In Sermon Illustrations: "True Leader"

Christianity, If False, Is Of No Importance, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it ...read more

Tags: Basics Of Christianity

There Is Only One Real Failure Possible; And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There is only one real failure possible; and that is, not to be ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Far From Idleness Being The Root Of All Evil, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Far from idleness being the root of all evil, it is rather ...read more

Tags: Productivity

A Retentive Memory May Be A Good Thing, But The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A retentive memory may be a good thing, but the ability to forget is the ...read more

Tags: Thought

God Never Made A Promise That Was Too Good To Be ...

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 20, 2008

God never made a promise that was too good to be true. ...read more

Tags: Promises Of God

Brad Hightower Shares The Following Thoughts On ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 9, 2008

Brad Hightower shares the following thoughts on proper worship from http://21stcenturyreformation.blogspot.com/2004/12/jesus-clear-theology-of-worship-part-1.html In John 4 where Jesus articulates a “Clear Theology of Worship”. In fact, Jesus as the great prophet, the one who proclaims the final ...read more

Tags: Worship General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Made In His Image  PRO

Contributed by Bret Toman on Jan 31, 2012

MADE IN HIS IMAGE In 1940 the Battle of Britain took place in the skies over England. Day after day hundreds of German bombers delivered to the targets below a cargo of death and destruction. The only thing stopping the certain defeat of the allies in western Europe was the Royal Air Force, whose ...read more

Tags: Sanctification

Denomination: Baptist

William Wilberforce

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 13, 2021

Jesus is the supreme example. He cares so much about completing His mission on earth that he lets himself be killed. That total commitment to God’s will literally costs Him His life. It also saves it, as the resurrection proves. There are many examples from history of persons who have proved ...read more

Scripture: John 12:25

Tags: Glory, Die, Hate, Lose

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Vigilant ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

A Vigilant Nation Lives In a Healthy Fear of the Lord Psalm 33:12,18 says, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord… the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear Him. A God fearing people can make a powerful difference in God’s dealings with a nation. The Bible gives us powerful truths ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-18

Tags: Patriotism

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Glances Of Real Beauty May Be Seen In The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Some glances of real beauty may be seen in the faces of those who ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

How Many Of Our Daydreams Would Darken Into ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"How many of our daydreams would darken into nightmares, were there any ...read more

Tags: Dreams

Expect An Answer. If No Answer Is Desired, Why ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Expect an answer. If no answer is desired, why pray? True prayer has in it a ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

Thought Is The Strongest Thing We Have. Work ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Thought is the strongest thing we have. Work done by true and profound ...read more

Tags: Thought

Have You Ever Hurt Anybody?  PRO

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

Brennan Manning tells a story in his book The Ragamuffin Gospel. 25 years ago, he had a drinking problem. He voluntarily entered a 28-day treatment program. Early on in the treatment program they had to sit in a circle with a leader and tell the other people in the group, about the extent of their ...read more

Tags: Richard Celtzer, Mortal Lessons, Addiction, Brennan Manning

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Hampton Court Near London, There Is A ...  PRO

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 1, 2001

In Hampton Court near London, there is a grapevine under glass; it is about 1,000 years old and has but one root which is at least two feet thick. Some of the branches are 200 feet long. Because of skillful cutting and pruning, the vine produces several tons of grapes each year. Even though some ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Tags: Jesus Teachings, Lordship Of Christ, Character

Denomination: Church Of God

George Muller Said "The Beginning Of Anxiety Is ...

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 25, 2006

George Muller said “The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith, and the beginning of ...read more

Tags: Guilt

Denomination: Baptist

The Whole Duty Of A Writer Is To Please And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The whole duty of a writer is to please and satisfy himself, and the true writer ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

Money Is Like Sea-Water: The More We Drink The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Money is like sea-water: The more we drink the thirstier we become; and ...read more

Tags: Money

Dictionaries Are Likew Athces: The Worst Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Dictionaries are likew athces: the worst is better than none, and the best cannot ...read more

Tags: Truth

There Comes A Moment When You Begin To Realize ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

There comes a moment when you begin to realize that virtually anything is possible that ...read more

Tags: Possibilities