In Sermon Illustrations: "One Flesh"

Charles Cooley, Regarded By Many As One Of The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 24, 2003

Charles Cooley, regarded by many as one of the most brilliant American sociologists, propagated a concept called the “looking-glass self.” This view essentially states that a person’s self-concept is largely determined by what he/she believes the most important person in his/her life thinks about ...read more

One Thanksgiving Season A Family Was Seated ...  PRO

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 21, 2003

One Thanksgiving season a family was seated around their table, looking at the annual holiday bird. From the oldest to the youngest, they were to express their praise. When they came to the 5-year-old in the family, he began by looking at the turkey and expressing his thanks to the turkey, saying ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Tags: Thanksgiving Holiday, Thanksgiving, Missing God, Priorities

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Day, Adrian Rogers, The Former ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 5, 2004

Illustration: One day, Adrian Rogers, the former president of the southern Baptist church, now Pastor of Bellevue Baptist in Memphis, Tenn felt discouraged that people were not responding to His invitations. He felt so distraught that he asked God to give him a verse for encouragement. He opened ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:7

Tags: Evangelism How To, Encouragement, Doing God's Will

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Of The Keys Understanding Our Relationship To ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Christian on Jan 10, 2004

One of the keys understanding our relationship to God is in understanding that God wants us to obey Him not for His sake, but for ours. God loves us so much that He wants us to avoid the pitfalls and disappointments of this life. He knows that when we take on the attitude of Christ, we will be ...read more

Tags: God's Forgiveness, God's Provision

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Of The Early Methodist Bases For Works Of ...

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 9, 2004

One of the early Methodist bases for works of piety and mercy was the Foundery in London . The main room of the building was large enough to seat 1500 people. At one time, the Foundery had been a place for casting cannon. After a serious explosion in 1716, the weapons operation moved to Woolwich. ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General, Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Methodist

One Lady Wrote In To A Question And Answer ...  PRO

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 30, 2004

One lady wrote in to a question and answer forum. "Dear Sirs, Our preacher said on Easter, that Jesus just swooned on the cross and that the disciples nursed Him back to health. What do you think? Sincerely, Bewildered. Dear Bewildered, Beat your preacher with a cat-of-nine-tails with 39 ...read more

Tags: Cross, Jesus Christ

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Sunday Morning A Pastor Was Dressing For ...  PRO

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 6, 2004

One Sunday morning a pastor was dressing for church and had the radio on listening to a local church service. Suddenly he heard to minister say, "It’s Easter, and it doesn’t make any difference if Christ be risen or not..." Shocked, A.H.Ackley shouted," It’s a lie! He is risen!" His wife said," ...read more

Tags: Post Easter, Easter Resurrection, Emmaus Road

Denomination: Baptist

Croatian Native Miroslav Volf Is One Of The ...

Contributed by Bobby Touchton on May 26, 2004

Croatian native Miroslav Volf is one of the brightest minds in theology today. He took the pledge of allegiance to become a citizen of these United States on Good Friday several years ago. The irony was not lost upon him. But his in-laws sent him a card of congratulations that reminded him of his ...read more

Tags: Kingdom Of God

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedies Of Ones Life Can Be Devastating. ...

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 17, 2004

The tragedies of ones life can be devastating. But those same tragedies can lead to greater developments, as was true in the following story. Braille It was 1818 in France, and Louis, a boy of 9, was sitting in his father’s workshop. The father was a harness-maker and the boy loved to watch his ...read more

Tags: Birth Of Jesus

Denomination: Baptist

One Communion Sunday, The Communion Steward ...  PRO

Contributed by Don Hawks on Aug 20, 2004

One communion Sunday, the communion steward prepared communion with a twist. When it came time to uncover the elements the grape juice looked darker than usual. The pastor thought nothing of it and began to serve the communion. Promptly upon receiving the cup, each recipient’s face had a ...read more

Tags: Lord's Supper

Denomination: Methodist

Perhaps One Of The Most Poignant Stories Of A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 8, 2004

Perhaps one of the most poignant stories of a rich person’s sacrificial giving gone awry is found in the account of the life of the great Russian novelist, Leo Tolstoy. In his attempt to live out the lifestyle he believed that Jesus prescribed, this extremely wealthy man sold his vast farmlands ...read more

Friends" Is The One Of The Most Watched Sitcoms ...  PRO

Contributed by W F on Sep 27, 2004

“Friends” is the one of the most watched sitcoms on Australian TV. If we don’t trust our real friends, then we can trust our virtual friends on TV who we can switch on and off whenever we like! And why wouldn’t you. They’re only in your house ...read more

Tags: Friendship General

Denomination: *other

One Sunday Morning The Usher Dropped The ...  PRO

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Oct 13, 2004

One Sunday morning the usher dropped the collection plate on the floor. The money flew everywhere. Coins rolled and bills floated in the air. The congregation couldn’t help but laugh so the usher explained: “I couldn’t help but drop the plate – I ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Night While Conducting An Evangelistic ...  PRO

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Oct 17, 2004

One night while conducting an evangelistic meeting in the Salvation Army Citadel in Chicago, Booth Tucker preached on the sympathy of Jesus. After his message a man approached him and said, "If your wife had just died, like mine has, and your babies were crying for their mother, who would never ...read more

Tags: Holy Spirit Attributes

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Story Is Told That One Day A Beggar By The ...  PRO

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 12, 2004

The story is told that one day a beggar by the roadside asked for alms from Alexander the Great as he passed by. The man was poor and wretched and had no claim upon the ruler, no right even to lift a solicitous hand. Yet the Emperor threw him several gold coins. A courtier was astonished at his ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 34:1-29

Tags: Giving General

Denomination: Baptist

One Of The People I Talked To Told Of An ...

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 14, 2004

One of the people I talked to told of an interesting incident that happened at a family gathering. She suddenly found herself under attack as some of the other family members decided to bring up everything that she had ever done wrong. They reminded her of things from long ago and accused her of ...read more

Tags: Church Purpose Of, Unity

Denomination: Methodist

One Of The Finest Steamers Afloat On Lake ...  PRO

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

One of the finest steamers afloat on Lake Champlain in Vermont, USA was the steamer "Champlain.’’ Cheer after cheer went up when she slid from her moorings on the dry-dock into the waters of the lake. Her machinery was perfect, her crew well trained, and the passengers on her for her maiden ...read more

Tags: Faith Vs. Works

Denomination: Baptist

A Family Was Out Vacationing At The Lake One ...

Contributed by Dan Steadman on Dec 3, 2004

A family was out vacationing at the lake one summer. Dad had been puttering out by the boat house. Two of his sons, a 12-year old and a 3-year old were down playing along the dock. The 12 year old was supposed to be watching his little brother, but he got distracted. The 3 year old, little Billy, ...read more

Tags: Children

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Night While Conducting An Evangelistic ...

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Dec 13, 2004

One night while conducting an evangelistic meeting in the Salvation Army Citadel in Chicago, Booth Tucker preached on the sympathy of Jesus. After his message a man approached him and said, "If your wife had just died, like mine has, and your babies were crying for their mother, who would never ...read more

Tags: Faith General, Doubt

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

While Grace And Mercy Are Basically One And The ...

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 25, 2004

While grace and mercy are basically one and the same characteristic of God, we can “split hairs” and see a distinction. Vaughan Durston, Founder of “U. B. David and I’ll B. Jonathan Inc.,” shares two stories that make this clear. Remember Rolfe Barnard’s definition: “Grace is God’s favour that ...read more

Tags: God's Forgiveness

Denomination: Methodist