In Sermon Illustrations: "Well Done"

He Didn't Know He Owned It

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008

HE DIDN'T KNOW HE OWNED IT There was once a sheep ranch owned by a man named Mr. Yates. Mr. Yates wasn't able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the overheads and the interest on the mortgage, so he was in danger of losing his ranch. With little money for clothes or food, his family ...read more

Tags: Evangelism The Lost

The Grandfather In The Bones - Humor

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 25, 2025

There was a quote from an elderly Christian that hit home for me concerning this battle with sin.... He would say: .... "Kill the old man......Kill him every day." Paul calls it a battle.... A daily battle ... that is fought within. This battle with the old flesh.......is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12, Hebrews 2:15, Romans 6:3, Romans 6:23

Tags: Battle, Sin, Sanctification, Grandfather, Old Man  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

With Me  PRO

Contributed by Dean Kennedy on Nov 25, 2002

WITH ME "I find it a comfort that God not only walks with me through tough times, but he hurts ...read more

Tags: Descriptions Of God, God In The Hardships, Promises Of God

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace Means That God Is On Our Side And Thus We ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 14, 2004

“Grace means that God is on our side and thus we are victors regardless of how well we have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Unfaithfulness In The Keeping Of An Appointment ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

Unfaithfulness in the keeping of an appointment is an act of clear dishonesty. You may as well borrow a ...read more

Tags: Workplace

Ability Is What Youre Capable Of Doing. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Ability is what youre capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

And There Is Healing In Old Trees, Old Streets ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"And there is healing in old trees, Old streets a glamour hold; Why may not I, as well as ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

A Man's Life Is Interesting Primarily When He ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A man's life is interesting primarily when he has failedI well know. For it's a sign ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

If You Are In A Position Of Power, And Want To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If you are in a position of power, and want to lead well, remember: Allow those you leadtolead when ...read more

Tags: Gifts Leadership

Ifa Staff Doesnt Seem Fully Mobilized Until The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Ifa staff doesnt seem fully mobilized until the boss arrives, the self-assurance of a ...read more

Tags: Gifts Leadership

There Is Not Much Danger That Real Talent Or ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There is not much danger that real talent or goodness will be overlooked long; even if it is, the consciousness of ...read more

Tags: Human Life

Do Not Expect A Woman To Honor Your Privacy. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Do not expect a woman to honor your privacy. She is liquid and, unless your resolution is well ...read more

Tags: Women

In Life, Youll Have Your Back Up Against The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"In life, youll have your back up against the wall many times. You ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

If You Treat A Sick Child Like And Adult And A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"If you treat a sick child like and adult and a sick adult like a child, everything ...read more

Tags: Children

What If I Do Have A Brain?

Contributed by James Snyder on Jun 1, 2024

After about a month on a health hiatus, things started returning to normal, and then I had a doctor’s visit scheduled for a checkup. I don’t know why they call us patients because I’m not very patient with these doctors. At my visit, the doctor thoroughly examined me but couldn’t find anything ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Tags: Brain, Challenges

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Grocery Store Meltdown

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Oct 4, 2015

Many times you’ll have no clue what to do. But you still have to pretend you are in control. Like when your three-year old melts down at the grocery store. What do you do? You are wearing a "WWJD" bracelet and still you have no valid answer. You’ve read a ton of parenting books and although many ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:6

Tags: Parenting, Fatherhood, Dads

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[237 G] [7]. A Message From A Poem - Scenes From The Gospels - Part 7

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 24, 2025

[237 G] [7]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM - SCENES FROM THE GOSPELS - PART 7 They are here to enjoy! Scenes from the Gospels are very special to me. I love them. They have taken a lot of effort, and many, many months revision to get them as correct as possible with the difficult word limitations. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:47-49, Matthew 7:24-27, John 14:26, Luke 1:1-4, Matthew 13:10-13, Mark 9:14-27, John 4:5-30, Luke 15:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Living Water, Wise Man, The Samaritan Woman, Foaming At The Mouth, Deaf And Dumb Spirit, Demon Cast Out, Foolish Man, The Lost Coin, Built On Sand, House Upon The Rock, Scenes From The Gospel, Son With A Demon  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mother Is The Most Precious Possession Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The mother is the most precious possession of the nation, so precious that society advances its highest well-being when ...read more

Tags: Parenting

If Men And Women Of Capacity Refuse To Take ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If men and women of capacity refuse to take part in politics and government, they condemn themselves, as well as the people, to ...read more

Tags: Government

Providence Has Given To Our People The Choice ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Providence has given to our people the choice of their rulers, and it is the duty as well as the privilege and interest of our Christian nation ...read more

Tags: Government