Sermon Illustrations

Category: Rick Warren

  • I once asked Bill Bright,

    I once asked Bill Bright, founder of Campus Crusade for Christ, "Why did God use and bless your life so much?" He said, "When I was a young man I made a contract with God. I literally wrote it out and signed my name at the bottom. It said ‘From this day forward, I am…

  • "People don’t care how much

    "People don’t care how much we know until they know how much we care." Rick WarrenClick to Tweet

  • Then at the proper time

    Then at the proper time when you’re talking with someone who wants a purpose for living and the hope of Heaven – but hasn’t a clue how to get either one – you can ask, “Have you ever established a spiritual base for your life? These are the four things you need to do to…

  • I know a pastor who

    I know a pastor who had a member get mad at him because he tried to call him several times on Monday and couldn’t get a hold of him. The pastor said, "Sorry, but that’s my day off." The member said, "The devil doesn’t take a day off." And the pastor said, "You’re right. And…

  • if you are going to

    if you are going to call the shots, expect to take the shots Rick WarrenClick to Tweet

  • Failure is not failing to

    Failure is not failing to reach your goal; failing is not setting a goal. Failing is not failing to reach your dream, failing is not even attempting. As long as you’re attempting something for the glory of God, you’re successful. Rick WarrenClick to TweetWebsite: blog.pastors.com

  • The problem with your time

    The problem with your time is not the clock. The problem is not even time, rather it’s how you use it. Rick WarrenClick to TweetWebsite: http://www.pastors.com/RWMT/default.asp?id=273&artid=6912&expand=1

  • I don’t think it is

    I don’t think it is a sin to be rich, it’s a sin to die rich. Rick WarrenClick to Tweet