Stories add spark to seasonal sermons

ADVENTDaniel Hansen tells about the time he and a friend visited the site of the battle of Gettysburg. Climbing a nearby observation tower expecting to see a magnificent view, they were disappointed to see only...

Illustrations bring sermons to life

ASSUMPTIONS--Can be costlyA tough store manager was walking through the packing room one day when he saw a young man lounging on a shipping crate, whistling and relaxing. He asked how much he was paid."$120 a w...

Illustrations lend power to sermons

BIBLE -- Serious study requiredJohn Huffman tells the classic story of the man who was in a difficult situation, and in desperation turns to the Bible. He didn't know where to look, so he let the book flop open...

Sermon illustrations cover variety of themes

ANSWERS -- Require right questionsAs the salesman came to the front door, he turned to the little boy sitting on the steps and asked, "Is your mother home?" He said yes, and the salesman began to ring the doorb...

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ALCOHOLISM--Number One KillerThe World Health Organization has indicated that, by the year 2000, alcoholism and related illnesses may be the number one killer in the industrial world, ahead of both heart attack...

Illustrations Add Sparkle To Sermons

COOPERATION - Value ofDid you hear about the two moving men who were struggling with the big crate they found in the doorway? They pushed and worked until both of them were worn out. Finally the man on the outs...