In Sermon Illustrations: "Independence Day"

There Is A Story About Four Preachers Discussing ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

There is a story about four preachers discussing the merits of the various translations of the Bible. One liked the King James Version best because of its simple, beautiful English. Another liked the American Revised Version best because it was closer to the original Hebrew and Greek. Still another ...read more

Tags: Mother's Day

The Late Erma Bombeck Tells Of God In The Act Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

The late Erma Bombeck tells of God in the act of creating mothers. She says that on the day God created mothers He had already worked long overtime. And an angel said to Him, “Lord, you sure are spending a lot of time on this one.” The Lord turned and said, “Have you read the specs on this model? ...read more

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When Robert Ingersoll, The Notorious Agnostic, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

When Robert Ingersoll, the notorious agnostic, was in his heyday, two college students went to hear him lecture. As they walked down the street after the lecture, one said to the other, "Well, I guess he knocked the props out from under Christianity, didn’t the?" The other said, "No, I don’t think ...read more

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Dr. Howard Hendricks Illustrated This Biblical ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Dr. Howard Hendricks illustrated this Biblical truth by contrasting two marriages. In the first, the husband complains constantly that his wife does not gratify a vast array of his psychic/sexual needs. He is planning to leave her and take up with another woman who, he says, “really turns me on. ...read more

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Be Gentle With Thy Wife

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Be Gentle With Thy Wife (from Doris Shields) Be gentle, for you little know How many trials rise; Although to thee they may seem small, To her of giant size. Be gentle, though perchance that lip May speak a murmuring tone, The heart may beat with kindness yet, And joy to be thine own. Be ...read more

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It's Good To Be A Man, Isn't It, Men? 12 Top ...

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 18, 2007

It’s good to be a man, isn’t it, men? 12 top reasons it’s good to be a man. 1: Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat. 2: A 5-day holiday requires only one suitcase. 3: When clicking through the channels, you don’t have to stall at every shot of somebody crying. 4: Guys in hockey masks ...read more

Tags: Father's Day

Denomination: Baptist

Active Father Figures Play A Key Role In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008

ACTIVE FATHER FIGURES play a key role in reducing behavior problems in boys and psychological problems in young women, according to the peer-reviewed journal Acta Paediatrica. Swedish researchers found regular positive contact reduces criminal behavior among children in low-income families and ...read more

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Men Today Are Far More Involved With Their ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008

"Men today are far more involved with their families than they have been at virtually any other time in the last century," says Michael Kimmel, author of Manhood in America: A Cultural History. In the late '70s, sociologists found the average dad spent about a third as much time with his kids as ...read more

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Modern Fatherhood Formerly Known As Modern ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2008

Modern Fatherhood formerly known as modern mother-hood—3 or 4 decades ago it was the moms who did it all. They entered the work force and strove mightily. But when they came home, they immediately assumed the “second shift” of kids and housework. It was exhausting, insane, impossible -- and ...read more

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Thankless Job  PRO

Contributed by Mike Dubose on May 8, 2008

THANKLESS JOB I read about a stay-at-home mom who went to a PTA meeting one night. While she was gone, her husband and oldest daughter decided they would clean the kitchen for mom and surprise her when she got home. Well, they washed all the dishes, put away the pots and pans, cleaned the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14-26

Tags: Mother's Day

Denomination: Methodist

"David Had Eight Wives, Including Maacah, The...

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 12, 2008

"David had eight wives, including Maacah, the daughter of a king who ruled over the tiny nation of Geshur (2 Samuel 3:3). In the Psalms, we read about David’s struggles with God as his son was pursuing him, trying to kill him to steal his throne. But how did Maacah feel about this? Was she ...read more

Tags: Mother's Day

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mother's Teach On A Daily ...

Contributed by Dave Kinney on May 12, 2008

Mother’s teach on a daily basis… RELIGION: "You better pray the stain will come out of the carpet." FORESIGHT: "Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you’re in an accident." IRONY: "Keep laughing and I’ll give you something to cry about." STAMINA: "You’ll sit there ’til all that ...read more

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Denomination: Baptist

The Second Grade Teacher Showed A Magnet To Her ...

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 14, 2008

The second grade teacher showed a magnet to her class and illustrated its uses. The next day she gave a quiz with this question: “My full name has six letters. The first one is M. I pick up things. What am I?” ...read more

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Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Picture

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 16, 2008

GOD'S PICTURE There's a story of a third grade student who was asked to draw a picture of what she thinks God looks like. The little girl showed the teacher - teacher said "Wait a minute, that looks like a man - that's not God!" And the little girl said "Well, I don't know what God ...read more

Tags: Father's Day

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's The Difference Between A Father And A Dad

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 16, 2008

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A FATHER AND A DAD A Father isn't a Dad because he has given you 'life'. Or just because your Mother is his wife. If you have a problem, a Father may not care. A Dad will ask about your problem, and let you know he is there. A Father thinks that respect is due him ...read more

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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The National Center For Fathering Conducts Father ...

Contributed by Bobby Scobey on May 20, 2008

The National Center for Fathering conducts Father of the Year Essay Contests in partnership with local schools and sponsoring organizations. In 2005, eight contests were held and altogether, over 100,000 school children submitted essays on the topic, "What My Father Means to Me." Below is a ...read more

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Denomination: Pentecostal

A Little Boy Was Talking To The Girl Next Door: ...

Contributed by Bobby Scobey on May 20, 2008

A little boy was talking to the girl next door: "I wonder what my mother would like for Mother’s Day." The girl answers: "Well, you could promise to keep your room clean and orderly -- you could go to bed as soon as she tells you -- you could go to her as soon as she calls you -- you could brush ...read more

Tags: Mother's Day

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Schoolteacher Was Giving A Lesson In Fractions. ...

Contributed by Bobby Scobey on May 20, 2008

A schoolteacher was giving a lesson in fractions. "Johnny, suppose there were seven in your family -- five children and mother and father --a total of seven. And suppose there was pie for dessert. What fraction of the pie would you get?" Johnny answered, "One-sixth." "But you don’t understand," ...read more

Tags: Mother's Day

Denomination: Pentecostal

When My Daughter, Shannon, Was Five Years Old, ...

Contributed by Bobby Scobey on May 20, 2008

When my daughter, Shannon, was five years old, she came into the kitchen just a few minutes before supper asking, "May I have a Twinkie" please?" I replied, "No! Supper will be served in just a few minutes." Shannon began to moan and dance around, now demanding a Twinkie since she was STARVING! ...read more

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Denomination: Pentecostal

Rosanna P. Smith Said, After Picking Up Our ...

Contributed by Bobby Scobey on May 20, 2008

Rosanna P. Smith said, After picking up our three-year-old on her first day of nursery school, my husband left the following message on my voice mail at work: "Hi, honey. The good news is that Amanda got through her first day at school. The bad news is the teacher wants to meet with us. "The good ...read more

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Denomination: Pentecostal