In Sermon Illustrations: "The World"

I Heard Mike Reynolds, Then The Director Of Utah ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Dec 28, 2004

I heard Mike Reynolds, then the Director of Utah Missions, at a meeting in South Carolina telling about leading a Mormon to Christ the first time he witnessed to him. It was such an unusual experience for Mike that he began asking questions about others who had witnessed to the man. He then said, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-14

Tags: World Religions

Denomination: Baptist

Charles Smith Was A Jehovah's Witness, Working ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Dec 28, 2004

Charles Smith was a Jehovah’s Witness, working his way up in the organization for 37 years. Outside one of their meetings, he noticed someone with a sign that simply said, “1 John 5:13.” He decided he would read it later. “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of ...read more

Tags: World Religions

Denomination: Baptist

Allah Or Jesus?  PRO

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Dec 15, 2003

Allah or Jesus? Last month I attended my annual training session that’s required for mai ntaining my state prison security clearance. During the training session there was a presentation by three speakers representing the Roman Catholic, Protestant and Muslim faiths who explained their belief ...read more

Tags: World Religions

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Barbarism Of Our Time Is The More Appalling ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The barbarism of our time is the more appalling because so many people are ...read more

Tags: World Religions

You Dont Have To Go To Heathen Lands Today To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

You dont have to go to heathen lands today to find false gods. America is full of them. Whatever ...read more

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Secularism Is To Live As Though God Does Not ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Secularism is to live as though God does not exist. We believe in Him, but thats as far as it goes Our home life, business life, social life are conducted along lines which leave God outBut the ultimate course of ...read more

Tags: World Religions

During The Past Decade The Mormon Church Grew The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

During the past decade the Mormon church grew the fastest in the U.S.—by 19% to 4.2 million ...read more

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The Golden ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 15, 2010

The Golden Rule Four men sit down together. In the discussion they start to speak about what is called “the Golden Rule,” and how it is understood. The first speaks. “Leviticus 19 says, “Love your neighbour as yourself.” But who is my neighbour? The great rabbi Hillel, who is one of the main ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Tags: World Religions

D. L. Moody And The Chicago Campaign

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2011

D. L. MOODY AND THE CHICAGO CAMPAIGN In 1893, the World Exposition was held in Chicago, and more than 21 million people visited the exhibits. Among the features was a "World Parliament of Religions," with representatives of the world's religions, meeting to share their "best points" and perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

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3000 Miles Wide And 3 Inches Deep

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 13, 2012

3000 MILES WIDE AND 3 INCHES DEEP According to a 2008 Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, 57 percent of evangelical church attendees said they believe many religions can lead to eternal life. In fact, 70 percent of Americans with at least some religious affiliation shared that idea. The ...read more

Tags: World Religions

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unreligion

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 3, 2013

THE UNRELIGION When Jesus hung on the cross, He cried out, “It is finished!” Jesus did all the work. All that remains for us to do is depend on Him. You see, not only our salvation, but our success in this life is all up to Him. I like the way Dane Ortlund put it in his book, Defiant Grace. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Tags: World Religions

Two Men Had An Argument. To Settle The Matter, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Two men had an argument. To settle the matter, they went to a judge to let him decide. The plaintiff made his case. He was very eloquent and persuasive in his reasoning. When he finished, the judge nodded in approval and said, "That’s right, that’s right." On hearing this, the defendant jumped up ...read more

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Reader's Digest Told Of A Factory Worker Who ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Reader’s Digest told of a factory worker who refused to sign up for group insurance. The problem was no policy could be issued until all employees signed up. Yet he held out stubbornly. The foreman begged him to sign; the shop foreman pleaded with him; the plant superintendent and general manager ...read more

Tags: World Religions

Some Time Ago I Spoke At Horn Creek Lodge In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Some time ago I spoke at Horn Creek Lodge in Horn Creek, Colorado not too far from Colorado Springs. If you have never been there you need to go. It is a great place to spend a week. The mountains are at your front door and the deer walk up to your back door. The food is delicious and the ...read more

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If You Have The Truth And It's A Matter Of Life ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

If you have the truth and it’s a matter of life or death, you had better be assertive. For example, I do a tremendous amount of flying. It has been my observation that pilots are some of the most arrogant people you would ever want to meet. First of all, in all my years of air travel they have ...read more

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In 2002 The Department For Environment, Food And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

In 2002 the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, commissioned a survey in which they discovered that chewing gum was the major source of staining on pavements. They cite “the greatest problems are around facilities such as schools, cinemas and swimming pools that are frequented by ...read more

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In June Of 2004 Patricia Shroeder Wrote An ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

In June of 2004 Patricia Shroeder wrote an editorial in USA Today describing Ronald Reagan as the “Teflon President.” She concluded that whether he had sticky stuff or not, because of ...read more

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There Is A Fascinating Article In The April 2007 ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

There is a fascinating article in the April 2007 issue of Smithsonian Magazine about French photographer, Henri Cartier-Bresson. In 1947 he was labeled the “photographer of the decisive moment.” The article states that, “since 1952 and the publication of his book of photographs, The Decisive ...read more

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Aol News Reported The Story On July 4, 2002. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

AOL News reported the story on July 4, 2002. Perhaps you remember. Steve Fossett, a Chicago millionaire, soared into the record books by becoming the first person to fly around the world in a hot air balloon solo. After beginning his voyage on June 19, 2002, in Western Australia, Fossett’s balloon ...read more

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This Week I Read An Article In National ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

This week I read an article in National Geographic about the Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert in Africa. Christian missionaries first went to Africa 200 years ago. One of the groups they sought to "convert" there were these bushmen of the Kalahari desert. However, this article pointed out that the ...read more

Tags: World Religions