Creative Youth Ideas: Teaching Illustrations Archives

Would You Consider Abortion?

Is an abortion the best option? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 03:01 PM on November 27, 2005 | Link | Comments (4)
Keywords: Abortion, Right to Life, Sanctity of Life

1 Corinthians 13 for Youth Workers

1 Corinthians 13 paraphrased for Youth Workers (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:31 PM on July 11, 2007 | Link | Comments (2)
Keywords: youth, teaching, love, relationships, ministry

10 Little Christians

Are you building up or tearing down the church? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 05:00 PM on February 28, 2006 | Link | Comments (4)
Keywords: Church, fellowship, Body of Christ

24 Things To Always Remember

You are special (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on April 24, 2006 | Link | Comments (1)
Keywords: Encouragement, special

35,000 Feet

God can help us to be calm and cheerful, relaxed and refreshed even in trying circumstances. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 01:51 PM on November 25, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: patience, Galatians 5:22, fruits of the spirit

A Cowboy's Christmas Prayer

Cute expression of a Cowboy's prayer with God about Christmas (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on December 04, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: cowboy, Christmas, prayer

A Father's Hugs

Youth need the love of their fathers. But many times fathers are afraid to show it. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:14 AM on June 05, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Father's Day, love, affection, growing up, children, raising daughters, teens, teenagers, youth

A Father's Influence

The influence of a father in the life of a child cannot be neglected. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:46 AM on June 04, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Father's Day, Father's influence, parenting, raising children, example

A Father's Support

Children need the support of their fathers (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:35 AM on June 05, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Father's day, support, children, youth, teens, A father's support

A Father's Words of Wisdom

Traditional wisdom often heard from Fathers (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:38 PM on June 16, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Father, Father's Day, dad, wisdom

A Long Time

Spending time with someone special makes the time pass more quickly. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:55 PM on November 02, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Marriage, Time, Relationships

A Matter of Comparison

The size of the obstacles in your life depends on what you are comparing them to. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on October 13, 2006 | Link | Comments (1)
Keywords: Giant, obstacles, struggles, difficulties,

A Penny

Do we truly trust God for everything? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on April 17, 2006 | Link | Comments (2)
Keywords: trust, God's provision, God's sovereignty, God's care

A Seussian Christmas

What if Doctor Suess retold the Christmas Story? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:39 AM on December 06, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Story, Poetry

A Single Color

Variety adds life (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:00 AM on December 05, 2006 | Link | Comments (1)
Keywords: diversity, gifts

A letter from Jesus

Do we celebrate the true meaning of Christmas? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:36 AM on December 06, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Traditions, True Meaning of Christmas

A mother's Sacrificial Love

A mother's love is sacrificial. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:58 AM on May 07, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Mother's Day, love, sacrifice, mother

ABC's of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is many things to many people (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:09 AM on November 16, 2005 | Link | Comments (1)
Keywords: Thanks, Thanksgiving

Accident Report

God never intended that Christians should do his work alone, but should do it as part of the body of Christ together. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:05 AM on July 16, 2007 | Link | Comments (1)
Keywords: teamwork, body of Christ, service, ministry, work

Acting As if

The ability to love is established not so much by fervent promise as often repeated deeds. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on February 01, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Love, Valentine's Day, relationships

Agonizing Silence

It takes courage to stand against oppression. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:10 PM on November 28, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: fear, courage

Ah, Dearest Jesus

Jesus, holy Child, Make thee a bed, soft, undefiled, Within my heart (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 05:14 PM on December 19, 2009 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas, Jesus, Heart

Allen Gardiner

This missionary demonstrates an axample of being overwhelmed with a sense of the goodness of God even in trying situations. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 01:03 PM on November 28, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: pain, suffering, trials, tribulations, circumstances, adversity, struggles, overcoming, hurt, affliction, testing, goodness of God

America's Greatest Source of Strength

What is America's greatest source of strength and inspiration? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on April 26, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Mother's Day, Holiday, Importance of Mothers

An Old Question

Can I be a Christian without joining the church? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:20 AM on July 15, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: church services, worship, congregation, Sunday School

And God said "No"

God answers our prayers, not according to our wants, but according to his purpose. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on January 15, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: poetry, pride, happiness, patience, pain, grow, love, prayer

Angel

A mother is an angel of God to a child. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:24 PM on May 12, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Mother, Mother's Day, angel, children

Aquarium Sharks

If we stay in our comfort zone we will never achieve our full potential. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:21 AM on December 29, 2005 | Link | Comments (3)
Keywords: growth, stagnant, complacency, fish

Around The Rim

Do we miss out on the blessings and provision of God because we are too focused on religion rather than what he is doing in our lives? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:43 AM on January 04, 2009 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: tradition, leaders, followers, spiritual food, provision

Around the Thanksgiving Table

Have we left God out of Thanksgiving? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:00 AM on November 09, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Thanksgiving, Thanks

Augustine's Mother

God hears a mother's prayers (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on April 27, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Mother's Day, salvation, a mother's prayers

Awesomites

As Christians we need to be interceding for others (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:35 AM on November 30, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: compassion, cross, laborers, intercede, prayer

Baby Rules

Seven rules that promote good health in babies can be adapted and applied to a Christian's spiritual growth. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:24 PM on February 25, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: baby, born again, infant, growth, follow-up

Balloons

Are you hanging on to a handful of balloons that keep you from being close to Jesus? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on January 04, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Balloons, sin, captive, bondage, Hindrance

Be Thankful

Find a way to be thankful for your troubles, and they can become your blessings. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:39 PM on November 11, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Thanks, Thanksgiving

Be Thankful

Find a way to be thankful for your troubles, and they can become your blessings. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:00 AM on November 05, 2009 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Thanks, Thanksgiving, Grateful, blessing, setbacks

Be Thankful for

Be thankful for those things that seem less than blessings (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on November 13, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Thanks, Thanksgiving

Beggar King

love God and love others. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on April 30, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: giving, love, greatest commandment

Bertoldo de Giovanni

We have nothing to do with how much ability we've got, or how little, but with what we do with what we have. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on December 31, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Ability, Talent, art, sculpture, Michelangelo

Bible in 50 Words

Outline of the Bible narrative in 50 words (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:23 AM on October 01, 2009 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Bible story theme

Billboards

If God were to send us a message today, what might it be? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:02 AM on December 31, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: billboards, messages

Birdies

This is proported to be a true story about angels that occurred in 1994 and was told by Lloyd Glen. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:48 PM on July 05, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: angels, children, life after death

Born on the 4th of July

America was Born out of Faith in God (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:23 PM on June 25, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: 4th of July, American Independence Day, Founding Fathers, Faith, Freedom, Liberty

Box Full of Kisses

There is simply no other possession, anyone could hold, more precious than this gift given to us by friends, children, family members and God! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:04 PM on December 14, 2007 | Link | Comments (1)
Keywords: Christmas, unconditional love, Christmas gifts

Brave Training

God watches over us/ (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:05 AM on January 08, 2009 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: God's protection, parents

Building a House

Your attitudes and the choices you make today build your “house” for tomorrow (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on January 01, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: New Year, planning, future, legacy, growth

Burdens into Bridges

Observing an ant, we are reminded that God wants to turn our burdens into bridges. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:45 PM on January 19, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Ant, bridge, obstacles, roadblocks, trials, overcoming difficulties

Burning Heart

Were not our hearts burning within us while He talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us? - Luke 24:13-33 (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:00 AM on February 13, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: devotion, prayer, quiet time, abiding, heart

Call Time Out

Take time for God! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 03:07 PM on December 31, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: busyness, time management, poetry, meditation, contemplation

Calling All Teachers

A parable on the importance of teachers to youth and children (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on June 09, 2009 | Link | Comments (1)
Keywords: teaching youth and children, importance of teachers

Can I Borrow $25?

Do we spend time with those we love? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on May 18, 2009 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: time, family, relationships, children, parenting

Can They Hear?

God's Message is proclaimed through us! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:57 PM on November 06, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Evangelism, Gospel, Great Commission, Witnessing, Good News

Can This Be Christmas?

Where is Christ this Christmas day? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:05 AM on December 20, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas

Can You Ever Forgive Me?

How do you measure the worth of others? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:24 AM on October 08, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Forgiveness, Worth, Value

Carrying the Burden

An unforgiving heart is a great burden to carry. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on February 17, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Forgiveness, burdens

Cell Phone Christianity

Cell Phone Christianity (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on October 05, 2007 | Link | Comments (1)
Keywords: Scripture, Bible study

Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul

No mountain is too high for a mother to climb for her child! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on April 21, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Mother's Day, Mother's strength, mother's determination, Mother's love for a child

Children Learn What They Live

With a child, more is caught from their parents than is formally taught. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:03 AM on May 08, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Raising children, mother, mother's day, family

Christ's Heirs

what does it mean to be an heir? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:03 AM on January 17, 2009 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: grace, heirs in Christ, chosen

Christian Team

Like a football team, each member of the church has a role and skills that suit them to each role. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:04 PM on February 03, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: superbowl, American football, sports, team

Christmas 10 Commandments

Some worthy things to remember for the Christmas season. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on December 17, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas

Christmas According to Gabriel

Max Lucado imagines Gabriel's perspective of the incarnation of Christ and his message to Mary. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:46 PM on December 04, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas, Incarnation, Baby Jesus, God's Plan

Christmas Alphabet

Everything about Christmas from A-Z (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:51 PM on December 07, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas, advent, holiday, traditions

Christmas Envelope

Gift a gift to someone who really needs it this Christmas. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on December 14, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Gift, Christmas Presents

Christmas Invitation

Christmas is the Birthday party for the Savior of the world. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 02:00 PM on December 13, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas, Christ's Birthday

Christmas Old, Christmas New

Christ embodies Christmas today just as he did when he was born. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:00 PM on December 17, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas, Christ, traditions, true meaning of Christmas is in Christ

Christmas Oranges

This Christmas story reminds us all of the unselfish love of the Savior, as 9 orphan boys share their oranges. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on December 09, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas, oranges, Christmas traditions, giving, sharing, holidays

Church Bells

Leave your troubles in God's hands. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on March 16, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: circumstances, faith, fear, doubt, anxiety, worry, confidence, Easter, trust

Church Garden

How does your garden grow? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 06:52 PM on December 31, 2005 | Link | Comments (1)
Keywords: garden, church, plant

Church Hypocrites

Heard: "Pastor, I want you to know why I do not come to your church--There are hypocrites in it." Reply: "There's room for one more!" Even the church that Jesus pastored on earth had imperfections: 1. The Church Council went... (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:07 AM on January 02, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Church, Hypocrisy

Claimed for God

Hudson Taylor makes a decision to be used by God. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 03:32 PM on October 02, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Missions, China, Evangelism, Witnessing, God's Call, Purpose

Class Reunion

Love me enough to challenge me to keep growing. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on January 25, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: growth, change, stagnant, High School Reunion

Cleaning House

Make room for your life in Christ (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:55 PM on October 24, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Change, Spiritual Growth, Decisions, Living for Christ

Cleaning House

Do you need to do a little house cleaning in your life? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:34 PM on February 06, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: house cleaning, new beginning, new year, perspectives, direction

Commitment through Difficulties

Commitment to God often comes in difficult circumstances (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on January 23, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: commitment, difficulties, war, evangelism

Committed to Jesus

How committed are you to Jesus? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:00 AM on August 04, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christian, Church, Russia, Commitment

Cowdog

As we grow in Christ we realize who we are and begin to act like it. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:08 PM on January 09, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: cow, dog, association, identification, growth

Cracked Pots

An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole which she carried across her neck. One of the pots had a crack in it while the other pot was perfect and always delivered... (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:32 AM on September 10, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords:

Crutches

It's all attitude, and we can choose. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:20 AM on January 26, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: handicapped, attitude, choices

Cutting Corners

How are you building your life? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:40 PM on October 22, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Integrity, Foundation, Living Your Life

Dad's Blessings

How many times do we miss Spirit's blessings and answers to our prayers because they do not arrive exactly as we have expected? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:18 PM on July 06, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: blessing, expectations

Dart Test

The results of casting your bitterness at others. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on September 28, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Bitterness, Hatred, Hurt, Forgiveness

Dart Test

Do we love others as Christ loves them? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:39 PM on April 15, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: church, fellowship, community, loving the unlovable, forgiveness

Dealing with Setbacks

William Carey sets an example for us in dealing with a setback. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:03 PM on March 28, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: missions, setbacks, evangelism, difficulties, hardship, circumstances

Dear Mommy

The writing of a 16 year old girl on the horror of abortion from the baby's point of view. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on March 02, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: abortion

Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly

While the use of holly is rooted in pagan lore, many Christian legends have developed over the centuries to the point that it is now linked with Christmas. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:11 AM on December 05, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Legends, Holly, Christmas Traditions, Symbols of Christmas

Defeated

Was Christ defeated at the Cross? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:22 PM on March 16, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Easter, Good Friday, cross, crucifixion, resurrection

Did Jesus Use a Modem at the Sermon on the Mount?

Have the wonders of this modern age made you question what is true? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on June 23, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christ, technology, Internet, computers

Difficulties and Discouragements

Where you stand on the ladder of life is not as important as how many rungs you have persistently climbed and the character you have developed in the journey! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 06:41 PM on February 20, 2008 | Link | Comments (1)
Keywords: trials, difficulties, discouragements, purpose, achievement, life journey

Disciple's Personality Evaluation

Sometimes our Human evaluation of a person's suitability to ministry and God's evaluation are quite different (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:12 PM on September 22, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: evaluation, judging others, appearances, perspective, ministry

Dog Tales - Lessons in Love

The best way to approach all the abused and fearful people we meet is to start with love. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on April 23, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: abuse, love, care, concern, peace, fear

Don't Join That Church

If you find the perfect church... (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:02 AM on January 01, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: church, hypocricy, hypocrite, Body of Christ

Dream Car

How many times did we miss God's blessings because we can't see past our own desires? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:06 AM on January 17, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: father, son, expectations, paid in full, car, Bible, key, gifts, blessings, desires

Easter Bunny

Easter is not about the Easter Bunny but a resurrected Savior (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:48 PM on March 21, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Easter, Resurrection, Restoration

Easter Eggs

The customs and traditions of using eggs have been associated with Easter for centuries. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 06:00 AM on April 16, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Easter, Egg, history

Easter Holiday

Easter Poem on Easter traditions and the true meaning of Easter - the sacrifice and Resurrection of Jesus Christ (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:09 AM on March 07, 2010 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Easter, Poem, Resurrection, Sacrifice, Easter Traditions

Easter Symbols

The significance of various symbols of Easter are explained. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:06 AM on March 26, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Easter, Resurrection

Egg or Potato?

Do your afflictions cause you to harden your heart or make you more pliable? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on March 08, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: pain, suffering, trials, tribulations, circumstances, adversity, struggles, overcoming, hurt, affliction, testing, responding, respond, adaptable, egg

Elephant Memory

You are far more capable than you were even twelve months ago, and next year you will be able to do things you can't imagine doing today (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 05:47 PM on January 20, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: growth, elephant, maturity, progress

Empty Chair, The

Jesus is always with us. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:00 AM on April 01, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Death, rest, Christ's comfort, Christ's Presence

Every Drop's a Dream

We all make a difference when we work together (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:36 PM on October 20, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Contribution, giving, helping, working together, making a difference

Every Moment is Precious

Can you find the value in every moment of life? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on September 28, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: value, time, time management

Everything I need to know about life, I learned from Noah's Ark...

Lessons from Noah's Ark (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:25 AM on October 03, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Noah's Ark, Storms, Life Lessons

Family Treasure

What is your family treasure. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:30 AM on June 23, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Family, Treasure, relationships

Father's Are Wonderful People

A poem for fathers on Father's day. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:00 PM on June 15, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: father's day, dad, parents

Father's Day: A Tribute

Max Lucado reflects of Father's Day (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:40 PM on June 17, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Father's Day, fatherhood, father, dad

Father's Influence

A father's influence makes a difference! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on June 07, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: father, Billy Graham, Father's day, raising children, ministry

Football Trivia

American Football Trivia (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:40 PM on February 02, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Football, Superbowl, sports, trivia

Footprints with a Twist

Dancing Footprints (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:20 PM on October 14, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Discipleship, Following Christ, Christian walk

Four Wives

Are you taking care of the things that are important? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on April 17, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: wife, health, soul, success, relationships

Frogs

Words can be life or death to others. Speak words of life! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on January 06, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Encouragement, discouragement, motivation, challenge, life, the power of words, power of the tongue

Fun Christmas Facts: Christmas Lights

When was the first string of lights placed on a Christmas Tree? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:48 PM on December 09, 2006 | Link | Comments (1)
Keywords: Christmas Tree, Christmas, advent, holiday, Christmas traditions

Generic

There is only one name by which men can be saved (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:10 PM on March 05, 2009 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: salvation, evangelism, witnessing, pluralism, other faiths, other religions

George Washington's 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation

George Washington acknowledges the gratitude and thanks due to God for his care. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:27 PM on November 21, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Thanksgiving

George Washington's Mother

All that I am I owe to my mother - George Washington (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:14 AM on May 02, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Mother's Day, Mother, Founding Fathers

Girl with the Rose

The true nature of a heart is seen in its response to the unattractive. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on February 03, 2006 | Link | Comments (2)
Keywords: Love, Valentine's Day, appearance, heart

Giving Blood

A boys example of sacrificial love (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:40 AM on May 02, 2009 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: sacrificial love, sacrifice, giving, saving oithers

God and the Spider

Whatever is happening in your life, in God, a mere spider's web becomes a brick wall of protection. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:00 AM on July 29, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: God's Protection

God's Boxes of Love

God wants to magnify our joys and help carry our sorrows. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on August 25, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Blessings, Joys, Sorrows

God's Embroidery

Many times through the years I have looked up to my Heavenly Father and said, "Father, what are You doing?" He has answered, "I am embroidering your life." (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:23 PM on April 20, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Lessons from Mothers, Mother's Day, God's sovereignty, God's Will, God's plan, Purpose, meaning

Golden Gift

Each of us as parents has been given a gold container filled with unconditional love and kisses from our children. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on December 02, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: father, child, box, Christmas, empty, box, love, kisses, gold, gift, parenting

Good Friday?

Out of that seeming tragedy of the crucifixion, God planned good as Christ paid the eternal price demanded by God for our sins. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:22 AM on February 28, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Easter, Good Friday, tragedy, circumstances, difficulties, goodness of God, God's kindness, crucifixion, cross

He Knows My Name

God is interested in the tiniest things in the world. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:23 PM on December 19, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas Gift, God's care and concern

Heaven and Hell

As Christians, have we learned to feed each other? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 02:08 PM on August 29, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: church, care, body of Christ, giving

Height of a Building

We need to bring our problems to God. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:00 AM on December 01, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: prayer, prayer requests, seeking God, Asking God

Helping Others Win

Are you helping others to win? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:00 AM on August 20, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: race, Olympics, winning, running the race

His Name At The Top

Is your Christmas list complete? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:19 PM on December 11, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas, gifts, Jesus

Holy Alphabet

Interesting poem where each line begins with the letter of the alphabet. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:29 AM on February 01, 2009 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: poetry

How to Stay Young

Every youth leader has to stay young or at least young in heart to keep up with youth. Here are 10 simple tips to stay young. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:11 PM on May 18, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: youth, young, age

I Can't

How diligently we sieze the opportunities that God sends our way inlarge amount will determine what we accomplish while on this earth and what praise we will recieve from His lips in heaven. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on March 09, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: commitment, daughter, fish, taking action, solutions

I Took a Piece of Plastic Clay

We mold the heart of children as they grow. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:00 AM on April 27, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Parenting, family, raising kids, hearts

I am the Christmas Spirit

Look up into the face of God and, for a few moments, forget everything that is small and wretched. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 05:31 PM on December 19, 2009 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas

I want to be possible

Children need to be encouraged (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on May 01, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Parenting, family, children, rainsing kids

I'll Always be There for You!

Like this earthly Father, our heavenly father will also always be there for us! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:33 PM on June 17, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Father, Fatherhood, God the Father, dad, parenting

Icebergs

Are we moved by circumstances or by God's wise and sovereign purposes? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 PM on March 08, 2006 | Link | Comments (1)
Keywords: pain, suffering, trials, tribulations, circumstances, adversity, struggles, overcoming, hurt, affliction, testing, sovereignty of God

If You Think

Success begins with a person's will (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:26 AM on March 10, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Atitude, poetry, success

Images of Mother

Funny how our perceptions of mom change over time! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:23 PM on May 04, 2009 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Mother's Day. a mother's wisdom, images of mother

In God All the Time

Abiding: Hudson Taylor was in God all the time, and God was in him. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on September 16, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: abiding, presence of God, peace of God

Irish Blessing

An Irish Blessing for those you love! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 PM on August 29, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Irish Blessing, road, journey

Is it enough?

Is the cross enough? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on April 05, 2009 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Easter, crucifixion, Easter, Good Friday, Paralytic, sins are forgiven, forgiveness

Jesus Sees Us with the Eye of a Carpenter

Jesus,as a carpenter's son (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:40 PM on February 18, 2009 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Jesus, incarnation, carpenter, God's work in us

John 3:16

Understanding John 3:16 (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on October 15, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Salvation, Gospel, Evangelism, God's Love, Belief, Faith, Life

John 3:16

John 3:16 -- don't understand it, but it sure makes a lost boy feel safe. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 01:36 PM on January 03, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: John 3:16, salvation

Jonathan Edwards

God often uses us in spite of our weaknesses. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:23 AM on January 19, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: used by God, preacher, obstacles, handicaps, weakness, eyesight

Joseph's Lullaby

Joseph talks to the Christ Child. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:13 AM on December 15, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas, Joseph, Carpenter

Joseph's Tomb

Joseph probably didn't realize that his act to bury Christ in his own tomb fulfilled prophecy. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on March 14, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: pain, suffering, trials, tribulations, circumstances, adversity, struggles, overcoming, hurt, affliction, testing, questions, burial, death, prophecy, resurrection, Easter

Keep Your Fork

Easter reminds us that the best is yet to come. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on April 13, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Easter, resurrection, Life after death, Victory over the grave

Leftovers

Does God only get your leftovers? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on November 17, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Thanks, Thanksgiving, Prayer

Letter From a Friend

Jesus wants a relationship with each of us. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on August 28, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: devotion, quiet time, devotional, relationship with God

Letting Go

The best way to keep love is to give it -- WINGS. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on May 13, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Love, freedom, relationships

Life's but a Flash

what is our purpose in this world? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:07 AM on July 16, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: life, purpose, death, time

Lincoln's Barrel

God has something for each of us to do! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:22 PM on January 18, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: providence of God, plan of God, will of God, provision of God, call of God

Locked up?

We are freed in Christ (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:50 PM on June 27, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: 4th of July, American Independence, Freedom

Love Passed By

Don't allow love to pass by. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:33 PM on May 04, 2009 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: parents, love, children growing up

Love and Time

Take time to treasure those you love! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:15 PM on February 09, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Valentine's Day, inspiration, love, commitment, dedication

Love in the Home

A paraphrased version of 1 Corinthians 13 for mothers (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:57 PM on May 11, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Mother's Day, Mother, Love, parenting

Love: A Paraphrase of 1 Corinthians 13

What is love? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 PM on February 07, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Valentine's Day, Love, Corinthians

Memo from God

God wants to handle all our problems. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on November 14, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: God's Soveriegnty, God's care

More Important than basketball

what things are most important to you? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:00 AM on September 16, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: priorities, perspective

Morning Paper

Adversity is temporary (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on August 22, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: adversity, trial, difficulties, circumstances, hope, God's work

Most Famous Easter Egg

Fabergé eggs are perhaps the most famous Easter Eggs! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 02:05 PM on March 25, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Easter Eggs, Easter

Mother's Influence

A mother's life and love remind us of God's love! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 PM on May 07, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Mother, Mother's Day, love, testimony, parenting, children

Mother's Translation

A godly mother changes lives! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:24 AM on May 10, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Mother's day, Bible translation, living by God's Word, authenticity, Mother

My Father

Food for Thought for Father's Day (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:08 PM on June 14, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Father's Day, Dad

Need Washing?

God can get us through anything (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:26 AM on May 12, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: rain, life, getting through, hope, protection, cleansing, washing

New Gorilla

Does our life match our heart? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 07:40 PM on June 21, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: hypocrisy, image, integrity, religion

Not Always What It Seems

Things aren't always what they seem (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:19 AM on October 02, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Perceptions, Circumstances, Difficulties

Not Yet

God molds us according to his plan for us. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on June 22, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: vessel, service, molded by God, shaped by God, trials, circumstances

On the Physical Death of Jesus Christ

A medically and historically accurate account of the physical death of Jesus Christ. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on April 04, 2006 | Link | Comments (1)
Keywords: Easter, Crucifixion, death, Christ, Good Friday

One

One can Make a difference! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:29 AM on October 10, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: impact, Making a difference, contribution, giving

Open Arms (by Max Lucado)

If you ever wonder how God can use you to make a difference in your world, just look at those he has already used and take heart. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:40 AM on May 29, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: forgiveness, restoration, hope, ministry, mistakes, failure, redemption

Other Side

What will we find when we get to heaven? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:47 PM on March 12, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: afterlife, heaven, life after death, resurrection, Easter

Outstretched Arms

With outstretched arms on the cross Jesus gives his gracious invitation to the world. Indicating we are to come to him for eternal safety. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:01 AM on April 24, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Mother's love, Mother's day, safety, salvation, evangelism

Palm Monday

Without Christ we are nothing! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:32 PM on March 29, 2009 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Easter, Palm Sunday, Donkey, Palm branches, pride, Jesus on the Donkey

Parable of the Pencil

Do you know the purpose for which you were created? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:02 AM on October 04, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Purpose, Place in this World, God's Plan, Life

Please Come In

God will not turn us away. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 02:08 PM on December 16, 2005 | Link | Comments (1)
Keywords: Christmas, Innkeeper, Nativity

Points of Light

The glory of God sleeps everywhere, ready to blaze out unexpectedly in created things. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:42 PM on March 09, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Easter, light, evangelism, darkness, glory, peace

Poison

how you treat others is exactly how they will treat you. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on April 23, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: love, relationships

Positive Answers

Scriptures to Encourage (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:14 PM on November 01, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Encouragement from Scripture, Motivation, Answers, Promises

Praise God for Christmas

The infinite God became a finite child and the Savior of the world. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:53 PM on December 21, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas, Incarnation, Birth of Christ

Prayer for Nation

Prayer for the nation (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 01:20 AM on June 28, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: prayer, government

Praying Hands

There is considerable debate about the truthfulness of this story, but the idea is touching nonetheless. It is a fictional account about the origins of the famous painting by Albrecht Durer entitled "The praying hands" (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:14 PM on May 28, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: sacrifice, help, together, support, prayer

Price of Freedom

Freedom comes with a price. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 01:16 AM on June 26, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: freedom, liberty, American Independence Day, 4th of July

Puppies for Sale

The world is full of people who need someone who understands. Will you be that someone? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:02 PM on February 26, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: puppy, dog, understanding, empathy, compassion, care

Rabbit on the Swim Team

Each individual has his/her own set of capabilities in which he/she will naturally excel. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:11 PM on December 26, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: gifts, body of Christ, expectations, abilities

Real Evangelism

If you want to make a difference, you have to get your feet wet. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 07:04 PM on October 20, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Evangelism, witnessing, sharing the gospel

Room with a View

There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:41 PM on January 31, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: hospital window, perspective, encouragement

Rose Within

Do you see the rose or the thorns in others? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on February 08, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Valentine's Day, love, inspiration, nurture, potential

Roses

A story of love (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:20 AM on February 03, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Love, Valentine's Day

Rudy Tomjanovich

Letting Anger and bitterness go (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:24 AM on October 14, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Frogiveness, Bitterness, Hurt, Anger

Rules of the Game

God's Rules of the game for life (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:13 AM on March 01, 2009 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: football, superbowl, rules of the game, humor, football illustration

Samuel Adams - Thanksgiving Proclamation

Thanksgiving to God is rooted in the lives of the founding fathers of the United States (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on November 06, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Thanksgiving, thanks, blessing, founding fathers, United States

Sand & Stone

A story of true friendship (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:46 AM on October 01, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Hurts, Forgiveness, Blessing, Friendship

Sand & Stone

What things should be remembered? What things forgotten? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:13 PM on February 05, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: forgiveness, remembrance

Saved By The Cross

What would your life be without the cross? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:00 AM on September 10, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: cross, forgiveness, Christ's atonement

Scars of Love

Never judge another person's scars, because you don't know how they were made. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:12 AM on February 06, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Scars, love

Sermon from a Salmon

A lesson from Salmon on the guidance of God. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 04:27 PM on September 16, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: guidance, direction, destiny, decision making

Seven Wonders

Identifying the Seven Wonders of the World (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:07 AM on October 09, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Life, Precious, Treasure, Wealth

Seventy times seven

A story of forgiveness (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 01:39 AM on July 17, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: forgiveness

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Thoughts on life by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:23 AM on January 18, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Quotes, wisdom

Slow Starters

Inside each of us God has placed an incredible amount of potential! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:58 PM on January 11, 2009 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: perseverance, potential, failure

Small Expectations

are your expectations of God too small? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:29 AM on August 27, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: expectations, vision, God's provision, faith

Stable Light

A quiet night, in stable light, Christ came into the world. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:00 AM on December 10, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas, Bethlehem, Birth of Christ, Christmas Poem

Stained Glass Windows

Stained glass windows are a fitting metaphor for our lives within the church. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:07 AM on August 27, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: brokenness, church, community, body of christ

Story of Valentine's Day

Unsubstantiated story about St. Valentine (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:14 PM on January 30, 2009 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Love, Valentine's Day, Relationships

Sunday's A Comin'

"But it's only Friday. Sunday is a comin'." (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:49 PM on March 08, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Easter, Good Friday, Resurrection Sunday

Take Off the Grave Clothes

Christ Shares his Resurrection with us. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:32 PM on March 29, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Easter, Resurrection, New Life, new start, another chance

Tale of Three Trees

A traditional American folktale of three trees that bore Christ. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 01:00 AM on April 14, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Cross, Easter, Christmas, crucifixion, Good Friday

Tempered

The Church of our Lord, when perfectly united and tempered together with love, can resist the heaviest of blows from the outside. But just a small force on the inside can destroy this unity and harmony. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:59 AM on July 13, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: unity, love, harmony, disharmony, united, church

Thanksgiving Dinner

Reaching out to others who are less well of is one way of giving Thanks to God for his blessings (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:24 AM on November 21, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Thanksgiving, giving, blessings, community

Thanksgiving Illustrations

Whether you are giving a Thanksgiving Sermon, a Thanksgiving youth talk, or just discussing things around the dinner table over Thanksgiving dinner, these stories and thoughts from the "Creative Youth Ideas" archives will provide food for thought and meaningful discussion on being thankful to God for his blessings in our lives. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 11:20 PM on November 02, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Thanksgiving illustrations, thanksgiving stories, thanksgiving quotes, thanksgiving poems

Thanksgiving Proclamation (Abraham Lincoln)

It was Abraham Lincoln who, in the midst of the Civil War, in 1863, established the annual celebration of Thanksgiving. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:58 AM on November 21, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Thanks, Thanksgiving

The Ballad of the Oyster

What an oyster can do with a small grain of sand? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on June 15, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: oyster, trials, difficulties

The Bible in a Word

The meaning of the Bible can be summed up in "Jesus" (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:11 AM on July 15, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: salvation, evangelism, Bible

The Bird Cage

Jesus Christ, the Son of God, paid for your release, your freedom from Satan's trap, with His own life, on the cross at Calvary. The door is open, and anyone, whom Satan has deceived and caged, can be SET FREE. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:56 AM on December 27, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: sin, Satan, captive, sacrifice, Easter, atonement, cross, crucifixion

The Blood of Jesus

If the blood of Jesus does not cleanse another person completely then it cannot cleanse us completely. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on October 07, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Forgiveness, Cleansing, New Life in Christ, The Blood of Christ

The Call of the Barnyard

It's not always easy to be obedient to God and to discipline ourselves to hang in there for the long haul. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:20 AM on January 17, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Ducks, Barnyard, Self-image, Fly, Sin, Discipline, Temptation

The Christmas Tree

Christmas was when Christ tooks something ugly and pathetic (sinful man) and made us beautiful. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on December 11, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas, tree, change, transform

The Color Yellow

For famous painter Van Gogh, yellow was a reminder that we can start over. Would you like to start over in some area of your life? With God you can! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on April 21, 2007 | Link | Comments (1)
Keywords: second chances, starting over, forgiveness, a new start

The Crayon Box that Talked

We are unique, but together God can use us to create a beautiful picture. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on September 05, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: community, unity, relationships, getting along, gifts, body of Christ, congregation, church, racism

The Cross Room

Is your cross too heavy to bear? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on August 26, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: cross, burden

The Donkey and the Lapdog

Happiness is found in being who you are (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on January 16, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Donkey, Dog, Farmer, identity

The Emperor Moth

Sometimes the struggle is exactly what we need for growth and life. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 09:34 PM on January 05, 2009 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: pain, suffering, trials, tribulations, circumstances, adversity, struggles, overcoming, hurt, affliction, testing

The Empty Egg

The story of the empty egg. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 06:00 PM on March 15, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Easter, empty tomb, resurrection, life after death, Easter egg ideas

The Farmer's Mule

Forgiveness -- faith -- prayer -- praise and hope all are excellent ways to "shake it off and step up" out of the wells in which we find ourselves! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:54 AM on January 22, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Adversity, trials, opportunities, farmer, mule, well, dirt, distress, problems

The Father's Eyes

Life is meaningful if lived for the Father! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 03:12 PM on January 22, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: God, sight, omniscient, blind, football, athlete

The Father's Eyes

God is always watching us and wants is to be all that he created us to be. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on September 14, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: God's care, provision, God as Father, God's care

The Father's Eyes

God is watching the game of life (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on January 25, 2007 | Link | Comments (1)
Keywords: superbowl, American Football, the game of life

The First Requisite for Success

Thomas Edison on the first requisite for success. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on August 17, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Thomas Edison, success, focus

The Fish Bowl

Acts of kindness for others (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:15 AM on October 13, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Kindness, Helping Others

The Frog and the Ox

Pride will end in destruction, but when we are humble God himself will lift us up. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 05:02 PM on January 03, 2009 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: pride, conceit, ego, frog, ox

The Glory of the Manger

Your Savior has at long last come (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:13 PM on December 15, 2008 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: manger, Christmas poem, poetry

The Greatest

How do you respond to failure? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:35 AM on October 16, 2005 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Dealing with Failure, Self-esteem, Self image

The Greatest Preacher

Who's the greatest preacher in your family? (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 10:00 PM on May 08, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Mother, Mother's day, preaching

The King Bearing Us in His Arms

A vivid picture of Christ's sacrifice for sin in Mark Twain's novel, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on September 07, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: sacrifice, cross, atonement, incarnation

The Legend of the First Christmas Tree

The legend of the first Christmas Tree says that an angel decorated a small little fir tree and that baby Jesus was delighted with it! (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on December 15, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Christmas, advent, holiday, Christmas traditions, Christmas legends, Christmas stories

The Legend of the Sand Dollar (poem)

The legend of the sand dollar as a poem (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 08:30 AM on March 18, 2007 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Easter, Sand Dollar, Evangelism, Christ

The Lonely Ember

The warmth of the church is found in meeting together as believers. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:00 AM on August 30, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: church attendance, worship services, fellowship, meeting together, congregation

The Lord's Baseball Game

Some spiritual lessons from a baseball parable (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 12:03 PM on June 25, 2006 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: baseball, love, faith, wisdom, grace

The Mask I Wear

This Halloween mask related study encourages youth to take a look at the masks we wear everyday, not just on Halloween and to expose what is underneath to God so that he can transform us so that we reveal his glory! Makes a great study for a Halloween or fall festival event. (more)

Posted by Ken Sapp at 06:03 PM on October 17, 2009 | Link | Comments (0)
Keywords: Halloween masks, hypocrisy, identity, fears, weaknesses, being Christ-like, revealing Christ, Bible study for October 31st

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