Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011
ARTHUR'S ENVY
When I served on staff at Rayne Memorial UMC on St. Charles Avenue, a young man named Arthur began attending. Arthur was a nice guy but was different, both in appearance and in personality. Arthur got involved in the young adult ministry I had started at the church and was accepted
...read more
Tags:
Denomination:
Methodist
Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
based on 1 rating
| 3,348 views
OUR TONGUES GET US INTO TROUBLE
The classic movie, "A Christmas Story," is a nostalgic look at growing up in Gary, Indiana, through the eyes of a boy named Ralphy. One scene depicts a school recess in the middle of winter. Two boys surrounded by their classmates argue whether a person’s tongue
...read more
Tags:
Denomination:
*other
Contributed by Garris Hudson on Nov 20, 2022
based on 1 rating
| 1,295 views
Our church was saddened to learn this week of the death of one of our most valued members, Someone Else.
Someone’s passing creates a vacancy that will be difficult to fill. Else has been with us for many years and for every one of those years, Someone did far more than a normal person’s
...read more
Tags:
Denomination:
Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004
based on 13 ratings
| 4,863 views
De-evangelizing the neighbourhood
I was at a conference a few years ago where they told the story of a church that looked as though they were really thriving: they had about 500 people attending, and had many outreach ministries reaching their community, and many people were coming to Christ and to
...read more
Tags:
Denomination:
*other
Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 30, 2008
based on 4 ratings
| 4,141 views
On Trial for Sharing the Gospel
17 and 18 years old, Pakistan, 1997
(p27-28)
Anila met Perveen at school. As their friendship grew, Anila gave Perveen a Bible and taught her Christian songs. Perveen quickly learned Christian songs and began to teach them to her younger sister when her parents
...read more
Denomination:
Pentecostal
Contributed by Scott Malone on Mar 1, 2005
based on 8 ratings
| 4,721 views
Jim Cymbala, in his book “Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire”, details the miraculous growth of the Brooklyn Tabernacle because of its dedication to prayer. In 1972 he was asked to pastor part-time a small church in a shabby two-story building on Atlantic Avenue in New York City. The location was bad. The
...read more
Tags:
Denomination:
Baptist
Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 20, 2005
based on 3 ratings
| 33,661 views
John was a very lonely, wealthy old man. He had worked hard all his life and built a great business and made loads of money. But, he was all alone. One Sunday evening as he was talking a walk to clear his head, he was drawn to a church where he heard wonderful, joyous music. It was a spiritual
...read more
Tags:
Denomination:
Presbyterian/Reformed
Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 17, 2007
based on 5 ratings
| 14,368 views
Church Unity?
I read about a church that split, and that split began over an argument at a potluck supper when a lady brought a congealed salad she made with Cool Whip instead of real whipping cream. There’s a book entitled War In The Pews that talks about real-life instances which are absolutely
...read more
Tags:
Denomination:
Baptist
Contributed by Keith Maynard on Feb 17, 2009
based on 3 ratings
| 3,353 views
GIVE HIM THE POST AND LET'S MOVE ON
The story’s told about a young preacher who was pastoring a very traditional and established church. The church was beginning to experience phenomenal growth. It got to the place where the sanctuary was no longer suitable for the congregation. They were going to
...read more
Tags:
Denomination:
Church Of God
Contributed by Garris Hudson on Nov 10, 2024
based on 1 rating
| 1,569 views
• “A pastor was on a long flight home which started very peaceful but ran into an incredible storm; first the seat belt sign came on, then the announcer said we will not be able to serve the meal at this time, a severe storm is ahead of us. Then all the sudden the storm broke; the plane was in the
...read more
Tags:
Denomination:
Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Sermon Central