In Sermon Illustrations: "You"

Bill Broadhurst Was A Great Runner And He Entered ...  PRO

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 26, 2005

Bill Broadhurst was a great runner and he entered a 10k race in Omahu, a race that Bill Rodgers would win in less than 30 minutes. Bill Broadhurst had a handicap, he was paralyzed on his entire left side from an aneurism early in life. But he still loved to run and for him to be in the same race ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Philippians 3:13-14

Tags: Endurance

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trust In The Lord With All Your Heart And He Will ...

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 3, 2007

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and HE will acknowledge and HE will light your way. This prayer has been sent to you for good luck. The original copy is from the Netherlands. It has been around the world nine times. The luck has now been brought to you. You will receive good luck within ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Read A Story Of A Woman On Vacation That Was ...  PRO

Contributed by Kl Burrus on Nov 19, 2007

I read a story of a woman on vacation that was shopping in the finest stores. One day she saw the most beautiful cup she had ever seen. She went in bought the cup and everyday she would take the cup out and admire it. She would even talk to the cup and say, ’’I’m glad that I found you. You’re one ...read more

Tags: Son, Comfort, Dirt, Floor

Denomination: Baptist

Truths To Victorious Living Are:  PRO

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Truths to victorious living are: One, recognize the need to be filled with the Holy Spirit so you can live a life that reflects being led of the Holy Ghost. The apostle exhorts you "...to be filled with the [Holy] Spirit." Two, begin mortifying the flesh by confessing sins and claim Christ's ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-9

Tags: Holiness

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Lambert's Fault

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 16, 2009

ALL LAMBERT'S FAULT Have you ever been to Lamberts Cafe? If not, I highly recommend it. The waiters wear suspenders and bow ties, the meals are served on metal skillets. The drinks come in the largest plastic cup you will ever see, and there are peanuts on the floor. It is the home of the throwd ...read more

Tags: Gluttony, Sin Wages Of

Denomination: *other

Object Lesson: A Branch On A Tree Or A Stick In ...  PRO

Contributed by Alistair Wearring on Feb 27, 2010

OBJECT LESSON: A BRANCH ON A TREE OR A STICK IN THE MUD? ------------------------------------------- Theme: Apart from Jesus, we can do nothing Object: Two branches that has been broken from a tree -- one with leaves withering, the other without any leaves at all. Scripture: "I am the vine; you ...read more

Tags: Jesus Teachings

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Twice Mine

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 22, 2022

A little boy made a sailboat by his own hands and took it out to the lake and sailed it by himself. But, sadly, a strong wind came over the lake and took the little sailboat away from the boy to the other side of the lake. The little boy looked and looked for his boat but could not find it. He ...read more

Tags: Salvation, Gospel, Redemption, Born Again, Redeemed, Second Birth  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[112]. A Message From A Poem – Has Warmth Of Nearness Changed To Coolness?

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 18, 2025

[112]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – HAS WARMTH OF NEARNESS CHANGED TO COOLNESS? INTRODUCING THE POEM: Our walk with the Lord is not always one on a smooth, sinless road. There is joy; there are times of peace, times of praise, times of contentment, but there are also times of hardship, times of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-4, Psalm 42:5-8, Psalm 42:9-11

Tags: Cast Down, Christian Poetry, Christian Poems, Waning, Faith, Failure, Forgotten, Despair, Cold, Backsliding  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Quickest And Most Effective Way For A Battle ...  PRO

Contributed by Alan Affleck on Jan 23, 2001

The quickest and most effective way for a battle to be won is to knock the other man down – this is what the Devil does ...read more

Tags: Satan, Discipleship, Emotions

Denomination: Brethren

There Was A Commercial Years Ago On Tv By The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 1, 2001

There was a commercial years ago on TV by the Peace Corp: "It doesn’t matter how long you live if ...read more

Tags: God Brings Purpose, Death, Finding Fulfillment

It Is A Good Idea To Obey All The Rules When ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

It is a good idea to obey all the rules when youre young just so you'll have the strength ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

It Doesnt Matter How Bad Life Is, Put On A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It doesnt matter how bad life is, put on a record and my foot will tap. And if you have no problems, ...read more

Tags: Holidays

And What Do All The Great Words Come To In The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"And what do all the great words come to in the end, but that? I love you I am at ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

My Boy ... Always Try To Rub Up Against Money, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"My boy ... always try to rub up against money, for if you rub up against money long enough, ...read more

Tags: Money

There Are Many Ways To Avoid Mistakes, But The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There are many ways to avoid mistakes, but the best way to sidestep the disasters is to be available. You dont have to make every ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Do Your Homework. Prepare For The Unexpected. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Do your homework. Prepare for the unexpected. Learn all you can before you plunge into a task. It's a ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

We Never Become Truly Spiritual By Sitting Down ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

We never become truly spiritual by sitting down and wishing to become so. You must undertake something so great ...read more

Tags: Character

The Most Valuable Of All Education Is The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The most valuable of all education is the ability to make yourself do the thing you have to do when it has to ...read more

Tags: Character

The Most Valuable Of All Education Is The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The most valuable of all education is the ability to make yourself do the thing you have to do when it has to ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines

Seize The Moment Of Excited Curiosity On Any ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Seize the moment of excited curiosity on any subject to solve your doubts; for if you let it pass, the desire may never ...read more

Tags: Curiosity