FBC Minneola

Secular - A proud billionaire was boasting to his pastor, "I don't need a savior! I'm a self-made man, and I started with nothing!" The pastor smiled and said, "That's impressive. But before you take all the credit, let me ask you—did you supply the dirt you're standing on, or the air you're breathing?"…

Secular - A man is sitting on a park bench, violently waving a newspaper in the air every few seconds. Another guy walks up and asks, "What are you doing?" "Keeping the elephants away!" the man says. "There aren't any elephants around here." The man smiles and says, "Works pretty good, doesn't it?" Just…

Secular - A guy gets pulled over for running a stop sign. The police officer walks up to the window and says, "Sir, you didn't stop at that sign back there." Now, this driver is a master at minimizing his faults and self-justification. So he says, "Well, officer, I slowed down! And besides, 'stop' is…

Secular - A pastor was reviewing his notes for his message—specifically the part in Romans 2 where Paul addresses hypocritical judgment and pointing fingers at everyone else's sins. As he was going over it, he felt this sudden wave of conviction and inspiration. he turned to his wife and said, "This…

Secular - "A scientist once told God, 'We don't need you anymore. Science can create life from dust now.' God said, 'Show me.' The scientist reached down, grabbed a handful of dirt, and God stopped him and said, 'Hold on now—get your own dirt!'" Historical/Cultural Context - Paul wrote Romans to explain…

Secular - "A high-powered executive with a huge ego was standing in a long airport line. Annoyed by the wait, he pushed his way to the front desk, slammed his ticket down, and demanded, 'I need a first-class seat immediately! Do you have any idea who I am?' The gate agent smiled, picked up the intercom…

Secular - A pastor who decided to preach a sermon on self-control and human planning. He spent weeks making the perfect outline, printing it on expensive paper, and setting up a brand-new projector. Right as he stepped up to the pulpit, the power went completely out, his notes blew off the music stand…

Secular - A farmer was going through a tough time and prayed, "Lord, give me a sign! If you want me to keep farming, just give me a clear sign." The next morning, he looked up at the sky and saw two clouds forming giant letters: P and C. He shouted, "Hallelujah! Plant Corn!" He sold everything he had,…

Secular - There was a study that asked the question, “What is the most dangerous group of people on the planet?” Most people answered: angry sports fans, internet commenters, or political rallies. But the study concluded it’s actually parents on a Little League soccer sideline when the referee makes…

Secular - "A young man was getting ready to go on his very first mission trip to a remote village, and he was incredibly nervous. He went to his seasoned, older pastor and asked, 'Pastor, what do I do if the people there start challenging my faith? What if they bring up heavy accusations against Christianity,…

Secular - This is a story about a guy named Leroy who lived deep in the rural backwoods. Leroy decided it was finally time to leave the farm, pack up his bags, and take a job in the big city. Now, Leroy’s family was deeply religious, and they were absolutely terrified for him. They said, 'Leroy, you're…

Secular - Today’s scripture reminds me of a story about a pastor who noticed a man fast asleep in the front pew every single Sunday. Finally, the pastor got fed up. Mid-sermon, he looked right at the man’s wife sitting next to him and whispered loudly, 'Ma'am, would you please wake up your husband?'…

Secular - "Have you ever tried to assemble something without reading the instructions? Men, don't leave me hanging up here. You open the box, look at the 47 pages of instructions, and think, 'I got this.' Three hours later you've got extra screws, a crooked shelf, and somehow you've convinced yourself…

Secular - A doctor, an engineer, and a preacher were out playing a round of golf one morning. They got stuck behind a group of golfers who were playing agonizingly slow, missing simple shots, and taking forever on every hole. Frustrated, the preacher spotted the club manager and asked, "What is going…

Secular - A pastor and a deacon were standing by the side of the road holding up a sign that said, "The End is Near! Turn Around Before It’s Too Late!" A driver sped by, leaned out the window, and yelled, "Leave us alone, you religious fanatics!" A moment later, the pastor and deacon heard a loud splash.…

Secular - A man was walking down the street when he saw a sign in a window: "Psychic Fair: Find Out Your Future – Cancelled Due to Unforeseen Circumstances." He thought to himself, "Well, if they didn't see that coming, I’m probably better off just sticking to Matthew 24 !" Historical/Cultural Context…

Secular - A man was walking through a cemetery and saw a tombstone that read: "Here lies a politician and an honest man." He scratched his head, looked at the grave, and said to his friend, "I didn't know they were allowed to bury two people in the same grave!" Historical/Cultural Context - This Gospel…

Secular - There was a man who wanted to buy a parrot, so he went to a local pet store. The owner showed him a beautiful parrot but warned him, "This bird used to belong to a very legalistic, grumpy old Pharisee. He has a bit of an attitude and a mean streak." The man thought he could change the bird,…

Secular - There was a man who was a bit of a skeptic, much like the Sadducees. He lived his life convinced that if he just followed the right "rules" and used enough "logic," he could avoid any unpleasant surprises—including the ones at the end of life. One day, he met a man who claimed to be 150 years…

Secular - A Sunday School teacher was teaching her class about the "Fruit of the Spirit." She wanted to see if the kids really understood the concept. She asked, "If I’m always mean to my neighbors, if I don't share my toys, and if I’m constantly grumpy, what kind of person am I?" A little boy in the…

Secular - "The Roman guards in our text today were 'battle-hardened' men. They weren't afraid of much. But when that angel showed up, they fainted. It reminds me of the guy who was walking through a cemetery late at night and fell into a freshly dug grave that was about six feet deep. He tried and tried…

Secular - A young, energetic pastor was appointed to a very old, traditional church. On his first Sunday, he noticed that during the singing of the Invitation, the entire left side of the congregation stood up, while the entire right side stayed sitting down. The two sides started glaring at each other,…

Secular - A young man was walking through town and saw a sign in a pet store window: "Religious Parrot for Sale – $500." Intrigued, he went inside. The owner pointed to a beautiful green parrot. "This bird is amazing," the owner said. "If you pull the string on his right leg, he recites the Lord's Prayer.…