In Sermon Illustrations: "Life Giving"

Going The Second Mile

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2008

GOING THE SECOND MILE A salesman called his wife from a coin-operated phone in a distant city, finished the conversation, said good-bye, and replaced the receiver. As he was walking away, the phone rang. He went back and answered it, expecting to be informed of extra charges. But the ...read more

Tags: Giving Yourself

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Something Really Cheap

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008

SOMETHING REALLY CHEAP After being away on business, a man thought it would be nice to bring his wife a little gift. "How about some perfume?" he asked the cosmetics clerk. She showed him a bottle costing $50.00. "That's a bit much," he said, so she returned with a smaller bottle for $30.00. ...read more

Tags: Giving General

A Preacher's Little Girl Went To Bed Sick One ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008

A preacher's little girl went to bed sick one evening. A few minutes later she got up and said to her mother, "Mama, I must see daddy right now." Her mama replied, "Honey, you can't talk to daddy right now. He's working on his sermon." She said, "Mother! I'm a sick woman and I must see my ...read more

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In December 1903, After A Series Of Failed ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 28, 2008

In December 1903, after a series of failed attempts, the Wright brothers were finally successful in getting their "flying machine" off the ground. Thrilled by the feat, they sent this telegraph to their sister: "We have actually flown 120 feet. We'll be home for Christmas." Katherine hurried to ...read more

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When I Think Of Stewardship (Humor)  PRO

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 29, 2008

When I think of stewardship it brings to mind a story about a small Church located in a farming community. The pastor of the church would call on every member of the congregation as part of the annual pledge campaign. The next home he was going to visit was Farmer Brown’s. Now Mr. Brown was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:18, Proverbs 3:9, Hebrews 7:1, Matthew 6:21, Malachi 3:8-12  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Giving, Stewardship

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Warns Us About Holding To Material Things ...

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 5, 2009

Jesus warns us about holding to material things so that they cause us worry. One source instructs, "Jesus' words strike at the core of human selfishness, challenging both the well-to-do who have possessions to guard and the poor who wish they could acquire them." Citing theologian Minear, "Jesus ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Denomination: Salvation Army

To The World You Might Be One Person, But To One ...

Contributed by Larry Langston on Jan 7, 2009

To the world you might be one person, but to one person you might ...read more

Tags: Giving Yourself

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Before We Give You Billions More, We Want To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Before we give you billions more, we want to know what youve done with ...read more

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As A Taxpayer, You Are Required To Be Fully In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"As a taxpayer, you are required to be fully in compliance with the United States Tax Code, which is currently the size ...read more

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Houseless, Adj. Having Paid All Taxes On ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Houseless, adj. Having paid all taxes on ...read more

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Why Does A Light Tax Increase Cost You Two ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Why does a light tax increase cost you two hundred dollars and a substantial ...read more

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Tax Reform Is Taking The Taxes Off Things That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Tax reform is taking the taxes off things that have been taxed in the past and putting taxes on ...read more

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The [income Tax Act Of 1894] Which We Are ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The [Income Tax Act of 1894] which we are impugning before you is communistic in its purposes and tendencies, and is defended here upon principles as communistic, socialistic what shall I call them ...read more

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We Contend That For A Nation To Try To Tax ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

We contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and ...read more

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When More Of The People's Sustenance Is Exacted ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"When more of the people's sustenance is exacted through the form of taxation than is necessary to meet the just obligations of government and expenses of its economical administration, such exaction becomes ruthless ...read more

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The Art Of Taxation Consists In So Plucking The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The art of taxation consists in so plucking the goose as to obtain the largest amount of feathers with ...read more

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A Government Which Lays Taxes On The People Not ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A government which lays taxes on the people not required by urgent public necessity and sound public policy is not a ...read more

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Collecting More Taxes Than Is Absolutely ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Collecting more taxes than is absolutely necessary is ...read more

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To Tax The Community For The Advantage Of A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

To tax the community for the advantage of a class is not ...read more

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Some Taxpayers Close Their Eyes, Some Stop ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Some taxpayers close their eyes, some stop their ears, some shut their mouths, ...read more

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