In Sermon Illustrations: "Helping The Grieving"

We Lived In Montrose, Co For Four Years And ...

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 27, 2007

We lived in Montrose, CO for four years and often went to the town of Telluride. Telluride is a beautiful resort town, with skiing and a gondola and much more. But it didn’t always have a good reputation. To this day to get to Telluride you must drive a narrow, curvy, two lane road. Back in the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Sadhu Sundar Singh And A Companion Were ...

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Oct 13, 2007

Sadhu Sundar Singh and a companion were travelling through a pass high in the Himalayan Mountains. At one point they came across a body lying in the snow. Sundar Singh wished to stop and help the unfortunate man, but his companion refused, saying, “We shall lose our lives if we burden ourselves ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Two Ladies Were Sharing Lunch Together When One ...

Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Oct 24, 2007

Two ladies were sharing lunch together when one said to the other: "I don’t know many Christians, but somehow I can’t help regarding them as hypocrites." Said the other, "But your sister-in-law, she lives in the same house with you; surely you must acknowledge that she is a devoted ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

I've Been Set Afire By Ed Stetzer's Book, ...

Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Oct 31, 2007

I’ve been set afire by Ed Stetzer’s book, Comeback Churches. He did a study that examined 324 churches from 10 denominations that recently experienced renewed growth by conversion after a significant period of plateau and/or decline. Not all comeback churches were contemporary. Many were blended. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Minister Was Silent Until They Met A Man Who ...

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Nov 21, 2007

The minister was silent until they met a man who was especially unkept and filthy. His hair was hanging down his neck and he had a half-inch of stubble on his face. Said the minister: "You can’t be a very good barber or you wouldn’t permit a man like that to continue living in this neighborhood ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Xxxchurch Was Founded By Craig Gross, With ...

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

XXXChurch was founded by Craig Gross, with help. They have a website at XXXchurch.com. The guys who run it are Christians, and they pioneered a ministry to reach people who are caught in pornography – not just who buy it and view it, but the people who are running the industry. For a few years ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Under Or Above ...

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 31, 2009

Under Or Above Circumstances There is a story of a lady who was severely depressed by a series of disheartening events. When asked how she was weathering the storm of adversity, she answered, “Quite well, under the circumstances.” “Sister,” he replied kindly yet firmly, “you’ll never make it that ...read more

Tags: Suffering Joy In

Denomination: Other

Robert J. Morgan Once Told The Story Of A ...

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 2, 2009

Robert J. Morgan once told the story of a preacher who was approached by a man who wanted to join the church. “But,” the man said, “I have a very busy schedule. I can’t be called on for any service, like committee work, teaching, or other such things. I just won’t be available for special projects ...read more

Tags: Servanthood

Denomination: Christian Church

The Dirt Is On The Inside

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 3, 2009

THE DIRT IS ON THE INSIDE A young boy asked his mother if he could help her wash the windows. She welcomed his offer and told him to begin with the one in the kitchen because it was the dirtiest. He went outside and worked diligently until he thought it was clean. Then with a dry cloth he rubbed ...read more

Tags: Sin General

Denomination: Baptist

Many Years Ago I Worked As A Chief Teller In A ...

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Nov 8, 2009

Many years ago I worked as a chief teller in a commercial bank. In addition to having the important responsibility of ensuring that we kept enough cash in the branch and to clear surplus cash, I also had to take care of the bank’s stationery store. This involved counting the stock of forms on hand ...read more

Tags: Attitude General

Denomination: Charismatic

Lantern In A Porthole Saves Man Over ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 3, 2009

Lantern in a Porthole Saves Man Over Board There is a story of an Atlantic passenger lying in his bunk in a storm, deathly sick—seasick. A cry of “Man overboard!” was heard. The passenger thought, “God help the poor fellow. There is nothing I can do.” Then he thought at least he could put his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Tags: Attitude General

From Obscurity To Importance Because Of An ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 11, 2009

From Obscurity to Importance Because of an Event Prior to June of 1815 hardly anyone in the world had heard of a small village in Belgium. It was in fact so small that it was scarcely found on any map. But after June 18, 1815 that microscopic village became infinitely important because of what ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Tags: Greatness

The Story Is Told Of Six Wwii Navy Pilots Who ...

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 4, 2010

The story is told of six WWII Navy pilots who left their aircraft carrier on a mission. After searching for enemy submarines, they tried to return to their ship shortly after dark. But the captain ordered a blackout of all lights on the ship. The frantic pilots radioed repeatedly asking for just ...read more

Tags: Doubt

Denomination: Salvation Army

Gollum And The Ring

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 15, 2010

GOLLUM AND THE RING Many of us are familiar with the Lord of the Rings trilogy. We cannot help but remember the character named Gollum. He was a hideous, pathetic creature who was possessed by the power of the ring. In fact, the ring was the reason for his hideous appearance. His obsession ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:25

Tags: Immortality

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hoping More People Do The Right Thing

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 29, 2010

HOPING MORE PEOPLE DO THE RIGHT THING A recent (March 2010) AFP article hit the presses this week: CHICAGO (AFP) – People fell onto a bag of cash like a pack of hungry piranhas after more than $100,000 tumbled out the back of an armored truck onto an Ohio street, local media reported. The bag ...read more

Tags: Character

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When 19th Century American Artist James Whistler ...

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on May 11, 2010

When 19th century American artist James Whistler was at the height of his artistic career, a wealthy patron purchased one of his pictures on the condition that the artist would accompany him home and help select a spot to hang the picture. Once at his mansion, the man held up the picture first here ...read more

Tags: Becoming A Christian

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Number Of Years Ago The National Council Of ...

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 7, 2010

A number of years ago the National Council of Churches declared a week in October to be “Peace and Justice” week. They created an interesting poster to promote the emphasis. The poster depicted a globe or world held aloft by many different colored human hands. What they didn’t realize is that this ...read more

Tags: Religion

Denomination: Nazarene

Keep On ...

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 15, 2010

“Keep On Praying!” “Though the foe of right oppress, Keep on praying; God is ever near to bless, Keep on praying; Let not fear your heart appall, Naught of evil can befall, Stronger is your God than all. Keep on praying. “Pilgrim, have you weary grown? Keep on praying; God is still upon the ...read more

Tags: Prayer Persistence

Denomination: Christian Church

Revenge In Witnessing

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 10, 2011

REVENGE IN WITNESSING Yubis was filled with grief and didn't know where to turn. Yubis' husband--a pastor--was brutally murdered as a martyr in Colombia for his faith and teachings of Jesus Christ. As a result, their two-year-old daughter was despondent--and she stopped speaking. She would only ...read more

Tags: Persecution

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Man On The Street

Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Jul 18, 2011

MAN ON THE STREET When you meet someone on the street, you don’t know anything about them. Everyone is different, so be kind and courteous and don’t get caught up in discrimination. We all subconsciously stereotype people, but there isn’t one person in the world that fits perfectly into a ...read more

Tags: Pride

Denomination: Baptist