Sermon illustrations

Article Inked: Showcasing God's Work
- By Kim Goad and Janet Bostwick Kusiak
- Posted on March 11th, 2013
Tattoos were first introduced to the United States when German-born Martin Hildebrandt tattooed both Union and Confederate soldiers in their camps. Tattooing reached its…
Article Stewards of God's Children
- By Jessica Miller Kelley
- Posted on June 13th, 2012
A Sermon on Genesis 22:1-18 and Matthew 25:14-27 Our younger daughter Claire’s middle name is “Moriah.” Not Mariah (with an A) like Mariah Carey, but Moriah…
Article God's Chosen Children
- By Wendy Joyner
- Posted on May 18th, 2012
In my years as a pastor, one of the most wonderful things I have experienced is watching new families begin their lives together. I have celebrated the announcement of…
Article Walk Like Me
- By Shane Stanford
- Posted on April 11th, 2012
My grandfather was not a Saturday Night Live fan. In fact, I doubt if he ever watched a single episode. He did not “do silly” well or like humor that degraded another…
Article Gratitude Stories
- By Martin Thielen
- Posted on October 19th, 2011
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the following gratitude stories might be helpful to you. They all fall under the theme of 1 Thessalonians 5:18, “Give thanks in all …
Article "I Get Tired When I Listen"
- By Martin Thielen
- Posted on August 8th, 2011
One Sunday after the morning worship service, my four-year-old son said: “Papa, are you tired? You look tired.” I replied, “Yes, Jonathan, I get tired when I…