In Sermon Illustrations: "Better vs Bitter"

Calling Evil Good

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 27, 2006

Article : Calling Evil Good by H. Wallace Goddard Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Isaiah 5:20 Satan is the master of inversion. Where God offers Light, Satan provides darkness. ...read more

Tags: Disciplines General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cold Words Freeze People, And Hot Words Scorch ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Cold words freeze people, and hot words scorch them, and bitter words make them bitter, and wrathful words make them wrathful. Kind words also produce their image on mens souls, and a ...read more

Tags: Words

David Brewer, A Justice Of The United States ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 4, 2005

David Brewer, a Justice of the United States Supreme Court, gave the court’s opinion in the 1892 case of Church of the Holy Trinity vs. United States: “Our laws and our institutions must necessarily be based upon and embody the teachings of the Redeemer of mankind. It is impossible that it should ...read more

Tags: Independence Day

Catholic Churchgoers Worry Financial Fallout Will ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Catholic Churchgoers worry financial fallout will impede the work of the church. A new survey of people who attend Mass at least twice a month finds “a growing uneasiness” with the way the church handles money, says Frank Butler, Foundations & Donors Interested in Catholic Activities, survey ...read more

Tags: Church General

Hispanic Online Community Profile: • Size: 16.5 ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 15, 2008

Hispanic Online Community Profile: • Size: 16.5 million (37% of total population). • Growth rate (new users coming online): 12% per year vs. US overall: 1%. • Median income: $40,000. • Hours spent online: 9.2/week vs. US overall: 8.5/week. • Language ...read more

Tags: Internet

Girls & Stress: According To A Recent Survey By ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

Girls & Stress: According to a recent survey by Teen magazine and Sears, 74% of 12-17 year-old girls believe their lives are more stressful today than when their parents were young. Not surprisingly, girls with close parental relationships are less stressed about guys and dating (33% vs. 48%) but ...read more

Tags: Children

In '97, 30% Of Adults Claimed To Be Pentecostal ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 15, 2008

In ’97, 30% of adults claimed to be Pentecostal Christians compared to 36% in ’07. While just 8% of the U.S. population is evangelical, 49% of evangelical adults fit the charismatic definition. 51% of all born-agains are charismatic as are 46% of all adults who attend a Protestant church. 23% of ...read more

Tags: Holy Spirit In Believers

The Pew Internet & American Life Project Finds ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 15, 2008

The Pew Internet & American Life Project finds 93% of teens use the Internet, and more of them than ever are treating it as a place where they can share creations, tell stories, and interact with others. 64% of online teens 12-17 have participated in 1 or more internet content-creating activities, ...read more

Tags: Youth

Men Outspend Women On Web: While Women Generally ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Men Outspend Women On Web: While women generally represent the more sought-after gender by mainstream marketers, men are the bigger spenders online. According to new AOL research, men spent up to 15% more during the recent holidays; $326 vs. $284. Outside of the holiday season, men spend an average ...read more

Tags: Men And Women

If You Want To Develop The Fruit Of Self-Control, ...  PRO

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 30, 2003

If you want to develop the fruit of self-control, you have to honestly answer these questions, 1. What am I a slave to? Food? Lust? Power? Money? The Past? Drugs? Alcohol? Bitterness? Jealousy? Anger? Fill in the blank? 2. What do I have to say “no” to right now? 3. What do I have to say “yes” to ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines, Sin Bondage To

Denomination: Church Of God

Churched-As-Children Individuals Are Twice As ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

Churched-As-Children individuals are twice as likely as the unchurched-as-children niche to be born again Christians (44% vs. 24%), and significantly more likely to hold an orthodox view of God’s nature (74% vs. 54%). A minority of both groups believes in the existence of the Holy Spirit and of ...read more

Tags: Church General

State Of The Unchurched: Since ‘91, The U.s. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

State Of The Unchurched: Since ‘91, the U.S. adult population has grown by 15%. During that same period the number of unchurched adults has nearly doubled, rising from 39 million to 75 million–a 92% increase! The latest Barna Group study shows that the percentage of unchurched adults has risen from ...read more

Tags: Church General

Moral Compass: 54% Of American Adults Claim They ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Moral Compass: 54% of American adults claim they make their moral choices on the basis of specific principles or standards they believe in. 16% claim they make their moral choices based on the Bible. 60% of evangelicals rely on the Bible as their main source of moral counsel vs. 20% of ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

43% Of Evangelical Protestant Americans Say They ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 17, 2006

43% of evangelical Protestant Americans say they are very happy, vs. 34% of all ...read more

43% Of Evangelical Protestant Americans Say They ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007

43% of evangelical Protestant Americans say they are very happy, vs. 34% of all ...read more

32% Of Evangelical Protestant Churches Are In A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2009

32% of evangelical Protestant churches are in a strong financial position vs. 13% ...read more

Tags: Church Growth

The Life Expectancy Of A Police Officer In The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008

The life expectancy of a police officer in the U.S. is 57 years vs. 64 for a ...read more

Tags: Stress

Today 56% Of Americans Believe Freedom To Worship ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008

Today 56% of Americans believe freedom to worship applies to all religious groups vs. ...read more

Tags: America

60% Of Americans Say Religion Is Very Important ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 13, 2009

60% of Americans say religion is very important to them vs. just 33% of ...read more

Tags: Religion

We Stand Before The Lord

Contributed by Mark Bauer on Aug 1, 2007

We stand before the Lord like a child with her hand in the candy jar. who finds he cannot withdraw his hand without letting go of the candy. She is unwilling to do this The candy represents everything we want in life at that moment. But he child is helpless caught between 2 desires candy ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran