In Sermon Illustrations: "Poor Man"

What Does That Mean?  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 30, 2003

WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? Victor, a man in Jeanette Hoessel’s English-as-a-second language course, came from El Salvador. He asked her one day, "What does C-section mean?" Since Jeanette’s three children had been delivered by Caesarian section, she felt confident with her explanation, but Victor’s face ...read more

Tags: Discipleship, Apologetics General, God The Father

Did You Know That Some Of The Best Business ...  PRO

Contributed by Joe Fornear on Sep 2, 2004

-Did you know that some of the best business minds in the country are working really hard to get you and your sons hooked on pornography. Some have called it - The Mainstreaming of Pornography – 60 Minutes did a story on this last Sunday night. Consider these facts: *Sales of sexual films in hotel ...read more

Tags: Temptation Sex, Pornography

Denomination: Independent/Bible

And He Was Changed  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 11, 2004

AND HE WAS CHANGED In 1918, a notorious criminal named Tokichi Ichii was sentenced to hang. While in prison in Tokyo, he was sent a New Testament by two missionaries, Miss West and Miss McDonald. After a visit from Miss West, he began to read the story of Jesus’ and crucifixion. When he reached ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Tags: Parable Sower And Seed

A Pilot Was Taking His Family In A Light ...

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 12, 2004

A pilot was taking his family in a light seaplane into British Columbia. When he attempted to land offshore in the ocean, the plane’s pontoons caught and flipped the plane into the icy waters. The pilot and his family managed to get out of the plane, but it quickly sank, and they had to swim a ...read more

Tags: Assurance Of Salvation, Becoming A Christian

Denomination: Methodist

A Gentleman From My Church Told A Story About ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Adams on Dec 19, 2004

A gentleman from my church told a story about his family. Each day as he came home from work, he stopped on his way into his house to pet his dog, and give it some affection. One day as he came in the house, his wife said with a little frustration, "Why is it that every day you always pet the dog ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Tags: Children, Parenting

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Art Of War  PRO

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 26, 2005

INTRODUCTION Sun Tzu was a general in China about 500 BC. If we relate this time to other world events, the Jews were in captivity and the prophets Haggai and Zechariah were preaching. About 520, the Jews began to rebuild the temple and Jerusalem and we can read about this in the book of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Tags: Temptation Power, Temptation General

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Kill A Mockingbird" Is One Of My Favorite ...  PRO

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 3, 2005

“To Kill A Mockingbird” is one of my favorite stories. The main character is Atticus Finch, a lawyer and father who defends a young black man of rape in 1932. As you can imagine, in that day that was not a popular decision. He’s called all kinds of names and even his children bear the brunt of his ...read more

Tags: Anger

Denomination: Christian Church

This Past Sunday Afternoon, After Katrina Had ...

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 24, 2005

This past Sunday afternoon, after Katrina had already made a mess of South Florida, Gladys and I watched the news as the killer storm made it’s way across the Gulf, with its eye focused on the gulf coast. We, along with many of you and countless millions of others across the country, watched with ...read more

Tags: Evangelism Fear Of

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Of Aging  PRO

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 3, 2005

THE GLORY OF AGING A woman nearly 100 years old wrote: This old shell in which I dwell Is growing old, I know full well, But I am not the shell. What if my hair is turning gray, Gray hair is honorable, they say. What if my sight is growing dim, I still can see to follow Him. What should I care ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Woman Was Out Golfing One Day When She Hit The ...  PRO

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 6, 2005

A woman was out golfing one day when she hit the ball into the woods. She went in to to look for it and found a frog in a trap. The frog said to her, "If you release me from this trap, I will grant you three wishes." The woman freed the frog, and the frog said, "Thank you, but I failed to mention ...read more

Tags: Sin General, Sin Exposed

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If It Moves, Sin!

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Dec 4, 2005

Chuck Swindoll writes: “One of my favorite stories comes from a man who used to be in our church. He and his wife were close friends of our family, but they have now moved to another part of the country. We really miss their joyful presence. When he was a youth worker many years ago in an ethnic ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:15

Tags: Church Practices

Denomination: Lutheran

Many Years Ago In St. Louis, A Lawyer Visited A ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 8, 2005

Many years ago in St. Louis, a lawyer visited a Christian to transact some business. Before the two parted, his client said to him, “I’ve often wanted to ask you a question, but I’ve been afraid to do so.” “What do you want to know?” asked the lawyer. The man replied, “I’ve wondered why you’re ...read more

Tags: Addiction

Many Years Ago In St. Louis, A Lawyer Visited A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

Many years ago in St. Louis, a lawyer visited a Christian to transact some business. Before the two parted, his client said to him, "I’ve often wanted to ask you a question, but I’ve been afraid to do so." "What do you want to know?" asked the lawyer. The man replied, "I’ve wondered why you’re not ...read more

Tags: Addiction

Our Body. Makes Me World Conscious. If We Are ...

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 9, 2006

Our Body. Makes me world conscious. If we are walking down the street, how do people recognize you? Do they know you by your spirit? By your soul? No, by your body which includes your face. In 24 hours the average adult accomplishes much: Your heart beats 103,689 times Your ...read more

Tags: Creation

Back In 1905, There Was Baseball Game At Salt ...

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 14, 2007

Back in 1905, there was baseball game at Salt Lake City, Utah. The Rhyolites were playing the Beattys and the Beattys were up to bat. The pitcher threw the ball, the batter swung - and the ball rocketed toward 1st base. The 1st baseman was a man named William Giffiths, and as he saw the ball ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tv Guide Recently Came Up With A List Of What ...

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007

TV Guide recently came up with a list of what they consider the top 50 TV shows of all time; the top 5 were (source: http://www.tvguide.com/50th/features/020429a.asp): 5. The Sopranos – “A complex drama built around a thinking man’s mobster who struggles with two families — his wife and kids, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dr. M. R. Dehaan Is The Source Of This Final ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Dr. M. R. Dehaan is the source of this final story: The expression "face the music" is said to have originated in Japan. According to the story, one man in the imperial orchestra couldn’t play a note. Being a person of great influence and wealth, he had demanded that he be given a place in the ...read more

Tags: Faith

In An Interview With Randy Pope Of Atlanta's ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

In an interview with Randy Pope of Atlanta’s Perimeter Church, he recalled a "man who called me and said, ’I’m shopping for churches. I live in another state and I want to live near my church when I go to Atlanta.’ He said, ’Tell me a little bit about your church. I understand your church is very ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

While Taking A Break From Their Studies And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

While taking a break from their STUDIES and MISSION WORK, Ron and some of his classmates went SWIMMING in the SURF off the north end of Luzon Island in the Philippines when a SHARK ATTACKED. Ron’s leg was SEVERED below the KNEE. He was carried to SHORE by his friends. Emergency crews tried various ...read more

Tags: Children

The Lord Provides

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Who do you belittle? Someone with less money, who can’t speak clearly Someone who does not speak English? With a disability? God says be there for those at risk Because, You could be AT RISK ANYTIME Reality is any of us could lose everything People here have and listen to their lessons Elderly ...read more

Tags: Paul