My Robe or Yours?

In Sermon Illustrations by Rachel Schultz

My Robe or Yours? By Marvin Wray Photo: Kathy Wynn I seem to be one of those people who always have experiences that lead to great sermon illustrations. I guess …

Signs of Insecurity

In Sermon Illustrations by Rachel Schultz

Signs of Insecurity By David B. Smith Photo: Jiri Hodecek Have you ever noticed how some Bible expressions have crept into the secular vocabulary? “I can see the handwriting on the …

The Flying Cat

In Sermon Illustrations by Rachel Schultz

The Flying Cat Photo: Radu Andrei Dan Pastor Dwight Nelson told a true story about the pastor of his church. He had a kitten that climbed up a tree in …

God’s Use of Little Things

In Children's Story Ideas by Rachel Schultz

Objects: Straight pins, a postage stamp, rubber band, paper clip,etc. Lesson: Even though we are small and often feel unimportant, God can use each of us. Outline: 1. Little things. 2. Hungry people. …

Give Thanks to God, Too

In Children's Story Ideas by Rachel Schultz

Object: A typical thank-you note card, with writing on the inside Lesson: We thank God for his love by living the way God wants us to live Outline: 1. Gifts call for a …

The Greatest Gift

In Children's Story Ideas by Rachel Schultz

Objects: Pretty wrapped box with a ribbon. Note inside with “I love you” printed in large type. Lesson: The greatest gift which we can give another is our love. Outline: 1. We do …

Don’t Be Deceived by Appearances

In Children's Story Ideas by Rachel Schultz

Objects: A cheap gold imitation watch and a very expensive golden watch Lesson: Look beneath appearances to find lasting value Outline: 1. Things that attract attention aren’t necessarily valuable. 2. Things of true value …

The Good Part is Inside

In Children's Story Ideas by Rachel Schultz

Object: A large bag full of peanuts in the shells. Lesson: Love is from within. Outline: 1. You crack open a peanut shell to get the nut. 2. You open your heart to love …

Love Can’t Be Put Out

In Children's Story Ideas by Rachel Schultz

Objects: Relight candles. (A birthday candle that can’t be blownout.) Lesson: Love can’t be extinguished. Outline: 1. Love is wonderful 2. God’s love can’t be blown out. 3. We should love God …