In Sermon Illustrations: "Wise Men"

Dont Read To Be Big, Read To Be Down To Earth. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Dont read to be big, read to be down to earth. Dont read to be smart, read to be wise. Dont read to memorize, read to realize. Dont read to just learn, read to sometimes unlearn. Dont read a lot, read just enough to keep yourself ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

We Rejoice In The Joy Of Our Friends As Much As ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"We rejoice in the joy of our friends as much as we do in our own, and we are equally grieved at their sorrows. Wherefore the wise man will feel toward his friend as he does towards himself, and whatever labor he would encounter with a ...read more

Tags: Compassion

The American People And Their Elected Leaders ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The American people and their elected leaders will continue to be faced with hard choices and difficult moments, for resolve is continually being tested by those who envy us our prosperity and begrudge us our freedom. America will remain great and act responsibly so long ...read more

Tags: Power

A Sunday School Class Was Discussing King ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

A Sunday school class was discussing King Solomon. People pointed out that though Solomon had been so wise, he made some foolish choices. Finally, the teacher asked, "Are we picking too much on Solomon?" ...read more

Tags: Parable Ten Virgins

Running The Country, Running My Life  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 15, 2002

RUNNING THE COUNTRY, RUNNING MY LIFE During his term as President of the U.S., Lyndon Johnson was somewhat overweight. One day his wife challenged him with this blunt assertion: "You can’t run the country if you can’t run ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines, Giving Yourself

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Old Age Is Like A Plane Flying Through A Storm. ...

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 30, 2004

Old age is like a plane flying through a storm. Once you’re aboard, there’s nothing you can do. You can’t stop the plane, you can’t stop the storm, you can’t stop time. So one might ...read more

Tags: Human Body

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why No Revival In America?

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Jan 28, 2014

WHY NO REVIVAL IN AMERICA? A wise old evangelist was once asked, “Why don’t we see revival happening in the Church in the United States today?” The old preacher scratched his chin and thought for a moment. Then he said, “The reason why ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:18-32

Tags: Church, Revival, Apathy

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trust His Heart  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 23, 2010

TRUST HIS HEART Babbie Mason wrote these words, "God is too wise to be mistaken. God is too good to be unkind. When you don't understand and can't see His plan, when you can't trace His hand, TRUST HIS ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-22

Tags: Trust

A Man In A Small Village Had Been Found Guilty Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Greg Warren on Apr 24, 2001

A man in a small village had been found guilty of starting a malicious rumor about another man. This rumor was not only untrue, but had seriously damaged the other man’s reputation and family. As is often the custom in small villages, the accused was taken before the chief of the village who ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18, James 3:1-18

Tags: Christian Love

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Guy Came To His Pastor And Said, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 1, 2001

A guy came to his pastor and said, “Reverend, I only have one talent.” The pastor asked, “What’s your talent? The man said, "I have the gift of criticism." The pastor was wise and replied, "The Bible says that the guy who had only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Tags: Parable Talents, Christian Love

All Things Bright And Beautiful

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful, The Lord God made them all. Cecil Frances Alexander (1818–1895), Irish poet. All Things Bright and Beautiful (l. 1–4). . . Oxford Book of ...read more

Tags: Creation

A Senior Pastor Who Told His ...  PRO

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 27, 2006

ILLUSTRATION: A senior pastor who told his handsome new assistant pastor to avoid the dangers of immorality in the ministry. The assistant pastor quite sure of himself said, "I’ll do much of my socializing in groups, there is safety in numbers." The wise senior pastor however responded, "Yes, ...read more

Tags: Sacrament, Temptation Resisting, Food, Communion, Covenant  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good And Evil Kidneys

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 12, 2009

GOOD AND EVIL KIDNEYS According to the Talmud, "Our Rabbis taught: Man has two kidneys, one of which prompts him to good, the other to evil; and it is natural to suppose that the good one is on his right side and the bad one on his left, as it is written, ’A wise man’s ...read more

Tags: Holiness

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Become Better Off ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 5, 2010

How To Become Better Off Financially An anonymous wise man once said, “If you want to get better off financially, Quit buying things.” And Henry David Thoreau said “Just about everyone knows how to make money, but very few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Tags: Money

Charles Swindoll Lists What He Calls The "Four ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008

Charles Swindoll lists what he calls the "four spiritual flaws": Flaw #1: Because you are a Christian, all your problems are solved. (Please do tell non-Christian this.) Flaw # 2: All the problems you will ever have are addressed in the Bible. (When your computer crashes, please don’t go to the ...read more

Charles Swindoll Lists What He Calls The "Four ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2008

Charles Swindoll lists what he calls the "four spiritual flaws": Flaw #1: Because you are a Christian, all your problems are solved. (Please do tell non-Christian this.) Flaw # 2: All the problems you will ever have are addressed in the Bible. (When your computer crashes, please don’t go to the ...read more

Tags: Ot Characters

Charles Swindoll Lists What He Calls The "Four ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008

Charles Swindoll lists what he calls the "four spiritual flaws": Flaw #1: Because you are a Christian, all your problems are solved. (Please do tell non-Christian this.) Flaw # 2: All the problems you will ever have are addressed in the Bible. (When your computer crashes, please don’t go to the ...read more

Tags: Ot Characters

The Bigger Picture  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Nov 23, 2005

Dave Bosewell tells a story about Earl Weaver, former manager of the Baltimore Orioles. Weaver had a rule that no one could steal a base unless given the steal sign. This upset one of his star players, Reggie Jackson, because he felt he knew the pitchers and catchers well enough to judge who he ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10-11

Tags: Knowing God's Will

Denomination: Lutheran

I Heard Of A Couple Who, As They Were Paying For ...  PRO

Contributed by James H. Cook, Jr. on Oct 13, 2001

I heard of a couple who, as they were paying for groceries in the check-out line, were discussing their soon to be 50th wedding anniversary, when the young cashier interjected by saying, "I can’t imagine being married to same man for 5o years!" The wife wisely replied, ...read more

Tags: Change Of Heart, Marriage Commitment, Unconditional Love

Denomination: Baptist

It Has Been Said By One Of The Old Mystics ...  PRO

Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Sep 29, 2002

It has been said by one of the old mystics (Julian of Norwich) ‘This is the reason why we have no ease of heart or soul, for we are seeking our rest in trivial things that cannot satisfy, and not seeking to know God, almighty, all-wise, all good. He is true rest. It is his will that ...read more

Tags: Fulfillment, God The Father

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance