In Sermon Illustrations: "Time With God"

From One Turkey To Another

Contributed by James Snyder on Nov 23, 2019

As a child, my favorite holiday was Christmas, second only to my birthday. These holidays were important because of the gifts I received. Oh, did I look forward to those holidays and all the presents I was going to delight in. And delight, I certainly did to the extreme. Then slowly things ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:10

Tags: Thanksgiving, Hoiliday

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

In My Humble Opinion

Contributed by James Snyder on Feb 29, 2020

It was a busy week last week. I was chasing my tail so much, I thought I would actually catch it. What I would do after I caught it is beyond my imagination. However, I was quite busy, and then the mail came. Whenever the mail comes, I’m always expecting “the check.” Rarely do I get it, but my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5

Tags: Humility, Opinion

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Things Have A Way Of Catching Up With Me

Contributed by James Snyder on Oct 31, 2020

I have learned in my life, and probably just one thing: things have a way of catching up with me. I can't get away with anything. It's not that I don't try. There were a few times when I've come pretty close to getting away with something, but it didn't turn out the way I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Tags: Money, Humor, Fraud

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Phrase "Hardness Of Heart" Is Used Not Only ...

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 17, 2009

The phrase "hardness of heart" is used not only for God’s people’s enemies, like Pharaoh in Egypt, but also for God’s people, Israel. In the New Testament it describes ...read more

Tags: Heart

Denomination: Church Of God

The Visited Planet,

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 14, 2009

“The Visited Planet,” by J.B. Phillips Once upon a time a very young angel was being shown round the splendours and glories of the universes by a senior and experienced angel. To tell the truth, the little angel was beginning to be tired and a little bored. He had been shown whirling galaxies and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Tags: Christmas

Parallels Between The Serpent On The Pole And Christ On The Cross

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Apr 8, 2023

Parallels between the Serpent on the Pole and Christ on the Cross: 1. The bronze serpent was God’s means of salvation for the Israelites who were bitten by the serpents in the wilderness. Jesus Christ crucified is God’s means of salvation for everyone who has been bitten by the deadly venom of sin ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-16

Tags: Redemption, Judgment, Christ, Forgiveness, Easter, Sin, Israel, Cross  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Every Great Leader Except Jesus Has Fallen At ...

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Feb 15, 2007

Every great leader except Jesus has fallen at one ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Poet Is One Who Flings A Handful Of Words ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"A poet is one who flings a handful of words ...read more

Tags: Art

Most Writers Are In A State Of Gloom A Good Deal ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Most writers are in a state of gloom a good deal of the time; they ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

I Always Prefer To Believe The Best Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

I always prefer to believe the best of everybody it ...read more

Tags: Friendship New Friends

You Cant Have A Better Tomorrow If You Are ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

You cant have a better tomorrow if you are thinking of ...read more

Tags: Future

It Is A Good Rule To Face Difficulties At The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

It is a good rule to face difficulties at the time they arise and not allow them ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Greater Than The Tread Of Mighty Armies Is An ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Greater than the tread of mighty armies is an idea ...read more

Tags: Thought

An Invasion Of Armies Can Be Resisted, But Not ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"An invasion of armies can be resisted, but not an idea ...read more

Tags: Thought

When A Decision Has To Be Made, Make It. There ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When a decision has to be made, make it. There is no totally ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

You Cannot Truly Listen To Anyone And Do ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

You cannot truly listen to anyone and do anything ...read more

Tags: Leadership Listening

Like A Bird Singing In The Rain, Let Grateful ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories ...read more

Tags: Memories

A Study Of Economics Usually Reveals That The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A study of economics usually reveals that the best time to buy ...read more

Tags: Money

An Irishman Can Argue Either Side Of A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"An Irishman can argue either side of a question, ...read more

Tags: Government

What Is This Life If, Full Of Care, We Have No ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"What is this life if, full of care, We have no time ...read more

Tags: Enjoyment