In Sermon Illustrations: "Phone A Friend"

In Front Of God

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 17, 2009

IN FRONT OF GOD I read the story of a man who took a slip of paper and wrote upon it only three letters spelling "G-O-D." He showed it to his friend, who was plainly overcome with greed and the worship of wealth. He took a coin, and after having placed the coin over the slip of paper, asked his ...read more

Tags: Idolatry

What Gets Your Attention?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 19, 2011

WHAT GETS YOUR ATTENTION? Two friends were sitting together in a café when a noisy car alarm interrupted their conversation. One friend said: "What good are car alarms when no one pays any attention to them?" The other friend said "Some are quite effective. Last summer, my teenager spent a lot ...read more

Tags: Miscellaneous

Denomination: Brethren

I May Never See You Again

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 17, 2017

Phillips Brooks of Boston became quite ill and would see no visitors. However, when Robert Ingersoll, the noted atheist, heard that his friend was sick, he called at his home and was admitted at once. "I appreciate this very much," said Mr. Ingersoll. "But why do you see me when you deny ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1

Tags: Heaven, Atheism, Hell, Death

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Of My Students Inadvertantly, And Tragically, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 22, 2003

One of my students inadvertantly, and tragically, gave me a sudden insight into Job. When Shannon drove through a stop sign she didn’t see and was killed, I was asked to offer some words at her funeral. I asked my students to write on a piece of paper things that Shannon had said or done that ...read more

Tags: Ot Characters

Ruth Graham Ministries Is Launching A New Women's ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Ruth Graham Ministries is launching a new women’s ministry Ruth Graham & Friends, to encourage, comfort, and bring hope to those with a broken heart and are hiding their pain. The ministry will be holding 6 events in 2006. For ...read more

Tags: Women

The Ponca Indian Tribe Has An Interesting ...  PRO

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Jul 15, 2004

The Ponca Indian tribe has an interesting tradition. When a loved one dies, the family and friends meet to share with one another. They share not in the form of words, but in the form of giving. Now you may think this not too interesting until you hear who does the sharing. You see, thousands of ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Denomination: Methodist

One Day An American Indian Who Was Visiting New ...

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

One day an American Indian who was visiting New York City, turned to his friend in Times Square, tilted his head and said; "I hear a cricket." "You’re crazy!" replied his friend. "No, I hear it," the Cherokee answered. His friend replied, "It’s rush hour. The city’s full of noise, and you think you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Song I Have Chosen To Share With You Today ...

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Sep 13, 2008

The song I have chosen to share with you today should be fairly well known, especially to those who have spent a part of their life either in scouting or church related organizations as a child. Some may recall this little jingle from their school days. So, here it is: Make new friends, But keep ...read more

Tags: Friendship General

Denomination: *other

A Far, Far Better Thing

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 29, 2012

A FAR, FAR BETTER THING In Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities, the young Frenchman Charles Darnay was condemned to die by the guillotine. When Sidney Carton learned of his friend’s situation, he determined to lay down his life in place of his friend. He determined to do this, not because he ...read more

Tags: Salvation

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Buried With A Fire Extinguisher!

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jun 6, 2022

An interesting newspaper clipping from 1999 told of a British man who was quite a character. Two or three days AFTER his funeral his friends started getting signed postcards from him. The cards said "wish you were here" and were addressed from ...read more

Tags: Hell, Death, Eternity, Judgment, Deceived  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Two Coats

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 17, 2011

THE TWO COATS A friend of mine once saw a tramp and decided to help him. He noticed he was wearing a dirty old coat. It was ripped and fit only for the bin. So my friend offered the tramp his coat. The tramp took it but to my friends surprise, instead of taking off the old coat and putting on the ...read more

Tags: Change, Old Coat, New Coat, Two Coats

Denomination: Brethren

Peel It

Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Jul 16, 2011

"PEEL IT." A boy (named Joe Fode) was crying because mum could not buy him banana. Actually mum wanted to buy him some but had already spent the money she had on some other grocery items she came to buy. Luckily, a friend of this woman was passing by and was obviously concerned about Joe Fode’s ...read more

Tags: Gratitude

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Earnest Heed  PRO

Contributed by Charles Dupree on Oct 25, 2011

Earnest Heed Hebrews 2:1 There was a man named Earnest Heed Who simply refused listen But when his wife cooked apple pie His eyes would always glisten. Earnest had a few close friends Named Apathy and Lazy They like Earnest refused to hear And drove other people crazy. One day, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-2

Tags: Obedience, Listen, Accountability, Laziness, Hearing  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Few Years Back Pepper Rodgers Was In The ...  PRO

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 23, 2000

A few years back Pepper Rodgers was in the middle of a terrible season as football coach at UCLA. It even got so bad that it upset his home life. He recalls, My dog was my only friend. I told my wife ...read more

Tags: Marriage Obligations, Marriage General, Sports

Denomination: United Methodist

A Few Years Back Pepper Rodgers Was In The Middle ...

Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Aug 18, 2009

A few years back Pepper Rodgers was in the middle of a terrible season as football coach at UCLA. It even got so bad that it upset his home life. He recalls, "My dog was my only friend. I told my wife ...read more

Tags: Marriage, Marriage Struggle

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Got Carried Away  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 21, 2002

I GOT CARRIED AWAY The late Danny Thomas lost his life savings of $600.00 at a time when he was out of work. He and his wife, Rosie, had a baby on the way, and they needed money. Danny worked at part-time jobs so Rosie could buy groceries. He also borrowed money from friends. It was a tough time ...read more

Tags: Giving General, God's Provision

Most Of Us Were Shocked In Early August When Flip ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 8, 2005

Most of us were shocked in early August when Flip Benham, national director for Operation Rescue, baptized Norma McCorvey, the woman known as Jane Roe in the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. The events leading to the baptism started with an apology. Earlier this year Benhan relocated ...read more

Tags: Abortion

A Proud Young Man Walked Into A Room Looking For ...  PRO

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Oct 27, 2002

A Proud young man walked into a room looking for his friend. He passed two blond young women near the door who looked him over then looked at each other and said and the same time ‘NINE’. The prideful young man puffed out his chest and drew a big smile on his face then walked over to his waiting ...read more

Tags: Temptation Pride, Humility

From The Power Of One Another By Bob Russell, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 6, 2004

From The Power of One Another by Bob Russell, pg. 11- A young woman was talking to some friends when she pointed out that she believed the lifestyle of a certain Hollywood actress was “wrong.” Her friends reprimanded her for daring to judge someone else’s behavior, even though the actress has ...read more

Tags: Bible Truth, Truth Absolute

Was That A No?  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 22, 2005

WAS THAT A NO? A Proud young man walked into a room looking for his friend. He passed two blond young women near the door who looked him over then looked at each other and said and the same time ‘NINE’. The prideful young man puffed out his chest and drew a big smile on his face then walked over ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-37

Tags: Parable General