In Sermon Illustrations: "Marriage Commitment"

George Barna Claims "People's Faith Commitment ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 16, 2006

George Barna claims "People’s faith commitment impacts their moral perspectives. There is a clear relationship between a deep Christian commitment and serious concern about the moral state of America. This is one of those moments in history when genuine, fervent leaders of righteous character and ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Suppose You Committed A Brutal Murder And Were ...

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Dec 18, 2006

Suppose you committed a brutal murder and were arrested for it. You were sent to jail, but you had no money to afford a lawyer so one was appointed for you. You found out he’s the best there is. Your trial comes. The evidence is overwhelming, you’re convicted and sentenced to death. Then ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A. Holman Defines Faith: Trusting Commitment Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 18, 2004

a. Holman defines FAITH: Trusting commitment of one person to another, particularly of a person to God. Faith is the central concept of Christianity. One may be called a Christian only if one has faith. i. Holman adds: Our English word “faith” comes from the Latin fides, as developed through the ...read more

Tags: Faith General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Webster's Dictionary Tells Me That - Commit Means ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 21, 2003

Webster’s Dictionary tells me that - Commit means to entrust, to give charge, to perform, to pledge. In my search for the definition of Commit I actually looked at one dictionary which did not even have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:5

Tags: Basics Of Christianity, Growth In Christ

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holman Defines Faith: Trusting Commitment Of One ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 18, 2007

Holman defines FAITH: Trusting commitment of one person to another, particularly of a person to God. Faith is the central concept of Christianity. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Recently A Young Man Committed Suicide Live On ...

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Nov 25, 2008

Recently a young man committed suicide live on the internet while others watched. Some thought he was faking it but some people actually encouraged him to take his life. No one tried to stop him until it was too late. In the same way, we are watching ...read more

Tags: Evangelism Urgency

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are Committed To Feed Christ Who Is Hungry, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"We are committed to feed Christ who is hungry, committed to clothe Christ who is naked, committed to take in Christ who has no homeand to do all ...read more

Tags: Endurance

We Commit Our Resources And Risk The Lives Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

We commit our resources and risk the lives of those in our armed forces...to prevent humankind ...read more

Tags: Government

A Person Who Is Going To Commit An Inhuman Act ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A person who is going to commit an inhuman act invariably excuses himself by ...read more

Tags: Human Life

85% Of People Who Make A Commitment To Christ ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 16, 2009

85% of people who make a commitment to Christ make the decision by the age of 18, or they never ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Tags: Kids, Evangelism How To

Commitment Or Surrender What's The Difference

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Jun 26, 2023

Adrian Rogers tells the story of his meeting with Josef T’son who had suffered greatly under communism. Adrian said: “Josef, tell me about American Christianity.” Josef responded: “Adrian, I had rather not.” “No, I want to know.” “Well, Adrian, since you have asked me, I’ll tell you. The key ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:9

Tags: Serving Christ, Commitment, Surrender

Denomination: Baptist

Put Downs Never Lift Up A Marriage

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jul 17, 2023

When psychologists Cliff Nortarius and Howard Markman studied newlyweds over the first decade of marriage, they discovered that couples who stayed together uttered 5 or fewer put-downs in every 100 comments to each other. But couples who inflicted twice as many verbal wounds -- 10 or more putdowns ...read more

Tags: Home, Talk, Marriage, Family, Conversation, Divorce, Words, Love  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Key Reasons Kids Become More Committed To ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

Four Key Reasons kids become more committed to Christ. (1) Parents: 36% of youth report parents are their top influence (or at least 2nd or 3rd influence) when it comes to helping them grow in Christ. (2) Struggles: 1 in 7 kids claim a difficult struggle stimulated spiritual growth. Another 10% ...read more

Tags: Youth Leaders, Evangelism How To

I Read Of A Man Who Had Committed A Crime For ...  PRO

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Aug 26, 2003

I read of a man who had committed a crime for which he was deeply ashamed. When he’d served his prison sentence and was about to be released he wondered if his family would reject him because of the scandal he’d caused and the shame brought on the family. He wrote his parents saying that he would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Tags: God The Father, Promises Of God

Denomination: Baptist

50% Of Teens Believe Jesus May Have Committed ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2008

50% of teens believe Jesus may have committed sins. ...read more

Tags: Jesus Life

An Education Isnt How Much You Have Committed ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"An education isnt how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. Its being able to differentiate ...read more

Tags: Culture

All The Passions Make Us Commit Faults; Love ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

All the passions make us commit faults; love makes us commit ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

A Man Who Has Committed A Mistake And Doesn't ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A man who has committed a mistake and doesn't correct it is ...read more

Tags: Mistakes

I Have Never Committed The Least Matter To God ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

I have never committed the least matter to God that I have not had ...read more

Tags: Prayer How To

I Think We All Have The Capacity For Commitment ...

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 11, 2009

“I think we all have the capacity for commitment and a need to believe in something or somebody.” - Mannie ...read more

Tags: Leadership, Leadership General

Denomination: Baptist