In Sermon Illustrations: "1 Thessalonians 16:1-12"

Achieving Goals: The Phillies

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Apr 21, 2010

ACHIEVING GOALS: THE PHILLIES The team with the most errors in a single season was the 1883 Philadelphia (Quakers) Phillies who played 99 games and ended the season in last place with 17 wins, 81 loses, and one tie. They averaged 6.3 errors per game with 639 errors. They played for 67 years before ...read more

Tags: Goals

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Professing Christian Justifies Her ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 6, 2010

A Professing Christian Justifies Her Adultery Oprah Winfrey had a program with women who were having affairs with married men. When the women were challenged on the morality of their adultery, one woman said, “Wait a minute. I’m a Christian, but I want everyone to know that my personal life and my ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Tags: Adultery, False Gospel

The Truth About The Law

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 3, 2022

THE TRUTH ABOUT THE LAW 1. The law could not give the Holy Spirit (Gal 3:1-5). 2. The law could not give righteousness (Gal 3:6-9). 3. The law could not justify; it could only condemn (Gal 3:10-12). 4. The law could not change the fact that righteousness always comes by faith in God's ...read more

Tags: Legalism, Faith, Grace, Law, Salvation, Gospel, Justification  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter, Easter

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 11, 2023

Is Easter just a holiday, with dyed eggs and yummy candy? Is it a time when children play and all dress so fine and dandy? Is Easter when adults find some much-needed relaxation? Is it a break from their work to enjoy a short vacation? Or does Easter remind us how Christ died our debt to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-10

Tags: Holiday, The First Day Of The Week, Easter, Resurrection, Calvary  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Playing Favorites In The Church - James 2

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 28, 2024

1. Verse 1: Partiality contradicts faith in Jesus Christ as the Lord of glory. 2. Verses 2-4: Partiality reveals a judging heart and behind it evil thinking. 3. Verse 5: Partiality to the rich contradicts God's heart, because he has chosen many of the poor for himself. 4. Verse 6a: ...read more

Tags: Church, Favoritism, Prejudice, Pastors, Partiality  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Has Been Estimated That After 10 Years Only ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 9, 2006

It has been estimated that after 10 years only 25% of 1st marriages are intact and happy. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Marriage Commitment

Barna Says 59% Of Born-Again Christian Voted In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

Barna says 59% of born-again Christian voted in the Presidential race compared to 46% of non-believers. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Character

Since '96, The Number Of U.s. Adults Who Read The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 13, 2006

Since ’96, the number of U.S. adults who read the Bible has increased from 34% to 40%. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Bible Study

An Astounding 75% Of Companies Experienced At ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

An astounding 75% of companies experienced at least one instance of fraud vs. 13% in ‘98, finds a KPMG survey. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Workplace

About Three Out Of Every Four Dollars Contributed ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

About three out of every four dollars contributed to a non-profit entity was given to a church last year. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Giving General

For The Typical Adult In America, The Number Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

For the typical adult in America, the number of movies they watch during the year is greater than the number of worship services they attend. ...read more

Tags: Church General

66% Of All Americans Who Accept Jesus Christ As ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

66% of all Americans who accept Jesus Christ as their savior do so before they reach the age of 18. (Foster ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

A New Stanford University Medical Center Poll ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

A new Stanford University Medical Center poll finds 1 in 5 Americans suffer from chronic pain. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

More Than 4 In 10 Respondents To A Recent Usa ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

More than 4 in 10 respondents to a recent USA Today poll said they say grace before a meal. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Prayer Persistence

The Record Industry Estimates That 2.6 Billion ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

The record industry estimates that 2.6 billion files are illegally downloaded each month by of file trading programs. ...read more

Tags: Sin General

Identity Theft Complaints Nearly Doubled In '02 ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Identity theft complaints nearly doubled in ’02 making it the FTC’s most widely reported consumer crime. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Sin General

42 Million Lives Have Perished From Abortion In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

42 million lives have perished from abortion in the ensuing 30 years since Roe vs. Wade. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Abortion

3 Million People Work For Wal-Mart, About As ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

1.3 million people work for Wal-Mart, about as many as serve actively in the U.S. military. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Money

The U.s. Luxury Market Is Estimated To Have ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007

The U.S. luxury market is estimated to have reached $1 trillion in ‘05, up 11.6% from $898 billion ...read more

35.5% Or $88.3 Billion Of All '04 U.s. Charitable ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

35.5% or $88.3 billion of all ’04 U.S. charitable giving went to Religion and was the #1 donor ...read more

Tags: Giving General