The late Steve
Allen told about a lady named Liz who had been hurt in an automobile accident.
A lawyer came to visit her and said, “I’ve come to assist you in getting
damages.” Liz replied, “I got all the damages I want. What I need
is repairs.”

This is true of many hurting people we come in contact with every day. The church
in general, and we in particular, need to assist people in making repairs to
their lives.

___________________

Michael Shannon,
Preaching May/June 2002


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A third generation preacher, Mike Shannon is Professor of Preaching at Cincinnati Bible Seminary of Cincinnati Christian University. He has served as a preaching minister, church planter, and college professor. His most recent preaching ministry was at the historic First Christian Church of Johnson City, Tennessee. In his nearly two decades at Cincinnati Christian University, Mike has served as both professor and Dean of the Seminary. He has also been an adjunct professor at Milligan College and Northern Kentucky University. Mike is the author or co-author of several books.

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The late Steve Allen told about a lady named Liz who had been hurt in an
automobile accident. A lawyer came to visit her and said, “I’ve come to
assist you in getting damages.” Liz replied, “I got all the damages I
want. What I need is repairs.”

This is true of many hurting people we come in contact with every day. The
church in general, and we in particular, need to assist people in making
repairs to their lives.

___________________________

Illustration by J. Michael Shannon, Professor of Preaching, Cincinnati Bible
College & Seminary, Cincinnati, OH.


View more sermon illustrations for inspiration for your next message.

About The Author

A third generation preacher, Mike Shannon is Professor of Preaching at Cincinnati Bible Seminary of Cincinnati Christian University. He has served as a preaching minister, church planter, and college professor. His most recent preaching ministry was at the historic First Christian Church of Johnson City, Tennessee. In his nearly two decades at Cincinnati Christian University, Mike has served as both professor and Dean of the Seminary. He has also been an adjunct professor at Milligan College and Northern Kentucky University. Mike is the author or co-author of several books.

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