As a preacher, one thing that I always strive for is to make sure the Gospel message is to the point and succinct. Sometimes, this is easier than other – but it is always the goal. But what if we could summarize a 7-to-10-minute homily in one sentence? Here is what it could possibly look like.

One Sentence Homilies A family altar can alter a family.

A lot of kneeling will keep you in good standing.

Don’t put a question mark where God put a period.

Exercise daily. Walk with the Lord!

Forbidden fruits create many jams.

Give God what’s right, not what’s left.

Give Satan an inch and he’ll be a ruler.

God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called.

God grades on the cross, not the curve.

God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage.

Having truth decay? Brush up on your Bible!

He who angers you, controls you!

He who is good at making excuses is seldom good for anything else.

He who kneels before God can stand before anyone!

Kindness is difficult to give away because it keeps coming back.

Most people want to serve God, but only in an advisory capacity.

Never give the devil a ride. He will always want to drive!

Nothing ruins the truth like stretching it.

Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark.

“Pray” is a four-letter word that you can say anywhere.

Prayer – Don’t give God instructions, just report for duty!

The Will of God will never take you to where the Grace of God will not protect you.

This Church is “Prayer Conditioned!”

To be almost saved is to be totally lost.

WARNING: Exposure to the Son may prevent burning!

Watch your step carefully! Everyone else does!

We don’t change the message, the message changes us.

We set the sail; God makes the wind.

We’re too blessed to be depressed.

Wisdom has two parts: 1. Having a lot to say. 2. Not saying it.

Worry is the darkroom in which “negatives” are developed.

 

Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. ~Matthew 28:19-20

 

 

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