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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
     | 18,733 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 Court Record

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,512 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

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    The Perils Of Paran

    Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 17, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,102 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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    Why We Have Elders Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 7,623 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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    Lessons From Death

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 304 ratings
     | 26,320 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

  • Daniel Owen avatar

    Rooted In Christ

    Contributed by Daniel Owen on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 23,237 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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    Sharing Your Faith

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Sep 12, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,758 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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    Restoring Lost Power

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,038 views

    The story of the lost axe head is illustrative of the impotent Christian’s life.

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Restoring the Lost Power to our Lives and Ministry The story of the lost axe head is illustrative of the impotent Christian’s life. 1.) A look at the early Church shows that something is missing in most Christian lives. 2.) It is the supernatural power of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Why Should I Be Thankful?

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 13,841 views

    Fours reasons to be thankful as illustrated by the ten lepers who were cleansed.

    Why Should I Be Thankful? Luke 17:11-19 Introduction Illustration: Things To Be Thankful For * for automatic dishwashers. They make it possible to get out of the kitchen before the family comes in for their after-dinner snacks. * for husbands who attack small repair jobs around the house. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Andy Griffith Show

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 21, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,864 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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    Whatever

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,431 views

    A look at the up and down nature of life as illustrated in Jesus own experiences....

    Dakota Community Church March 01, 2009 am Whatever! Mark 1:9-15 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Richard Cook avatar

    This Is The House Of Mercy

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 18, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 63,999 views

    This sermon illustrates the everlasting mercies of God, and our Need for such mercy in this hour.

    John 5:1-9 1 After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 3 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Carroll avatar

    Can You Be A Fisherperson If You Are Not Willing To Fish Series

    Contributed by Chris Carroll on May 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,926 views

    This sermon illustrates the importance of all individuals being willing to share Christ.

    Resurrection Encounters Part VI: Can You Be A Fisher If You Aren’t Willing to Fish? Matthew 28:16-20 CBC May 20, 2007 Okay today let me ask the question? Are there any fishermen and women out there? If you love to fish raise your hand? If you like to fish raise your hand. If you are remotely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Casey Campbell avatar

    You Are Welcome Series

    Contributed by Casey Campbell on Mar 9, 2013
     | 4,812 views

    It is a meditation on the text...no illustrations...just a reworking of the basic concepts into the venacular.

    As we read through the gospels we regularly are told that the good news of God’s kingdom is for those, “who have ears to hear, and eyes to see.” And what a great challenge and opportunity that is: to see the world from a fresh perspective and hear it make music in our souls. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ten Commandments Part 10 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 5, 2018
     | 2,610 views

    Part 10 reviews Coveting and illustrates the message through the story of David.

    The Ten Commandments Part 10 Scriptures: Exodus 20:17, James 1:13, 14; Romans 13:10; 1 Corinthians 5:10 This is part ten of my series “The Ten Commandments.” This morning we will examine tenth commandment found in Exodus 20:17. It reads, “You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational