In Sermon Illustrations: "My Yoke Is Easy"

This Is A Fictional Christmas Correspondence ...

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 20, 2008

This is a fictional Christmas correspondence between Martha Stewart and Erma Bombeck to remind us that Christmas isn’t always picture perfect. Hi Erma, This perfectly delightful note is being sent on paper I made myself to tell you what I have been up to. Since it snowed last night, I got up ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

This Is A Fictional Christmas Correspondence ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 20, 2008

This is a fictional Christmas correspondence between Martha Stewart and Erma Bombeck to remind us that Christmas isn’t always picture perfect. Hi Erma, This perfectly delightful note is being sent on paper I made myself to tell you what I have been up to. Since it snowed last night, I got up ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Mirror  PRO

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 21, 2008

THE MIRROR Author Robert Fulghum tells this story of one of his professors, a wise man whose name was Alexander Papaderos: At the last session on the last morning of a two week seminar on Greek culture, Dr. Papaderos turned and made the ritual gesture: "Are there any questions?" Quiet quilted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Tags: God Brings Hope

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

“Hope” Dedicated to All who have lost a child to a tragic early death, stillbirth, Miscarriage or even an abortion that was later regretted There is nothing quite as devastating as the loss of a child to an early death. There are always more questions than answers. There are many things we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Tags: Trials And Difficulties

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The ...

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Aug 22, 2008

The Mirror Author Robert Fulghum tells this story of one of his professors, a wise man whose name was Alexander Papaderos: At the last session on the last morning of a two-week seminar on Greek culture, Dr. Papaderos turned and made the ritual gesture: "Are there any questions?" Quiet quilted ...read more

Tags: Self

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Father Who Will Never Leave Us

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 31, 2021

A FATHER WHO WILL NEVER LEAVE US Devotional written by Dr. Larry Petton When I was pastoring in Texas, a sweet little girl came up to me once and said, "Pastor Larry, will Jesus ever leave me if I trust in Him?" I knelt down beside the little girl and said, "Why do you ask me ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-5

Tags: Holy Spirit, Assurance, God's Faithfulness, Our Father In Heaven, The Son Of God  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Story Of Hudson Taylor

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 24, 2025

Hudson Taylor began the study of medicine as well as Greek, Hebrew, and Latin. He realized, however, that the most important preparation of all must take place in the realm of his own soul. In China he would have to depend utterly upon his Lord for protection, supplies -- everything. Lest a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13-26

Tags: Trust, Hudson Taylor

Denomination: Anglican

Sherlock Holmes Was Sent To Heaven To Find Adam ...  PRO

Contributed by Dru Ashwell on Dec 16, 2001

Sherlock Holmes was sent to heaven to find Adam and Eve. He came back within a day and said he had found them. Watson: "How did you find them so quickly?" Sherlock: "Elementary, my dear ...read more

Tags: Sin Fall Of Man, Descriptions Of God

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Lady Once Came To Billy Sunday And Tried To ...  PRO

Contributed by James Dunn on Feb 3, 2002

A lady once came to Billy Sunday and tried to rationalize her angry outbursts. "There’s nothing wrong with losing my temper," she said. "I blow up, and then it’s all over." "So does a shotgun," ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines, Anger, Dealing With Conflicts

Denomination: Baptist

Recently I Dreamed, And In The Dream I Saw Jesus. ...  PRO

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 31, 2002

Recently I dreamed, and in the dream I saw Jesus. Jesus was crying in my dream. He was broken hearted. I asked Him, JESUS, WHY ARE YOU CRYING? He replied to me, I have more request for ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In Dante's Inferno The Residents Of Hell Are ...  PRO

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

In Dante’s Inferno the residents of Hell are being punished for the deadly sins that characterized their runaway lives. The picture drawn for greed is an image of a person in Hell with his head pushed down in the dirt with a caption ...read more

Tags: Money

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Lady Once Came To Billy Sunday And Tried To ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

A lady once came to Billy Sunday and tried to rationalize her angry outbursts. "There’s nothing wrong with losing my temper," she said. "I blow up, and then it’s all over." "So does a shotgun," Sunday ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines, Anger

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John Maxwell Tells A Story About 2 Boys On Their ...  PRO

Contributed by Mike Harris on Sep 24, 2002

John Maxwell tells a story about 2 boys on their way to school…and –talking about their families.. One boy said—“I’ve figured out a SYSTEM for getting along with my MOM…. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Tags: Faith, Commandments Parents, Children

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And You're Never Too Old To Start Getting Fit ...  PRO

Contributed by W F on Sep 21, 2004

And you’re never too old to start getting fit either physically or spiritually. My grandmother wanted to stay in shape so at the age of 60 she started walking five kilometres a day. ...read more

Tags: Endurance

Denomination: *other

Some Time Ago The Airline Industry Produced A ...

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Aug 24, 2005

Some time ago the airline industry produced a study on mean-spirited customers at ticket counters. One agent flat out said, “If people treat me rude, the flight is always oversold. If they ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines, Christian Love

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Clear Sign

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

If only God would give me some clear sign! Like making a large deposit in my name at a Swiss bank. Woody Allen (b. 1935), U.S. filmmaker. article originally published in New Yorker (Nov. 5, ...read more

Tags: Apologetics God

A Lady Once Came To Billy Sunday And Tried To ...

Contributed by John Harvey on Feb 23, 2006

A lady once came to Billy Sunday and tried to rationalize her angry outbursts. "There’s nothing wrong with losing my temper," she said. "I blow up, and then it’s all over." "So does a shotgun," ...read more

Tags: Anger

Denomination: Baptist

A Lady Once Came To Billy Sunday And Tried To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

A lady once came to Billy Sunday and tried to rationalize her angry outbursts. "There’s nothing wrong with losing my temper," she said. "I blow up, and then it’s all over." "So does a shotgun," Sunday ...read more

Tags: Anger

After Church, Where She Had Been Taught About The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

After church, where she had been taught about the Second Coming, a little girl was quizzing her mother. "Mommy, do you believe Jesus will come back?" "Yes." "Today?" "Yes." "In a few minutes?" ...read more

Tags: Second Coming

Mike Yaconelli, In His Little Book, Messy ...

Contributed by Paul Newell on Dec 4, 2006

Mike Yaconelli, in his little book, Messy Spirituality writes, “Spirituality is about doing the tiny work of God, little acts, small responses to God’s presence in our lives. Every week, my church shows me ...read more

Denomination: Baptist