Stamped For Eternity

Being Authentically Ready In The Last Season

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.…

The Shout, The Trumpet, and The Triumph

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…

The High Call Of Kingdom Character

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…

The Heart Of The Matter

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,…

Stamped For Eternity

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…