In Sermon Illustrations: "Teach Your Children"

New Church Treasurer

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2022

The day the old church treasurer resigned, the church asked the local grain elevator manager to take the position. He agreed under 2 conditions: 1. No treasurer’s report would be given for the first year 2. No questions be asked about finances during that year The people were surprised but finally ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Tags: Money, Giving, Tithing

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Must Increase And I Must Decrease

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 30, 2023

HE MUST INCREASE, BUT I MUST DECREASE. When you need assurance of Eternity and answer the Gospel call- He must increase and I must decrease! When He bids you take up your cross and be willing then to give all- He must increase and I must decrease! When the storms of life threaten, and you ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36, John 20:30, John 1:29

Tags: God First, John The Baptist, Jesus First, Preeminence Of Christ, Exalt Christ, Premience Of Christ  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Verbal Plenary Inspiration

Contributed by John Bright on Jan 15, 2026

Can we trust God’s Word as the truth? Can it be a light into the darkness we face? I want to briefly explain, again, what I believe about how we got the Bible. This is referred to as “Verbal Plenary Inspiration.” I believe the words of Holy Scripture were given to the men who wrote the original ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21, Hebrews 4:12

Tags: Bible, Hope, Inspired Word Of God

Denomination: Methodist

Happiness Is A Butterfly, Which When Pursued Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued is always just beyond your grasp, but which if you will ...read more

Tags: Joy

There's Joy A-Plenty In This World To Fill ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

There's joy a-plenty in this world to fill life's silver cup If you'll only keep the ...read more

Tags: Joy

Desire Is The Key To Motivation, But Its ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Desire is the key to motivation, but its determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal a commitment to excellence that ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

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

If You Pick Up A Golfer And Hold Him Close To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If you pick up a golfer and hold him close to your ear, like a conch shell, and ...read more

Tags: Sports

Golf Is Like A Love Affair. If You Dont Take It ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Golf is like a love affair. If you dont take it seriously, its no fun and if you take it too ...read more

Tags: Sports

You Can Never Hope To Become A Skilled ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

You can never hope to become a skilled conversationalist until you learn how to put your foot ...read more

Tags: Television And Movies

Remember The Wonderful Blessings That Come To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Remember the wonderful blessings that come to you each day from the hands of a generous God, and forget the ...read more

Tags: God's Provision

The Secret Of What Life's All About, Was ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The secret of what life's all about, Was answered by the sages: Life's about one day at a ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

You Must Be Careful How You Walk, And Where You ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"You must be careful how you walk, and where you go, for there are those following you who will ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Beauty Isnt Worth Thinking About; Whats ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Beauty isnt worth thinking about; whats important is your mind. You dont want a ...read more

Tags: Romantic Love

Some People Claim That Marriage Interferes With ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Some people claim that marriage interferes with romance. There's no doubt about it. Anytime you have a ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

If In The Last Few Years You Hadnt Discared A ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If in the last few years you hadnt discared a major opinion or acquired a new one, ...read more

Tags: Truth Absolute

Good Management Is Largely A Matter Of Love. Or ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Good management is largely a matter of love. Or if youre uncomfortable with that word, call it caring, because proper management ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

The Past Is A Bucket Of Ashes, So Live Not In ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The past is a bucket of ashes, so live not in your yesterdays, nor just for tomorrow, but in the here and now. ...read more

Tags: Memories

The Difference Between Listening To A Radio ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The difference between listening to a radio sermon and going to church ... is almost like the difference between calling your girl ...read more

Tags: Pastors

If There Is Anything That Makes Rich, Liberal ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If there is anything that makes rich, liberal politicians happier than having power over their own ...read more

Tags: Politics