http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/ Preaching.com - Sermon Illustrations en-us Copyright 2008 - Preaching.com Salem Publishing - RSS Generator rss@Preaching.com rss@Preaching.com Fri, 16 May 2008 11:20:30 GMT Fri, 16 May 2008 11:20:30 GMT http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/ http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/ http://media.salemwebnetwork.com/preaching/system/gr/preaching_logo_rss.gif 250 43 http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11574770/ In a recent “Dennis the Menace” comic, Dennis is seated in church beside his father. He looks up and says, “Is it OK if we leave at half time?” Sat, 03 May 2008 08:09:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11574770/ J. Michael Shannon In a recent “Dennis the Menace” comic, Dennis is seated in church beside his father. He looks up and says, “Is it OK if we leave at half time?” http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11574769/ It is reported that Abraham Lincoln once said, “You can see what God thinks of money when you see the people He gives it to.” Sat, 03 May 2008 08:08:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11574769/ J. Michael Shannon It is reported that Abraham Lincoln once said, “You can see what God thinks of money when you see the people He gives it to.” http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11574768/ News reports recently told of something unusual in South Pasadena, California. The city council adopted a resolution calling for one week off from swearing. Sat, 03 May 2008 08:06:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11574768/ J. Michael Shannon News reports recently told of something unusual in South Pasadena, California. The city council adopted a resolution calling for one week off from swearing. http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11574767/ Nathaniel Greene was one of the most celebrated generals in the American Revolution. He was a favorite of General George Washington. Sat, 03 May 2008 08:05:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11574767/ J. Michael Shannon Nathaniel Greene was one of the most celebrated generals in the American Revolution. He was a favorite of General George Washington. http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11574766/ In 1820, a man named Yorgos was digging in his field on the island of Milos in Greece. As he was digging, he hit upon some stones. Sat, 03 May 2008 08:04:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11574766/ J. Michael Shannon In 1820, a man named Yorgos was digging in his field on the island of Milos in Greece. As he was digging, he hit upon some stones. http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11574765/ Dustin Carter is an extraordinary athlete. He finished his high school wrestling career with a 40-4 record. While he made it to the Ohio state championship, he did not win. Sat, 03 May 2008 08:02:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11574765/ J. Michael Shannon Dustin Carter is an extraordinary athlete. He finished his high school wrestling career with a 40-4 record. While he made it to the Ohio state championship, he did not win. http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11574764/ Motivational speaker Jack Canfield likes to remind people of an incident in the life of Ty Cobb ... Sat, 03 May 2008 08:01:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11574764/ J. Michael Shannon Motivational speaker Jack Canfield likes to remind people of an incident in the life of Ty Cobb ... http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11574763/ In one of Bishop Fulton Sheen’s books, he made an interesting observation about Christianity. He said, “In other religions, one must be purified before he can knock at the door. In Christianity, one knocks... Sat, 03 May 2008 07:57:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11574763/ J. Michael Shannon In one of Bishop Fulton Sheen’s books, he made an interesting observation about Christianity. He said, “In other religions, one must be purified before he can knock at the door. In Christianity, one knocks... http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11574762/ There is an old story about how the University of Chicago received a million-dollar grant from the heiress of a major department store. She had been a student at Northwest. So, administrators of Northwest... Sat, 03 May 2008 07:55:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11574762/ J. Michael Shannon There is an old story about how the University of Chicago received a million-dollar grant from the heiress of a major department store. She had been a student at Northwest. So, administrators of Northwest... http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11574761/ Herb Miller used to tell a story about a man whose daughter was applying to an Ivy League school. In a questionnaire sent by the school, he was asked if his daughter was a leader. He answered honestly,... Sat, 03 May 2008 07:54:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11574761/ J. Michael Shannon Herb Miller used to tell a story about a man whose daughter was applying to an Ivy League school. In a questionnaire sent by the school, he was asked if his daughter was a leader. He answered honestly,... http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11574760/ Two writers who were bitter rivals were both attending the same party. One had recently had a book published, and the other commented to him, “I read your new book, and liked it. Who wrote it for you?”... Sat, 03 May 2008 07:53:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11574760/ J. Michael Shannon Two writers who were bitter rivals were both attending the same party. One had recently had a book published, and the other commented to him, “I read your new book, and liked it. Who wrote it for you?”... http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11574529/ Basketball players dress simply: shoes, shirts, shorts, and sweatbands. But life is not so simple for football players – and what about ice hockey players? Besides clothes, the athletes in these two sports... Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:07:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11574529/ Basketball players dress simply: shoes, shirts, shorts, and sweatbands. But life is not so simple for football players – and what about ice hockey players? Besides clothes, the athletes in these two sports... http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11573585/ Joe Piscatella is the author of several widely-read books on health including Don't Eat Your Heart Out and Controlling Your Fat Tooth. He often gives lectures around the country encouraging people to live... Wed, 01 Jan 1997 04:34:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11573585/ Robert C. Shannon Joe Piscatella is the author of several widely-read books on health including Don't Eat Your Heart Out and Controlling Your Fat Tooth. He often gives lectures around the country encouraging people to live... http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11573394/ A sick man turned to his doctor as he was preparing to leave the examination room and said, "Doctor, I am afraid to die. Tell me what lies on the other side."Very quietly, the doctor said, "I don't know." Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:59:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11573394/ A sick man turned to his doctor as he was preparing to leave the examination room and said, "Doctor, I am afraid to die. Tell me what lies on the other side."Very quietly, the doctor said, "I don't know." http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11573023/ Recently The Wall Street Journal carried a story from the small town of Erwin, Tennessee. The local state representative had sponsored several bills and was responsible for naming 23 bridges in the region.... Thu, 10 Apr 2008 05:31:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11573023/ Robert C. Shannon Recently The Wall Street Journal carried a story from the small town of Erwin, Tennessee. The local state representative had sponsored several bills and was responsible for naming 23 bridges in the region.... http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11572637/ One of the greatest tragedies for people would be to live in darkness when they could live in the light. Rose Crawford had been blind for 50 years. The amazing thing about her story, however, was that... Mon, 07 Apr 2008 02:53:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11572637/ One of the greatest tragedies for people would be to live in darkness when they could live in the light. Rose Crawford had been blind for 50 years. The amazing thing about her story, however, was that... http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11571789/ Results from a new study released from Ellison Research finds that 13 percent of Americans do not believe at all in the concept of sin. But, a majority of Americans (87%), however, do believe in this concept... Mon, 31 Mar 2008 03:52:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11571789/ Results from a new study released from Ellison Research finds that 13 percent of Americans do not believe at all in the concept of sin. But, a majority of Americans (87%), however, do believe in this concept... http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11571206/ In a Preaching magazine sermon called "Easter as an Earthquake," William Willimon concluded with these words: "In the fifties, in China, there was a devastating earthquake. But as a result of the quake,... Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:14:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11571206/ In a Preaching magazine sermon called "Easter as an Earthquake," William Willimon concluded with these words: "In the fifties, in China, there was a devastating earthquake. But as a result of the quake,... http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11570716/ In the May 1982 issue of Guideposts, Norman Vincent Peale told of a distinguished British violinist named Peter Cropper. Cropper's work was so outstanding that the Royal Academy of Music in London had... Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:24:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11570716/ In the May 1982 issue of Guideposts, Norman Vincent Peale told of a distinguished British violinist named Peter Cropper. Cropper's work was so outstanding that the Royal Academy of Music in London had... http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11570315/ A survey published in American Sociological Review revealed that in 2004 one out of every four Americans had no close friends. Fri, 07 Mar 2008 08:57:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/resources/illustrations/11570315/ A survey published in American Sociological Review revealed that in 2004 one out of every four Americans had no close friends.