Emphasis Preaching Journal
Sermon Illustrations for Proper 23 | OT 28 (2013)
Illustration
Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7
O. Henry, that great short story writer, was born William Sidney Porter. On his deathbed in 1910 he quoted from a popular song of the day: "Don't turn down the light. I'm afraid to go home in the dark."
Application: If we seek the welfare of the city to which God has sent us, we need not be afraid.
Ron L.
Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7
O. Henry, that great short story writer, was born William Sidney Porter. On his deathbed in 1910 he quoted from a popular song of the day: "Don't turn down the light. I'm afraid to go home in the dark."
Application: If we seek the welfare of the city to which God has sent us, we need not be afraid.
Ron L.
Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7