In Sermon Illustrations: "2 Corinthians 4:1-18:18"

Proper Attitude

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 8, 2008

PROPER ATTITUDE - Ephesians 5:18-20 >1 Corinthians 10:31 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for God’s glory. Chuck Swindoll said: “The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude to me is more important than facts. It is more ...read more

Wine Consumption Increased 4% In '07, While ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008

Wine Consumption increased 4% in '07, while distilled spirits were up 3.2% and beer 1.2%. Distilled spirits sales reached more than 182 million nine-liter cases (their 10th straight year of growth) and wine sales reached 294.4 million cases, the 14th consecutive growth year. After declining sales ...read more

Tags: Alcohol

The Typical Christian Retail Store Shopper Is A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

The typical Christian retail store shopper is a 41-year-old female with 2.2 kids. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Parenting

Online Gambling Has Soared Ten-Fold In The Past 6 ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

Online Gambling has soared ten-fold in the past 6 years to about $4.2 billion. (Revenue Vol.1 ...read more

Tags: Sin General

Nevada Is The Fastest-Growing State, According To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Nevada is the fastest-growing state, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, with 2.2 million inhabitants. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Evangelism Urgency

The U.s. Department Of Education Reports That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008

The U.S. Department of Education reports that 1.1 million, or 2.2% of all U.S. children, are ...read more

Tags: School

Percentage Of Personal Income In U.s. That Went ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 16, 2008

Percentage of personal income in U.S. that went to charitable giving during the Great Depression: 2.9 Percentage of income ...read more

Tags: Poverty

Alcohol Consumption Increasing

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 13, 2009

ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION INCREASING Wine consumption increased 4% in 2007, while distilled spirits were up 3.2% and beer 1.2%. Distilled spirits sales reached more than 182 million nine-liter cases (their 10th straight year of growth) and wine sales reached 294.4 million cases, the 14th consecutive ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Tags: Alcohol

There Are 6,913 Languages In The World, But Only ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

There are 6,913 languages in the world, but only 2,300 have as much as one book of the Bible translated and available. ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence

The Pastor

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Sep 26, 2025

The Pastor A Most Unusual Man (Dedicated to all who have answered the call to preach) The phone rings: another urgent call, but he’s ready, the task to meet; kisses his wife a quick goodbye and hurries down the street. A neighbor watches as he goes, thoughts running through his head: He's ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:15, Titus 1:5-9, 1 Peter 5:1-5, Proverbs 27:23, Hebrews 13:17, 1 Timothy 4:4-16, 2 Timothy 4:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Honor, Preaching, Pastor, Pulpit, Pastor's Appreciation Day, Honor Your Pastor  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Latest Statistics Reveal The Following About ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 27, 2004

The latest statistics reveal the following about how most Americans spend their money: From table 7-13 Consumer Expenditures – Handbook U.S. labor Statistics 2003 edition - Reference person age 45-54 Average Income before Taxes: $59,351 Average expenditures $49,111 Food at home: $3,718 Food away ...read more

Tags: Money

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Faith - An Outline Of The Book Of James

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 21, 2023

A good outline of the Book of James and what true faith produces in our lives: 1. True faith responds with practical godliness under testing (Jas 1:2-27). A. True faith responds with joy when it faces testing (Jas 1:2, 3, 4). B. True faith seeks God for wisdom in times of testing (Jas 1:5, 6, 7, ...read more

Tags: Faith, Suffering, Difficulties, Works, Tests, Trials, Problems, Tribulations  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Types Of Preaching Found In The New Testament

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 15, 2023

Thomas Constable points out that there are 6 different kinds of preaching described in the New Testament: (1) kerugma, which means proclamation of the clear facts of the Christian message. (2) didache or teaching. This was explanation and interpretation of the facts-the "so what?" (3) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Tags: Church, Teaching, Preaching, Pastors, Homiletics, Teachers, Preachers  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contributions To U.s. Churches In '05 (Most ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2008

Contributions to U.S. churches in '05 (most recent data available) were 2.58% of members' income vs. 2.56% in '04 according to empty tomb. Giving to "church, other religious organizations" accounted for 72% of funds directed to charity. The under-25 age group gave 87% of their donations to ...read more

Tags: Giving General

The Death Of Billy Graham

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 11, 2018

It is indisputable that Billy Graham was the biggest name in Christendom for the last half-century. A few numbers that speak to the span of his influence: - 2.2 billion – the number of people who heard him preach (in person and broadcasts). - 185 – the number of countries and territories where ...read more

Tags: Evangelism, Impact, Billy Graham

Denomination: Baptist

The Called

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Oct 15, 2019

The Called are those who have been summoned by God. Called to salvation (Rom. 8:30) Called both Jews and Gentiles (1 Cor. 1:24) Called "with a holy calling" (2 Timothy 1:9) Called with a heavenly calling (Heb. 3:1) Called out of darkness into His marvelous light (1Pet. 2:9) Called to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:30

Tags: Election, Calling, God's Sovreignty

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

40% Of American Employees Say They Are Likely To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

40% of American employees say they are likely to change jobs his year. 50% say they are underpaid and 2% admit they are overpaid. ...read more

Tags: Workplace

Traditional Greeting Card Sales Have Dropped Over ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Traditional greeting card sales have dropped over 10% since 2000, from $11.2 billion to $10.2 billion. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Wal-Mart Rang Up More Than $288 Billion In Sales ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Wal-Mart rang up more than $288 billion in sales last year. Compare that to #2 Target with $46.84 billion. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Money

The Presbyterian Church (Usa) Membership Has ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

The Presbyterian Church (USA) membership has declined from 4.2 million in ’83, the year it was formed, to 2.36 million today. ...read more

Tags: Church General