Stories as sermon ideas
This month I thought I would use these two stories, which are longer than usual sermon illustrations as a way of developing a "story" sermon. We talked about Dr. Richard Jensen's idea of sermon as story. I thought these tow stories could be used as a way of developing a sermon.
I hope some of you might share your sermons or ideas using these stories with us by either e-mailing them to my box here at Suite101.com, or including your ideas in the discussion section.
JUST BECAUSE
Several years ago I was in the hospital for over a month. While I was in the hospital my job was covered by coworkers. I received flowers, cards and visits from coworkers. I received a warm welcome when I returned and help from coworkers until I was reacclimated. I decided I had to show my appreciation.
One day during lunch I visited my favorite florist. She had a beautiful flower arrangement in the cooler. I bought it and had it delivered to a coworker who had been extra caring. I signed the card "Just Because." No name. I swore the florist to secrecy.
After lunch the arrangement was delivered, and you should have seen the glow on my coworker's face. What a buzz went on that afternoon. Everyone was speculating about a secret admirer, and I went along with the excitement. Other coworkers had been very gracious also, so the next day during lunch I picked another floral arrangement and had it delivered -- "Just Because."
The third day another "Just Because" was delivered. What a stir was created. Calls were made to the florist inquiring who this mysterious admirer was. She revealed nothing. What a sweetheart she was. What a wonderful atmosphere in the office. The whole department was teaming to solve the mystery. Warmth and love filled the air. The person receiving the flowers was the special person for that day with all the attention and admiration. With the warmth, love and excitement in the department, I couldn't stop now.
The guys were saying, "Men don't like flowers -- glad I didn't get any." The next day, one of the guys received a "Just Because" arrangement. You should have seen the buttons almost burst from his shirt. He was so proud to be part of the happenings, and loved his flowers.
The florist was now catching the excitement. Each day she waited for me to pick that special
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