In Sermon Illustrations: "Light Bulb"

Go Find Something To Do For God

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012

GO FIND SOMETHING TO DO FOR GOD Ruth Rettig tells the story of having gone through unsuccessful cancer surgery and following up with chemo in Houston, which meant 500-mile roundtrips from their home in central Texas. The trips were exhausting enough but the chemo made her feel sick to death. She ...read more

Tags: Birth Of Jesus

Denomination: Methodist

In The Highly Rated Smallville, The Wb's Story Of ...

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 25, 2005

In the highly rated Smallville, the WB’s story of Superboy, Clark Kent is just learning about his super powers. It is a perplexing and frustrating time for him. His powers really come to light when he is accidently run down by Lex Luthor and yet is unhurt. Not only is he spared any pain but is able ...read more

Tags: Doubt

Denomination: Christian Church

John Bisagno Former Pastor Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jul 18, 2005

ILLUS: John Bisagno former Pastor of Houston’s First Baptist Church tells the story of his coming there to candidate for the position of pastor many years ago. He said that as he entered the auditorium it was dimly lit, with just a few people huddled together. They were singing some old slow ...read more

Tags: Church Purpose Of, Funeral

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes A Good Church?  PRO

Contributed by Al Edmonds on Dec 27, 2005

"WHAT MAKES A GOOD CHURCH?" If all the lazy folks will get up, And all the sleeping folks will wake up, And all the discouraged folks will cheer up, And all gossiping folks will shut up, And all the dishonest folks will confess up, And all the estranged folks will make up, And all the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

Denomination: Apostolic

Dave Dravecky

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Mar 30, 2006

Illus. Dave Dravecky In his 7th year as MLB pitcher for the San Fran Giants, a cancerous tumor was discovered in Dave’s pitching arm. The next years were a whirlwind of surgery, radiation, pain and depression, all in the glaring light of the media. Eventually, Dave’s arm was amputated to stop the ...read more

Tags: Emotions

Denomination: Baptist

I Heard A Story About A Train Traveling Through ...  PRO

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 25, 2006

I heard a story about a train traveling through the night in a very violent rainstorm. The lightning flashes were almost blinding, the rain hitting the windows was deafening and the strong gust winds rocked the train from side to side. When the lightening flashed and lighted up the darkness, the ...read more

Tags: Faith General

Denomination: Christian Church

A Pastor Told Of Being In The Store The Other ...

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006

A pastor told of being in the store the other day and the person in front of him wanted to leave, but her receipt was slow coming out of the cash register. She started making motions with her hand trying to speed up the printing of her receipt. As he watched her he was amused until he realized ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Several Years Ago My Wife, Deborah Looked Down To ...

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006

Several years ago my wife, Deborah looked down to discover the diamond in her wedding ring was missing! Naturally, we searched and searched. I found it hard to believe that she could lose it- it was such a huge stone.. So, being the kind of husband I am I purchased her another diamond. And then, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Samuel Morse, Inventor Of The Telegraph And The ...  PRO

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 26, 2003

Samuel Morse, inventor of the telegraph and the Morse Code, was a dedicated Christian and a renowned university professor. History testifies that he always prayed for the Lord to give him more light and understanding as he conducted his experiments in the laboratory. He said, “When flattering ...read more

Tags: Giving Yourself

Denomination: Pentecostal

Years After The Death Of President Calvin ...

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Apr 11, 2003

Years after the death of President Calvin Coolidge, this story came to light. In the early days of his presidency, Coolidge awoke one morning in his hotel room to find a cat burglar going through his pockets. Coolidge spoke up, asking the burglar not to take his watch chain because it contained an ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness For Others

Denomination: Baptist

Both Glad And Sad  PRO

Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Feb 3, 2004

Illustration: Both Glad and Sad. We were told of an old legend about three men crossing a desert on horseback at night. Approaching a dried-up pond bed, they heard a voice commanding them to stop and dismount, pick up some pebbles, put them in their pockets, and not look at them until the morning. ...read more

Tags: Parable General

Denomination: Foursquare

Because Of Erosion, The Historic Cape Hatteras ...  PRO

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

Because of erosion, the historic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse was in peril of washing into the Atlantic Ocean. So Congress appropriated $12 million for the National Park service to move it 2900 feet to safety. With a combination of care, expertise, patience and raw power, The Expert House Movers of ...read more

Tags: Leadership General, Peace, Workplace Balance

Denomination: Baptist

The Captain Of The Ship Looked Into The Dark ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Oct 18, 2000

*The captain of the ship looked into the dark night and saw faint lights in the distance. Immediately he told his signalman to send a message" "Alter your course 10 degrees south." Promptly a return message was received: "Alter your course 10 degrees north." The captain was angered; his command had ...read more

Tags: God's Omnipotence, Knowing God's Will, Emotions

Denomination: Baptist

John Bisagno Former Pastor Of Houston’s ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Hensley on May 31, 2001

John Bisagno former Pastor of Houston’s First Baptist Church tells the story of his coming there to candidate for the position of pastor many years ago. He said that as he entered the auditorium it was dimly lit, with just a few people huddled together. They were singing some old slow funeral type ...read more

Tags: Celebration, Church General, Church Body Of Christ, Excitement, Love Of The Disciples  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Ship's Captain Looked Into The Dark Night And ...  PRO

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Mar 4, 2002

A ship’s captain looked into the dark night and saw faint lights in the distance. Immediately he told his signalman to send this message: “Alter your course 10 degrees south.” A prompt message came in return, “Alter your course 10 degrees north.” Captain angered that his command had been ignored ...read more

Tags: Emotions, God's Omniscience, Faith

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overwhelming Influence  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 24, 2002

OVERWHELMING INFLUENCE Historian Philip Schaff described the overwhelming influence which Jesus had on subsequent history and culture of the world: “This Jesus of Nazareth, without money and arms, conquered more millions than Alexander, Caesar, Mohammed, and Napoleon; without science…he shed more ...read more

I Heard A Story About A Train Traveling Through ...

Contributed by Randy Brooks on Jun 6, 2007

I heard a story about a train traveling through the night in a very violent rainstorm. The lightning flashes were almost blinding, the rain hitting the windows was deafening and the strong gust winds rocked the train from side to side. When the lightening flashed and lighted up the darkness, the ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

For Centuries People Believed That Aristotle Was ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

For centuries people believed that Aristotle was right when he said that the heavier an object, the faster it would fall to earth. Aristotle was regarded as the greatest thinker of all time, and surely he would not be wrong. Anyone, of course, could have taken two objects, one heavy and one light, ...read more

Tags: Sin Deceptive

Ray O'conner - Ultimate Night Fisherman - He ...

Contributed by Gary Kins on Jun 21, 2007

1. Ray O’Conner - Ultimate Night Fisherman - He loved to fish and he loved to teach others how to fish. Owned the home we lived in in Aurora Wisconsin when I was a boy. Ultimate Bullhead Fisherman - Knew where - Favorite sloughs (off the Menomenie River seprating Wisconsin from Michigan?) ... ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Yoke

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Aug 14, 2007

Matthew 11:29-30: "Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light" Jesus’ yoke (his commandments) fits us well. The life that he gives us to live is not a bitter, heavy burden; ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic