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  • A Minister Waited In Line To Have His Car Filled ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,686 views

    A minister waited in line to have his car filled with gas just before a long holiday weekend. The attendant worked quickly, but there were many cars ahead of him in front of the service station. Finally, the attendant motioned him toward a vacant pump. "Reverend," said the young man, "sorry about ...read more

  • Success Is An Idol When Success Becomes An ...

    Contributed by William Hooper on Jul 12, 2007
     | 2,921 views

    Success is an idol when success becomes an obsession. You may get to the top of the ladder of success, only to discover you’re on the wrong ladder. Success is an idol that can consume you. Many business people are driven. They become workaholics. Doctors in Japan have found a significant ...read more

  • I'd Rather Have You

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 1, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,158 views

    I'D RATHER HAVE YOU A father and his young daughter were great friends and much in each other's company. Then the father noted a change in his daughter. If he went for a walk, she excused herself from going. He grieved about it, but could not understand. When his birthday came, she presented him ...read more

  • While Flyling Home From A Pastor’s ...  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on May 3, 2001
    based on 157 ratings
     | 3,115 views

    While flyling home from a pastor’s conference I was getting in my seat buckling in and getting ready for the push back from the gate and taxi. I was reading a very interesting article in a business magazine when the flight attendant began to speak. Good morning ladies and gentelman welcome aboard ...read more

  • A Church In New York In 1963 Closed Down And ...

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 11, 2008
     | 1,368 views

    A church in New York in 1963 closed down and someone stuck a sign on the outside of the front door: “Gone out of business. Didn’t know what our business was.” Is your business honoring Jesus Christ? Is your business listening to his word? Is your business following him in every area of your life? ...read more

  • A Large Company Offers To Fly Bob Out To A ...

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 14, 2001
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,852 views

    A large company offers to fly Bob out to a meeting business class. During the return flight they were given gourmet brownies and cookies. Not hungry, Bob decides to save them for later, so he places them in an air sickness bag.  After the plane landed bob gets up to leave and a stewardess ...read more

  • From Stories For Preachers On The ...

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 2, 2008
     | 982 views

    Illustration from Stories for Preachers on the commitment of love of one to another from Mother Teresa:“My own mother used to be very busy the whole day, but as soon as evening came, she moved very fast to get ready to meet my father. At that time we didn’t understand; we used to laugh; we used to ...read more

  • It's Every Airplane Passenger's Nightmare -- ...

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 25, 2008
     | 1,469 views

    It’s every airplane passenger’s nightmare -- getting stuck near a crying baby. I was manning the ticket counter at a busy airport when the sound of a sobbing infant filled the air. As the next passenger stepped up to the desk, he glanced at the tot and rolled his eyes. "Don’t worry," I said to him ...read more

  • Staffing Up, Benefits Down: According To The 2003 ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006
     | 1,814 views

    Staffing Up, Benefits Down: According to the 2003 American Express Monitor 35% of U.S. of small-business owners plan to hire full or part-time staff, up from 26% last fall. Companies with hiring plans are equally likely to add full-time or part-time workers, 41% for each. Nearly 20% plan to hire ...read more

  • A Super-Salesman Once Sold A Complicated Filing ...

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 18, 2010
     | 3,094 views

    A super-salesman once sold a complicated filing system to a thriving business. Three months later the salesman paid a visit and asked, “How’s the filing system working out?” “Magnificently,” replied the manager. “Out of this world!” “How’s business?” the salesman asked. Said the manager, “We had to ...read more

  • Years Ago A Young Man Began A Small Cheese ...  PRO

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 24, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,095 views

    Years ago a young man began a small cheese business in Chicago. He failed. He was deeply in debt. “You didn’t take God into your business. You have not worked with Him,” said a Christian friend to him. Then the young man thought, “If God wants to run the cheese business, He can do it, and I’ll work ...read more

  • From Begger To Buisiness Man!  PRO

    Contributed by Daniel Harman on Aug 28, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,246 views

    FROM BEGGER TO BUISINESS MAN! A banker always tossed a coin in the cup of a legless beggar who sat on the street outside the bank. But unlike most people, the banker would always insist on getting one of the pencils the man had beside him. “You are a merchant,” the banker would say, “and I always ...read more

  • It Was Approaching Thanksgiving And Dave's Family ...

    Contributed by Bret Toman on Jan 7, 2010
     | 5,922 views

    It was approaching Thanksgiving and Dave's family was together. He was in the construction supply business and business was good. In response to hearing about how well things were going, Dave's daughter said "We sure have a lot to be thankful for!" But instead of agreeing, Dave snapped "I worked ...read more

  • Busyness  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 3, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,824 views

    BUSYNESS Busyness is no sign of spirituality or any kind of a full life. In fact, it’s more likely the sign of an empty life. Tim Kreider, in an article he wrote for The New York Times called The Busy Trap put it this way: “If you live in America in the 21st century, you’ve probably had to listen ...read more

  • A Texas Rancher Met Up With A Wisconsin Dairy ...  PRO

    Contributed by Ian Biss on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,571 views

    A Texas rancher met up with a Wisconsin dairy farmer. The two men began talking about their land and the milkman told the cattleman that he operated his business on 125 acres. The Texan scoffed at such a small parcel of land. He said, "Yankee, that ain’t nothin’. On my ranch I can get in my truck ...read more

  • Her Name - Helen. Rich Husband, Kidnapped By ...

    Contributed by Clint Davison on Sep 11, 2006
     | 1,815 views

    Her name - Helen. Rich husband, kidnapped by husband¡¦s rival. He launches 1000 ships to get her back. Helen, wife of Menelaus, king of Greece was pursued. Something in this stirs us. What a love story! Few have ever felt so pursued. Ever even noticed?! Mom busy, Dad gone, spouse working late ¡V ...read more

  • Cemetery Full Of People Who Never Finished Their ...

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 30, 2004
     | 4,149 views

    CEMETERY FULL OF PEOPLE WHO NEVER FINISHED THEIR WORK A business man, harassed and discouraged from overwork, took his problem to a psychiatrist who promptly told him to do less work. "Furthermore," prescribed the doctor, "I want you to spend an hour each week in the cemetery." "What on earth do ...read more

  • My Youngest Brother, Afflicted With Down's ...

    Contributed by John Gerald on Sep 11, 2004
     | 2,714 views

    My youngest brother, afflicted with Down’s Syndrome, could catch and tie up a half ton bull that others were afraid to get near. The bull did not offer to harm him. Mom was busy about her regular duties, but happened to look out toward the lot, and saw the bull standing at a fence post most of the ...read more

  • My 18 Month Old Son Sebastian Is A Hard Worker! ...

    Contributed by Chris Surber on May 3, 2007
     | 1,292 views

    My 18 month old son Sebastian is a hard worker! Now, he doesn’t usually get much accomplished in a constructive way, but boy is he busy! A couple of days ago Christina and I were outside raking the yard in front of the parsonage and cleaning up the area. The whole time Sebastian was hard at work ...read more

  • Work For The Glory Of God

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,912 views

    Mark is a young businessman who does business in China. Each time he has gone to China, he has asked God to reveal to him whom he might speak to on behalf of Jesus. What might happen if every one of you went to work praying for God to reveal to him whom he might speak to on behalf of Jesus. You’re ...read more