Sermon Central
-
A Group Of Geography Students Studied The "Seven ... PRO
Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007 (message contributor)
A group of geography students studied the "Seven Wonders of the World." At the end of the lecture, the students were asked to list what they considered to be the present-day seven wonders of the world. Although there was some disagreement, the following got the most votes: 1) the Great Pyramids of Egypt, 2) the Taj Mahal, 3) the Grand Canyon, 4) the Panama Canal, 5) the Empire State Building, 6) St. Peter’s Basilica, and 7) the Great Wall of China.
While gathering the votes, the teacher noted that one student, a quiet girl, hadn’t turned in her paper yet. So she asked the girl if she was having trouble with her list.
The quiet girl replied, "Yes, a little. I couldn’t quite make up my mind because there were so many possibilities."
The teacher said, "Well, tell us what you have, and maybe we can help."
The girl hesitated, then read, "I think the Seven Wonders of the World are: 1) to touch, 2) to taste, 3) to see, 4) to hear.. . " She hesitated another moment, and then continued, ". . . 5) to hope, 6) to laugh, 7) and to love."
The room became so silent it was deafening You see, it is far...
Continue reading this sermon illustration (Free with PRO)Related Sermon Illustrations
-
In His Book Dare To Believe, Dan Baumann Shared ...
Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Nov 1, 2004
In his book Dare To Believe, Dan Baumann shared some thoughts about crucifixion that should deepen our gratitude for what the Savior did for us. He wrote, "The twentieth century has forgotten how cruel and hideous crucifixion really was. We have perhaps unwisely and sometimes unconsciously ...read more
-
I Like What Jesse Duplantis Says About It, He ... PRO
Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jun 26, 2002
I like what Jesse Duplantis says about it, he says that we were all made of dirt, that there’s white dirt, red dirt, yellow dirt, brown dirt, and black dirt, so we all came from the same place, we’re dirt. We would think that it crazy if we saw one clump of dirt telling another clump of dirt"I’m ...read more
-
God's Work, Done God's Way, Will Receive God's ... PRO
Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 1, 2002
“God’s work, done God’s way, will receive God’s ...read more
-
I Cannot Call You Friend! PRO
Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 28, 2002
I CANNOT CALL YOU FRIEND! Unknown... My friend, I stand in judgment now. And I fill that you are to blame somehow. On earth I walked with you day by day. But never did you point the way. You knew the LORD, In His truth and His glory. But never did you share the story! ? My knowledge then ...read more
-
Does It Shock You When I Tell You, That According ... PRO
Contributed by Douglas Sherwood on Aug 9, 2003
Does it shock you when I tell you, that according to Barna Research, only 6% of those in America who claim to be born again ...read more
Related Sermons
-
The Refiner's Fire
Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Aug 18, 2017
The prophet Malachi wrote that the Lord would send his messenger of the covenant, and asks, "who can stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner's fire and like fullers' soap." What is the answer to Malachi's question?
-
Why Is God Shaking Up Our World?
Contributed by Steve Mays on Aug 20, 2014
Has God been shaking you? Are you afraid of what you see? Do you have an answer?
-
Lead Me To The Rock Series
Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 5, 2017
The importance of seeking God when we are overwhelmed
-
How To Receive Peace
Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Oct 9, 2014
Be anxious for No Thing. Do not be anxious even over one thing. That's right not One thing.You can chose to worry. You can choose to be anxious or you can chose to take the alternative, And Give It To God.My yoke is easy .and my burden is light.
-
Walking In Fellowship Series
Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 24, 2016
What does fellowship look like and how does Church fellowship benefit us?
