In Sermon Illustrations:

The Jesus Embassy

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 1, 2011

THE JESUS EMBASSY Almost every nation in the world has an embassy that is owned by the United States of America. No matter what nation that embassy is in, the ground on which it rests is U.S. soil. That land does not belong to that foreign country. Now, if you - as a U.S. citizen - are in Europe ...read more

Tags: Heaven

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not The White House, But Your House

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 28, 2011

NOT THE WHITE HOUSE, BUT YOUR HOUSE As part of a commencement address, former First Lady Barbara Bush said the following to a group of graduating college students: "As important as your obligations as a doctor, lawyer, or business leader will be, you are a human being first, and those human ...read more

Tags: Workplace Balance

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I'm The Greatest!

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jul 25, 2011

I'M THE GREATEST! "I’m the greatest batter in the world!" Such was the cry of a self-confident little boy swinging his bat in the back yard. Once, twice, and three times he could not connect with the ball. Dejectedly, he set his bat down. But then his eyes ...read more

Tags: Possibilities

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Noah Legends

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 25, 2011

NOAH LEGENDS One website I visited examined different flood stories from such diverse nations as · East Africa · Argentina · Australia · Bolivia · Borneo · Burma · Cuba (original natives) · Fiji · Egypt (Book of the Dead) · Iceland · India · Mexico · New Zealand · Russia- Vogul · Vietnam- ...read more

Tags: Noah

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Sides

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jul 18, 2011

TWO SIDES I once read about a man who said to another man, "There are two sides to every question." The second man replied, "Yes, there are two sides to every question...just like there are two sides to a sheet ...read more

Tags: Truth

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greek Scholar Demosthenes Said, "Nothing Is ...

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jul 18, 2011

The Greek scholar Demosthenes said, "Nothing is so easy as to deceive one’s self; for ...read more

Tags: Lies

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heed The Commands

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 18, 2011

HEED THE COMMANDS In July of 1976, Israeli commandos made a daring raid at an airport in Uganda, in which 103 Jewish hostages were freed. In less than 15 minutes, the soldiers had killed all 7 of the kidnappers and set the captives free. As successful as the rescue was, however, three of the ...read more

Tags: Obedience

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moody Mr. Riddell

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 18, 2011

MOODY MR. RIDDELL We have all been around people who could change their moods at the flip of a switch. Don't know exactly how to take them. Have a good time with them and then out of nowhere they slap us in the face. Bob Deffinbaugh tells about one of his teachers who was like this. His name ...read more

Tags: Emotions

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is That All?  PRO

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jul 14, 2011

IS THAT ALL? Listen to the words of Francis Chan: "You go to a building, someone gives you a bulletin, you sit in a chair, you sing a few songs, a guy delivers maybe a polished message, maybe not, someone sings a solo, you go home. "Though Christians believe in an almighty and all powerful God ...read more

Tags: Zeal

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sufferings Of The Pilgrims

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 3, 2011

THE SUFFERINGS OF THE PILGRIMS The sufferings of these pilgrims has been a theme often repeated and yet it remains an amazing story. Within three months of the Mayflower landing in December 1620, only about fifty of the original hundred survived. Their graves had to be unmarked and grassed over to ...read more

Tags: Independence Day

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pilgrims Acknowledged God

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 3, 2011

THE PILGRIMS ACKNOWLEDGED GOD The pilgrims did not believe that their colonies advanced because they were stronger, wiser or more righteous than others. With the recognition of their imperfection and sin, and with faith and much prayer, they sought to acknowledge God and his Kingdom. The blessing ...read more

Tags: Thanksgiving Holiday

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Friendship Of John Newton

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 3, 2011

THE FRIENDSHIP OF JOHN NEWTON While John Newton is best-known as the author of the famous hymn, "Amazing Grace," his life teemed with spiritual fruit. A new biography on his life by Jonathan Aitken gives us a peek into the legacy of the man who described himself with one simple sentence: "I am a ...read more

Tags: Friendship General

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wranglers, Not Stranglers

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 3, 2011

WRANGLERS, NOT STRANGLERS Ted Engstrom tells about a literary group that once gathered at the University of Wisconsin. The members wanted to be poets, novelists, essayists and authors--and they had the talent to be successful. These young men met regularly to read and critique each other’s work. ...read more

Tags: Encouragement

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When We Are Together

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 3, 2011

WHEN WE ARE TOGETHER Mary Saunders, a missionary’s helper in Africa, described a regular meeting she had with a new Christian in Somalia. The regular appointment was secret because the area was Muslim and did not tolerate other religions. On this particular evening, Mary reviewed the memory verse ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trust Made The Difference

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 3, 2011

TRUST MADE THE DIFFERENCE Years ago, when my nephew Josh was about 9 years old, we were out in the yard playing tag. He had tagged me and was running for all he was worth to get away from me. He was laughing and laughing as he looked back at me chasing him. Then he turned around and ran into a ...read more

Tags: Trust

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Little Pigs—follow Up

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 29, 2011

THREE LITTLE PIGS--FOLLOW UP Once there was a mother pig who had three little pigs. The pigs left their mother’s pen to live out their lives in the best way possible. The first little pig had not gone far when he decided to base his life on the pursuit of happiness. The pig did whatever made ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ In Me

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 26, 2011

CHRIST IN ME A preacher friend of mine named Mike told of his conversion to Christ. He told me his family was known throughout the community as the worst examples of humanity. The parents were irresponsible. The kids were troublemakers. They lived like animals, even eating food out of ...read more

Tags: Testimonies About Jesus

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Grandmother

Contributed by Richard White on Jun 25, 2011

JESUS' GRANDMOTHER A little boy came home from Sunday School. His mother asked, "Who was your teacher?" The boy replied, "I don't know her name but she must have ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gold In Heaven

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 16, 2011

GOLD IN HEAVEN There was a rich man who was distressed on hearing he could take none of his riches to heaven. He pleaded with God to make an exception. Finally, God said, "Okay, whatever you can fit into a garbage bag can be brought in." The man immediately thought of gold. He joyfully went and ...read more

Tags: Heaven

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tozer: Salvation Demands Obedience

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 16, 2011

TOZER: SALVATION DEMANDS OBEDIENCE A. W. Tozer was a man of God who was troubled with the idea that Christian profession does not demand obedience to Christ. He said: "[Years ago] no one would ever dare to rise in a meeting and say, 'I am a Christian' if he had not surrendered his whole being to ...read more

Tags: Lordship Of Christ

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ