In Sermon Illustrations: "Coffee"

In Appreciation

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Sep 17, 2011

IN APPRECIATION In Enterprise, Alabama, you will see one of the most unusual monuments ever built. It is a monument to honor the boll weevil, the little insect that nearly destroyed the cotton on which the town's economy depended. Why a monument to so destructive an insect? Because before the ...read more

Tags: God Brings Purpose

Denomination: Baptist

There Was A Man The Side Of The Road Hitch Hiking ...  PRO

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Jan 6, 2003

There was a man the side of the road hitch hiking on a very dark night in the middle of a storm. It was late at night and no cars were passing. The storm was so strong he could hardly see a few feet ahead of him. Suddenly, he saw a car coming towards him and stop. Without further thought, he got ...read more

Tags: Fear And Worry

Denomination: Pentecostal

In The Book Gaily The Troubadour, Published In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

In the book Gaily The Troubadour, published in 1936, Arthur Guiterman wrote the following poem. Reading his observations, you wouldn’t guess it was written 60+ years ago. First dentistry was painless; Then bicycles were chainless And carriages were horseless And many laws, enforceless. Next, ...read more

Tags: Faith General

In January, 1984, I Was Painting The Home Of An ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

In January, 1984, I was painting the home of an 89 year-old lady in Spokane. She had a large family Bible prominently displayed on the coffee table and remarked that it was 116 years old and a priceless heirloom. I commented on how remarkable that was, and added, "It doesn’t matter how old the ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence

In The Book "Gaily The Troubadour," Published In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 12, 2006

In the book “Gaily The Troubadour,” published in 1936, Arthur Guiterman wrote the following poem. Reading his observations, you wouldn’t guess it was written nearly fifty years ago. First dentistry was painless; Then bicycles were chainless And carriages were horseless And many laws, ...read more

Tags: Apologetics General

J B Priestley Wrote A Powerful Play, 'they Came ...  PRO

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 22, 2001

J B Priestley wrote a powerful play, ’They Came to a City’ in which he portrayed the disillusionment of those who entered it. The city’s splendid buildings dedicated to commerce and the arts celebrate human genius and human glory. They look fine on the glossy pages of books that tourists take ...read more

Tags: Sin General, Evangelism The Lost

Denomination: Baptist

Positive Attitude

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 24, 2024

A beginning driver for an interstate trucking company, made several long tiring trips with an older driver. Though twice his age, this older man seemed to thrive on these long trips. After one such trip, as they sat drinking coffee, the younger man commented on how his partner looked as if he had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Tags: Choice, Attitude

You Can Live On Bland Food So As To Avoid An ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 19, 2001

"You can live on bland food so as to avoid an ulcer; drink no tea or coffee or other stimulants, in the name of health; go to bed early and stay away from night life; avoid all controversial subjects so as never to give offense; mind your own business and avoid involvement in other people’s ...read more

Keeping A Spending Log - What Does It Say About ...  PRO

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

Keeping a spending log - What does it say about you? Try this exercise sometime. Look at the entries in your checkbook or computer budget program. Factor out bills like utilities, and compare how much money you spend on certain categories each week. How much money do you spend eating out or ...read more

Tags: Giving General, Money

Denomination: Lutheran

Just Getting Out Of The Driveway Was A Major Feat ...  PRO

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 26, 2004

Just getting out of the driveway was a major feat during last year’s snow and ice storms. One co-worker was relating how he used his seven-year-old son’s baseball bat to smash the slick coat of ice on his driveway. He got cold and went inside for a cup of coffee before attempting to clear the car. ...read more

Tags: Leadership General

Denomination: Baptist

Ways To Know Your Church Is Unfriendly  PRO

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jun 3, 2003

Ways to know your church is unfriendly. When the sign out front says – For members only When the parking lot has a sign that says – unauthorized vehicles will be towed at owners expense. When the church lobby has a sign that says – no loitering When you say “Praise the Lord” and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:10-12

Tags: Funny, Church Purpose Of, Church General, Church, Quotes  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Man Who Came For The Blind

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

THE MAN WHO CAME FOR THE BLIND A fellow in our office told us recently of a household incident of which he had been an innocent but perplexed spectator. Our friend had called a Venetian-blind repairman to come pick up a faulty blind, and the next morning, while the family was seated at the ...read more

Tags: Aging

Denomination: Brethren

It Seems That Even The Obvious Things In Life ...  PRO

Contributed by Travis Fitch on May 15, 2005

It seems that even the obvious things in life can¡¦t be taken for granted: After a woman sued McDonalds because she wasn’t warned her coffee was hot, companies are changing their instruction manuals and product warning labels to cover themselves from liability. Listen to a few of these: On a ...read more

Tags: Communication General

Denomination: Baptist

How Can You Be So Narrow-Minded?

Contributed by Rick Balmer on Sep 20, 2007

“How can you be so narrow-minded?” The question jolted Steve from the newspaper he was reading in the teacher’s lounge. Jenna, the school librarian, was frowning and pointing at his coffee mug, which bore the message “One Way: Jesus”. Jenna was a follower of New Age religion. She believed there ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hotel Room ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 28, 2009

HOTEL ROOM THEFT Thefts from hotels and motels have reached 500 million dollars a year and probably more. Hotel managers count on one of every three guests stealing something. In a recent year, 4,600 Bibles were lifted from New York City hotel rooms. Professional thieves frequently strip motel ...read more

Tags: Sin General

Drive-Thru Fellowship  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 21, 2014

DRIVE-THRU FELLOWSHIP This week I read a story about a pastor traveling with a Brazilian seminary student. Along the way the pastor asked the student if he would like to stop for a cup of coffee. The student said, "I would be honored." So he swung into a Starbucks, went through the drive-thru. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Tags: Fellowship, Sharing Life

Don't Eat The Peanuts!

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 20, 2019

A pastor went to call on one of the elderly widows of his church. While visiting with her, he noticed a big bowl of shelled peanuts on the coffee table. During the long conversation with the little old widow, the pastor began nibbling on the peanuts and soon the entire bowl was empty! The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Tags: Deception, Hospitality, Humor, Pastors, Jokes  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Don’t Believe In Superstition…but

Contributed by James Snyder on Nov 4, 2023

I don’t believe in any of the superstitious nonsense that seems to be going around these days. Some people have a fear of numbers like 13 and 666. What in the world does a number have to do with anything? When I am around people who are superstitious like that, I’m afraid I lean toward the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Tags: Secrets, Superstitious

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

I Want You To Imagine A Couple Sitting In A ...  PRO

Contributed by Steve Lucas on Jul 30, 2005

I want you to imagine a couple sitting in a coffee shop. And you are one table over. Have you ever done this? You just kind of eavesdrop. You know, those coffee shops are small enough; you can hear almost every conversation in the room. You know, just have your laptop open so they don’t know you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Tags: Romantic Love

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Snow Storms

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 26, 2005

Snow Storms Just getting out of the driveway was a major feat during last year’s snow and ice storms. One co-worker was relating how he used his seven-year-old son’s baseball bat to smash the slick coat of ice on his driveway. He got cold and went inside for a cup of coffee before attempting to ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Wesleyan