In Sermon Illustrations: "Take It Or Leave It"

The Real Art Of Conversation Is Not Only To Say ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing in the right place but to leave unsaid ...read more

Tags: Communication General

Listen The Wind Is Rising, And The Air Is Wild ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Listen The wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves. We have had our summer ...read more

Tags: Creation

This Really Illustrates The Point Of God's ...  PRO

Contributed by D Todd on Apr 22, 2004

This really illustrates the point of God’s Provision and how He works through us. I go to the grocery store and get a pie. You will have to try which one works best for you. I like to use apple or the frozen kind that leaves lots of left over crumbs and pieces in the bottom of the pan. I take ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Denomination: Baptist

32 Simple Ways To Make Your Marriage Sizzle

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Jan 4, 2021

32 WAYS TO HELP YOU HAVE A GREAT MARRIAGE..... 1. Communicate with your partner – work hard on listening. 2. Befriend each other’s friends and family 3. Know your spouse’s love language – Touch, talk, time, treasures, tasks 4. Give each other space to breathe without control 5. Take trips ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-31

Tags: Love, Marriage, Family, Relationships, Home  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elisha Hoffman: A Burden Too Big To Bear  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 28, 2009

ELISHA HOFFMAN: A BURDEN TOO BIG TO BEAR Many New Testament promises have corresponding verses in the Old Testament that reinforce their power. When Peter, for example, said, ". . . casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you" (1 Peter 5:7), he was but restating David’s words in Psalm ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Tags: Fear And Worry

Besides The Art Of Getting Things Done, There ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Besides the art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life ...read more

Tags: Wisdom

Why Are You Doing What Others Can Do, When You ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Why are you doing what others can do, when you are leaving ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

When A Man Has Quietly Made Up His Mind That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When a man has quietly made up his mind that there is nothing he cannot ...read more

Tags: Endurance

Decision Is A Sharp Knife That Cuts Clean And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Decision is a sharp knife that cuts clean and straight; indecision, a dull one that hacks and tears ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Our Passions Are Like Convulsion Fits, Which, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Our passions are like convulsion fits, which, though they make us stronger for a time, ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

Scaling Back: A Small But Growing Number Of Men ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

Scaling Back: A small but growing number of men are scaling back their work in spite of the soft job market. 10% of human resource executives say they are seeing a growing number of high-potential men leave their companies or decline a promotion because of work-life demands. 40% of working fathers ...read more

Tags: Workplace Balance

Put The King In First

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 13, 2009

PUT THE KING IN FIRST In the Berlin art gallery there is a painting by the famous artist Mengel that is only partially finished. It is supposed to be a painting of King Frederick of Germany talking to his generals. Mengel painstakingly painted the generals first around the outside of the painting. ...read more

Tags: Church Purpose Of

The Bouquet Of Love

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 23, 2010

THE BOUQUET OF LOVE In A Second Helping of Chicken Soup for the Soul, Rev. John R. Ramsey tells how in one church a certain person provided him with a rose boutonniere for the lapel of his suit every Sunday. At first he really appreciated it but then it sort of became routine. Then one Sunday it ...read more

Tags: Gratitude

Denomination: Baptist

A Full Life  PRO

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Apr 25, 2011

A FULL LIFE A boat docked in a tiny Mexican village. An American tourist complimented the Mexican fisherman on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took him to catch them. "Not very long," answered the Mexican. "Well, then, why didn't you stay out longer and catch more?" asked the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Tags: Season, Contentment, Balance, Commandments Covet

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Satisfied Mind

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 9, 2007

Satisfied Mind (By Rhodes & Hayes)(Starrite Music) How many times have you heard someone say "If I had his money, I could do things my way?" Little they know that it’s so hard to find One rich man in ten with a satisfied mind. Once I was winning in fortune and fame Everything that I ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Heart Was Touched This Week By Some Breaking ...  PRO

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Feb 24, 2005

My heart was touched this week by some breaking news from the musical world of heavy metal. The headline reads: Korn guitarist leaving to follow Jesus. "Popular heavy metal band, Korn, has parted ways with guitarist and founding member, Brian, "Head" Welch who has chosen Jesus Christ as his ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Tags: Repentance, Confession Of Sin

Denomination: Holiness

Each Month, It Is Estimated That Over 1500 Staff ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

Each month, it is estimated that over 1500 staff pastors leave the ministry. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Church General

Be Patient Enough To Live One Day At A Time As ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Be patient enough to live one day at a time as Jesus taught us, letting yesterday go and ...read more

Tags: Peace

An Ambassador Is A Person Who, Having Failed To ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"An ambassador is a person who, having failed to secure an office from the people, is given one by the Administration ...read more

Tags: Christian Witness

[282]. A Message From A Poem – The Lord Will Never Fail Me

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 31, 2026

[282]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – THE LORD WILL NEVER FAIL ME (possible song) This is a more unusual poem and in my mind, there was the possibility of a song. The poem has rhythm which is necessary for singing. The metre may defeat that though but not a problem for a good musician. I love ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, Hebrews 13:5-6

Tags: Fail, Abide, Keep, Christian Poems, Failure  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational