Pastors: Unusual Easter Sermons?

HogWild · Postby **HogWild** » March 24th, 2008, 3:11 am

From time to time, I like to use a different approach for services and times that call for overtly evangelistic messages. Yesterday was a day like that...

I shared the story of the three little pigs (which had everyone laughing as we all 'huffed and puffed' together)... I talked about our choices and then shared Matthew 7:24-27 (house on the rock vs. house on the sand)...

I shared that during the original story, the first two pigs are killed by the wolf (our choices can produce sin and death)... But I shared that during later and more recent revisions the first two pigs escape to the care of the older brother.

I shared that because of Easter we can all have our stories changed. Our beginning may be the same, but our ending has changed. We can escape to the care of our elder brother, Jesus.

The best part of the day was when 14 people responded to the invitation and came forward to accept Jesus as their Savior and Friend.

Did anyone else do something odd, different, or unique yesterday?

paul · Postby **paul** » March 24th, 2008, 3:40 am

HogWild wrote:From time to time, I like to use a different approach for services and times that call for overtly evangelistic messages. Yesterday was a day like that...

The best part of the day was when 14 people responded to the invitation and came forward to accept Jesus as their Savior and Friend.

Did anyone else do something odd, different, or unique yesterday?

Awsome. for me nothing compares with seeing people respond to the call of Christ.

The childrens church did a fantastic service yesterday. About 50 of them. Choir, drama, solos. Everyone was totally amazed and surprised at the quality and heart they produced.

Pastor had me give the invitation and we had about 20+ respond. the best part was after service when 4 of those who responded were teenagers who were their for the first time from a shelter.

HogWild · Postby **HogWild** » March 24th, 2008, 3:42 am

Paul, that's awesome...

pastorables · Postby **pastorables** » March 24th, 2008, 4:32 am

HogWild wrote:I shared that during the original story, the first two pigs are killed by the wolf (our choices can produce sin and death)... But I shared that during later and more recent revisions the first two pigs escape to the care of the older brother.

Jeepers... I sure am proud they revised it. Can you imagine reading your child the original version? :shock:

PTL for your conversions!

pa

Jennifer Smith · Postby **Jennifer Smith** » March 24th, 2008, 5:50 am

Why should we shelter our children from the truth? If you build your house with shoddy materials, (or on a shoddy foundation!) you can expect to be eaten up by the wolf (or roaring lion!):)

(I'm a preschool teacher, btw!

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Thanks for sharing your sermon illustration and that testimony!

MacUser · Postby **MacUser** » March 24th, 2008, 6:26 am

My pastor stood aside and let a 21 year old preach the Easter Sermon.
Jesus was an Organ Donor was great! Several in the alters...

pastorables · Postby **pastorables** » March 24th, 2008, 12:18 pm

Jennifer Smith wrote:Why should we shelter our children from the truth? If you build your house with shoddy materials, (or on a shoddy foundation!) you can expect to be eaten up by the wolf (or roaring lion!):)

(I'm a preschool teacher, btw! )

Nothing wrong with the truth as presented in the sermon, but fairy tales with gory endings... that's a different situation. :wink:

For instance, a lady once called me and shared that her children were being taught in Kindergarten from "Where The Sidewalk Ends". I bought a copy and could sympathize with her concern. :shock:

pa

Jennifer Smith · Postby **Jennifer Smith** » March 26th, 2008, 7:22 am

pastorables wrote:
Jennifer Smith wrote:Why should we shelter our children from the truth? If you build your house with shoddy materials, (or on a shoddy foundation!) you can expect to be eaten up by the wolf (or roaring lion!):)

(I'm a preschool teacher, btw! )

Nothing wrong with the truth as presented in the sermon, but fairy tales with gory endings... that's a different situation.

For instance, a lady once called me and shared that her children were being taught in Kindergarten from "Where The Sidewalk Ends". I bought a copy and could sympathize with her concern.

pa

Where the Sidewalk ends is a little bit gross, so I do know what you mean! That is a modern book though, written for older children. I can't say that I like it, even though it may get some kids to read who normally wouldn't.

As for the older stories, I think in the time that they were told perhaps the story tellers told them in a kinder way so that the little ones were not upset by them. Children learned to understand facts of nature; it is a fact of nature that wolves eat other animals! Also, the point of the story is to teach a child about wisdom in their choices- (ie., do not compromise the quality of your work in order to save time and effort, or you will probably pay for it.) The little pigs in the new version get to live off the 3rd pig's generosity scott-free! (Not much of a lesson, there!)

Rob · Postby **Rob** » March 26th, 2008, 12:33 pm

MacUser wrote:My pastor stood aside and let a 21 year old preach the Easter Sermon.
Jesus was an Organ Donor was great! Several in the alters...

Would love to hear that sermon.

Susie Hamilton · Postby **Susie Hamilton** » March 26th, 2008, 2:35 pm

My Mom's church always uses Easter Sunday to have a major building fund offering. It is kind of a revive your local church day. They usually get lots of money because the congregation expects it.

Postby **Pastor Gary** » March 26th, 2008, 3:03 pm

My topic on Easter was "Crucified for the Clueless." :lol:

scooter · Postby **scooter** » March 26th, 2008, 3:53 pm

I preached, "This ain't your momma's church". :shock:

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