In Sermon Illustrations: "The Apple Of The Eye"

Late For Work  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 5, 2003

*Late For Work* For thirty years, Johnson had arrived at work at 9 A.M. on the dot. He had never missed a day and was never late. Consequently, when on one particular day 9 A.M. passed without Johnson’s arrival, it caused a sensation. All work ceased and the boss himself, looking at his watch ...read more

Tags: Workplace Integrity

Bill Bright, Just Months Before He Died In July ...  PRO

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 22, 2003

Bill Bright, just months before he died in July 2003: "Even though I’ve always believed in heaven and hell, after I became a believer, I gave little thought to it. But in recent months I’ve been writing on heaven and hell. My logic is this: The God whom we worship created at least 100 billion ...read more

Tags: Heaven, Second Coming

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Said The Times Before His Second Coming ...  PRO

Contributed by James O. Davis on Oct 28, 2003

Jesus said the times before His second coming would include a multiplication sign, a mental sign, a moral sign, and a miracle sign. Concerning the latter, He was talking about the nation of Israel. He reminds us to keep our eyes on the fig tree. When it begins to blossom you know the end is ...read more

Tags: Second Coming

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Few [called By Christ] Would Have Been ...  PRO

Contributed by David Haun on Dec 27, 2003

Few [called by Christ] would have been considered wise in the world’s eyes. Few were powerful or influential decision makers. Few were wealthy. Among the earliest disciples, five were fishermen, one was a tax collector, and the careers of the rest are unknown. None (with the possible exception of ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General, Faith, Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Twenty Years Later Rembrandt Painted Another ...

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 15, 2004

Twenty years later Rembrandt painted another picture of himself. As a young man he determined to deny himself no pleasure. He, therefore, sought out every delight and followed his appetite. Hence, one by one the torches of his life went out. Having been untrue to himself, he lost faith in others. ...read more

Tags: Sin Exposed

Denomination: Baptist

I've Not Seen This Myself, But I Have Hear About ...

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

I’ve not seen this myself, but I have hear about a Museum in Istanbul, where they have a very precious cup (called a goblet). In the center of the inside of that goblet is carved, in gold, a serpent. It has ruby eyes and diamond fangs; its mouth is open and ready to strike. When the goblet is ...read more

Tags: Humanity Of Christ, Call Of The Disciples

Denomination: Baptist

You Do Not Know Wealth, You Do Not Understand ...

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Jun 8, 2007

You do not know wealth, you do not understand prosperity, if you have not found Gods Word. It is the truth in the world of falsehood, and life in the midst of death. It reveals what is not seen clearly by the naked eye, and uncovers what men and their carnality has hidden. People have speculated ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Center Field

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Center Field In Discipleship Journal, Don McCullough wrote: “John Killinger tells about the manager of a minor league baseball team who was so disgusted with his center fielder’s performance that he ordered him to the dugout and assumed the position himself. The first ball that came into center ...read more

Tags: God In The Hardships

My Neighbors Bible

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

My Neighbors Bible I am my neighbor’s Bible He reads me when we meet Today he reads me in my home Tomorrow on the Street He may be a relative or friend, Or slight acquaintence be He may not even know my name Yet he is reading me And pray who is this neighbor Who reads me day by day to learn ...read more

Tags: Worship Benefits

One Night A Wife Found Her Husband Standing Over ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

One night a wife found her husband standing over their infant’s crib. As she watched him looking down at their very first baby, she saw on his face a mixture of emotions: disbelief, doubt, delight, amazement, enchantment, skepticism. Touched by this unusual display and deep emotions, with eyes ...read more

Tags: Cross Agony

A Story Is Told Of A Small Group Study That Was ...

Contributed by John Browning on Aug 6, 2007

A story is told of a small group study that was done each week a church. Each week it would be held in a different member’s home and the host would provide snacks and the opening prayer. One young lady always provided the best food, had the cleanest home, etc. But she could never say the prayer; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Culture Has Wrongly Insisted That Faith And ...

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 13, 2007

The culture has wrongly insisted that faith and reason are incompatible. One of the classes that I took in my undergraduate degree in Religion at Liberty University was a biology class which dealt with the issues of evolution and creation from a scientific and a biblical view point. The ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

There Was A Young Ambitious Man Talking To His ...  PRO

Contributed by Rick Bezanson on Oct 17, 2007

There was a young ambitious man talking to his grandfather about his future plans. The young man said,” I will learn my trade.” The grandfather asked, “And then?” The young man said,” I will set up a business.” The grandfather asked, “And then?” The boy said,” And then I will make my fortune.” The ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Wayne Muller, In His Book "Learning To Pray," ...

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 20, 2007

Wayne Muller, in his book “Learning to Pray,” writes, “In northern California, there is fog in the morning. As I write this, looking out my window, I know that the mountains and the trees, the grasses and the sky, remain hidden in the fog, but I cannot see them with my eyes. Instead, I feel their ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

There Is A Small Tree Which Grows In Southeast ...

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Dec 11, 2007

There is a small tree which grows in Southeast Asia known as the Judas-tree. From its branches grow gorgeous blossoms. These blossoms look like scarlet sunbeams. The brilliant beauty of the crimson flowers attracts thousands of tiny insects. Wild bees also try to draw honey from their exquisitely ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Happens When We Pattern Our Sonship On Those ...

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 1, 2008

What happens when we pattern our Sonship on those around us? Illustration: 4276 Imitating Each Other Or Christ In the British Museum a Greek writing tablet, earlier than the Christian era, is shown. It is the classical equivalent of a child’s copybook. The headline has been written by the master. ...read more

Denomination: Other

Leaving You In Good Hands

Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on May 1, 2008

LEAVING YOU IN GOOD HANDS The story is told of a mum who would take her son to nursery school, kiss him good bye and would always say to him "Darling, I’m leaving you in good hands, OK?" She will do this every day she takes her son to school. When the son was of age and mum was quite old now and ...read more

Tags: Ascension

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

We Need Light

Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008

WE NEED LIGHT Do you realize there is a physical disorder caused by lack of light? It is called Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) and it effects 1 in 5 of us. It is caused by lack of exposure to sunlight, which in turn alters a person’s brain chemistry. During the fall and winter months when ...read more

Tags: Basics Of Christianity

Denomination: Baptist

There Is A Historical Account Of The Preparations ...

Contributed by Deborah Westbrook on Aug 19, 2008

There is a historical account of the preparations for one of Napoleon’s famous battles. As Napoleon was talking to a group of his high ranking officers, his horse, standing nearby, spooked and bolted. A quick thinking private, observing the scene, pursued the runaway on his own horse, and was ...read more

Tags: Possibilities

Denomination: Methodist

I Was Walking By The Beach The Other Day And ...

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 24, 2008

I was walking by the beach the other day and there were 4-6 foot waves pounding on the shore. All I could hear was the roar of those waves. Then I noticed an object suspended in the air above the trees near the shore. it was a hawk with its wings spread out enjoying the wind! The hawk was so still ...read more

Tags: Peace

Denomination: Independent/Bible