In Sermon Illustrations: "Gods Compassion"

Blessed Is He Who Hungers For Friends For ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Blessed is he who hungers for friends for though he may not realise it, his ...read more

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Before Us Is A Future All Unknown, A Path ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Before us is a future all unknown, A Path untrod; Beside us is a friend well loved ...read more

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Wouldst Have A Friend, Wouldst Know What Friend ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Wouldst have a friend, wouldst know what friend is best? Have God thy ...read more

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While Pulling Out Of Her Driveway, Georgene ...

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 30, 2009

While pulling out of her driveway, Georgene noticed a mangled ball of fur laying in the street. She pulled the car back into the driveway and walked over to discover that her son’s cat had been run over by a car. Not wanting to upset Billie, she decided to dispose of the “remains” and deal with ...read more

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Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

If You Can Help Anybody Even A Little, Be Glad; ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If you can help anybody even a little, be glad; up the steps of usefulness and kindness, God will lead ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-11

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Divine Friendship Is The Very Acme Of Bliss; ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Divine friendship is the very acme of bliss; and there is no rank equal to that involved in this sublime prerogative. All human friendship is but a shadow of the divine. Abraham was ...read more

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Bob Pierce, Founder Of World Vision Had Advanced ...

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 1, 2008

Bob Pierce, founder of World Vision had advanced leukemia, but he went to visit a colleague in Indonesia before he died. As they were walking through a small village, they came upon a young girl lying on a bamboo mat next to a river. She was dying of cancer and had only a short time to live. ...read more

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Denomination: Wesleyan

Blessed Are They Who Have The Gift Of Making ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Blessed are they who have the gift of making friends, for it is one of Gods best gifts. It involves many things, but above all, the power of going out of ones self, ...read more

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Once Let Friendship Be Given That Is Born Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Once let friendship be given that is born of God, nor time nor circumstances can change it to a lessening; it must be mutual growth, increasing trust, widening faith, enduring patience, forgiving love, unselfish ambition an ...read more

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Philip Yancey's Wife Shares The Suffering Of An ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 4, 2010

Philip Yancey’s Wife Shares the Suffering of an Elderly Man Philip Yancey- My wife worked with some of the poorest people in the city of Chicago, directing a program of a church that intentionally seeks out lonely and abandoned senior citizens no one else cares for. Many times I have seen her pour ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15

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Let Others Boast Them As They May, Of Spirits ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Let others boast them as they may, Of spirits kind and true, Whose gentle words and loving smiles Have cheerd them on life through; And though they count of friends a host, To bless the paths they've ...read more

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Bride-To-Be Hosts A Banquet For ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 10, 2009

Bride-to-Be Hosts a Banquet for Homeless Philip Yancey told the story of the woman who was getting married and planned a huge wedding banquet. It was going to held at the Hyatt Hotel and cost $13,000. After everything had been planned and paid for the groom dumped her. When she tried to cancel she ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

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It Is My Joy In Life To Find At Every Turning ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It is my joy in life to find At every turning of the road The strong arms of a comrade kind To help me onward with my load. And since I have no gold to give And love alone can make amends, My ...read more

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Being Friends Is A Warm And Glowing Touch. It's ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Being friends is a warm and glowing touch. It's words of kindness that mean so much. Through days and years the bond has grown. A blessing only friends have known. Being friends holds a meaning true, Its past and present and yet its ...read more

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Man From Slums Of N.y. Converted And Ordained By ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 28, 2009

Man from Slums of N.Y. Converted and Ordained by Jim Cymbala Jim Cymbala preaches at a church in the slums of New York. He tells the following story: It was Easter Sunday and I was so tired at the end of the day that I just went to the edge of the platform, pulled down my tie and sat down and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13

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Even If We ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 2, 2008

EVEN IF WE LOSE Are we thinking kind thoughts? What about when we lose the game? Have you learned that there are things happening right now that are preparing us to fulfill visions, dreams and purpose that our God has planned for our lives? Someone needs you to reach out of your box and help! Did ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:9-13

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There Is The Story Of A Chinese Farmer Who Was A ...  PRO

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 18, 2006

There is the story of a Chinese farmer who was a Christian. He farmed the side of a hill along with a few other farmers. One of the most difficult tasks that the farmer had was to irrigate his crop. He had to carry water from a lake below the hill up to his land. The farmer who owned the land below ...read more

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Denomination: Lutheran

A Boy Without Athletic Ability Is Chosen To Play ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 30, 2010

A Boy Without Athletic Ability is Chosen to Play a Game There was a boy who did not have much athletic ability. Every time he and his friends would play some game, he was always the last to be chosen. One day two new fellows came to play with them and were allowed to be team captains because they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-13

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God's Love

Contributed by David Ward on Jan 23, 2006

Frederick Buechner in "The Magnificent Defeat": ß “The love for equals is a human thing—of friend for friend, brother for brother. It is to love what is loving and lovely. The world smiles. ß The love for the less fortunate is a beautiful thing—the love for those who suffer, for those who are ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Denomination: Baptist

God's Will Done In God's Way Will Not Lack God's ...  PRO

Contributed by John Shearhart on May 19, 2006

"God’s will done in God’s way will not lack God’s ...read more

Tags: Faith General