In Sermon Illustrations: "You"

Every Morning In Africa A Gazelle Wakens And ...  PRO

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 11, 2008

Every morning in Africa a gazelle wakens and knows it has to run faster than the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning a lion wakens and knows it must outrun the swiftest gazelle or it will starve to death. The saying goes, “ It matters not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:30-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pastor Tim Keller (Redeemer Pca, New York), Made ...  PRO

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Feb 20, 2008

Pastor Tim Keller (Redeemer PCA, New York), made this observation: “All other gods say, ‘Fail and you will die.’ Our God says, “Fail and I will die for you.’ All other religions say, ‘Our god is too ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The American Pianist, Composer, Author, Comedian ...  PRO

Contributed by Ferdinand Funk on Sep 26, 2008

The American pianist, composer, author, comedian and actor, Oscar Levant (1906 -- 1972), was ordered to appear before the draft-board examiner during World War II. The official asked him, "Do you think you can kill another ...read more

Tags: Friendship General

Denomination: Mennonite

Empty The Garage

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 8, 2008

EMPTY THE GARAGE Driving around Deltona, it is amazing the number of people who have garages with no cars in them. Why? Their garages are filled with other things. If you are going to be filled with the Holy Spirit, you must make room. Get ...read more

Tags: Holy Spirit In Believers

Denomination: Baptist

As Memory Scans The Past, Above And Beyond All ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"As memory scans the past, above and beyond all the transitory pleasures of life, there leap forward those supreme hours when you have been enabled to do unnoticed kindnesses to those round about you, things to trifling to ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Every Day Is The Best Day Of The Year. He Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Every day is the best day of the year. He is rich who owns the day. And no one owns the day who allows it to be invaded by fret and anxiety. Finish every day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Tomorrow is a new day. ...read more

Tags: Guilt

Dont Flatter Yourself That Friendship ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Dont flatter yourself that friendship authorizes you to say disagreeable things to your intimates. The nearer you come into relation with a person, the more necessary do tact and courtesy become. Except in cases of necessity, which are rare, leave your ...read more

Tags: Compassion

Confused

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 17, 2011

CONFUSED A university student was seen with a large "K" printed on his T-shirt. When someone asked him what the "K" stood for, he said, "Confused." "But," the questioner replied, "you don't spell 'confused' ...read more

Tags: Apologetics General

Denomination: Brethren

What Can Man Do?

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 23, 2011

Charles Spurgeon says: You look at man as he is, and what can he do? He can do nothing! Jesus already says, 'Apart from Me, you can do nothing.' (John 15:5) But look at man with ...read more

Tags: Power

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What This Thing Is About

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Jan 15, 2012

WHAT THIS THING IS ABOUT In "The Green Berets," the crying child mouths those weighty words, "What will happen to me now?" Captain Kirby quickly takes the child’s hand and leads him off, speaking words of ...read more

Tags: Salvation

Denomination: United Methodist

Misfit In This World !!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 28, 2015

A young girl who had recently become a Christian asked the famous Baptist Preacher Charles Spurgeon…”What friends do I need to give-up now?" The Prince of Preachers replied "Hey, you do not have to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:4

Tags: Age, Friendship New Friends, Assuage

Denomination: *other

Seeking Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 17, 2020

Luke 19:3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. People will climb a wall to catch a foul ball at the game, but find any excuse to miss church. Revival will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:3

Tags: Desire, Priority

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson From The Burning Bush

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 6, 2024

By looking at your lives, others around you should have a burning bush experience or an encounter with God. Let your lives be burning in the fire of God and in that fire, others around you should have an encounter with God. Allow God's ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:4

Tags: Hope, Faith

Makes A Difference For That One

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 11, 2025

Thousands of star fish washed on the beach after a storm. One boy was busily throwing them back. A watching man said, “There’s thousands and thousands washed ashore. How can you make a difference.” Boy says, “You are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2

Tags: Discipleship, Personal, Individual, Mentoring, One At A Time, Reforming  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting To The Good Stuff!" Exodus 6: 1-12 Key ...

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Nov 11, 2004

“Getting to The Good Stuff!” Exodus 6: 1-12 Key verse(s): 12: “But Moses said to the Lord, ‘If the Israelites will not listen to me, why would Pharaoh listen to me, since I speak with faltering lips’.” When I was a boy I had the rather thankless job of feeding a herd of our neighbor’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:1-12

Tags: Leadership General

Denomination: Lutheran

A Seminary Professor (Fred Craddock) Was ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 26, 2007

A seminary professor (Fred Craddock) was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. One morning, they were eating breakfast at a little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet meal. While they were waiting for their food, they noticed a distinguished looking, white-haired man moving from table ...read more

Sin's ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Sin’s Birthplace “But each one is tempted when by his own evil desire he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin, and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.” (James 1: 14, 15) Before you can win a war you must know your enemy, understand his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-15

Tags: Sin Fall Of Man

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Story Behind The Establishment Of The ...  PRO

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 11, 2011

The story behind the establishment of the original Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York. Story time, folks! But this is no run of the mill, bed time story to lull you to sleep, instead it is a true account guaranteed to stir one’s soul. You may have heard it before, however it always brings a tear to ...read more

Tags: Stewardship

Denomination: *other

Grace: Jean Valjean From Les Miserables

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 5, 2013

GRACE: JEAN VALJEAN FROM LES MISERABLES The story of Jean Valjean in Les Misérables is a great example of grace. * I read the book many years ago. Liza and I just saw the movie adaptation of the musical. * "Les Misérables is a French historical novel by Victor Hugo, first published in 1862, that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Tags: Grace

Denomination: *other

[017] A Message From A Poem - Altogether Lovely One

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 21, 2024

[017] A MESSAGE FROM A POEM - ALTOGETHER LOVELY ONE There are times when we feel our hearts going out in worship to our Lord. What is the difference between praise and worship? This is not a sermon so I won’t be answering that question here, but I hope you think on it and that it might warm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11, Isaiah 53:3-4, Psalm 150:1-3

Tags: Worship, Praise, Gold, Magi, Sorrow, Frankincense, Myrrh, Lovely One  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational