In Sermon Illustrations: "Faith General"

John Was Driving Home Late One Night When He ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

John was driving home late one night when he picked up a hitchhiker. As they rode along, he began to be suspicious of his passenger. John checked to see if his wallet was safe in the pocket of his coat that was on the seat between them, but it wasn’t there! So he slammed on the brakes, ordered the ...read more

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One Of The Saddest And Scariest Stories I've Ever ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

One of the saddest and scariest stories I’ve ever heard was about a young evangelist. He was just barely 21, on fire for God, effective in his preaching and soul-winning, and in great demand from local churches. He had preached several large crusades and was soon invited to an area-wide effort at ...read more

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Acquaintance

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

ACQUAINTANCE A person whom we know well enough to borrow from, but not well enough to ...read more

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The Difference Between A Friend And An ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

The difference between a friend and an acquaintance is that a friend helps; an acquaintance merely ...read more

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In 1884 A Young Man Died, And After The Funeral ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

In 1884 a young man died, and after the funeral his grieving parents decided to establish a memorial to him. With that in mind they met with Charles Eliot, president of Harvard University. Eliot received the unpretentious couple into his office and asked what he could do. After they expressed their ...read more

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It Was Reported Today (7-24-90) In The News That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

It was reported today (7-24-90) in the news that former PTL leader and TV evangelist Jim Baker, now jailed for various fund- raising improprieties, makes eleven cents an hour cleaning toilets in the penitentiary. And a federal judge ruled that the little money he has accumulated could be seized to ...read more

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There Is A Direct Correlation Between Age At Loss ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

There is a direct correlation between age at loss of virginity and having an affair later in life. In women who have their first sexual relationship at age 21, or later, cheating occurs with only 16%. But for those who have their first sexual relationship at a younger age, ...read more

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Dr. Donald Granvold, A Professor At The Univ. Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

Dr. Donald Granvold, a professor at the Univ. of Texas at Arlington, surveyed 262 marriage counselors. 22% thought marriages are jeopardized when the wife has an affair, while only 2% thought marriages are in trouble when the husband has an affair. 40% of the counselors he surveyed ...read more

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Recently My Wife And I Sat Charmed At An Outdoor ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

Recently my wife and I sat charmed at an outdoor performance by young Suzuki violin students. After the concert, an instructor spoke briefly on how children as young as two, three and four years old are taught to play violin. The first thing the children learn, he said, is a proper stance. And the ...read more

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Amy Carter Brought An Assignment Home One Friday ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

Amy Carter brought an assignment home one Friday night while her father was still President. Stumped by a question on the Industrial Revolution, Amy sought help from her mother. Rosalynn was also fogged by the question and, in turn, asked an aide to seek clarification from the Labor Department. A ...read more

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A Single Man Has Not Nearly The Value He Would ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

A single man has not nearly the value he would have in a state of union. He is an incomplete animal. He resembles the odd ...read more

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Walking Through A State Park Near Miami, My Wife ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

Walking through a state park near Miami, my wife and I saw a Cuban family enjoying a picnic as half a dozen raccoons begged for handouts. The family responded by tossing them bits of food and saying repeatedly, "Oye, chico, ven aca." (C’mere, boy.") I later confessed to my wife that my ...read more

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In His Little Book Illustrations Of Bible Truth, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

In his little book Illustrations of Bible Truth, H.A. Ironside pointed out the folly of judging others. He related an incident in the life of a man called Bishop Potter. "He was sailing for Europe on one of the great transatlantic ocean liners. When he went on board, he found that another passenger ...read more

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One Day, Two Monks Were Walking Through The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

One day, two monks were walking through the countryside. They were on their way to another village to help bring in the crops. As they walked, they spied an old woman sitting at the edge of a river. She was upset because there was no bridge, and she could not get across on her own. The first monk ...read more

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Will Rogers Was Known For His Laughter, But He ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

Will Rogers was known for his laughter, but he also knew how to weep. One day he was entertaining at the Milton H. Berry Institute in Los Angeles, a hospital that specialized in rehabilitating polio victims and people with broken backs and other extreme physical handicaps. Of course, Rogers had ...read more

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When The Sea Is Calm

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

Any one can hold the helm when the sea is calm. ...read more

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Another Technique To Find More Answers Is To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

Another technique to find more answers is to change the wording in your questions. Here’s an example of how such a strategy can work. Several centuries ago, a curious but deadly plague appeared in a small village in Lithuania. What was curious about this disease was its grip on its victim; as soon ...read more

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Left On A Sinking Ship Were The Captain And Three ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

Left on a sinking ship were the captain and three sailors. The captain spoke first. "Men, this business about a captain going down with his ship is nonsense. There’s a three-man life raft on board and I’m going to be on it. To see who will come with me, I will ask you each one question. The one who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

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It Is Not Best To Swap Horses While Crossing The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

It is not best to swap horses while crossing the ...read more

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If Thou Art Rich, Then Show The Greatness Of Thy ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

If thou art rich, then show the greatness of thy fortune; or what is better, the greatness of thy soul...support the distressed, and patronize the neglected. Be great; but let it be in considering riches as they are, as talents ...read more

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