Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Nov 11, 2004
The Love Of God
A certain medieval monk announced he would be preaching next Sunday evening on “The Love of God.” As the shadows fell and the light ceased to come in through the cathedral windows, the congregation gathered. In the darkness of the altar, the monk lighted a candle and carried it to
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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
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 2, 2008
Illustration from Dying to Self - A wealthy university graduate chose to live frugally in a single room, cooking his own meals. As a result he was able to give two million dollars to foreign missions. In explanation of his choice he wrote these words: “Gladly would I make the floor my bed, a box my
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Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 10, 2009
Six hundred teenagers found in New England’s prisons gave these startling facts as to why they were there:
Six out of ten had fathers who drank to excess.
Many had mothers in the same condition.
Three out of four were permitted by parents to come and go as they pleased.
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Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 16, 2009
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WHAT GOD LOOKS LIKE
A preacher once asked the preschoolers in Sunday school to draw pictures of God. He intended to use them as an illustration for his Sunday sermon. Toward the end of class the children were excited to show him their work. They came up with rainbows and men with big hands.
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2 Tim 1:5 I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.
After my late wife, Fiona, died I noticed a penciled message in the Bible of my granddaughter
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Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 20, 2010
HOME IS JUST BEYOND
The story is told of a little girl who lived near a cemetery. Even though she had to pass through it after the sun was set she never seemed to be apprehensive. Someone finally said to her: "Aren't you afraid to go through the cemetery?"
"Ah, no," she replied, "I am not afraid,
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Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 14, 2011
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WHY ENOCH NEVER RETURNED
A little child gave a most exquisite explanation of walking with God. She went home from Sunday School, and the mother said, "Tell me what you learned at school." And she said: "Don't you know, Mother, one day they went for an extra long walk, and they walked on and on,
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Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 9, 2012
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In the 2012 Democratic National Convention, the Party removed the word “God” from their entire platform. Realizing that it created an image problem, there was a motion to return the word “God” to their narrative. The moderator asked for a verbal vote. Those who witnessed the event saw three verbal
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Contributed by Nigel Heath on Aug 12, 2009
Philosophical arguments can be very confusing and also very convincing.
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RC Sproul quotes some research that reveals: ‘Over 90% of students entering college in USA are convinced of, and committed to the relativity of truth’ = That there is no objective reality.
What is actually being
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Contributed by Greg Buchner on May 21, 2005
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A pastor gets a humility check…
A pastor finally gets an opportunity to speak at a large community association gathering. He feels rather proud that he was asked, so he refuses the check saying that "he felt special enough by being chosen" and that the check should go to a better cause.
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Contributed by Randy Roberts on Nov 10, 2005
Illustration from “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”
First Reference: Tell the story from Chapter 4 about Edmund eating Turkish Delight for the first time. He becomes obsessed with the deceptive nourishment provided by the witch.
Second Reference: When Edmund ate at the home of Mr. Beaver,
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Christian/Church Of Christ
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John Maxwell states, “It’s amazing what can happen to and through an ordinary man when God pours a little hardship and the power of the Holy Spirit into the mix…One ordinary man, a little persecution, and a touch from the Spirit of God led to massive conversions in the city of Samaria. As Jesus had
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ILL> the Roman philosopher, Seneca, wrote a letter to his friend: “my wife has a ignorant child, who has suddenly became blind. What I am about to tell you will be difficult to believe, but is true. We cannot make her understand that she has become blind and no change in her environment will help
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