In Sermon Illustrations: "Doer Of The Word"

Sticky Tips: To Better Understand How Consumer ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

Sticky Tips: To better understand how consumer eyeballs behave on the Web, Ziff-Davis’ Smart Business Labs teamed up with usability specialists from eyetracking.com to figure out what makes a site more or less sticky—in other words, what makes visitors stay at a site for a longer period of time. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Tags: Evangelism How To

When Steve Henning Of Huntley, Illinois, Was Two ...  PRO

Contributed by David Ward on Jan 23, 2006

When Steve Henning of Huntley, Illinois, was two years old, he contracted spinal meningitis. It was the winter of 1943, and because of World War II, doctors had a shortage of penicillin and could not provide Steve the treatment he needed. Sadly, he lost his hearing. For 57 years, Steve could not ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

Denomination: Baptist

Andor Foldes Is Now Seventy-Two, But He Recalls ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

Andor Foldes is now seventy-two, but he recalls how praise made all the difference for him early in his career. His first recollection of an affirming word was at age seven when his father kissed him and thanked him for helping in the garden. He remembers it over six decades later, as though it ...read more

Tags: Worship Benefits

The Noted Bible Scholar James M. Gray Told A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

The noted Bible scholar James M. Gray told a story that underscores the importance of reading the Scriptures for personal growth. He said that when he was a young Bible teacher he became deeply impressed by the peace and spiritual poise of a friend with whom he often talked. Since Gray wanted that ...read more

Tags: Bible Study

Meaning No Disrespect To The Religious ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

Meaning no disrespect to the religious convictions of others, I still can’t help wondering how we can explain away what to me is the greatest miracle of all and which is recorded in history. No one denies there was such a man, that he lived and that he was put to death by crucifixion. Where...is ...read more

Tags: Lordship Of Christ, Home

Irritation In A Church Service

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 18, 2006

Irritation in a Church Service: It is not all that strange for people to come to church and be dissatisfied with something going on there. On the two occasions I had recently to sit out in the audience at church with my family I noticed myself focusing on things like the temperature of the room ...read more

Tags: Worship Purpose

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is The Story Of A Chinese Farmer Who Was A ...  PRO

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 18, 2006

There is the story of a Chinese farmer who was a Christian. He farmed the side of a hill along with a few other farmers. One of the most difficult tasks that the farmer had was to irrigate his crop. He had to carry water from a lake below the hill up to his land. The farmer who owned the land below ...read more

Tags: Compassion

Denomination: Lutheran

In Pro Football, If You're The Last Player ...

Contributed by James Bryant on Jul 10, 2006

In Pro Football, if you’re the last player selected coming out of college, you own the title, “Mr. Irrelevent.” Because being the last person selected, your not supposed to amount to much… In 1992, the National Football League held it’s annual draft. · Selected #1 overall was the much herald ...read more

Tags: God In The Hardships

Denomination: Baptist

The Son Of A Wealthy Man Expected To Receive A ...

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 13, 2006

The son of a wealthy man expected to receive a sports car for his graduation. Instead his Dad called him into his study, told him that he loved him and handed him a wrapped-up present. When he opened it, he found it to be a box containing a leather bound Bible, with his name inscribed on the ...read more

Tags: Call Of The Disciples

Denomination: Anglican

When Some Elementary Kids Were Ask If They Had ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Canfield on Nov 9, 2006

When some elementary kids were ask if they had any questions for God, this is what they said: • Dear God, is it hard for you to love everybody in the whole world? There are only 4 people in my family and I can never do it. – Nan • Dear God, My Grandpa says you were around when he was - little ...read more

Tags: Prayer Adoration

Denomination: Christian Church

Cradles That Shaped The World  PRO

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Nov 29, 2006

Cradles The Shaped The World An example Charles Swindoll uses is the year 1809. The international scene was tumultuous and turbulent that year. Napoleon Bonaparte was sweeping through Austria on his quest to rule the world, and blood was flowing freely. Nobody cared much about babies being born in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sometime Ago A Man Who Was Pastor In A Large ...  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 18, 2006

Sometime ago a man who was Pastor in a large church, very successful in everything he did except one thing – the most important thing. He was failing in his marriage. The reason was, because his wife could see through him. She knew what he was really like. Not what he was like up in the pulpit, ...read more

Tags: Hypocrisy

Denomination: Baptist

One Pastor Performed A Baptism Service In Sort Of ...

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Dec 27, 2006

One Pastor performed a baptism service in sort of a special way. He told the people before they came up to the platform to be baptized to take a piece of paper, write down a few of the sins they’ve committed, and fold the paper. When they came up to the platform, there was a large wooden cross on ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

When My Son Was 3 Years Old He Was Sitting In ...

Contributed by Don Jones on Dec 29, 2006

When my son was 3 years old he was sitting in his room. We could hear his frustrated voice coming from his room. The vocal frustration grew and grew until finally his mom went to see what the problem was. She walked in the room and saw my son sitting before a pile of blocks on the floor. She ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When My Son Was 3 Years Old He Was Sitting In ...

Contributed by Don Jones on Jan 1, 2007

When my son was 3 years old he was sitting in his room. We could hear his frustrated voice coming from his room. The vocal frustration grew and grew until finally his mom went to see what the problem was. She walked in the room and saw my son sitting before a pile of blocks on the floor. She ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Unfortunately, Some People Assume They Must Get ...  PRO

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 16, 2007

Unfortunately, some people assume they must get all their Bible teaching from some kind of religious “expert.” The idea is that Joe Average is bound to get it wrong if he tries to understand the Bible for himself, so he needs an expert to interpret it for him. Which reminds me of a story I ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When I Lived In San Antonio There Was A Lot Of ...

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 27, 2007

When I lived in San Antonio there was a lot of building going on and limestone was used in building a lot. It was everywhere, Dig a hole and chances are – limestone. I had a chance to watch some of the stone masons in action. These guys were very fast in their work. As they built a wall, or a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Nemo

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Feb 5, 2007

Many of you have seen the movie, “Finding Nemo”. •It’s a powerful story of the love and determination of a caring father. •It’s the story of being lost, and then found. •It’s a story that can help us understand our Heavenly Father and His love for us. In the movie, Nemo’s father Marlin loved him ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Student Named Steve Winger From Lubbock, Tx Was ...  PRO

Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Mar 20, 2007

A student named Steve Winger from Lubbock, TX was taking a challenging class in Logic. The course and teacher were known for exacting and demanding exams. The final exam was looming, and the professor mercifully told the class that each student would be permitted to bring in a single 8.5 x 11 inch ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dr. Henry Brandt Told Of Going To Visit A Friend ...

Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Mar 27, 2007

DR. HENRY BRANDT told of going to visit a friend whose wife had died. While there he shared these wonderful words of the apostle Paul from II Cor. 1:3-4, 8-11a: "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal