In Sermon Illustrations: "Wish" showing 121-140 of 994

Advice Is What We Ask For When We Already Know ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Advice is what we ask for when we already know the ...read more

Tags: Wisdom

3 Men Were Walking On A Beach One Afternoon ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

: 3 men were walking on a beach one afternoon when they came across an old lamp. The first man picked it up and began to rub it and out popped a genie. The genie said I am here to give each of you one wish each. The first man did not hesitate he said I want a million dollars – POOF, instantly a ...read more

Tags: Peace

One New Year's Eve At London's Garrick Club, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

One New Year’s Eve at London’s Garrick Club, British dramatist Frederick Lonsdale was asked by Symour Hicks to reconcile with a fellow member. The two had quarreled in the past and never restored their friendship. "You must," Hicks said to Lonsdale. "It is very unkind to be unfriendly at such a ...read more

Tags: Anger

Enthusiasm Is The Best Protection In Any ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Enthusiasm is the best protection in any situation. Wholeheartedness is contagious. Give ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

With Every Right There Is A Responsibility. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"With every right there is a responsibility. Just once, I wish someone would ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

There Is Only Shame In Not Struggling To Rise. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

There is only shame in not struggling to rise. And also shame for not wishing to attain the better. Or not ...read more

Tags: Dreams

Nothing Is Easier Than Self-Deceit. For What ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Nothing is easier than self-deceit. For what each man wishes, that he ...read more

Tags: Self

Peace And Friendship With All Mankind Is Our ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Peace and friendship with all mankind is our wisest policy, and I wish we may ...read more

Tags: Peace

Conscience Is Thoroughly Well-Bred And Soon ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Conscience is thoroughly well-bred and soon leaves off talking to those ...read more

Tags: Character

Life Is Like A Coin. You Can Spend It Any Way ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Life is like a coin. You can spend it any way you wish, but ...read more

Tags: Learning

In The Washroom Of His London Club, British ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2005

In the washroom of his London club, British newspaper publisher and politician William Beverbrook happened to meet Edward Heath, then a young member of Parliament, about whom Beverbrook had printed an insulting editorial a few days earlier. “My dear chap,” said the publisher, embarrassed by the ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General

Only One Happy New Year

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

ONLY ONE HAPPY NEW YEAR One New Year’s Eve at London’s Garrick Club, British dramatist Frederick Lonsdale was asked by Seymour Hicks to be reconciled with a fellow member. The two had quarrelled in the past and never restored their friendship. Hicks said to Lonsdale, "You must get reconciled. It ...read more

Tags: Anger

Denomination: Brethren

The Important Thing Is Not So Much That Every ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The important thing is not so much that every child should be taught, as that every child ...read more

Tags: Children

Do Your Duty In All Things. You Cannot Do More. ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

Conservative, N: A Statesman Who Is Enamored Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Conservative, n: A statesman who is enamored of existing evils, as distinguished from the Liberal who ...read more

Tags: Government

Old Minds Are Like Old Horses; You Must Exercise ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Old minds are like old horses; you must exercise them if you wish to ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

The Important Thing Is Not So Much That Every ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The important thing is not so much that every child should be taught, as that every child ...read more

Tags: Learning

Holy Is The Word That Sets God Apart And Above ...

Contributed by John Harvey on Dec 7, 2005

“Holy is the word that sets God apart and above our attempts to enlist him in our wish-fulfillment ...read more

Tags: God's Holiness

Denomination: Baptist

The Very Reason For The First Amendment Is To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The very reason for the First Amendment is to make the people of this country free to think, speak, write and worship as ...read more

Tags: America

Strong Lives Are Motivated By Dynamic Purposes; ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Strong lives are motivated by dynamic purposes; lesser ones exist on wishes and inclinations. The most glowing ...read more

Tags: Christian Values