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  • A Certain Ungodly Tavern-Keeper Who Liked Music ...  PRO

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 1,574 views

    A certain ungodly tavern-keeper who liked music decided to attend one of John Wesley’s meetings to hear the singing. He had resolved however, not to listen to the sermon. He sat with his head down and fingers in his ears. But when God wants to speak to a man’s soul, He has His ways. A fly ...read more

  • A Popular Play And Movie This Time Of Year, One I ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006
     | 1,676 views

    A popular play and movie this time of year, one I always enjoy watching is A Christmas Carol. There is one scene that has always fascinated me. The Ghost of Christmas Past has just paid a very discomforting visit to Ebenezer Scrooge. Clearly the old miser is shaken by the entire ordeal. But when he ...read more

  • Pastor Encuentra 5 Huevos En Una Caja De Zapatos ...  PRO

    Contributed by Ezequiel Alaniz on Jan 10, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 1,721 views

    Pastor encuentra 5 huevos en una caja de zapatos con $10,000.00 pide explicación a su esposa y ella le dice yo me propuse poner un huevo por cada mal sermón que dieras automáticamente el pastor piensa que los billetes eran por todos los Buenos sermones y para reafirmar su sentimiento de presunción ...read more

  • I Came Across Some Definitions Of Things We Use ...  PRO

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 4, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 1,857 views

    I came across some definitions of things we use in the church. MAGI: The most famous trio to attend a baby shower. MANGER: 1. Where Mary gave birth to Jesus because Joseph didn’t have private health cover. 2. The Biblical proof that holiday travel has always been rough. BULLETIN: Church ...read more

  • God Is Behind Our Lives: These Days Most People ...

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 25, 2007
     | 1,578 views

    God is behind our lives: These days most people have the wonderful blessing of a Satellite Navigation in their car to direct them in their travels. The Sat nav directs them to their given destination.It knows the start from the finish. Pastor Aubrey Vaughan in sermon journey of faith.@ ...read more

  • Rico Tice Makes An Interesting Observation In ...

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 20, 2007
     | 1,672 views

    Rico Tice makes an interesting observation in his book, Christianity Explored: “I didn’t have a particularly religious upbringing myself. In fact, my experience of Christianity was limited to a few dull sermons, slightly spooky people in strange garments, hanging about in dank halls and religious ...read more

  • Arthur John Gossip Was A Great Preacher In The ...

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,167 views

    Arthur John Gossip was a great preacher in the Church of Scotland. When he was pastor at Beechgrove Church in Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1927 he suddenly lost his beloved wife. The following Sunday he preached perhaps the greatest sermon of the Twentieth Century “When Life Tumbles In, What Then?” ...read more

  • Guard Your Name

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,727 views

    Guard Your Name You got it from your father, it was all he had to give So it’s yours to use and cherish, for as long as you may live. If you lose the watch he gave you, it can always be replaced. But a black mark on your name, son, can never be erased. It was clean the day you took it, and a ...read more

  • What Are We Voting For?

    Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,106 views

    WHAT ARE WE VOTING FOR? A parishioner had dozed off to sleep during the morning service. “Will all who want to go to heaven, please stand?” the pastor asked.” – All stood, except the sleeping parishioner. After they sat, the pastor continued, “Well, will all who want to go to the other place ...read more

  • Just Tell The Truth

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008
     | 4,074 views

    JUST TELL THE TRUTH A small boy was on the witness stand in an important lawsuit. The prosecuting attorney cross-examined him, then delivered, he thought, a crushing blow to the testimony. "Your father has been telling you how to testify, has he not?" "Yes," the lad replied and did not hesitate ...read more

  • David Watson Stated In His Book, I Believe In The ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 2, 2008
     | 1,378 views

    David Watson stated in His book, I Believe in the Church the following: To love all is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact, you must give your heart to no one.… Wrap it carefully round with ...read more

  • The Way Of Sanctification Is The Way Of Spiritual ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 2, 2008
     | 3,738 views

    The way of sanctification is the way of spiritual refreshment from the presence of the Lord. Picture your house when you go away for an extended vacation. You shut up the house and close all the blinds. While you’re gone the air becomes stale and musty. When you return the first thing you do is ...read more

  • What A Way To Go!

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 2, 2008
     | 1,940 views

    Two elderly gentlemen were talking together. "I guess you’re never too old," the first one boasted. "Why, just yesterday a pretty college girl said she’d be interested in dating me. But to be perfectly honest, I don’t quite understand it." "Well," his friend said, "you have to remember that ...read more

  • During My First Ministry, I Encountered A Man Who ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 2, 2008
     | 1,919 views

    During my first ministry, I encountered a man who approached me about becoming a Christian. He had not been in church much before… but he was scared of God’s judgment. He’d just seen a TV special on a man named Nostradamus who had predicted the end of the world and this young man was afraid that ...read more

  • To Have A Church Full Of Good Order, Requires A ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 3, 2008
     | 1,583 views

    To have a church full of good order, requires a church full of disciples. Many Christians are only "Christaholics" and not disciples at all. Disciples are cross-bearers; they seek Christ. Christaholics seek happiness. Disciples dare to discipline themselves, and the demands they place on ...read more

  • To Prevent Rot – My Grandmother, Grinny, Would ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 8, 2008
     | 1,384 views

    1. To prevent rot – My Grandmother, Grinny, would take the rock ice from ice cream churn after churning ice cream and pour it around her mailbox post to keep the grass from growing there. A North American once asked a South American why they couldn’t seem to get their governments in order down ...read more

  • In A Wycliffe Bible Translators Publication, ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008
     | 2,872 views

    IN A WYCLIFFE BIBLE TRANSLATORS PUBLICATION, THERE WAS A RECENT STORY ABOUT A WOMAN WHO SERVED AS A HOUSE-PARENT FOR MISSIONARIES’ CHILDREN IN THE PHILIPPINES. SHE LOVED BOOKS. THOUGH SHE LOANED OUT SOME, OTHERS SHE TREASURED IN A FOOTLOCKER. ONCE, IN THE QUIET OF THE NIGHT, SADIE HEARD A FAINT ...read more

  • I Was Shocked To Read That The Personal Savings ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008
     | 1,085 views

    I WAS SHOCKED TO READ THAT THE PERSONAL SAVINGS RATE OF DISPOSABLE INCOME IN THIS COUNTRY IS ROUGHLY 1%. D. THE FEDERAL RESERVE EVERY 3 YEARS CONDUCTS THE SURVEY OF CONSUMER FINANCES AND FOUND THAT 61% OF ALL WORKERS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 24 AND 64, (THAT IS 66 MILLION PEOPLE) DO NOT HAVE A ...read more

  • God's Love And The Weather Vane

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,303 views

    GOD'S LOVE AND THE WEATHER VANE One day, C.H. Spurgeon was walking through the English countryside with a friend. As they strolled along, the evangelist noticed a barn with a weather vane on its roof. At the top of the vane were these words: GOD IS LOVE. Spurgeon remarked to his companion that he ...read more

  • Discerning God's ...

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 13, 2009
     | 4,702 views

    DISCERNING GOD’S WILL George Mueller’s recommended method for discerning God’s will: 1. Have no will of your own in the matter. (Mark 14:36) 2. Seek the will of God in direct connection with the Word of God (Psalm 119:33-35) 3. Circumstances will agree with the Word of God (Judges 6:36-40) 4. Ask ...read more

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