

Contributed by James Dina on Dec 1, 2020

A BAG WITH HOLES “You have sown much, and bring in little; you eat, but do not have enough; you drink, but you are not filled with drink; you clothe yourselves, but no one is warm; and he who earns wages, earns wages to put into a bag with holes.” (Haggai 1:6) There are many rich people in the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:6

Tags: Defense, Holes

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Closest To Perfection A Person Ever Comes Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The closest to perfection a person ever comes is when he fills out ...read more

Tags: Competition

4. For Years Gordon Macdonald Rode The Same Bus ...  PRO

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 7, 2004

4. For years Gordon MacDonald rode the same bus daily from his home to his church in New York City. One day the bus driver complained to MacDonald: “You’ve got it a lot better than me. You have an interesting job and travel different places. I just drive this bus up and down the same streets ...read more

Tags: Workplace Evangelism

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

50% Of Employers Feel Their Companies Do A Poor ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2008

50% of employers feel their companies do a poor job of hiring qualified ...read more

Tags: Workplace

Experience Is The One Thing You Have Plenty Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Experience is the one thing you have plenty of when you're ...read more

Tags: Experience

It Is Fast Approaching The Point Where I Dont ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

It is fast approaching the point where I dont want to elect anyone ...read more

Tags: Government

Be Thankful For Problems. If They Were Less ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Be thankful for problems. If they were less difficult, someone with less ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

I Am Always Looking For People Who Can Do The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

I am always looking for people who can do the job ...read more

Tags: Workplace

Prisons Are Needed Only To Provide The Illusion ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Prisons are needed only to provide the illusion that courts and police are effective. ...read more

Tags: Miscellaneous

Profits Up—wages Down: Even Though The Economy ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Profits Up—Wages Down: Even though the economy added 2.2 million jobs in ‘04 and produced strong growth in corporate profits, wages for the average worker fell for the year, after adjusting for inflation—the first such drop in nearly a decade. The problem is not with the jobs themselves, but that ...read more

Tags: Workplace

Why Pastors Change: A New Ellison Research Study ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Why Pastors Change: A new Ellison Research study finds the average American minister has held a paid job in ministry for 19 years and has spent an average of 15.6 of those years as a senior pastor. Typically he or she has been the senior pastor at 3 different churches. 20% change jobs due to a ...read more

Tags: Church General

Loyalty: F-O-R-T-U-N-E Personnel Consultants ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

Loyalty: F-O-R-T-U-N-E Personnel Consultants national research uncovered key reasons employees stay. The 3 most important reasons for staying with an employer are: challenging work, the ability to balance work with family life, and compensation. The 3 least important reasons for staying are: ...read more

Tags: Church General

Its A Recession When Your Neighbor Loses His ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Its a recession when your neighbor loses his job, its a ...read more

Tags: Thought

We Shall Not Fail Or Falter; We Shall Not Weaken ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

We shall not fail or falter; we shall not weaken or tire....Give us the tools ...read more

Tags: Emotions

This Is A True Story, Written By Emory Thomas ...

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 16, 2005

This is a true story, written by Emory Thomas Jr., and was printed in the Wall Street Journal. Ernest “Bud” Miller was the president and chief executive officer of Arvida, which is a real-estate company. Mr. Miller closed regional offices, reorganized departments, and laid off half of his work ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Denomination: Baptist

I'll Give You My First Paycheck

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 4, 2011

I'LL GIVE YOU MY FIRST PAYCHECK Craig C. had been an alcoholic for more than a dozen years. He'd lost everything he had, including his wife and son, due to his selfishness and addiction. Things began to change after he gave his life to Christ, but he still fell regularly into his old habits. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Tags: Trust

The Local Sheriff Was Looking For A Deputy, And ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 9, 2003

The local sheriff was looking for a deputy, and one of the applicants - who was not known to be the brightest academically, was called in for an interview. "Okay," began the sheriff, "What is 1 and 1?" "Eleven," came the reply. The sheriff thought to himself, "That’s not what I meant, but he’s ...read more

Tags: Communication General