In Sermon Illustrations: "Whom Do You Seek"

Abraham's Upheaval

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 9, 2010

ABRAHAM'S UPHEAVAL I understand the UPHEAVAL OF MOVING to a different city. Packing endless boxes of books, dismantling beds and throwing out all the junk we have accumulated over time - big job. Then watching a huge truck back into our driveway, and take it all away. We have done all that many ...read more

Tags: Doing God's Will

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Ministers In A Small Town Were Openly ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Two ministers in a small town were openly critical of each other’s efforts and constantly opposed one another. After a joint meeting in which they planned a community-wide effort, one took this parting shot at the other, “We’ll just go ...read more

Tags: Doing God's Will

The World Says, "If It Feels Good, Do ...

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Jan 16, 2010

The world says, “If it feels good, do it!” and “The ends justify the means.” As a result, we have to be extra alert. It reminds me of God’s message to Sardis in the Book of Revelation. God kept having to tell them to be alert and that must have poured salt into their wounds. You see Sardis was a ...read more

Tags: Doing God's Will

Denomination: *other

We Spend Our Time Envying People Whom We Wouldnt ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

We spend our time envying people whom we ...read more

Tags: Envy

In A Peanuts Cartoon Strip, Linus Shared With ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

In a Peanuts cartoon strip, Linus shared with Charlie Brown his dreams for the future. “When I get big,” Linus says, “I’m going to be a real fanatic.” Charlie responded, “What are you going to be fanatical about?” With an uncertain look on his face, Linus ...read more

Tags: Doing God's Will

Men Do With Opportunities As Children Do At The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Men do with opportunities as children do at the seashore; they fill their little hands with sand, and then let the grains ...read more

Tags: Opportunity

Gettysburg Address - On Nov. 19, 1863, Thousands ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

GETTYSBURG ADDRESS - On Nov. 19, 1863, thousands of men and women, including many of America’s most distinguished leaders, gathered to dedicate the National Cemetery at Gettysburg. The country’ greatest orator, Edward Everett, delivered the major address, which lasted two hours. Then President ...read more

Tags: Doing God's Will

Always Assume The Safest Position - George Adam ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

ALWAYS ASSUME THE SAFEST POSITION - George Adam Smith tells us that he was once climbing the Weisshorn above the Zermatt Valley with two guides on a stormy day. They had made the ascent on the sheltered side. Reaching the top, and exhilarated by the thought of the view before him, Smith sprang to ...read more

Tags: Doing God's Will

The Ram In The Bush

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on May 14, 2011

THE RAM IN THE BUSH Jeffery is not an avid cook, but he can hold his own in any kitchen. As the youngest child in the Honiara extended dysfunctional family, he spent many hours reluctantly tied to his mother’s apron springs. Often, he would find himself assisting her in the daily chores around the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32

Tags: Doing God's Will

Denomination: *other

Do It Anyway  PRO

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Jun 7, 2003

DO IT ANYWAY While we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the household of faith (Galatians 6:10). People are unreasonable, illogical and self-centered. ………Love them anyway. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish, ulterior ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Of Doing ...

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 28, 2010

THE SIN OF DOING NOTHING I was hungry and you formed a humanities club and discussed my hunger. I was imprisoned and you crept off quietly to your chapel and prayed for my release. I was naked and in your mind you debated the morality of my appearance. I was sick and you knelt and thanked God ...read more

Tags: Compassion, Do Good

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Do You Feel About People? A Pastor Arranged ...  PRO

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 2, 2001

How do you feel about people? A pastor arranged for a gathering of the women’s auxiliary. It was to be a garden party on the church lawn, under the old oak. At the last moment, the morning of the party, Mrs. Preacher discovered she left Sister Hissyfit off the invitation list. The parson ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Tags: Forgiveness General, Forgiveness For Others, Prayer Answered, Grace

Denomination: United Methodist

Woman Asked, ’if You Had It To Do All Over ...  PRO

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 17, 2001

Woman asked, ’If you had it to do all over again would you have children? ...read more

Tags: Children, Parenting, Mother's Day

The Bible Says, "Today, If You Hear His Voice, Do ...  PRO

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Feb 10, 2001

The Bible says, "Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts." How do I know if I am hearing his voice you say? One time, I made a homemade kite. I used about a thousand yards of my grandmothers crochet thread for the string. I let that kite out as far as I could on that string. So ...read more

Tags: Becoming A Christian, Holy Spirit Attributes, Trinity

Denomination: Baptist

George Whitefield Asked A Man, ‘sir What Do You ...  PRO

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Nov 27, 2001

George Whitefield asked a man, ‘Sir what do you believe? I believe what my church believes.’ What does your church believe? It believes what I believe. And what ...read more

Tags: Bible Study, Bible Influence

It's Easy To Avoid Criticism: All You Have To Do ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

It’s easy to avoid criticism: all you have to do is say nothing, do ...read more

Tags: Criticism, Fear And Worry, Endurance

Why Do You Hasten To Remove Anything Which Hurts ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

Why do you hasten to remove anything which hurts your eye, while if something affects your soul you postpone the ...read more

Tags: Becoming A Christian, Jesus Teachings

Do You Have Humility Like The Man Who Wrote The ...  PRO

Contributed by James Westervelt on Feb 5, 2002

Do you have humility like the man who wrote the best-selling books, "Humility and How I Attained It" and "The Ten Most Humble Men ...read more

Tags: Learning, Temptation Pride, Humility, Emotions

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If You Don't Do Your Roadwork In The Wee Hours ...  PRO

Contributed by David Swanger on Mar 15, 2003

"If you don’t do your roadwork in the wee hours of the morning, you will be found out under ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy Comes From Doing What You Were Designed To ...  PRO

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 15, 2003

Joy comes from doing what you were designed to do. Have you ever driven a really cool car that was designed to run flat out on the road. Years ago I took my 65 Ford Falcon on a trip up north – no cars – just deer and jack pines for hundreds of square miles. I took it up to just shy of 100 mph ...read more

Tags: Giving General, Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ