In Sermon Illustrations: "1 John 5:1-6:12"

Where Are The Rotten Ones!?  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 16, 2004

WHERE ARE THE ROTTEN ONES!? There was once a lady who complained about everything and everybody. Finally, her minister found something that she couldn’t complain about. The lady’s crop of potatoes was the finest for miles around. He said to her, “For once you must be pleased. Everyone is saying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Tags: Joy, Thanksgiving Holiday

Remaining Thankful  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 16, 2004

REMAINING THANKFUL Boyce Mouton wrote this story when he ministered in California many years ago: “In 1954, a young missionary recruit to Alaska was stricken with a paralytic disease which left her bedfast for the last 10 years of her life. Her name was Marie Napier. The first time I met ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Tags: Thanksgiving Holiday, Peace

You Don't Know What You've Got Till It's Gone  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 16, 2004

YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU’VE GOT TILL IT’S GONE Our power is shut off, and suddenly we become thankful for electricity. Our garbage is not picked up, and suddenly we become thankful for the garbage collector’s weekly stop. A good friend dies, and suddenly we discover how much he meant to us. Our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Tags: Peace, Perspective, Gratitude, Thanksgiving Holiday, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving  (view more)  (view less)

A Brazilian Boy Says Thanks  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 16, 2004

A BRAZILIAN BOY SAYS THANKS Max Lucado tells about living as an American in Brazil. One day, as he was walking along the street on his way to the University to teach a class, he felt a tug on his pants leg. Turning around, he saw a little boy about 5 or 6 years old with dark beady eyes and a dirty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Tags: Thanksgiving Holiday, Helpless, Joy, Little Boys, One Of These, Beggar  (view more)  (view less)

How Robinson Crusoe Gives Thanks  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 16, 2004

HOW ROBINSON CRUSOE GIVES THANKS The apostle Paul didn’t say to give thanks “for” all circumstances, but “in” all circumstances. All our circumstances in life are not good, but there will always be something in those circumstances for which to give thanks. When Robinson Crusoe was shipwrecked on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Tags: Joy, Human Body, Thanksgiving Holiday

I Am Really Content...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 16, 2004

I AM REALLY CONTENT... I am really content — until I start looking through the Sears catalogue. I liked my car — until I saw the new P T Cruiser. I am satisfied with my clothes — until I stroll through American Eagle, or the other Mall stores. I love our home — until I think of what it would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-16

Tags: Peace, Thanksgiving Holiday

Once At A Fast-Food Restaurant, I Took My Burger ...  PRO

Contributed by David Asch on Jan 10, 2005

Once at a fast-food restaurant, I took my burger back up to the counter, pointed to the picture on the overhead menu, and asked, Can I have one that looks like that?” The one I had was smushed, smudged, and generally unappealing. At those places, I always get less than I ask for. And my reaction ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1

Tags: God The Father

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Scottish Minister Alexander Whyte Was Known For ...

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 18, 2005

Scottish minister Alexander Whyte was known for his uplifting prayers in the pulpit. He always found something for which to be grateful. One Sunday morning the weather was so gloomy that one church member thought to himself, “Certainly the preacher won’t think of anything for which to thank the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Tags: Joy

Denomination: Baptist

Knowledge Is Exploding At Such A Rate—more Than ...

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 18, 2005

Knowledge is exploding at such a rate—more than 2000 pages a minute—that even Einstein couldn’t keep up. In fact, if you read 24 hours a day, from age 21 to 70, and retained all you read, you would be one and a half million years behind when you finished. How can it be, in a world where half the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Tags: Communication General

Denomination: Baptist

The Saintly Scottish Pastor Robert Murry Mccheyne ...  PRO

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 18, 2005

The saintly Scottish pastor Robert Murry McCheyne one day gave a gospel tract to a woman, and she was greatly offended. “You must not know who I am!” she said in an offended manner. “Madam,” McCheyne replied, “there is coming a day ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Tags: Evangelism Urgency, Judgment

Denomination: Baptist

Charles Spurgeon Frequently Visited Monaco Which ...  PRO

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 25, 2005

Charles Spurgeon frequently visited Monaco which had been a gambling resort for years. Spurgeon, of course, was not a gambler, but he enjoyed visiting the grounds of the Casino of Monte Carlo and walking through its lavish gardens. Spurgeon thought the gardens were some of the most beautiful in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-6

Tags: Leadership General

Denomination: Baptist

In The Summer Of 1986, Two Ships Collided In The ...

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 25, 2005

In the summer of 1986, two ships collided in the Black Sea off the coast of Russia. Hundreds of passengers died as they were hurled into the icy waters below. News of the disaster was further darkened when an investigation revealed the cause of the accident. It wasn’t a technology problem like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-10

Tags: Emotions

Denomination: Baptist

For Eighteen Fruitful Years, Dr. H.a. Ironside ...

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 25, 2005

For eighteen fruitful years, Dr. H.A. Ironside pastored the Moody Church in Chicago. When he got ready to take the offering, he would often say, "We ask God’s people to give generously. If you are not a believer in Jesus Christ, we do not ask you to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Tags: Giving General

Denomination: Baptist

How's Your Faith?  PRO

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jan 29, 2005

"How’s Your Faith?" by Victor Knowles-- Paul was concerned about their faith. Five times in ten verses he mentions their faith. How is yours? Notice the different degrees of faith. Which is yours? I. Dead Faith (James 2:17,20,26), II. Little Faith (Matthew 6:30), III. Weak Faith (Rom. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-10

Tags: Faith General

Denomination: Church Of God

Recall Notice  PRO

Contributed by Joseph Bachman on Feb 24, 2005

RECALL NOTICE: The Maker of all human beings is recalling all units manufactured, regardless of make or year, due to a serious defect in the primary and central component of the heart. This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype units code named Adam and Eve, resulting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-20

Tags: Faith, Dumb

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Prayer Before The U.s. Senate. "Lord Jesus, ...

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Mar 28, 2005

A prayer before the U.S. Senate. “Lord Jesus, thou who art the way, the truth, and the life; hear us as we pray for the truth that shall make all free. Teach us that liberty is not only to be loved but also to be lived. Liberty is too precious a thing to be buried in books. It costs too much to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Tags: Political Freedom

Denomination: Baptist

This Story Was Related By Donald Grey Barnhouse. ...  PRO

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Mar 28, 2005

This story was related by Donald Grey Barnhouse. Several years ago, two students graduated from the Chicago-Kent College of Law. The highest ranking student in the class was a blind man named Overton and, when he received his honor, he insisted that half the credit should go to his friend, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

Tags: Ministry, Gifts General, Help, Church, Community  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

D. L. Moody, The Great Evangelist Of The ...  PRO

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 6, 2005

D. L. Moody, the great evangelist of the nineteenth century, assigned some ministerial students to conduct evangelistic tent meetings throughout the city of Chicago. The students were to preach nightly sermons as a means of winning souls for Christ and to practice their preaching. Dr. Moody ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Tags: Easter Resurrection, Faith, Studying Youth

Denomination: Baptist

William Carey, The "Father Of Modern Missions," ...

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 6, 2005

William Carey, the “father of modern missions,” wanted to translate the Bible into as many Indian languages as possible. He established a large print-shop in Serampore where translation work was continually being done. Carey spent hours each day translating Scripture, often while his insane wife ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Tags: Endurance

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Is Called The Body Of Christ. Have ...  PRO

Contributed by Greg Warren on May 4, 2005

The church is called the body of Christ. Have you ever thought about what it would be like if the members of our physical bodies behaved like the members of the spiritual body sometimes do? HEART - "You know, I’m just stuck in a rut. For the last 45 years all I do is beat and beat. Lub, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Tags: Church Body Of Christ, Church Purpose Of, Church, Body Of Christ, Human Body, Unity  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ