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  • James Chandler avatar

    Parable Of The Three Baseball Fans

    Contributed by James Chandler on May 19, 2003
    based on 127 ratings
     | 17,577 views

    This is a parable that I created to illustrate the different types of people responding to Christ.

    The Parable of the Three Baseball Fans I Corinthians 9:24-27 NOTE: Before I entered the auditorium, I changed into a baseball uniform. As the organist played and the people sang “Take Me Out To The Ball Game” I entered the auditorium and walked up on stage. I loved seeing the surprised look on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Andy Griffith Show

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 21, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,065 views

    A father’s day sermon with illustrations from the Andy Griffith Show

    Sermon for 6/20/99 Andy Griffith Show Father’s Day Sermon Introduction: A. Observation from Carl about Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. B. Today we are going to be positive about Fathers. C. My dad and Father’s Day. D. The 13th was my father’s birthday. E. Adam N Reiter- “He’s slowing down,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rooted In Christ

    Contributed by Daniel Owen on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 20,714 views

    A children’s sermon illustrating our need to be rooted and grounded in Christ.

    Children’s talk: Ephesians 3:14-21 Prop: Small Oak tree in a pot. Can anyone tell me what type of plant is in this pot? (Oak). Not that long ago, this little oak was just a small seed. Can anyone tell me what the seed of an oak is called? (Acorn). There’s even a well known proverb which ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Perils Of Paran

    Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 17, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 1,631 views

    The Christian life is fraught with dangers illustrated by Israel’s experience in Paran.

    What Paran was supposed to be for the Children of Israel. 1. A Place to Catch a New Vision of God’s Promise for Them. They had seen it from far but now they could view it up close. 2. A Place to Taste of Sample of What God Had in Store for them. Not only look but actually taste and see that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Sharing Your Faith

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Sep 12, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,947 views

    Jesus illustrates a simple approach of sharing our faith that has results.

    Sharing your Faith *John 4:4-38 “Now he had to go through Samaria. 5 So he came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground Jacob had given to his son Joseph. 6 Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. It was about the sixth hour. 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Court Record

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,675 views

    This message illustrates the doctrine of justification with a courtroom proceding with Jesus as judge and redeemer.

    “The Court Record” Introduction/Illustration Have you ever been in a courtroom? I won’t ask any of you here this morning to raise your hand if you have been to court. But I will tell you a story about one of my court experiences. Before you get worried and think that you welcomed a Pastor into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    From Persecuting To Preaching Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 24, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 6,916 views

    This sermon illustrates the necessity of personal evangelism and our atttitudes towards it.

    From Persecuting to Preaching Acts 9:1-22 May 26, 2002 Intro: A. [Transformed by an Elevator, Citation: Owen Bourgaize, Castel, Guernsey, United Kingdom] A family from a remote area was making their first visit to a big city. They checked in to a grand hotel and stood in amazement at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lessons From Death

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 304 ratings
     | 24,696 views

    This is a funeral sermon that illustrates three lessons that can be learned from Death.

    I. Introduction II. The First Lesson is the Frailty of the Human Body. (1-4) a. Paul writes that the body is simply a temporary dwelling place. III. The Second Lesson is the Faithfulness of God. (5-8) a. Paul tells of his eagerness to be with the Lord. b. God is Faithful to be there when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Holy Priesthood Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 15, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 5,897 views

    Peter illustrates our identity in the church as living stones and a holy priesthood

    A Holy Priesthood Text: 1 Peter 2:4-10 Introduction I watched a show where scientists tried to make a smaller model of the great pyramids to learn how the ancients had accomplished the feat. They measured and cut the giant stone which would serve as the guide and cornerstone, as they levered ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christ's Suffering Calls Us To Do What?

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,238 views

    Using Christ’s agony in the garden as an illustration of our response to suffering.

    Christ’s Suffering Calls us to do What? M.B. Oliver A sermon for Year C, 2nd Sunday in Lent, Evening Prayer Preached at St John the Evangelist, Cold Lake, Alberta, 1900 11 Mar 01. Gen 41:14-45 Psalm 8, 84 Mark 14:27-52 A young girl was speaking with her Grandfather and asked, “Granddad, did ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Message Of The Memorial

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on May 30, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 7,083 views

    Sermon illustrating the purpose of a memorial, and to encourage to remember landmarks in our lives.

    THE MESSAGE OF THE MEMORIAL Joshua 4:5-7, 21-24 Memorial Day Weekend is here.... For many people, this day indicates the beginning of summer, only to be ended a couple months down the road with Labor Day Weekend. It seems that nowadays Memorial Day is being reduced in it’s meaning and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Mark#1: Uncommon Faith Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,496 views

    This sermon introduces the series and illustrates the faith that is necessary to build a prevailing church.

    Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Mark #1: Uncommon Faith Matthew 16:13-18 June 24, 2001 Intro: A. [What the Church Really Needs, Citation: Father John McKenzie. Leadership, Vol. 15, no. 2.] If the church were to lose its hierarchy, its clergy, its vast collection of buildings, its stores of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In Remembrance Of Him: The Chief Cornerstone

    Contributed by Pat Herlitz on Jul 24, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,439 views

    The phrase, "Chief Cornerstone," illustrates for us Jesus position as Head of the church.

    Title: IN REMEMBERANCE OF HIM: THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE INTRODUCTION. 1.) Matt. 16:18 I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. 2.) God has a plan of ultimate completion for his universe; and Jesus is the focal point of that plan. SUPPLIMENTAL BIBLICAL TEXT: Ps. 118:22 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    Why We Have Elders Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 6,714 views

    Outline is semi origional with illustrations borrowed from sermon central contributers.

    Leadership Lessons Elders, Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Acts 15:1-30 July 22, 2001 A husband and wife, prior to marriage, decided that he’d make all the major decisions and she the minor ones. After 20 years of marriage, he was asked how this arrangement had worked. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Complete Rainbow

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Oct 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,781 views

    Children use rainbow as illustration that all are needed for God’s work.

    Title: “Complete Rainbow” 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 Prior to Service: • Cut construction paper into 2” x 11” strips • Papers should have six (6) different colors: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Violet (or whatever colors you have available) • Divide strips into multiples of six- with extra strips ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist