In Sermon Illustrations: "You"

Keeping The 10 Commandments?

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 22, 2025

Bernie and Esther were not the most religious Jews and in fact they really only went to Temple once a year. As they were leaving the Temple, the Rabbi said, "Bernie, it sure would be nice to see you and Esther here more than once a year!" "I know," replied Bernie, "but at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34, Exodus 20:1-17

Tags: Law, Ten Commandments

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sheep Who Went "moo"

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 22, 2025

A flock of sheep are grazing in a field, happily going "baa baa" to one another and discussing life as usual when suddenly they hear a "moo mooooooooooo!" They look around &see only sheep. They carry on grazing as before. "Moo moo!" One sheep can hear it all too ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:26-31, 1 Corinthians 9:19-22, Nehemiah 8:8, Acts 2:5-13

Tags: Language, Midrash, Reading, Paraphrasing, Translating  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There Were 15 In Sunday School -- Counting Jesus

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 3, 2025

A little girl returning from Sunday School was asked by her grandmother how many had been in her class that day. And she replied, "There were 15 of us, -- Counting Jesus." *Rejoice in the Lord, Christians! He is here with us, and in us this morning. And Jesus wants to change our lives ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Tags: Evangelism, Paul, Salvation, Missions, Silas, Crisis, Christian Service, Philippian Jailer, Demon Possession, Spiritual Transformation  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jumping To Conclusions

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 25, 2025

John was driving home late one night when he picked up a hitchhiker. As they rode along, he began to be suspicious of his passenger. John checked to see if his wallet was safe in the pocket of his coat that was on the seat between them, but it wasn't there! He slammed on the brakes, ordered ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:13, Matthew 7:1-2

Tags: Judgment, Assumption

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

65279;"God Creates Out Of Nothing. Wonderful, ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Durbin on Feb 16, 2003

“God creates out of nothing. Wonderful, you say. Yes, to be sure, but he does what is still more wonderful: He makes ...read more

Tags: Becoming A Christian

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Complain And Talk About All Your ...

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 1, 2003

“Don’t complain and talk about all your problems—80 percent of people don’t care; the other 20 percent will ...read more

Tags: Communication General

Denomination: Baptist

One "Frank & Ernest" Cartoon Shows Moses ...  PRO

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 3, 2003

One “Frank & Ernest” cartoon shows Moses bringing the 10 Commandments to the people, and one of them says, “Could you make ...read more

Tags: Commandments General

Denomination: Baptist

Put The Golden Sunshine In Each Day; Others Need ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Put the golden sunshine in each day; Others need the cheer that comes through you Need it most when outer sky's dull ...read more

Tags: Joy

It Requires A Great Deal Of Boldness And A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It requires a great deal of boldness and a great deal of caution to make a great fortune; and when you have got it, it ...read more

Tags: Envy

The Best Baby-Sitters, Of Course, Are The Babys ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The best baby-sitters, of course, are the babys grandparents. You feel completely comfortable entrusting your baby to them for long periods, ...read more

Tags: Family

Put The Golden Sunshine In Each Day; Others Need ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Put the golden sunshine in each day; Others need the cheer that comes through you Need it most when outer sky's dull ...read more

Tags: Friendship New Friends

Life Is The Acceptance Of Responsibilities Or ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Life is the acceptance of responsibilities or their evasion, it is a business of meeting obligations or avoiding them. To every man the choice is continually being offered, ...read more

Tags: Learning

No Receipt [recipe] Openeth The Heart, But A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"No receipt [recipe] openeth the heart, but a true friend, to whom you may impart griefs, joys, fears, hopes, suspicions, counsels, and ...read more

Tags: Compassion

Years Ago We Discovered The Exact Point, The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Years ago we discovered the exact point, the dead center of middle age. It occurs when you are too young to take up ...read more

Tags: Aging

Be Still, And In The Quiet Moments, Listen To ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Be still, and in the quiet moments, listen to the voice of your heavenly Father. His words can renew your spirit. No ...read more

Tags: Disciplines Silence

A Military General Was Talking To John Wesley And ...

Contributed by Brian Phillips on Nov 13, 2007

A military general was talking to John Wesley and informed him; "I never forgive anyone." To which Wesley replied; "Then ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

As I Grow Older, I Care Less What People Think ...

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 21, 2008

As I grow older, I care less what people think about me and more what God thinks of me. I expect to be ...read more

Tags: Self

Pick Any Verse, Quote It Out Loud. Get Your ...

Contributed by Michael West on Sep 29, 2008

Pick any verse, quote it out loud. Get your Bibles out and speak it’s God breathed Words ...read more

Tags: Words

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Former President Clinton Says To A Student Body ...

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 3, 2009

former President Clinton says to a student body at Harvard… “You’re at a university which basically believes that no one ever has the truth…we ...read more

Tags: Truth Absolute

Denomination: Baptist

One Time A Little Boy Was Asked To Define ...  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 5, 2001

One time a little boy was asked to define Father’s Day and he said, “Its just like Mother’s Day, only you ...read more

Tags: Father's Day, Children

Denomination: Wesleyan