http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/ Preaching.com - Sermon Illustrations en-us Copyright 2010 - Preaching.com Salem Publishing - RSS Generator rss@Preaching.com rss@Preaching.com Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:43:42 GMT Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:43:42 GMT http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/ http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/ http://media.salemwebnetwork.com/preaching/system/gr/preaching_logo_rss.gif 250 43 http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626993/ A group of 4-8 year olds was asked, "What does love mean?" Here are some of their answers: Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:30:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626993/ A group of 4-8 year olds was asked, "What does love mean?" Here are some of their answers: http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626985/ Craig Brian Larson reminds us of the time that, “Not long ago, the world watched as three gray whales, icebound off Point Barrow, Alaska, floated battered and bloody, gasping for breath at a hole in the... Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:17:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626985/ Craig Brian Larson reminds us of the time that, “Not long ago, the world watched as three gray whales, icebound off Point Barrow, Alaska, floated battered and bloody, gasping for breath at a hole in the... http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626984/ In his book Taking the Risk Out of Dying, Lee Griess reminds us of the cartoon strip, Calvin and Hobbes. Calvin is a little boy with an overactive imagination and a stuffed tiger, Hobbes, who comes to... Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:12:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626984/ In his book Taking the Risk Out of Dying, Lee Griess reminds us of the cartoon strip, Calvin and Hobbes. Calvin is a little boy with an overactive imagination and a stuffed tiger, Hobbes, who comes to... http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626941/ Two older men are pushing their carts around Wal-Mart when they collide. The first old guy says to the second guy, "Sorry about that. I'm looking for my wife, and I guess I wasn't paying attention to where... Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:32:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626941/ Two older men are pushing their carts around Wal-Mart when they collide. The first old guy says to the second guy, "Sorry about that. I'm looking for my wife, and I guess I wasn't paying attention to where... http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626940/ Lent originally was established for new Christians, those who experienced a call. They were to spend 40 days and 40 nights preparing for their baptism. If at the end they still wanted to follow Jesus,... Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:28:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626940/ Mark Trotter Lent originally was established for new Christians, those who experienced a call. They were to spend 40 days and 40 nights preparing for their baptism. If at the end they still wanted to follow Jesus,... http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626543/ With his request approved, the CNN News cameraman quickly used his cell phone to call the local airport to charter a flight. He was told a twin-engine plane would be waiting for him at the airport. Arriving... Sun, 21 Feb 2010 05:24:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626543/ With his request approved, the CNN News cameraman quickly used his cell phone to call the local airport to charter a flight. He was told a twin-engine plane would be waiting for him at the airport. Arriving... http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626541/ In his Turning Point Daily Devotional for Feb. 18, 2010, David Jeremiah shares this: "A Netherlands-based electronics firm is creating a bracelet that will change color and flicker from yellow to red when... Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:53:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626541/ In his Turning Point Daily Devotional for Feb. 18, 2010, David Jeremiah shares this: "A Netherlands-based electronics firm is creating a bracelet that will change color and flicker from yellow to red when... http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626422/ The mimosa pudice plant is sometime called the sensitive plant. Found in Central and South America, it folds up its leaves in response to heat, wind or human touch. Some human beings are like that. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:16:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626422/ J. Michael Shannon The mimosa pudice plant is sometime called the sensitive plant. Found in Central and South America, it folds up its leaves in response to heat, wind or human touch. Some human beings are like that. http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626421/ In The Odyssey, there is a scene that takes place near the end of the story. Odysseus returns home after many years of wandering. He is in disguise as an old man. At first nobody recognizes him, not even... Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:13:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626421/ J. Michael Shannon In The Odyssey, there is a scene that takes place near the end of the story. Odysseus returns home after many years of wandering. He is in disguise as an old man. At first nobody recognizes him, not even... http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626420/ Recently, The Cincinnati Enquirer told the story of a man who donated 80 gallons of blood. He is the record holder for the local blood bank. According to the report, if 60 people gave every drop of blood... Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:11:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626420/ J. Michael Shannon Recently, The Cincinnati Enquirer told the story of a man who donated 80 gallons of blood. He is the record holder for the local blood bank. According to the report, if 60 people gave every drop of blood... http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626418/ Journalist Robert MacNeil once wrote, “I associate different emotions with traveling toward the different points of the compass. Going east is going back to where we all came from, toward the dawn; to... Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:08:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626418/ J. Michael Shannon Journalist Robert MacNeil once wrote, “I associate different emotions with traveling toward the different points of the compass. Going east is going back to where we all came from, toward the dawn; to... http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626416/ When Julius Caesar came to Alexandria, he was show the coffin of Alexander the Great. He then was asked if he would like to see Ptolemy’s coffin. He said, “I came to see a king, not a corpse.” When we... Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:05:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626416/ J. Michael Shannon When Julius Caesar came to Alexandria, he was show the coffin of Alexander the Great. He then was asked if he would like to see Ptolemy’s coffin. He said, “I came to see a king, not a corpse.” When we... http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626415/ There is much to be learned from reading epitaphs. There is a wonderful epitaph on the grave of a Patience Holmes. It is so popular that it has been used on many other gravestones in New England. Patience... Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:03:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626415/ J. Michael Shannon There is much to be learned from reading epitaphs. There is a wonderful epitaph on the grave of a Patience Holmes. It is so popular that it has been used on many other gravestones in New England. Patience... http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626414/ Years ago when Bishop Brown of the Episcopal Church came to speak in Virginia’s historic St. Luke's Church, Isle of Wight County, he said, “It has been said that Bishop Brown wants to be buried in St.... Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:01:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626414/ J. Michael Shannon Years ago when Bishop Brown of the Episcopal Church came to speak in Virginia’s historic St. Luke's Church, Isle of Wight County, he said, “It has been said that Bishop Brown wants to be buried in St.... http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626413/ Is it possible that what begins as a memorial can become a presence? Imagine if you stood before the Washington Monument and suddenly the father of our country was at your side. When we come around the... Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:57:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626413/ J. Michael Shannon Is it possible that what begins as a memorial can become a presence? Imagine if you stood before the Washington Monument and suddenly the father of our country was at your side. When we come around the... http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626412/ According to recent news reports, in Greensboro, N.C., an 11-year-old boy discovered a purse with $2,000 inside. The boy suspected it was stolen and turned it in to police. The boy, Edward Myers, was helping... Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:54:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626412/ J. Michael Shannon According to recent news reports, in Greensboro, N.C., an 11-year-old boy discovered a purse with $2,000 inside. The boy suspected it was stolen and turned it in to police. The boy, Edward Myers, was helping... http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626411/ In Mel Lazarus’ comic "Momma," the title character is visiting her shiftless son who is still in bed. She says, “Francis, do you ever think about the challenges in life?” He replies, “Constantly, Momma.... Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:53:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626411/ J. Michael Shannon In Mel Lazarus’ comic "Momma," the title character is visiting her shiftless son who is still in bed. She says, “Francis, do you ever think about the challenges in life?” He replies, “Constantly, Momma.... http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626410/ In Saratoga, N.Y., there is a strange monument. It is comprised of a sculpture of a boot and an inscription of praise that never mentions by name the one being memorialized. The monument is in honor of... Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:43:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626410/ J. Michael Shannon In Saratoga, N.Y., there is a strange monument. It is comprised of a sculpture of a boot and an inscription of praise that never mentions by name the one being memorialized. The monument is in honor of... http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626292/ A drunken man stumbles across a baptismal service on Sunday afternoon down by the river. He proceeds to walk into the water and stand next to the old country preacher. The minister notices the old drunk... Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:52:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626292/ A drunken man stumbles across a baptismal service on Sunday afternoon down by the river. He proceeds to walk into the water and stand next to the old country preacher. The minister notices the old drunk... http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626290/ In a recent edition of his "Breakpoint" commentary, Chuck Colson talked about a recent landmark study demonstrating that abstinence programs are the most effective sex-education available: “The study was... Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:31:00 GMT http://www.preaching.com/sermon-illustrations/11626290/ In a recent edition of his "Breakpoint" commentary, Chuck Colson talked about a recent landmark study demonstrating that abstinence programs are the most effective sex-education available: “The study was...