In Sermon Illustrations: "Brother"

Three Monkeys

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 29, 2002

“THREE MONKEYS” Author unknown “Three monkeys sat in a coconut tree, discussing things that are said to be. Said one to the others, ‘Now listen, you two, there’s a certain rumor that can’t be true; That man descended from our noble race. Why, the very idea is a disgrace! No monkey ever deserted ...read more

Tags: Apologetics General, Evolution

The Young Man Was Feeling Very Proud Of Himself. ...  PRO

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

The young man was feeling very proud of himself. As a brand-new college graduate he had taken the C.P.A. Exams & passed with flying colors. Now he was a full-fledged Certified Public Accountant. His father had been an immigrant to the U.S., & now owned his own little business. Filled with ...read more

Tags: Finding Fulfillment, Money, Peace

Denomination: Mennonite

There Was A Priest In Dublin Who Explained The ...  PRO

Contributed by Jane White on Dec 6, 2002

There was a priest in Dublin who explained the difference between this life and the next life by talking about the life of the dragonfly. At the bottom of the pond little grubs were crawling around. They wonder what happens to their members who climb up the stem of the lily and never come back. ...read more

Tags: Growth In Christ, Death

Denomination: Methodist

One Member Of The Church Was A Very Wealthy Man ...  PRO

Contributed by Dennis Fakes on Nov 10, 2003

One member of the church was a very wealthy man who had never been known for his generosity. The church was involved in a big financial program and they resolved to pay this man a visit. When the committee met with him one afternoon, they said that in view of his considerable resources they were ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Denomination: Lutheran

A Year Ago At This Time, I Was Preparing To Head ...

Contributed by Karl Kruse on Jul 31, 2004

A year ago at this time, I was preparing to head to Tanzania for a short-term mission trip. A few weeks before that I was back in Minnesota on a family vacation when my dad told me and my brother that he had prostate cancer, and was setting all of his affairs in order. He started giving away some ...read more

Tags: Fulfillment

Denomination: Lutheran

A Large Group Of European Pastors Came To One Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 31, 2004

A large group of European pastors came to one of D. L. Moody’’s Northfield Bible Conferences in Massachusetts in the late 1800s. Following the European custom of the time, each guest put his shoes outside his room to be cleaned by the hall servants overnight. But of course this was America and ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pastor Bud Buchner, A Well-Known Street ...

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Sep 26, 2004

Illus. Pastor Bud Buchner, a well-known street minister in Lansing, MI, was once counseling with a man high on drugs and alcohol. The guy wasn’t being responsive to his invitation because he had to get to the bar across the Michigan Ave. in downtown Lansing. Michigan Ave. is a five-lane street that ...read more

Tags: Sharing My Testimony, Evangelism Urgency

Denomination: Methodist

The Bride's Attitude To Herself Is Summed Up In ...

Contributed by Peter Bines on Sep 19, 2006

The Bride’s attitude to herself is summed up in Song of Songs 1:5 ‘Dark am I yet lovely.’ In the BBC’s 1995 adaptation of Pride & Prejudice there’s a scene where Mr Darcy’s sisters are discussing with their brother the physical beauty or otherwise of Miss Elisabeth Bennett. The sisters negatively ...read more

Tags: Character

Denomination: Independent/Bible

3. On Sunday Morning, October 23, 1983, ...

Contributed by Tim Richards on Oct 19, 2006

3. On Sunday morning, October 23, 1983, terrorist bombed the Marine barracks in Beirut. Hundreds of Americans were killed or wounded as they slept. Many of us can still recall the terrible scenes as the dazed survivors worked to dig out their trapped brothers from beneath the rubble. A few days ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Millionaire /Giving Is Not A One Time Enrollment ...  PRO

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 22, 2006

millionaire /giving is not a one time enrollment fee but daily we must belong to the Lord I Dare You to Do It Again A little church was having a homecoming service to which ex-members, who had moved away, were invited. One of the former members had become a millionaire. When asked to speak, the ...read more

Tags: Homecoming

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Think That One Of The Reasons It's A Wonderful ...

Contributed by Randall Bergsma on Dec 19, 2006

I think that one of the reasons It’s A Wonderful Life has been a Christmas classic film is because it captures a characteristic of the Christ of Christmas even if unwittingly so. The story is all about fresh starts and second chances. Reflect with me if you’ve seen the film: When they were just ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

One Of The Most Stirring Pages In English ...

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 22, 2009

“One of the most stirring pages in English history tells of the conquests and crusades of Richard I, the Lionhearted. While Richard was away trouncing Saladin, his kingdom fell on bad times. His sly and graceless brother, John, usurped all the prerogatives of the king and misruled the realm. The ...read more

Tags: Second Coming

Denomination: Orthodox

In The Film ‘saving Private Ryan' Soldiers Are ...

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Aug 2, 2009

In the film ‘Saving Private Ryan’ soldiers are sent out to find him and bring him home because his brothers have been killed in the war. It was an act of mercy for his mother’s sake. Several of the soldiers who seek for him are killed – and one whispers his dying words to Private Ryan ‘Earn this’ ...read more

Tags: Salvation

Denomination: Baptist

A Bug's Life: Small Steps Of Faith

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 15, 2010

A BUG'S LIFE: SMALL STEPS OF FAITH A Bug’s Life, Start time 6:30 Overview from Belknapp: Dot complains to Flik about her underdeveloped wings. She wants to fly now! Flik encourages her, showing her that a seed that starts out small eventually grows into a towering tree-it only takes time and ...read more

Tags: Faith

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sodom And Sydney

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jul 29, 2010

SODOM AND SYDNEY Sydney is well known for its GAY & LESBIAN MARDI GRAS. It is an annual parade, dance party and festival, the largest such event in the world and attracts many international and domestic tourists. For many years Fred Nile, a Christian minister has railed against their wickedness, ...read more

Tags: Homosexuality

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make Me!

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 14, 2011

"MAKE ME!" They had behaved badly in class but they were equally disruptive in the detention room, swearing, acting tough and defying anything I said with a smart comment. Unacceptable behaviour. I have never really had a problem with anger, but the closest I came was in that classroom. Teaching ...read more

Tags: Murder

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mission: Tethered To Sin

Contributed by William Hooper on May 3, 2011

THE MISSION: TETHERED TO SIN In the award winning film called "The Mission," Robert DeNiro plays a mercenary who has taken asylum in the local church after killing his brother in a fit of jealous rage. He eventually leaves the church and heads to a mission post located above the waterfalls in a ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness In Jesus

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Up, The Only Source Of Heat We Had In The ...  PRO

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 23, 2007

Growing up, the only source of heat we had in the house was a fireplace. Each winter it was my brother & my responsibility to keep the wood box full. Now, in the early days my dad thought that we were too young to use the chainsaw, so the majority of the wood we used we had to cut with an axe. It ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Number Of Years Ago, Gladys And I Were At A ...

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

A number of years ago, Gladys and I were at a church where we worked, usually without help, trying to bring in the children and youth of the community. We would pick up and teach children on Tuesday afternoons. We picked up and taught youth on Wednesday afternoons, and then had prayer meeting on ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Undertaker Ask A Local New Minister To Preach ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 21, 2007

An undertaker ask a local new minister to preach a funeral for a person of no friends, money, or known relatives. The funeral director felt so bad already at the cheap coffin. The new minister responded gladly. The directions were vague and 8 miles into a wooded area and set for 2pm. Panically, ...read more

Tags: Death