In Sermon Illustrations: "Thank You"

Corporate Discipleship

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 6, 2013

CORPORATE DISCIPLESHIP Did you know that there is not a single case of "one-on-one discipleship" in the New Testament? The choice to become and remain a disciple rests with individuals, but discipleship is always nurtured corporately. Discipleship is not a course you go through; it’s a life you ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: Baptist

Beautiful And Stupid At The Same Time  PRO

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 2, 2014

BEAUTIFUL AND STUPID AT THE SAME TIME A husband and wife were having an argument. Finally, out of sheer frustration, the husband blurted out, "Honey, I don’t know why God made you so beautiful...and, yet, so stupid, at the same time!" The woman stared at her husband and said, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-25

Tags: Marriage, Husband, Wife

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep Your Words Sweet

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 17, 2017

KEEP YOUR WORDS SWEET A pastor was teaching on Proverbs 16:24: "Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and health to the bones." The minister then added, "You know, you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar." Upon hearing this, a woman in the congregation put her head ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:24

Tags: Words, Husbands, Wives, Marriage

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Laws

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 13, 2020

The difference between Laws and Love. One earthly and one heavenly. FACTS: The Jews say there are 611 laws given to them directly from God. By the time you get to the New Testament times of Jesus you will find it depends on how they determine the number. Some believe there are 611 in Hebrew ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34, 2 Corinthians 3:6, 1 Corinthians 13:1-6

Tags: Love, Laws, To Many Laws, Jesus And Laws

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Golden Rule

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 19, 2025

We teach children the Golden Rule – “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” When those children get out into the world, they learn a new rule – “Do unto others before they can do unto you.” We are taught to go on the offensive and keep a list of wrongs so we can fulfill ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-23, Matthew 7:12

Tags: Revenge, Golden Rule

Denomination: Methodist

It Is Because Of The Hasty And Superficial ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

"It is because of the hasty and superficial conversation with God that the sense of sin is so weak and that no motives have power to help you to ...read more

Tags: Prayer Adoration

Keep Away From People Who Try To Belittle Your ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make ...read more

Tags: Ambition

Happiness Comes Most To Persons Who Seek It ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Happiness comes most to persons who seek it least, and think least about it. It is not an object to be sought, it is a state to be induced. It must follow and ...read more

Tags: Joy

Being A Journalist Is Simply Wonderful. It Is A ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Being a journalist is simply wonderful. It is a lifelong license to follow that most basic human trait curiosity. It is permission to probe and delve into whatever interests you, as ...read more

Tags: Curiosity

Demonstrate The Value Of Contentment. Sheryl ...

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 23, 2008

Demonstrate the value of contentment. Sheryl Crow sings in her song “Soak up the Sun”, “It’s not having what ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Denomination: Wesleyan

Real Love Is The Universal Language Understood ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Real love is the universal language understood by all. You may have real accomplishment or give your body to be burned; but, if love is lacking, all ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

It's Odd How Few Managers As Well As Marriage ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It's odd how few managers as well as marriage partners realize that, if you give way in little things, you can ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

Marrying A Man Is Like Buying Something Youve ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Marrying a man is like buying something youve been admiring for a long time in a shop window. You may love it when you get it home, but it ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

To Sit Back Hoping That Some Day, Some Way, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"To sit back hoping that some day, some way, someone will make things right is to go on feeding the crocodile, hoping that ...read more

Tags: Miscellaneous

Productivity Is Closely Tied To Morale, And ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Productivity is closely tied to morale, and morale is a reflection of how people see themselves. If you can improve your employees perceptions of themselves, you ...read more

Tags: Productivity

There Are Days When Solitude Is A Heady Wine ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There are days when solitude is a heady wine that intoxicates you with freedom, others when it is a bitter tonic, and still others when it is a ...read more

Tags: Suffering Loneliness

One Older Pastor Gave Some Great Advise To ...  PRO

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 15, 2001

One older pastor gave some great advise to younger ministers, He said, “Trust the people in your pew’s. they are smarter ...read more

Tags: Leadership General, Church, Church Body Of Christ

Denomination: Pentecostal

Whether Your Faith Is That There Is A God Or That ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 3, 2002

Whether your faith is that there is a God or that there is not a God, if you don’t have any doubts you are either kidding yourself or asleep. Doubts are the ants in the pants ...read more

Tags: Faith General, Doubt

Right Of Way. The Right Of Way Is Something ...

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Apr 11, 2005

Right of way. The right of way is something given never taken. Right of way tells you when you should wait for someone else to go; it ...read more

Tags: Humility

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Theres A Difference Between Interest And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Theres a difference between interest and commitment. When youre interested in doing something, you do it only when circumstance permit. When youre ...read more

Tags: Endurance