In Sermon Illustrations: "Genuine Faith"

I Think The Lead Story For The Money Section Of ...

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Oct 29, 2002

I think the lead story for the Money section of the September 23rd issue of USA Today is a great example. The long piece chronicled some of the problems facing Japanese bankers. Bad debts for that country’s banks rose 29% in the last fiscal year to $350 billion, and that may be only a partial ...read more

Tags: Truth, Faith

Denomination: Lutheran

I Remember When I Saw A Program Showing How They ...  PRO

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 20, 2005

I remember when I saw a program showing how they used to film Gunsmoke, one of my favorite TV shows as a kid. I learned that Dodge City was really just a place in the middle of nowhere not even close to the real one. There was no Longbranch Saloon, no stores or jail, it was all front with ...read more

Tags: Faith, Wisdom

Denomination: Methodist

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

Honesty Does Not Come From Out Of Nowhere. It Is ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 25, 2005

Honesty does not come from out of nowhere. It is a product of your moral convictions. But what do you do when your convictions are challenged? It is faith that gives you the strength to go on believing. Though I am a Christian, I respect the religions of others, and I think that they play a vital ...read more

Tags: Examples Of Faith

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Which Side I'm On

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 5, 2005

WHICH SIDE I’M ON Every Sunday morning without fail an elderly man could be seen walking to church. Everyone in the block knew he was deaf, unable to hear a word of the congregational hymns, the choir music, or the sermon. A cynical neighbour wrote him a note, "Why do you spend your Sundays in ...read more

Tags: Faith, Endurance

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Nadie Puede Negar La Profunda Nostalgia Que Le ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 22, 2005

Nadie puede negar la profunda nostalgia que le produce estar fuera de su país o ciudad donde hubo crecido. Puerto Rico es un país muy hermoso. Sus playas son cristalinas y llena de palmeras. Su comida rica en sabor y su música es vibrante y con mucho ritmo. Extrañar su naturaleza y sus ...read more

Tags: Faith General

Opening Video Illustration From Video's That ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 29, 2005

Opening video illustration from Video’s That Teach, page 62, 63: The Empire Strikes Back The Movie: This is the second film of the Star Wars trilogy. Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) receives his first training as a Jedi knight… This Clip (over 5 minutes) Start 1:17:01 – Stop 1: 22:12 Luke ...read more

Tags: Examples Of Faith

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hebrew Writer Wrestled With That Question ...

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 13, 2005

The Hebrew writer wrestled with that question too: "But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that he is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him." (Hebrews 11:6). Recently I had telephoned my mother to tell her that I was going to be ...read more

Tags: Faith General

Denomination: United Methodist

First The Stones; Then The Mountain!" 1 ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Apr 26, 2005

“First The Stones; Then The Mountain!” 1 Corinthians 9:24-28 Key verse(s) 6:“Therefore I do not run as a man aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air.” One thing I have learned is that one of the primary reasons for accepting defeat too soon is that some of us, myself included, tend to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-28

Tags: Endurance, Faith

Denomination: Lutheran

Pastor And Writer Bruce Larson On A Visit To ...

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 2, 2005

Pastor and writer Bruce Larson on a visit to the Menninger Clinic, asked the staff to identify the single most important ingredient in the treatment of the mentally disturbed. They were unanimous in singling out hope as the most important factor, but went on to confess they didn’t really know how ...read more

Tags: Faith, Emotions

Denomination: Baptist

Southeast Christian Church In Louisville Was A ...  PRO

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 3, 2005

Southeast Christian church in Louisville was a church of 150 about 40 years ago. A church very much like ours except in a larger city. The church wanted to be a church that was known for dreaming God’s dream. They developed a motto for the next 40 years. “Our dreams need to be so big that they ...read more

Tags: Examples Of Faith

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Day, While My Family Was Shopping At Lowes ...  PRO

Contributed by Bryan Mcnair on Jun 7, 2005

One day, while my family was shopping at Lowes Home Improvement store, I was showing my little girl, Lauren, some of the large area rugs rolled up on the floor. I told her that we needed one that could fit perfectly in our living room. As we looked at different styles and colors, I came upon one ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:25

Tags: Faith General

Denomination: Baptist

My Daughter, Lauren, Often Uses Her Creativity To ...  PRO

Contributed by Bryan Mcnair on Jun 7, 2005

My daughter, Lauren, often uses her creativity to draw pictures when she expresses her love for Jesus. One afternoon she decided to write out John 3:16, adding colorful doodles and designs to bring it to life. Once she finished, she brought her finished masterpiece to me and I looked at it with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Tags: Faith General

Denomination: Baptist

The Movie King Arthur Retells The Legend Of The ...  PRO

Contributed by David Ward on Jun 11, 2005

The movie King Arthur retells the legend of the great warrior king who ruled England in the dark ages. Arthur (Clive Owen) is a Christian of Roman origin, but his knights are all pagans who were forced into service at a young age. Arthur has won over their allegiance by his selfless leadership, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Tags: Faith General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way This Works Out In Each Of Our Lives Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Tim Richards on Jun 22, 2005

The way this works out in each of our lives is going to be different. You may not be a boxing fan, but you’ve got to admire George Foreman, the former heavyweight boxing champion. A few years ago, at the age of 42, he came out of retirement for one last fight. Was it for the glory? Not according to ...read more

Tags: Faith General

Denomination: Baptist

Alex Grant, Pioneer Missionary To The Straits ...  PRO

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Jun 23, 2005

Alex Grant, pioneer missionary to the Straits Settlements and China, once got up in a meeting in Singapore, and read solemnly Habakkuk 3:17— “Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines, the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall...yield no meat: the ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18

Tags: Joy, Faith

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dr. Mcghee Told The Story Of The Little ...

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jul 15, 2005

Illus: Dr. McGhee told the story of the little homeless girl in London that crept into one of the large churches and sat in the back while the service was taking place. The pastor was preaching on Luke 15:1,2. At the end of the service (when all had left but the pastor) she went down to the ...read more

Tags: Faith General

Denomination: Baptist

A U.s. Air Force Transport Plane With Its Captain ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Jul 19, 2005

A U.S. Air Force transport plane with its captain and 5 crew members was flying over Alaska in the mid-50s when they entered an unusually fierce snowstorm. The navigator contacted an air base only to be told that he had veered several hundred miles off course. Correct coordinates were given to the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:15

Tags: Faith, Humility

Denomination: Lutheran

Coming Together Is A Beginning, Staying ...  PRO

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 23, 2005

“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working ...read more

Tags: Endurance, Faith

Denomination: Church Of God

It Is A Wretched Taste To Be Gratified With ...  PRO

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Aug 2, 2005

“It is a wretched taste to be gratified with mediocrity when the excellent lies ...read more

Tags: Faith, Peace

Denomination: Pentecostal