Contributed by David Parks on Jan 29, 2003
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A PERFECT PREACHER
After hundreds of years, a model preacher has been found to suit everyone. He preaches exactly 20 minutes and then sits down. He condemns sin but never hurts anyone.
He works from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. In every type of work from preaching to custodial service. He makes $60.00 a
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Christian/Church Of Christ
Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 18, 2011
REVOLUTION BY PREACHERS
Resistance to England during the Revolution became a sacred duty to a people who were, on the whole, highly a religious people. And they were led--in their resistance to the tyranny of England--by their preachers.
* It was a preacher named Jonathan Mayhew who observed that
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Christian/Church Of Christ
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A pastor went out visiting his church members on a Saturday afternoon. At one house, it was obvious that someone was home, but nobody came to the door even though the preacher knocked several times. Finally, the minister took out his church business card and wrote out "Revelation 3:20" on the
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
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A Prayer for Preachers
O God, our Father;
you love all your children.
Those at home and those away from home.
As I proclaim the gospel,
may your voice be heard, calling.
May Christ our Lord be praised.
Good news; hope for the hopeless
Good news; love for the broken
Good news; forgiveness at the
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Pentecostal
Three preachers from the same small town in Texas were out fishing together, just getting away from the busy pace of a minister's schedule. All alone in a boat together, they began to open up and confess things in their lives. The first preacher said, "Well, I hate to admit it, but I
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Denomination:
Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 17, 2007
Poor Preachers
There was a Baptist preacher who just finished his sermon for the day and proceeded toward the back of the church for his usual greetings and handshaking.
After shaking a few hands he came upon the seven year old son of one of the Deacons. "Good morning, young man," the preacher
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Peter Cartwright, a nineteenth-century circuit-riding Methodist preacher, was an uncompromising man. One Sunday morning when he was to preach, he was told that General Andrew Jackson was in the congregation, and warned not to say anything out of line.
When Cartwright stood to preach, he said,
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
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Three preachers from the same small town in Arkansas were out fishing together. One of the pastors said, "You know, brothers, I feel safe here with you guys. I think it might be a good time and a good place for each one of us to confess our sins to each other privately and confidentially,
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
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Did you know that counterfeiting of money is one of the oldest crimes in history? Here in America it became a serious problem during the 19th century when banks issued their own currency. In fact, by the time of the Civil War, it was estimated that one-third of all currency in circulation was
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 4, 2011
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THE PREACHER AND THE FARMER
Years ago, a young man had just gotten out of Bible College where he’d spent several years learning all the theological terminology that he thought would make him a successful preacher. He’d just been hired at a country church and he was determined to begin bringing new
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Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 9, 2001
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A preacher’s family had started putting up a nativity scene in their front yard. All of them were carrying out the little statues to put in the nativity scene. Finally everything was in place - Mary & Joseph & the manger & the baby, & angels & shepherds & all the barnyard animals.
Then
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Christian/Church Of Christ
Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Jun 8, 2003
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A preacher was requested by family members to visit a man in a mental institution who thought he was Jesus. When the preacher introduced himself, the man replied, "Bless you, my son." The preacher asked if he were Jesus and he replied that he was. So, the preacher excused himself and said he
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Baptist
Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 15, 2010
PREACHER V. WORSHIP LEADER
Conflicts are not uncommon, but when the preacher and song leader get into it, stand aside.
One week, the preacher preached on commitment, and how we should move forward into doing service for others. After this sermon, the song leader led the congregation in singing
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Christian/Church Of Christ
Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 12, 2007
There was a large PREACHERS’ convention held in Nashville, Tennessee. And during the BREAK, several of the PREACHERS ran across the street from the CONVENTION CENTER to purchase some SNACKS from a CONVENIENT STORE.
The STORE CLERK started CHECKING out the PREACHERS one by one—CHIPS, GUM,
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Denomination:
Christian/Church Of Christ
Contributed by Johnny Knight on Aug 10, 2007
Two Preachers and Two Signs
Two preachers were standing beside the mountan road holding two signs. One sign said "turn around before it is too late" and the other said "the end is near". All the sudden a car came speeding around the curve and past the two preachers holding their signs and never
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Denomination:
Assembly Of God
Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 28, 2001
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THE BEST PREACHER IN THE FAMILY
G. Campbell Morgan, a profound British preacher whose four sons all became pastors, influenced millions with his preaching, teaching and writing.
One day, when his young son Howard finished preached, a reporter asked him, "Since you have five Pastors in your
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Denomination:
Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contributed by James Chandler on Jan 31, 2007
It is not the preacher that should get glory. It is the God of the message.
A basketball costs anywhere from $5 - $50.
But what is the worth of a basketball signed by Michael Jordan?
A sleeve of golf balls cost around $10.
But what is the worth of a golf ball hit by Tiger Woods?
A football can
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Christian/Church Of Christ
Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 17, 2007
There was a preacher who was interviewing with a church search committee. An English teacher headed the committee, and was very concerned that the future pastor spoke properly. "When the hen is on the nest, does she sit or set?" he asked the candidate. The hopeful preacher was frustrated. He didn’t
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Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 3, 2001
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Illus.: Four Preachers Confess
Four preachers met for a friendly gathering. During the conversation one preacher said, “Our people come to us and pour out their hears, confess certain sins and needs. Let’s do the same. Confession is good for the soul.” In due time all agree. One of them said that
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Denomination:
Wesleyan