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Christian Stories and Illustrations for Sermons and Teaching


This category features Christian stories and teaching illustrations that help communicate biblical principles through narrative examples and practical application.

Biblical hermeneutics illustrated through Hermen Eutics listening carefully to Scripture.

Hermen Eutics: The Listener of the Word

A Humorous Introduction to Hermeneutics Every now and then, it helps to imagine what theology might look like if it walked, talked, and drank coffee with us. So, picture this: the ancient art of biblical interpretation showing up in your town as a man named: Hermen …

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Categories Christian Stories and Illustrations for Sermons and Teaching
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Why Pet Peeves Make Poor Pets: A Modern Parable

By Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder There was a man who discovered a strange creature. He kept it as a pet. Not knowing what to call it, he named it “Peeve”. The two became fond of each other, almost like the friendship of a trusted dog. He …

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Categories Christian Stories and Illustrations for Sermons and Teaching
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Pastor’s Funny Story About Power Outages: “Great Blackout of ’24”

  Fictional Story Context: Hurricane Helene, 2024 Once upon a time, in the small town of Little Creek, there was a power outage so notorious that it became known as the “Great Blackout of ’24.” It all started on a calm Sunday afternoon when everyone was …

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Categories Christian Stories and Illustrations for Sermons and Teaching

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