In Sermon Illustrations: "World Religions"

Eternity Has No Gray Hairs The Flowers Fade, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Eternity has no gray hairs The flowers fade, the heart withers, man grows old and dies, the world lies down in the sepulchre of ages, but ...read more

Tags: Kingdom Of God

The Future Belongs To The Learners Not The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The future belongs to the learners not the knowers. In times of massive change, its the learner who will inherit the earth, while the learned stay ...read more

Tags: Thought

One Friend, One Person Who Is Truly ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"One friend, one person who is truly understanding, who takes the trouble to listen to us as we consider our problem, ...read more

Tags: Leadership Listening

With The Death Of Every Friend I Lovea Part Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"With the death of every friend I lovea part of me has been buriedbut their contribution to my being of happiness, strength, and ...read more

Tags: Compassion

The Older I Get, The More I Believe That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The older I get, the more I believe that nothing in the world equals friendshipthat marvelous assurance that everything will always be true and good ...read more

Tags: Compassion

No Way Has Been Found For Making Heroism Easy, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"No way has been found for making heroism easy, even for the scholar. Labor, iron labor, is for him. The world was created as an audience for him; ...read more

Tags: Opportunity

Always Remember There Are Two Types Of People ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Always remember there are two types of people in the world. Those who come into a room and say, Well, here I am and ...read more

Tags: Human Life

Property Is The Fruit Of Labor; Property Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Property is the fruit of labor; property is desirable; it is a positive good in the world. That some should be rich shows that others may become rich and, ...read more

Tags: Property

Crucified With Christ

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Crucified With Christ "The Christian's Passion" Jesus said, "If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me" (Luke 9:23). We have just passed Easter--celebrating what Christ did for us on Calvary and the victory He won over sin and death. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Tags: Easter Good Friday

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When French Soccer Star Zinedine Zidane ...  PRO

Contributed by W F on Oct 5, 2006

When French soccer star Zinedine Zidane head-butted Italian defender Marco Materazzi in the chest during the final 10 minutes of the 2006 World Cup he sealed his own fate and the fate of his team. When Zidane was sent off with a red card France lost its best scorer. And this, just as the match ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-19

Tags: Sin General

Denomination: *other

How Many Of You Know About Billy Sianis' Goat? ...

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Oct 18, 2003

How many of you know about Billy Sianis’ goat? Sianis, a local tavern owner, tried to bring his goat into Game 4 of the 1945 World Series at Wrigley Field, only to be turned away. And so it was that Sianis, whose tavern remains a must-stop for Chicago Cubs’ fans, put a curse on the Cubs, vowing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:7

Tags: Doubt, Faith General

Denomination: Methodist

The Daughter Of A Preacher Picked Up A Paper ...

Contributed by Bobby Scobey on May 1, 2007

The daughter of a preacher picked up a paper packet of straight pins from her mother’s sewing basket. As it fell open dramatically, the little girl gave one astonished look, then dashed to the study, saying, “Look, daddy, look! Here’s your congregation; see? Pew after pew of them, sitting in ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgive Me When I ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 24, 2012

FORGIVE ME WHEN I WHINE Today upon a bus, I saw a lovely maid with golden hair; I envied her -- she seemed so gay, and how, I wished I were so fair; When suddenly she rose to leave, I saw her hobble down the aisle; she had one foot and wore a crutch, but as she passed, a smile. Oh God, forgive me ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Tags: Complaining

The Late Ethel Waters, A Famous Gospel Singer, ...  PRO

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 23, 2005

The late Ethel Waters, a famous gospel singer, is only one of many who was conceived and born as a result of rape. What a blessing her life ...read more

Tags: Abortion

Denomination: Baptist

Robert Orben Is Quoted As Saying, "Sometimes I ...

Contributed by James Westmoreland on Aug 27, 2005

Robert Orben is quoted as saying, "Sometimes I get the feeling the whole world is against me, but deep down I know that’s not ...read more

Tags: Emotions

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

The U.s., With Nearly 100 Million Born Again ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

The U.S., with nearly 100 million born again Christians, has more than any other nation in the world. (Foster ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

Mother Teresa Was Once Asked By An Interviewer: ...

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 23, 2006

Mother Teresa was once asked by an interviewer: What is the biggest problem in the world today? she replied we draw the circle of our ...read more

Tags: Commandments Sabbath

Denomination: Baptist

A Study Was Done By The Us Census Bureau Which ...

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Jan 8, 2007

A study was done by the US Census Bureau which stated that the USA has the highest: divorce rate, percentage of single parent families, teen ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

An America That Is Militarily And Economically ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"An America that is militarily and economically strong is not enough. The world must see an America that is morally strong with a creed and a vision. This is what ...read more

Tags: America

Would You Write Your Name Among The Stars? Then ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Would you write your name among the stars? Then write it large upon the hearts of children. They will remember Have you visions of a nobler, happier ...read more

Tags: Children