In Sermon Illustrations:

Chuck Colson, Of Prison Fellowship, Tells About A ...  PRO

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 2, 2001

Chuck Colson, of Prison Fellowship, tells about a prison in Sao Do Campos, Brazil, which was turned over to two Christians more than twenty years ago. It is run according to Christian principles. The prison only has two people on its staff. The inmates do everything else. Each prisoner has ...read more

Tags: Crucifixion, Cross Agony, Jesus Teachings

Denomination: *other

Bryan Chapell Tells This Story That Happened In ...  PRO

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 2, 2001

Bryan Chapell tells this story that happened in his hometown: Two brothers were playing on the sandbanks by the river. One ran after another up a large mound of sand. Unfortunately, the mound was not solid, and their weight caused them to sink in quickly. When the boys did not return home ...read more

Scripture: John 6:68-71

Tags: Forgiveness In Jesus, Christian Disciplines, Christian Love

Denomination: *other

My Favorite Bible Teacher, Steve Brown, Really ...  PRO

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 30, 2001

My favorite Bible teacher, Steve Brown, really understands the problem of "Prosperity Theology," the belief that God wants us to be wealthy, healthy and happy all the time. He says, "I just can’t see how things could be so good for the followers of a religion [speaking of Christianity] whose ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-8

Tags: Hardship Of Life, Poverty, Money

Denomination: *other