In Sermon Illustrations: "The First Coming Of Christ"

An Older Sister Was Sitting Next To Her Younger ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

An older sister was sitting next to her younger brother in Church one Sunday morning unsuccessfully trying to keep him still and quiet. Finally she said, “I wish you would calm down.” “I can’t”, he said, “it’s just so ...read more

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I Read The Book By Robert Bellah Habits Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

I read the book by Robert Bellah Habits of the Heart: Individualism and Commitment in American Life not long after it came out in 1985. It is about the rise of radical individualism in our culture which is committed only to the self. It is even more relevant today than when it was written. He ...read more

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I Was Reading About The Rev. George Whitefield. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

I was reading about the Rev. George Whitefield. He was the greatest preacher that the Church of England ever had. But he also worked well with Baptists, Presbyterians, Lutherans, and anyone else who believed in the gospel. One day, a colleague asked him, “Why do you do this? Why do you work with ...read more

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A Youth Minister Was Attending A Special ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

A youth minister was attending a Special Olympics where handicapped children competed with tremendous dedication & enthusiasm. One event was the 220-yard dash, Contestants lined up at the starting line, & at the signal, started running as fast as they could. One boy by the name of Andrew quickly ...read more

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Years Ago, When Speaker Of The House Sam Rayburn ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Years ago, when speaker of the house Sam Rayburn heard he had terminal cancer, he shocked everyone when he announced he was going back to his small town in Bonham, Texas. People said to him: "They have the finest facilities in Washington, D. C. Why go back to that little town?" Rayburn’s response ...read more

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The Church Household

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 28, 2007

(1 Timothy 3:1-13) Chrytsostom writes, "The church leader must be ’one that governs well his own house.’... For the church is, as it were, a small household. In a house there are children and wife and domestic duties, and some person has to provide order for them all. So in the church there are ...read more

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Too Many Church Members Are Starched And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Too many church members are starched and ...read more

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Church Members Are Either Pillars Or ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Church members are either pillars or caterpillars. The pillars hold up the church; the ...read more

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The Problem Is Not That The Churches Are Filled ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The problem is not that the churches are filled with empty pews, but that the pews ...read more

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Fellowship Is Fundamental To Mission Commitment ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Fellowship is fundamental to mission Commitment to Christ, commitment to each other in Christ, is ...read more

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Volunteers Are The Only Human Beings On The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nations compassion, unselfish caring, ...read more

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Volunteerism Is A Unique Quality Of American ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Volunteerism is a unique quality of American lifeand we must do everything to sustain ...read more

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No Matter How Big And Powerful Government Gets, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"No matter how big and powerful government gets, and the many services it provides, it can ...read more

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The Magnitude Of Our Social Problems Will ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The magnitude of our social problems will require that all citizens and institutions make a commitment to volunteering as a way of life and ...read more

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The Essence Of Volunteerism Is Not Giving Part ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The essence of volunteerism is not giving part of a surplus one doesnt need, ...read more

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Three Bones In Church

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 23, 2011

THREE BONES IN CHURCH Church members may be divided into three classes in a mere skeleton outline: wishbones, jawbones, and backbones. The wishbones are always languidly hoping that their church will somehow grow without their effort. The jawbones talk their way out of doing things, and the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-16

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Ever Heard A Sheep Call?

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 6, 2011

EVER HEARD A SHEEP CALL? Sheep don’t respond to calls they respond to Shepherds. A man in Australia was arrested for stealing a sheep but he claimed that it was one of his own that had been missing for many days. When the case went to court, the judge was puzzled, not knowing how to decide the ...read more

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Shortcuts

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 8, 2011

SHORTCUTS We live in a world of shortcuts. When I drive up to the Wendy's drive-through menu, I order my usual #6 rather than recite the details of the food order. You have your own shortcuts: mixing laundry loads; hot dinner pick up at Superstore; "control-C" on the computer to copy an item ...read more

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Denomination: Salvation Army

Who Will Do The Need-Meeting?

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 11, 2011

WHO WILL DO THE NEED-MEETING? One preacher told of shopping at the supermarket when a lady came down the aisle heading straight for him. She screeched to a halt within a few feet of him, wagged her finger, and said, "I left your church. I left your church". So I said, "Well, if it’s my church, I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

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John Wesley:

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 5, 2011

John Wesley: "No man ever he went to heaven alone; he must either ...read more

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Denomination: Brethren