In Sermon Illustrations: "Wasted Life"

Together Again

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 18, 2009

Together Again Together again, over yonder God’s promise the way it will be Never again to know parting Together again, you and me. Together again, up in heaven Removed from life’s sorrow and care No worry about a tomorrow Together again, over there. Together again, glad reunion Happy meeting in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Tags: Heaven

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Swindoll Notes,

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 11, 2009

Swindoll notes, “The first quality God saw in David was spirituality. ‘The Lord has sought out …a man after His own heart? Seems to me, it means that you are a person whose life is in harmony with the Lord. What is important to Him is important to you. What burdens Him burdens you. When he says, ...read more

Tags: David

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"On The Top Of A Hill In A Midwestern State S...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 22, 2009

"On the top of a hill in a Midwestern state stands a courthouse so situated that raindrops falling on one side of the roof travel by way of the Great Lakes into the Atlantic, while drops landing on the opposite side find their way through the Ohio and Mississippi to the Gulf. Just a breath of wind ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Tags: Eternity, Thought

During World War Ii, A Military Governor Met With ...

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 29, 2010

During World War II, a military governor met with General George Patton in Sicily. When he praised Patton highly for his courage and bravery, the general replied, “Sir, I am not a brave man . . . The truth is, I am an utter craven coward. I have never been within the sound of gunshot or in sight of ...read more

Tags: Fear And Worry

Denomination: Baptist

Contentment In The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 3, 2010

Contentment in the Workplace One of the keys to contentment in your work and finding fulfillment in every area of life is learning to be thankful for what you have been given. Wanting to move forward in your career is not a problem unless it means that you take where you are for granted. As one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Tags: Workplace

Counsel Of Our Fears

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 19, 2010

COUNSEL OF OUR FEARS During World War II, a military governor met with General George Patton in Sicily. When he praised Patton highly for his courage and bravery, the general replied, "Sir, I am not a brave man. . . The truth is, I am an utter craven coward. I have never been within the sound of ...read more

Tags: Fear And Worry

Denomination: Baptist

Need Or Greed

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 2, 2011

NEED OR GREED Clovis Chappel in his book "Feminine Faces," wrote that when the Roman city of Pompeii was being excavated, the body of a woman was found mummified by the volcanic ashes of Mount Vesuvius. Her position told a tragic story. Her feet pointed toward the city gate, but her out ...read more

Tags: Greed

Denomination: Baptist

Focus On God's Purposes, Not Yours  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 7, 2013

FOCUS ON GOD'S PURPOSES, NOT YOURS Blackaby states in Experiencing God, "You never find God asking persons to dream up what they want to do for Him" (28, workbook) He adds, "To live a God–centered life, you must focus your life on God’s purposes, not your own plans. You must seek to see from ...read more

Tags: God's Sovereign Will

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Harvard University Handbook.....amazing!

Contributed by Garris Hudson on May 19, 2016

THE HARVARD UNIVERSITY HANDBOOK.......AMAZING! These words were printed in the first Harvard University handbook! "Let every student be plainly instructed and earnestly pressed to consider well, the main end of his life and studies is, to know God and Jesus Christ, which is eternal life, John ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Tags: Bible, Humanism, Liberalism, American History

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Quit

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 22, 2026

It was the six-year-old boy’s first day of school. His one life ambition? Have as much fun as humanly possible. He marched through the gate with the bold confidence that only a child possesses, ready to squeeze joy out of every moment. But at noon there was a knock at the front door. There ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Tags: Perseverance, Reality

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

There Was A Commercial Years Ago On Tv By The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 1, 2001

There was a commercial years ago on TV by the Peace Corp: "It doesn’t matter how long you live if ...read more

Tags: God Brings Purpose, Death, Finding Fulfillment

George Barna Reports That Over 70 Million ...  PRO

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 30, 2001

George Barna reports that over 70 million Americans today are struggling to find some meaning in life. And that over 50% of ...read more

Tags: God Brings Hope, Joy, Finding Fulfillment

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Demands That The Driving Force In Your ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

Christ demands that the driving force in your life must be love. All other things, although important, are secondary. Love is the sign ...read more

Tags: Love Of The Disciples, Jesus Teachings, Christian Love

The Family Man Was A Great Illustration Where ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 10, 2004

The Family Man was a great illustration where money mattered at first, but he later realizes that there is more to his life, and ...read more

Tags: Money

Grudges

Contributed by Lisa Delay on Mar 27, 2005

Grudges are fortresses of the malcontent. • The quiet wounded and the irritable, ill-tempered have grudges in common. ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness For Others

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

84% Of Pastors Believe God Has Clearly ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

84% of pastors believe God has clearly communicated to them a unique calling to the life of ministry. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Church General

Learn To Get In Touch With Silence Within ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Learn to get in touch with silence within yourself, and know that everything in this life has purpose. There are no mistakes, no coincidences, ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Beauty, Truth, Friendship, Love, Creation ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Beauty, truth, friendship, love, creation these are the great values of life. We cant prove them, or explain them, yet ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

There Are Two Sorts Of Curiosity The Momentary ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

There are two sorts of curiosity the momentary and the permanent. The momentary is concerned with the odd appearance on the surface of things. The permanent is attracted by the amazing ...read more

Tags: Curiosity

Throw Your Dreams Into Space Like A Kite, And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Throw your dreams into space like a kite, and you do not know what it will bring back, a new life, a new ...read more

Tags: Dreams