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FBC MinneolaWhy Christmas? (2025)Most of us know the story of the angel Gabriel visiting Mary, a young girl in Nazareth. She’s startled when an angel appears about a promise of the long awaited Messiah, the savior. This instance let’s us know that our God is a personal God. One who is closer than a brother. We are going to look at this…
2025-12-2526 min2025-11-0229 min2025-09-1428 min2025-06-0821 min2025-02-1640 minFBC MinneolaFor The Sake Of The GospelBilly loved spending weekends at his Grandpa Joe’s house. Grandpa was full of wisdom, stories, and—most importantly—hilarious ideas about “helping.” One Saturday morning, Billy’s mom reminded him to clean his room before heading outside. Sighing, Billy trudged upstairs, but Grandpa Joe stopped him. “Don’t…
2025-02-0922 minFBC MinneolaLiving In God’s Wisdom, Even When You Don’t Want ToIn a small village, there was a man widely regarded as the village fool. He would stand at the market every day, and people would offer him two coins: one was large and made of cheap metal, and the other was tiny but made of gold. Every time, the fool would take the large coin. One day, a curious boy…
2025-02-0235 minFBC MinneolaChristian FreedomA man was sitting on a park bench, deep in thought, when a bird landed near him. The bird looked at him and said, “Why the long face?” The man sighed. “I’m trying to figure out what freedom really means.” The bird tilted its head and chirped, “Freedom is simple! Look at me. I can fly wherever I want,…
2025-01-2625 min2025-01-1942 minFBC MinneolaGod’s Power Stirs PeopleA woman walks into a department store and spots a sleek, shiny thermos on display. Curious, she asks the salesperson, “What’s that shiny thing?” The salesperson smiles and says, “That’s a thermos. It keeps hot things hot and cold things cold.” The woman is amazed. “Wow! That’s incredible! I’ll take it.”…
2025-01-1226 minFBC MinneolaWhat We Know About God’s Work & WordA missionary couple had just arrived in a remote village deep in the jungle. Determined to make a good impression, they brought gifts and supplies and set up a small church to spread their message. One of the first challenges they faced was the language barrier. The villagers spoke a dialect that the…
2025-01-0526 minFBC MinneolaGod Often Does The UnexpectedA man is driving through the countryside when his car breaks down near a monastery. He walks to the door, knocks, and a monk answers. The man explains his situation, and the monk invites him in, offering a warm meal and a place to stay for the night. As the man lies down to sleep, he hears a strange,…
2024-12-2943 minFBC MinneolaBeing A Person Of The BibleA minister was walking down the street when he noticed a small boy sitting on the curb, looking very sad. He walked over and asked, “What’s the matter, son?” The boy looked up and said, “I don’t have any friends. Nobody will play with me.” The minister, always wanting to help, knelt down and said, “Don’t…
2024-12-1530 minFBC MinneolaSharing Salvation To EveryoneSecular - A pair of missionaries arrived in a distant village determined to share the gospel. The villagers were known for their hospitality, so the missionaries were invited to dinner with the village chief. During the meal, the chief asked, “What brings you here?” One missionary said, “We’ve come to…
2024-12-0826 minFBC MinneolaFearing God & Doing His WillA man was walking down the street when he saw a sign outside a small shop that read: "God's Will Repair Services." Curious, he walked in and found an elderly man tinkering with an old clock. “Excuse me,” the man said, “what exactly do you repair here?” The old man smiled and replied, “Oh, anything that’s…
2024-12-0124 minFBC MinneolaWho Is Jesus For?A teacher asks her students, “Who do you think God is?” One kid says, “God is a super old man with a big beard who sits on a cloud!” Another pipes up, “No, God is like a superhero—faster than light, stronger than anything, and invisible!” A third kid smirks and says, “Nah, God’s definitely my mom. She…
2024-11-2420 minFBC MinneolaIs Today Your Day?One Sunday morning, a man named Bob walks into church for the first time in, oh, about 20 years. He’s feeling inspired, ready to turn over a new leaf, and is practically glowing as he takes a seat. But as soon as he sits down, he notices that he’s seated in the quietest section of the church. Everyone…
2024-11-1026 minFBC MinneolaWhat Does Expect?Secular - A man says, “God, I want to follow Your plan. Just tell me what it is.” God replies, “First, I want you to stop procrastinating.” The man says, “Oh, I can totally start that… tomorrow.” A man was going through a rough time, so he decided to have a heart-to-heart with God. Man: “God, I’m doing…
2024-11-0329 minFBC MinneolaA Deep Relationship With JesusSecular - A young boy asked his mother why she talks to God when she prays. She replied that it’s like having a conversation with the best friend she can always rely on. The boy, eager to understand, asked if God talks back. Mom chuckled and said sometimes He whispers in our hearts or nudges us to do…
2024-10-2726 minFBC MinneolaPreach The WordSecular - A pastor was known for his powerful sermons, but one day he decided to try something new to engage his congregation. He announced that next Sunday, he would preach while standing on his head! The church was buzzing with curiosity. The day finally arrived, and as the pastor stood on the pulpit,…
2024-10-2024 minFBC MinneolaHow The Church GrowsA church was debating what color to paint the church building. One group passionately wanted white, while another was equally passionate about painting it blue. After several heated discussions, they finally decided to settle it with a vote. In the end, white won by a narrow margin. The next Sunday,…
2024-09-2919 minFBC MinneolaSin Has ConsequencesA man was hired to paint a church, but to save money, he thinned the paint with water. After finishing the job, a big storm came and washed all the paint away. The man, feeling guilty, knelt down and prayed, “Lord, forgive me! What should I do?” A voice from heaven boomed, “Repaint! And thin no more!”…
2024-09-0822 minFBC MinneolaStand Up, Stand Up For JesusA mother had difficulty getting her son to get up in the morning and go to Church. When he finally woke up, he told his mother he didn’t want to go to Church. His mother said, i will give you three reasons why you need to get up and go to Church. It’s Sunday. You are 35 years old. You’re the Pastor.…
2024-09-0124 minFBC MinneolaFrom Sin To RedemptionSecular - A priest and a baptist are in a car crash and it's pretty bad. Both of their cars are totaled but neither one of them is hurt. After they crawl out of their cars, the baptist says, "So you're a priest. That's interesting; I'm a baptist preacher. Wow, just look at our cars! There's nothing left…
2024-08-1824 minFBC MinneolaGod Is Not In Your BoxSecular - Some Box Puns: When a person is putting a box together, they use tape and stick to the job. When a person is unpacking a box, the stuff gets injured because it’s laid out after being boxed earlier. Boxes aren’t good at poker because the cardboard folds easily. The person taping a box together…
2024-08-1121 minFBC Minneola3 Aspects of God’s GospelA Child's Wisdom "A little girl was sitting on her grandfather s lap as he read her a bedtime story.From time to time, she would take her eyes off the book and reach up to touch his wrinkled cheek. She was alternately stroking her own cheek, then his again.Finally she spoke up, Grandpa, did God make…
2024-07-2128 minFBC MinneolaTrusting & ObeyingAn Illinois man left the snowballed streets of Chicago for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him there the next day. When he reached his hotel, he decided to send his wife a quick e-mail. Unable to find the scrap of paper on which he had written her e-mail…
2024-07-0730 minFBC Minneola3 Keys To Sharing The Gospel From The ResurrectionWhat events could cause a man to go to his death willingly, not just willingly buy joyfully. It is the events of the Gospel that can change a person to do this. It is the power of the Gospel that changes people inside and out. Such is the story of Ignatius. Ignatius was condemned to death because he…
2024-06-3031 minFBC MinneolaPeople Are FickleSo, I have a story about a wise old computing nerd and his new technological apprentice. He wanted to tell his young child some core life morals, as well as teach about old technology. The wise man first showed the kid a polaroid camera. The kid quickly took it, and snapped a photo, but was very confused…
2024-06-1634 minFBC MinneolaThe True KingdomI’ve got a joke today about 3 kingdoms and mathematics. A perfectly triangular lake has 3 kingdoms on its 3 sides The first kingdom is rich and powerful, filled with wealthy, prosperous people, the second is humbler, but has its fair share of wealth and power. The third kingdom is struggling and poor,…
2024-06-0933 minFBC MinneolaTrust Jesus In The Difficult TimesA wife died suddenly on a trip to Jerusalem. The funeral director says, "Sir, it is going to cost about $4,500 if we send her home back to the states or $500 if we bury her here in Jerusalem." Husband: "Ship her home." Funeral director: "But sir, why don't you bury her here in the Holy Land and you can…
2024-06-0223 minFBC MinneolaSubmission To God’s WillA man came into a shop with a ‘Salesman Wanted’ sign in a window. He went up to the owner and said, “I-I-I w-w-waannn-t the j- joooob-b.” “I don’t know if this job would suit you because of your speaking impediment,” said the owner. “I h-h-havvve a w-wi-wiiiife and s-s-s-six k- kkkids, iiii-I re-really…
2024-05-2623 minFBC MinneolaChristian Joy Comes Out Of SorrowMom No. 1: How do you get your sleepy-head son up in the morning? Mom No. 2: I just put the cat on the bed. Mom No. 1: How does that help? Mom No. 2: The dog’s already there. Son: Dad, do you know the difference between a pack of cookies and a pack of elephants? Dad: No. Son: Then it’s a good thing Mom…
2024-05-1229 minFBC MinneolaTrue LifeA man and woman thought they needed to go to couples counseling because, while they had a strong marriage, there was just one thing that drove the wife crazy. So they get in the car and get to the office and the first thing the counselor says, “So, what brought you here today?” The wife immediately speaks…
2024-04-2128 minFBC Minneola3 Aspects Of A True BelieverHere are some funny things that were found on church signs: Don’t let worries kill you, let the church help. The fact that there is a highway to hell and a stairway to heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic numbers. Honk if you love Jesus. Text and drive if you want to meet Him. Historical/Cultural…
2024-04-1418 min2024-04-0741 minFBC MinneolaServing Jesus, Even If We FailSecular - The Title today is Serving Jesus, Even If We Fail. The Following story is about a judge who failed. A lawyer defending a man accused of burglary tried this creative defense: “My client merely inserted his arm into the window and removed a few trifling articles. His arm is not himself, and I…
2024-03-1732 minFBC MinneolaLessons To Learn From JudasA thief breaks into a house at around 3 AM. As he's walking about in the house with his flashlight, he hears a voice whisper, *"Jesus is watching you!"* Startled, he points his flashlight towards the source of the voice. In the corner of the room, there's a birdcage with a parrot in it. The thief breathes…
2024-03-1027 minFBC MinneolaBelieving God Even When No One Else Does (Part 1)A couple in their nineties are both having problems remembering things. So during a check-up, the doctor tells them that they're physically okay, but they might want to start writing things down to help them remember. Later that night, while watching TV, the old man gets up from his chair. 'Want anything…
2024-01-2123 minFBC MinneolaThe Promise(s) Of JesusSecular - Today is about promises, so let me tell you a story about a balloonist who is about to break his promise. A hot air balloonist got blown way off course. Realizing how lost he was he decided to lower altitude to see if he could get some help from someone on the ground. He saw a large wilderness…
2024-01-1426 minFBC MinneolaThe Good Shepherd1. What instrument do a pair of sheep play? A two-baa 2. Where do sheep get their wool cut? The baa-baashop 3. What do you get when you cross a sheep and some chocolate? A candy baa 4. What’s a sheep’s favorite snack? A baaanana 5. What’s a French sheep’s favorite holiday? Baastille Day 6. What do you…
2024-01-0719 minFBC MinneolaWho Do You Say Jesus is (Part 2)An elderly lady was well-known for her faith and for her boldness in talking about it. She would stand on her front porch and shout “PRAISE THE LORD!” Next door to her lived an atheist who would get so angry at her proclamations he would shout, “There ain’t no Lord!!” Hard times set in on the elderly…
2023-12-3131 min2023-12-2416 minFBC MinneolaWho Do You Say Jesus Is?Once I saw this guy on a bridge about to jump. I said, "Don't do it!" He said, "Nobody loves me." I said, "God loves you. Do you believe in God?" He said, "Yes." I said, "Are you a Christian or a Jew?" He said, "A Christian." I said, "Me, too! Protestant or Catholic?" He said, "Protestant." I said, "Me,…
2023-12-1736 minFBC MinneolaDon't Use God's Grace As An Excuse For SinToday we are talking a bit about excuses to sin. Here is a couple of excuses for thing I thought were funny: When our new hire didn’t show up for work, I called her. She explained that her mother had passed away and that she would need a few days off for bereavement. “Of course,” I said. A week went…
2023-11-2621 minFBC MinneolaGod Doesn't Alway Meet Your ExpectationsSecular - A new talented astronaut ascends to space carrying the expectation of all his crew members. But moments just before he reached space, he decided to turn the rocket back and land back on earth. After he got out, people questioned why he didn’t continue to space. He said “my teacher once asked…
2023-11-1927 minFBC MinneolaEffective WitnessingA Minister was walking down the street when he came upon a group of about a dozen boys, all of them between 10 and 12 years of age. The group had surrounded a dog. Concerned lest the boys were hurting the dog, he went over and asked "What are you doing with that dog?" One of the boys replied, "This dog…
2023-11-1226 min2023-11-0525 minFBC MinneolaWill You Turn Away?Today we are asking the question. Will you turn away? So I thought a story about running away might help. An Englishman, A Scotsman and an Irish man are running away from a murder They run into a hotel and say to the concierge “quick, we need somewhere to hide, there’s a man trying to kill us!” The concierge…
2023-10-2920 minFBC MinneolaDepend on Jesus (Part 1)An Atheist tourist was walking around Belfast and noticed all the community centre events for either Catholics or Protestants. After checking out yet another board, he asked a staff member: Atheist: "What do you do in this town if you're an Atheist?" Staff member: "Well sir, that depends.” Atheist: “Depends…
2023-10-1534 minFBC MinneolaJesus Is A Problem SolverSecular - Today we are talking about How Jesus solves problems and meets our needs. Here is a story about an innovative problem solver. According to a news report, a certain private school in Washington recently was faced with a unique problem. A number of 12-year-old girls were beginning to use lipstick…
2023-10-0824 minFBC MinneolaWhich Resurrection Is Your Resurrection?Secular - Today we are talking about a decision that can change the course of your life. However, hear are some jokes about decisions A man woke up with an allergic reaction spreading all over his body. Instinctively he thought to go straight to the doctor, but then he realized quickly that one should…
2023-10-0124 minFBC MinneolaDo You Want To Be Made Well?A couple had two mischievous little boys, ages eight and 10. At their wits' end, the parents contacted a clergyman who had been successful in rehabilitating bad children in the past. The clergyman asked to see the boys individually. The eight-year-old was sent to meet with him first. The clergyman sat…
2023-09-2429 minFBC MinneolaAre You Doing Your Part?Secular - One afternoon, a wealthy lawyer was riding in the back of his limousine when he saw two pathetic-looking men by the side of the road, eating grass. He ordered his driver to stop and got out to investigate. He asked the men, "Why are you eating grass?" "We don't have no money for food," the…
2023-09-1020 minFBC MinneolaAsk Questions & Seek GodSecular - An American man visits the Holy Land with his wife and mother-in-law. Sadly the mother-in-law died. When seeing the local Israeli undertaker, it was explained that they could ship the body home for $5,000. But if they buried her locally it would cost only $150. The man said to the undertaker…
2023-09-0334 minFBC MinneolaYou Have No Excuse!Secular - Here are some excuses people use to skip church and some responses. I feel like I need to get right with God before I can come to church (The Church is hospital for sinners, not a country club for saints. So come on to church anyway) (That’s like saying you need to lose a few pound before you…
2023-08-2726 minFBC MinneolaYou Must Be Born Again (Part 1)A Baptist and a Methodist are standing at the side of the road holding a sign that says "Turn around. The end is nigh." A young man passing by in a car leans out to shout at them, "Go Home You Religious Freaks" and races away. Moments later they hear a yell and a loud splash. The Baptist turns to the…
2023-08-1329 minFBC MinneolaServe & Trust Jesus Even When You Don't UnderstandSometimes we don’t see what God is doing and it makes no sense to us. Kind of like the following joke. The following is a great exercise for people who are out of shape: Begin with a five-pound potato bag in each hand. Extend your arms straight out from your sides, hold them there for a full minute,…
2023-08-0624 minFBC MinneolaBeing Thanful For Small MiraclesToday we are talking about the miracle of Jesus turning the water into wine. But before we get there let me tell about a miracle that never was. A family of farmers--Ma, Pa, and their son Jim--take a trip to the city and walk into a shopping mall for the first time. They gape in awe at all the shiny…
2023-07-3025 minFBC MinneolaEncountering JesusTwo country guys meet at the Cracker Barrel, and they get to talking. The First man says "I failed my driving test last week". The second man asks "What did you fail on"? "Road signs" replies the first man. The examiner asked me "What sign do you expect to see when driving down a country lane?". I replied…
2023-07-2330 minFBC MinneolaTrusting God For The Right WordsHave you ever said the wrong thing and not realized you did it? Today we will be talking about trusting God for the right words at the right time. But our following story is about someone who didn’t have the right words at a particular time A woman named Wanda was at Publix and the cashier was having…
2023-07-1626 minFBC MinneolaThe Reality Of The Uncaused CauseOne day a group of scientists got together and decided that man had come a long way and no longer needed God. So they picked one scientist to go and tell Him that they were done with Him. The scientist walked up to God and said, "God, we've decided that we no longer need you. We're to the point that…
2023-07-0927 minFBC MinneolaBeing A Discerning ChristianPastor Tony is walking down the street on Christmas Eve when he notices Larry, a little boy, trying to press the doorbell of a house across the street. However, Larry is very small and the doorbell is too high for him to reach. After watching the boy's efforts for some time, Pastor Tony moves closer…
2023-06-2526 minFBC MinneolaSimple Truths To PeacePeace is far more than protection from annihilation. Peace is more than the cessation of hostilities. Peace is more than a state of mind or the tranquility of a countryside. Peace is commitment to a way of life which precludes war, poverty, slavery, prejudice, and fear. Peace is action. Peace is the…
2023-06-1823 minFBC MinneolaThe Blessing Of Discipline & RepentanceA friend once called a few house painters to his house for some work. He wanted them to paint his porch. After a few hours, the house painters came back for the payment as their work was complete. Before leaving they told my friend that they had enjoyed painting his car, but it is not really a Porsche.…
2023-06-1132 minFBC Minneola3 Keys To Growing In LifeThere was a boy who never uttered a single word growing up. Then, one day, at age 5, while sitting at breakfast, he looked up from his plate and said in perfect English - 'The toast is burnt'...to which the family were amazed at. 'You can speak, that's amazing, why have you never spoken until now?' He…
2023-06-0427 minFBC MinneolaLiving A Truly Rich LifeOne day, a financially successful enough father decides to take his son to the countryside to show him how poor some people may happen to be in contrast to them, who live in a nice house in the suburbs of a big city. Like this, his son could understand the value of things, and how lucky he is. So they…
2023-05-2830 minFBC MinneolaWho Do You Live For?A greedy old miser dies alone. In his will he's divided his fortune between his pastor, his doctor, and his lawyer with one last request... The old man's will states that he wishes to take his fortune with him. His final request is that these three, the last man on earth he feels he can trust, each bring…
2023-05-2136 min2023-05-1439 minFBC MinneolaFocusing On Eternal ValueAfter years of putting money into a savings account, a wife tells her stay-at-home husband the good news: “Honey, we’ve finally got enough money to buy what we started saving for in 1979.” Her husband blushes with giddy excitement. “You mean a brand-new Cadillac?” he asks. “No,” says the wife, “a 1979…
2023-05-0725 minFBC MinneolaThe Importance Of The Gospel To The Believer“Never put off till tomorrow what may be done the day after tomorrow just as well.” ― Mark Twain “Procrastination always gives you something to look forward to.” ― Joan Konner “Procrastination is the thief of time” ― Edward Young We are all guilty of some procrastination. However, the Gospel should be…
2023-04-3024 minFBC MinneolaWhat Does God's Glory Mean For Christians?When you have been married a long time you have freedom to say anything you want to them. A man named Danny was looking in the mirror the other day as his wife, Jenny, passed by. “Honey, all I see when I look in the mirror is a fat, ugly, old man. I could really use a compliment.” Jenny replied, “Right,…
2023-04-0226 minFBC MinneolaHow To See Change In Your Church & LifeSecular - George came home from University in tears. "Mom, am I adopted?" "No of course not!", replied his mother. "Why would you think such a thing?" George showed her his genealogy DNA test results. No match for any of his relatives, and strong matches for a family who lived the other side of the city.…
2023-03-2632 minFBC Minneola3 More Promises The World Can't Take From YouSecular - During a wedding rehearsal, the groom approached the pastor with an unusual offer. He said, "I'll give you $100 if you'll change the wedding vows. When you get to me and the part where it asks if I promise to 'love, honor, cherish' and 'forsaking all others, be faithful to her forever,' I'd…
2023-03-1222 minFBC MinneolaThree Things The World Can't Take AwayA priest, Let’s call him John, buys a lawn mower at a yard sale. The owner of the lawn mower is named Bob. John Takes his new mower home and he pulls on the starter rope a few times with no results. Well John is ticked that he got taken. He storms back to the yard sale and tells the Bob, the previous…
2023-03-0527 minFBC MinneolaWhat It Means To Be An Experiential BelieverA pastor was visiting a home of one of the parishioners. At the house it seemed obvious that someone was at home, but no answer came to his repeated knocks at the door. Therefore, he took out a business card that had printed “ Revelation 3:20 ” on the back of it for just such an occasion, and stuck it…
2023-02-2636 minFBC MinneolaThe Resurrection Is Our HopeSecular - A Minneapolis couple decided to go to Florida to thaw out during a particularly icy winter. They planned to stay at the same hotel where they spent their honeymoon 20 years earlier. Because of hectic schedules, it was difficult to coordinate their travel schedules. So, the husband left Minneapolis…
2023-02-1928 min2023-02-1251 minFBC MinneolaDoing Life Decently & OrderlyA customer comes into a pet store looking for a dog: Customer: “How much for this dog?” Owner: “$5000” Customer: “Is not that too much?” Owner: “Is not the dog wonderful?” Customer: “Yes, the dog may be too wonderful but is he faithful also?” Owner: “Yes sir! He has been faithful, I have sold him seven…
2023-01-2931 minFBC MinneolaTrue SpiritualityA man, down on his luck, went into a church which catered to the "Spiritually Well-to-do families”. Spotting the man's dirty clothes a deacon, worried about the church’s image, went to the man and asked him if he needed help. The man said, "I was praying and the Lord told me to come to this church."…
2023-01-2231 minFBC MinneolaWhat's Love Got To Do With It?Never laugh at your wife's choices. You’re one of them. A man once relayed the following story: I was on a flight the other day and I found I’d been seated next to a beautiful young woman. As I sat down next to her I said, “Does the airline charge you extra for sitting next to good-looking men?” She…
2023-01-1530 minFBC MinneolaA Healthy Body?Secular - Thanks to a very healthy lifestyle, a married couple live well into their 100s One day they are both killed in a tragic accident, and go to heaven. On the first morning, they go up to God and ask where the gym is. "Gym?" God replies, "you don't need to go to the gym here, you'll always be in…
2023-01-0833 minFBC MinneolaAn Introduction To The Gifts Of The Holy SpiritDuring the French Revolution, there were three Christians who were sentenced to die by the guillotine. One Christian had the gift of faith, the other had the gift of prophecy, the other had the gift of helps. The Christian with the gift of faith was to be executed first. He was asked if he wanted to…
2023-01-0142 minFBC MinneolaThe Reality Of The Miracle Of His BirthAs we saw in our video tonight, Christmas has become just another time of the year. It has become steeped in tradition and Commercialization. It is not about all that garbage. It is about an event that changed world history and still changes our world and lives today. It is about Immanuel. God With Us.…
2022-12-2317 minFBC MinneolaDiscerning The Lord's Body (Part 3 - Judgement)Secular - A Priest and a Taxi Driver Were Waiting in Line for Judgment at the Pearly Gates The taxi driver was first. He went to St. Peter and said," I am Brandon Wilson. Taxi driver in New York for fifteen years." Saint Peter looked at his list and smiled. "Welcome Mr. Wilson. Take this silken robe…
2022-12-1833 minFBC MinneolaAre You A Real Life Christian?At the market place, a seller advertises "1 salad for $3, 3 salads for $10". A customer passing by stops and speaks with the seller: He says, “that's not right!” What do you mean?” the vendor asks Well, that's not an offer: 3 salads cost $9. No, sir, it says here that 3 salads cost $10. I know, but if…
2022-11-1335 minFBC MinneolaRemembering The Lord's Body (Part 1)A man is trying to find a parking space outside his local Walmart on a busy day, but cannot find a single one. He looks skyward and says, "Lord, if you grant me this space, I'll come to Church every Sunday like a good Baptist" Low and behold, a space opens up right in front of him at which time, he looks…
2022-11-0632 minFBC MinneolaLife Is About Sharing The Gospel Any Way PossibleA husband and wife are eating dinner, specifically they are having steak. The Wife: Look at how selfish you are. You took the biggest piece. Husband: Well, what would you have done? Wife: I would have taken the small one and left you the big one. Husband: Why are you mad? I gave you the one you wanted.…
2022-10-3028 minFBC MinneolaJust Say No To IdolsA teacher asked her students what religious objects they had in their homes. One boy answered, "We have a picture of a woman with a halo holding a baby and every day my mother kneels in front of it." The next little boy said, "We have a brass statue of a man seated with crossed legs and a Chinese face,…
2022-10-2326 minFBC MinneolaConsequences, Another Name For JudgementSecular - Here are a couple of stories about people who faced consequences for their actions, lack thereof, or someone else’s actions. A pastor is walking down the street one day when he notices a very small boy trying to press a doorbell on a house across the street. However, the boy is very small and…
2022-10-1634 minFBC MinneolaThe Overcoming Christian Is Zealous For Christ & Has A PlanA couple of Churches were having problems with some squirrels The Presbyterian church called a meeting to decide what to do about their squirrel infestation. After much prayer and consideration, they concluded that the squirrels were predestined to be there, and they should not interfere with God’s divine…
2022-10-0940 minFBC MinneolaBe The WitnessThe following story is an example of how to not get people to keep coming to church, you do this and they aren’t going to listen to you share the Gospel either: An elderly woman walked into the local country church. The friendly usher greeted her at the door and helped her up the flight of steps. “Where…
2022-10-0234 minFBC MinneolaThe Reality Of Spiritual WarfareCraig Brian Larson once said that “National Geographic ran an article about the Alaskan bull moose. The males of the species battle for dominance during the fall breeding season, literally going head-to-head with antlers crunching together as they collide. Often the antlers, their only weapon are broken.…
2022-09-2541 minFBC MinneolaSupporting The Ministry (Part 1)Secular - In a Sunday School class, a teacher questioned all the children, “If I sell my car and my house, donate all of my savings to the church, and arrange a grand garage sale will there be any chance for me to enter heaven? One of the children from the class replied excitedly, “NO!” “After I’m done…
2022-09-1139 minFBC MinneolaLiving In Christian Unity In The Christian CommunityTwo men are standing on a bridge, one is about to jump off and the other is trying to talk him out of it. The man asks the jumper, "So are you a Christian or a Hindu or a Jew or what?" The jumper replies, "A Christian." The man says, "Small world, me too! Protestant, or Catholic, or Orthodox?" The jumper…
2022-09-0434 minFBC MinneolaSin & the BodySecular - A man was stopped by the police around 2 am. The officer asked him where he was going at that time of night. The man replied, "I'm on my way to a lecture about alcohol abuse and the effects it has on the human body, as well as smoking and staying out late." The officer then asked, "Really?…
2022-08-2829 minFBC MinneolaHandling LifeSecular - Eddie Edwards, Ripley, Tennessee shared the following story: A salesman talked my uncle into buying 10,000 personalized pens for his business with the promise that he would be eligible to win a 32-foot yacht. A born gambler, my uncle agreed. Well, he won, and a few weeks after the pens arrived,…
2022-08-1438 minFBC Minneola3 Keys To Being Who You Are Called To BeSecular - A wife was reading a Bible to her husband at the breakfast table one day. She said “you aren’t going to believe this. It says God created everything in 6 days.” He replied, “I don’t believe it.” A little while later she said, “You aren’t going to believe this. God created man from the dirt…
2022-08-0735 minFBC MinneolaGetting God's PerspectiveToday, amongst other things, we will be hitting on wisdom. Specifically man’s wisdom and God’s wisdom. In that vain I looked up some words of wisdom “Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them and you have their…
2022-07-1739 minFBC MinneolaHow Are You Building Your LifeA man worked for a road crew. One day he woke up ill with a touch of laryngitis but being a dedicated employee he went to work. The boss felt sorry for him and didn’t want him to do any physical labor although they were repairing a part of the freeway. He said to the worker, “Why don’t you go down the…
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