In Sermon Illustrations: "Peace Of God"

It Was Said That Henry Ford Was An Automotive ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

It was said that Henry Ford was an automotive genius. He came up with great ideas and handed them to researchers for development. One of his ideas was the concept of an engine in which the pistons were set at an angle to each other rather than in a straight line. He sketched out his idea for the ...read more

Tags: Easter Resurrection

William Edward Parry Was A British Explorer. In ...  PRO

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jul 15, 2007

William Edward Parry was a British explorer. In the early 1800s he led an expedition to the Arctic Ocean. They wanted to go farther north to continue their chartings. So they calculated their location by the stars and then started a very difficult and treacherous march north. They walked the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Laymen

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

Leave it to the ministers, And soon the church will die; Leave it to the women folk, And some will pass it by; For the church is all that lifts us From the coarse and selfish mob, And the church that is to prosper Needs the laymen on the job. Now a layman has his business, And a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Took Time To Notice The Not Responsible ...

Contributed by West Garner on Aug 31, 2007

Have you took time to notice the not responsible signs around you. This week at a restaurant I ate at I noticed a sign by the coat rack that said, “Management Not Responsible for harmed or stolen garments in this area.” For those of us that fly, have you ever read the fine print on your airline ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Charles Stanley, In "The Gift Of Forgiveness" ...

Contributed by Sharon Stonestreet on Sep 8, 2007

Charles Stanley, in “The Gift of forgiveness” writes: A friend of mine is a fine man and a fine pastor who loves God. His wife had cancer, and they sought the best medical help. The Dr. Who had been studying the relationship between cancer and negative emotions began to work with Mrs. Brown She ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There's A Bit Of Verse In The Form Of A Prayer ...

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 10, 2007

There’s a bit of verse in the form of a prayer that I think is appropriate: Slow me down, Lord. Ease the pounding of my heart by the quieting of my mind, Steady my hurried pace with the eternal reach of time, Give me amid the confusion of the day the calmness of the everlasting hills, Break the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Heard About A Man And His Four-Year-Old Son ...  PRO

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 19, 2007

I heard about a man and his four-year-old son traveling in the family car. As Dad turned the corner the door flew open and the son rolled out into the street. The dad looked back and noticed that another vehicle traveling at a fast rate and was nearly upon his son. All of a sudden the father ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Emptiness

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 23, 2007

Emptiness One of the most common refrains we hear from those who have reached the pinnacle of success is that of the emptiness that still stalks their lives, all their successes notwithstanding. That sort of confession is at least one reason the question of meaning is so central in life’s pursuit. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

He Had No Cornfields Or Fisheries, But He Could ...

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 15, 2007

He had no cornfields or fisheries, but He could spread a table for five thousand and have bread and fish to spare. He walked on no beautiful carpets or velvet rugs, but He walked on the waters of the Sea of Galilee and they supported Him. When He died, few men mourned. But a black crepe was hung ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Martin Luther Noted That The Tree Represented The ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 26, 2007

Martin Luther noted that the tree represented the everlasting love of God. He pointed out to his church that the evergreen’s color did not fade, just as the love of the Lord did not fade even in the most harshest of times. Martin Luther was the first person to put candles on a tree.To him the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

President Ronald Reagan One Time Told The Story ...  PRO

Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Jan 17, 2008

President Ronald Reagan one time told the story of when he was a teenager, he needed a new pair of boots made. In those days, you couldn’t just go to a shoe store, you went to the shoemaker shop. The cobbler asked the young man- “Do you want blunt end toes or pointed end toes?” Reagan shrugged his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Remember As A Kid Being On The Playground ...

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jan 27, 2008

Do you remember as a kid being on the playground and choosing teams? I do... I hated it. Anytime we chose teams, I really hated it because I was small as a kid. I almost always got picked last. I wasn’t last, but I was one of the kids that was chose right near the end. “Okay, I’ll take Charles, you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Christ Ambassadors

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Feb 3, 2008

“We are Christ ambassador’s…. By Pastor Donny Granberry Ambassador – (Webster’s) a diplomatic agent of the highest rank accredited to a foreign government or sovereign as the resident representative of his or her own government or sovereign or appointed for a special and often temporary diplomatic ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Though Batttle Scarred She Kept The Faith And ...

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 6, 2008

though batttle scarred she kept the faith and never would give in a teacher and a preacher a great soldier to the end a thousand lives were touched by her, a spirit always strong today she walks in glory another saint has now moved on there is no doubt that she was called her gifts came shining ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Empty

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 13, 2008

George Foreman instead March 1977. A few days before his fight with Jimmy Young in Puerto Rico. George stood on the hotel balcony and wondered about the meaning of life. He had come a long way in 28 years from poverty to wealth. He was the heavyweight Champion of the world. Yet in spite of his ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

There Were Two Brothers That Had Had An Argument ...

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 17, 2008

There were two brothers that had had an argument and decided to never speak to the brother until the other one apologized. They went to the same church but never in several decades spoke more than three words to each other. However, God began working on their hearts. They each had always ignored ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

A Light In Dark Places

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008

A LIGHT IN DARK PLACES A young girl once consulted with her minister. "I cannot stick it out any longer. I am the only Christian in the factory where I work. I get nothing but taunts and sneers. It is more than I can stand. I am going to resign." "Will you tell me," asked the minister, "where ...read more

Tags: Evangelism The Lost

A Certain Man, Living In Budapest, Hungary, Went ...

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 8, 2008

A certain man, living in Budapest, Hungary, went to his rabbi, complaining: “Life is unbearable. Nine of us must live in the one room of my house. What can I do?” The rabbi answers, “Take your goat into the room with you.” The man is incredulous. Certain he has misheard, he asks again. But the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

One Of The Greatest Secrets To Prayer Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 8, 2008

One of the greatest secrets to prayer is persistence. Some fishermen were caught in a sudden storm on Lake Superior. It seemed that unless something happened, their boat would be swamped. One of the men were experienced at prayer, so they selected one of theme to pray. The one selected to pray ...read more

We Need Fixing

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 11, 2008

WE NEED FIXING There was a barber in a small local town who had been the only barber in town for years. Everyone went to this barber to get their hair cut. Then, one day a big hair salon franchise came to town and opened up shop. They advertised, "All Haircuts for $3.00" Slowly, the barber's ...read more

Tags: Character