In Sermon Illustrations: "Time Is At Hand"

Trapeze Faith

Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Jul 8, 2009

TRAPEZE FAITH Church growth writer Dr. Win Arn told of an experience he had: "’Jump . . . go ahead . . . jump!’ The words flew upward from boys and girls some sixty feet below. High above, I clutched the bar of a trapeze swinging back and forth in great arcs. At the apex of each swing, an ...read more

Tags: Security

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mom's Apron

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Aug 22, 2023

As I looked through the old photo album, my eyes fixed upon a picture of Mom in her blue Sunday dress wearing a soiled, yellow apron. I smiled as, in my mind, I returned. It seemed like just yesterday, For I had left on it my small handprints— From playing in Carolina red clay. Mom had called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:2, Ephesians 6:1-3, Ruth 3:5-6, Proverbs 1:8-9, 1 Samuel 1:26-28, Titus 2:3-5, Song of Songs 8:2  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Aprons, Mom, Mothers, Mother's Day, Memory, Poetry, Examples  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

That Is Nifty!" Psalms 66: 1-20 Key Verse(S): 3 ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 17, 2004

“That IS Nifty!” Psalms 66: 1-20 Key verse(s): 3 “Say to God, ‘How awesome are your deeds! So great is your power that your enemies cringe before you.” “The greatest single distinguishing feature of the omnipotence of God is that our imagination gets lost when thinking about it” –– Blaise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Tags: Glorify, God's Omnipotence

Unsung Heroes: Paul’s Nephew

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 19, 2024

Introduction: It’s interesting that we know very little about Paul except that he was a Jew, born in Tarsus, receiving an education in Jerusalem, and some of his days as Saul the persecutor of the new Church. We’re never told the names of his parents, siblings—or if he had any other siblings ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:16-22

Tags: Paul, Unsung Heroes, Paul's Nephew

Denomination: Baptist

Did I Just Call Myself?

Contributed by James Snyder on Feb 8, 2020

I am old enough to remember those days when there was nothing like cell phones. Oh, those quiet, golden silent days. At the time, I did not realize just how wonderful that time was. Every time you needed to make a phone call, you had to go to where a phone was. Those were the days of the telephone ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:2

Tags: Superman, Pnone, Telemarketers

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Are You Ready For Fall?

Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 11, 2021

With such a tumultuous summer, I’m glad we are now beginning the fall season. There for a while, I didn’t think it was going to come. But, contrary to my negativity, it has arrived, and I’m delighted. Summer wasn’t quite the way summers have been in the past. My family didn’t have many ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Tags: Humor, Blessings, Seasons

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Whatever Happened To Reality

Contributed by James Snyder on May 18, 2024

During my health hiatus I did things I never had time to do before. One of them was to check out some Reality TV Shows. I never had much interest in these TV shows, but I thought now would be a good time to check some of them just to see what their idea of reality really was. Of course, my health ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Tags: Reality, Tv Shows

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How Can I Get My Sneeze Back?

Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 28, 2024

I've had a lot of health issues during this past year, and now that I seem to be over them, something else has taken their place. I have had a sneezing fit for the past two weeks that I've never experienced before. Every time I sneeze, it is in triplets. I don't know why I have to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Tags: Health, Sneezing

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

When You Have Nothing Left But God, Then For The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

When you have nothing left but God, then for the first time you become aware that God is ...read more

Tags: Evangelism The Lost, Poverty, God's Provision

I Can't Promise You Forever, But I Can Promise ...  PRO

Contributed by Aaron Householder on Sep 30, 2004

"I can’t promise you forever, but I can promise today." A Hallmark Card ...read more

Tags: God's Love

Denomination: Baptist

Rick Warren Poses An Interesting Question, "When ...  PRO

Contributed by Richard Wafford on Apr 13, 2005

Rick Warren poses an interesting question, “when was the last time you emptied ...read more

Tags: Servanthood

Denomination: Baptist

On The Whole, Human Beings Want To Be Good, But ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 21, 2005

On the whole, human beings want to be good, but not too good, and not quite all the time. George ...read more

Tags: Faith Vs. Works

Today, The Irs Has About Twice The Budget Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 17, 2006

Today, the IRS has about twice the budget of the FBI, and 8 times as many ...read more

Tags: Workplace

Today, The Irs Has About Twice The Budget Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 14, 2007

Today, the IRS has about twice the budget of the FBI, and 8 times as many ...read more

Today, The Irs Has About Twice The Budget Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007

Today, the IRS has about twice the budget of the FBI, and 8 times as many ...read more

Today, The Irs Has About Twice The Budget Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

Today, the IRS has about twice the budget of the FBI, and 8 times as many ...read more

Tags: Money

One Reason I Dont Drink Is Because I Wish To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

One reason I dont drink is because I wish to know when I ...read more

Tags: Addiction

The Beautiful Part Of Writing Is That You Dont ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The beautiful part of writing is that you dont have to get it right the first time, ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

The Real Menace In Dealing With A Five-Year-Old ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

The real menace in dealing with a five-year-old is that in no time at all you begin ...read more

Tags: Children

It Is Impossible For A Man To Be A Christian ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

It is impossible for a man to be a Christian without having Christ; and if he has Christ he has at ...read more

Tags: Christian Values