In Sermon Illustrations: "You"

Every Day Is A Celebration  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 6, 2004

EVERY DAY IS A CELEBRATION I have a habit that may seem strange to some: I tape football games and watch them again—and again and again, if the game turns out right. Super Bowl 32 is one of my favorites, the one where the Broncos defeated Green Bay 31-24. (I’m a Bronco fan.) The first time I saw ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:11

Tags: Post Easter, Miracles Of Jesus, Easter Resurrection, Emmaus Road

The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 28, 2009

THE i-POD One day a woman came home to find her husband in the kitchen, shaking frantically with what looked like a wire running from his waist to the electric coffeepot he had in his hand. It seemed that he was being electrocuted. So - intending to jolt him away from the deadly current - she ...read more

Tags: Technology

God Is The Glue In A Marriage Even When ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 6, 2010

God is the Glue in a Marriage even When Alzheimer’s Strikes God is the bond which holds our marriages together. & If we’re going to STAY together, He must actually BE at the center of our relationships. We must be committed to Him first of all. Then we’ll remain committed to each other no matter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Tags: Marriage Commitment

Spiritual Redwoods

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 18, 2012

SPIRITUAL REDWOODS Can you imagine a redwood tree saying, "I’d just rather remain a little bush"? That would seem insane, right? I want to put up on the screen some pictures of redwood trees. They are truly magnificent. My oldest daughter and her husband were married at the foot of redwood that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-14

Tags: Growth In Christ

Even If It's Dark  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

EVEN IF IT’S DARK He was a strong man facing an enemy beyond his strength. He young wife had become gravely ill, then suddenly passed away, leaving the big man alone with a wide-eyed, flaxen-haired girl, not quite five years old. The service in the village chapel was simple, and heavy with ...read more

Tags: Mother's Day, Easter Resurrection

The Clarence Principle

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 7, 2011

THE CLARENCE PRINCIPLE That's what spiritual maturity is--It's not just being a Christian for a little while. It's being able to discern the difference between right and wrong, because you have practiced applying the principles of God's Word in your every-day life. It's being able to discern the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Tags: Leadership General

The Glory Of Springtime

Contributed by Todd Catteau on May 30, 2023

Don’t you just love spring? It’s simply glorious. Trees blooming. Plants blossoming. It’s all so beautiful. Unless of course you were looking at my front yard earlier this year. Last summer we bought three bushes that looked so promising. The leaves were supposed to turn all kinds of spectacular ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23, Romans 5:2

Tags: Galatians 5, Hope, Fruit, Life, Maturity, Fruit Of The Spirit, Trees, Bible, Grace, Forgiveness, Church, Spring, Perseverance  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Constant Interview

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Apr 17, 2026

A few years ago, right out of college, I had a job interview at an ad agency. I walked in thinking, “Okay. This is it. This is my adult moment. I’m about to become a professional person who says things like, ‘Let’s circle back.’” So I’m in the lobby, and it already feels like I’m underdressed. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-10

Tags: Identity, Worth

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experience Is That Marvelous Thing That Enables ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

Experience is that marvelous thing that enables you to recognize a mistake when you ...read more

Tags: Leadership General, Growth In Christ, Discipleship

David Bach In Start Late, Finish Rich – The Past ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

David Bach in Start Late, Finish Rich – The past will continue to be your future ...read more

Tags: New Year's Day

The Pursuit Of Happiness Is A Most Ridiculous ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The pursuit of happiness is a most ridiculous phrase: if you pursue ...read more

Tags: Joy

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

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Old age is like a plane flying through a storm. Once you are aboard ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

The Trouble With Wearing A Name Tag At A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The trouble with wearing a name tag at a convention is that everybody knows exactly ...read more

Tags: Church General

Dont Part With Your Illusions. When They Are ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Dont part with your illusions. When they are gone you may still exist, ...read more

Tags: Supernatural

The Trail Is The Thing, Not The End Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The trail is the thing, not the end of the trail. Travel too fast and you miss ...read more

Tags: Enjoyment

Self-Discipline Is When Your Conscience Tells ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Self-discipline is when your conscience tells you to do something ...read more

Tags: Self

The Degree Of Ones Emotion Varies Inversely With ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The degree of ones emotion varies inversely with ones knowledge of the facts the ...read more

Tags: Truth

Lutzer Stated,

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 24, 2009

Lutzer stated, “When you surrender your will to God, you discover the ...read more

Tags: Sacrifice, Sacrifices

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It’s Like The Lutheran Pastor Who Always ...  PRO

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 1, 2000

It’s like the Lutheran pastor who always started each service with "The Lord be with you." The people would respond, "and also with you.” But, one Sunday the PA system wasn’t working so the first thing he said was "There’s ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11, Proverbs 7:6-27

Tags: Conflict, Communication General, Church General, Prayer Answered, Help, God's Help, Temptation Pride  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

When James Calvert Went Out As A Missionary To ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 13, 2001

When James Calvert went out as a missionary to the cannibals of the Fiji Islands, I am told that the captain of the ship transporting him sought to turn him back. "You will lose your life and the lives of those with you if you go ...read more

Tags: Call Of The Disciples, Commitment To Christ, Death