In Sermon Illustrations: "You"

Once There Was A Man

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Feb 25, 2016

ONCE THERE WAS A MAN... Once there was a man who dared God to speak. Burn the bush like you did for Moses, God. And I will follow. Collapse the walls like you did for Joshua, God. And I will fight. Still the waves like you did on Galilee, God. And I will listen. And so the man sat by a bush, near ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-28

Tags: Waiting On God, Hearing God's Voice

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Godly Counsel

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Jul 7, 2016

GODLY COUNSEL Proverbs 11:14 is a timely verse for the United States of America. It declares, “A nation falls through a lack of guidance, but victory comes through the counsel of many.” God has placed godly men and women around you in the Body of Christ. Use their wisdom, experience and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:1-14

Tags: Wisdom, God's Will, Hearing God, Counselors

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgetting What Is Past And Straining Toward The Future

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 8, 2017

Commentator Gordon Fee recalls the famous “miracle mile,” the first time two milers ran under four minutes in the same race. Roger Bannister and John Landy competed in Vancouver, B.C. in 1954. Landy had led all the way, but coming off the final turn toward the finish line he looked over his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Tags: Forgetting The Past, Heavenward Calling, Future Oriented

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of The Christian Lion

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Nov 20, 2022

A missionary in Africa was walking through a jungle when he heard the ominous roar of a lion behind him. He was very scared and dropped immediately to his knees and started praying feverishly! "Oh Lord," prayed the missionary, “You know I have served you my whole life. I have even ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Tags: Thanksgiving, Protection, Prayer, Humor

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

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

Every One Comes Between Mens Souls And God, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Every one comes between mens souls and God, either as a brick wall or as a bridge. Either you are leading men ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

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

The Furnace Keeper  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 11, 2001

Illus.: “The Furnace Keeper” One of the ancient kings of Persia loved to mingle with his people in disguise. Once, dressed as a poor man, he descended the long flight of stairs, dark and damp to the tiny cellar where the fireman, seated on ashes, was tending the furnace.. The king sat down ...read more

Tags: Friendship General, Christmas, Humanity Of Christ

Denomination: Wesleyan

Years Ago There Was A Gentleman Whose Hobby Was ...  PRO

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 24, 2004

Years ago there was a gentleman whose hobby was collecting old books. He was a guest in a friend’s home one evening, and while waiting was invited to browse around his host’s library. In doing so, he came upon a rare book. On mentioning it to the friend, he was told to take the book as a gift ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:5

Tags: Call Of The Disciples, Commitment

Denomination: Baptist

Sleeping In The Cemetery  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 22, 2005

SLEEPING IN THE CEMETERY According to a March, 2005 news report, a tramp in Holland has been found using the cemetery as his sleeping quarters. The man was charged by police after they caught him a second time sleeping in the graveyard at Nijmegen. The 43-year old had dug out the earth from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Tags: Easter Resurrection