In Sermon Illustrations: "Wise Decisions"

On Regret

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 7, 2009

ON REGRET John Greenleaf Whittier, one of our most astute poets, wrote: For of all the sad words of tongue or pen, The saddest are these: 'It might have been.' That is what Regret is all about. The world is full of people who Regret having thoughtlessly chosen the wrong path. Life is a series ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:10

Tags: Disappointment

Someone Has Defined Rebellion This Way: ...  PRO

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Apr 7, 2003

Someone has defined rebellion this way: “Reserving for myself the right to make the ...read more

Tags: Sin General

Denomination: Baptist

R-A-T

Contributed by Daniel Wheat on Jan 13, 2007

R-reveal your hurts to God A-always rely on God T- talk with the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Blame The Judge

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

God has done everything He possibly can to keep you out of Hell and still leave you as a person with free will. Now some Christians argue otherwise that it is in fact God who sends people to hell. Peculiar Pilgrim blog writes, "No one would choose to go into hell ... Not one person would decide to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-13

Tags: Hell, Judgement

Denomination: Methodist

Our World Abounds In Schools, Colleges And ...  PRO

Contributed by James Westervelt on Jan 15, 2002

"Our world abounds in schools, colleges and universities. Yet not everyone who wants to enter them for study may do so. The potential student may not have the proper educational background, he may not have enough money, or he may not be able to pass the entrance exam or even the physical. But ...read more

Tags: Descriptions Of God, God's Omniscience

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Know No Class Of My Fellowmen, However Just, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I know no class of my fellowmen, however just, enlightened, and humane, which can be wisely and safely trusted ...read more

Tags: Political Freedom

Look Not Sorrowfully Into The Past; It Comes ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Look not sorrowfully into the past; it comes not back again. Wisely improve they present; it is thine. Go forth to meet the shadowy ...read more

Tags: God's Sovereign Will

You Must Not Think Me Necessarily Foolish ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"You must not think me necessarily foolish because I am facetious, nor will I consider you ...read more

Tags: Human Life

People Who Count Their Chickens Before They Are ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"People who count their chickens before they are hatched, act very wisely, because chickens run about so absurdly that ...read more

Tags: Money

The Understanding That Underlies The Right ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The understanding that underlies the right decision grows out of the clash and conflict of opinions and out of the ...read more

Tags: Dealing With Conflicts

Jesus Went To The Cross To Save Every Person ...

Contributed by Michael West on Apr 2, 2008

Jesus went to the cross to save every person that He could, but the final ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

32 Simple Ways To Make Your Marriage Sizzle

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 4, 2021

32 WAYS TO HELP YOU HAVE A GREAT MARRIAGE..... 1. Communicate with your partner – work hard on listening. 2. Befriend each other’s friends and family 3. Know your spouse’s love language – Touch, talk, time, treasures, tasks 4. Give each other space to breathe without control 5. Take trips ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-31

Tags: Love, Marriage, Family, Relationships, Home  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Pastor Was Called To A New Church. The First ...  PRO

Contributed by Steve Heartsill on Oct 25, 2000

A pastor was called to a new church. The first Sunday the pastor was there, his message was taken from John 3:16. The message was entitled, "How to Be Born Again." The message was well received, but no decisions were made. The second Sunday, the pastor’s message was taken from John 3:16 and was ...read more

Tags: Becoming A Christian, Lordship Of Christ, Forgiveness In Jesus

Denomination: Baptist

A Pastor Was Called To A New Church. The First ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

A pastor was called to a new church. The first Sunday the pastor was there, his message was taken from John 3:16. The message was entitled, "How to Be Born Again." The message was well received, but no decisions were made. The second Sunday, the pastor’s message was taken from John 3:16 and was ...read more

Tags: Faith

Our Country Was Conceived In The Theory Of Local ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Our country was conceived in the theory of local self-government. It has been dedicated by long practice to that wise and beneficent policy. It is ...read more

Tags: Government

About Nine Out Of Every Ten People With An ...

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 27, 2004

"About nine out of every ten people with an income are financial failures." (George Bowman. How to Succeed in Money). He ...read more

Tags: Money

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And How Endlessly Interesting These Problem Texts ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2005

And how endlessly interesting these problem texts make the Bible! Joseph Parker well said, “When the last word has been said about the Bible it will no longer be the Word of God.” We never get to the end of the Bible. It is as wise in its reservations as in its revelations. Enough is reserved to ...read more

Tags: Apologetics The Bible

An Important Hebrew Name Of God

Contributed by William Nickoley on Feb 4, 2017

“The days are coming,” says the LORD, “that I will raise up a righteous Branch for David, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the earth. 6 . . . And this is the name by which he will be called: ‘THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.’” Jeremiah ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:5-6

Tags: God's Name, God's Righteousness, Relationship With God, God Our Righteousness, Handout  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good And Evil Both Increase At Compound ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Good and evil both increase at compound interest. That is why the little decisions you and I make every ...read more

Tags: God's Holiness

One Of The Illusions Of Life Is That The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"One of the illusions of life is that the present hour is not the critical, decisive hour. Write it on your hearts ...read more

Tags: Present