In Sermon Illustrations: "Than Ksgiving"

I Remain One Thing And One Thing Only, And That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I remain one thing and one thing only, and that is a clown. It places me on a far ...read more

Tags: Children

Each Generation Imagines Itself To Be More ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Each generation imagines itself to be more intelligent that the one that went before it, and wiser ...read more

Tags: Aging

Most Preachers Handle Sin As They Would Handle ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Most preachers handle sin as they would handle snakes, at arms length and with no greater intimacy and for no ...read more

Tags: Pastors

It Is Always Possible To Be Thankful For What Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

It is always possible to be thankful for what is given rather than to complain about what is not given. One ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

If We Have Not Quiet In Our Minds, Outward ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If we have not quiet in our minds, outward comfort will do no more for us than a ...read more

Tags: Disciplines Silence

Those Who Educate Children Well Are More To Be ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Those who educate children well are more to be honored than parents, for these only gave ...read more

Tags: Learning

Œgod Is No Fonder Of Intellectual Slackers ...

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 18, 2010

“God is no fonder of intellectual slackers than of any other slacker.” ...read more

Tags: Thought

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Can You Make A Difference In Someone's ...

Contributed by Aurora Alonso on Dec 11, 2011

"How can you make a difference in someone's life...if you are no ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Tags: Testimony, Christian Witness

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consumed With Consumerism

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 4, 2009

Consumed with Consumerism We Americans are CONSUMED with the CONSUMER mentality! We’re used to choosing whatever gives us the most "perks and bennies" at any given time. We look for a restaurant with the best price and menu and atmosphere and location. We go to the clothing store that carries ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:10-12

Tags: Church Purpose Of

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going To Church Doesn't Make You A Christian ...  PRO

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 20, 2001

Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian anymore than going to McDonalds makes ...read more

Tags: Apologetics General, Character, Misconceptions

Denomination: Anglican

I Am Always Content With What Happens; For I Know ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

I am always content with what happens; for I know that what God chooses is better than what ...read more

Tags: Knowing God's Will, Promises Of God, People In Acts

Over The Long Run, Love's Power To Forgive Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

Over the long run, love’s power to forgive is stronger than hate’s power to get ...read more

Tags: Anger, Forgiveness For Others, Forgiveness General

More People Have Been Brought Into The Church By ...  PRO

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002

“More people have been brought into the church by the kindness of real Christian love than by all the theological ...read more

Tags: Compassion, Evangelism How To

Denomination: Congregational

Billie Hanks Once Said, "You Will Win No More ...

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 29, 2004

Billie Hanks once said, “You will win no more people and exert no more influence for the Savior ...read more

Tags: Love Of The Disciples, Call Of The Disciples

Denomination: Baptist

Over The Long Run, Love's Power To Forgive Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 1, 2004

"Over the long run, love’s power to forgive is stronger than hate’s power to ...read more

Tags: Unconditional Love

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Are More Drug Company Lobbyists In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

There are more drug company lobbyists in Washington DC than there are members of Congress. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

The Failure Rate Of Second Marriages Is 60%, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

The failure rate of second marriages is 60%, higher than it is for first marriages. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

Adults With Children Are Less Likely To Commit ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

Adults with children are less likely to commit suicide than those without. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Children

In His Book Celebration Of Discipline, Richard ...

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 20, 2006

In his book Celebration of Discipline, Richard Foster observes, “More than any other discipline, fasting ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Going To Church Doesn't Make You A Christian Any ...

Contributed by Nathan Parker on Mar 21, 2007

Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than going to a garage makes you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist