We prioritize sites with the most free speakers' illustrations that are useful to youth ministers and easy to access.
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1. Youth-Ministry.info - "The Best of the Web!"
Over 3500 quotes, stories, jokes and facts selected for the younger generation. Search either via the search engine or alphabetically by topic. Many stories are originals. Quotes/stories added monthly. Sign up for a free monthly e-mail that contains new quotes/stories. Use it free of charge for two days. Those who live outside the USA and those who can't afford to pay can apply for a free scholarship.
2. Biblical Studies Foundation
Although not specifically geared to youth, you'll find some valuable material in this collection of 10,000 stories and quotes.
3. http://www.youthillustrator.com
Over 300 illustrations (as of 1/15/08) geared to youth.
4. EGAD! Ideas
Click "Illustrations" on the left menu to find 40 illustrations.
A page of recommended sites for illustrations of use to writers and speakers. Note the categories: "Quotes," "Chicken Soup Type Stories," "Strange News" and "Holiday Illustrations."
13,000 quotes, mostly one liners or a couple of sentences, from what appears to be a secular motivational site. Although you'll find lots of quotes, many of them have limited value to the youth minister. You can also search the database by subject, author or key word.
7. Holwick's Links to the Best Free Sermon Illustrations
Holwick's opinion as to which free sites offer the best illustrations.
Another good collection of general sites for illustrations and preaching.
9. $ Preaching Today
A part of Christianity Today, you pay $49.95 per year for use of their database of over 7,000 illustrations. Although not geared specifically to youth, there's lots of good material here.
About 5,000 illustrations collected by a pastor.
11. Ken Sapp
A collection of favorite quote sites, as well as his own collection of quotes, by a person who seems to have a good eye for a quality illustration .
12. Youth Worker's Idea Station
A page of favorite quotes by a couple of youth workers.
13. $ Character Education Lesson Plans
A great place to find quotes and stories related to character education. Free if you express the need.
The size of the web and it's explosive growth assure us that we can't know it all. So if you find a significant collection of illustrations that are especially appealing to youth, find broken links on this site, or have insights to influence our rankings (rankings are determined by the votes of people like you!) please give us your input by clicking on the below box and e-mailing us. Thanks for you input!
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