In Sermon Illustrations: "Clergy Appreciation Month"

Fashion Is A Form Of Ugliness So Intolerable ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to ...read more

Tags: Possession

The Power Of Multiplication

Contributed by Jun Tadena on Aug 25, 2006

The Power of Multiplication On a wall in the Museum of Natural Science in Chicago there is a checkerboard with 64 squares. In the lower lefthand corner is a grain of wheat. The display includes this question: "If you doubled the amount of wheat as you move from square to square, how much would you ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Are 2.7 Billion Google Searches Each ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 7, 2008

There are 2.7 billion Google searches each ...read more

An American Missionary Was Traveling Across Korea ...  PRO

Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 25, 2003

An American missionary was traveling across Korea by train. At a busy station an old man boarded and sat across from Him. The man was Korean and he addressed the American in his native tongue. The Missionary responded in the only Korean phrase that he knew which was "I DON’T UNDERSTAND". A few ...read more

Tags: Bible Study, Bible Influence

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In The Hands Of Ordinary Christians, Small Social ...

Contributed by Stephen Evoy on May 11, 2008

In the hands of ordinary Christians, small social groups are a big spiritual deal. This is because "ordinary Christians" have more credibility than the ordained clergy. A guy named Herb Miller did some great research: * When first-time visitors to a local church receive a "glad you came" visit ...read more

Tags: Evangelism Fear Of

Denomination: Free Methodist

Christian Mass Media Reaches Adults In Surprising ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 31, 2001

Christian Mass Media Reaches Adults in Surprising Numbers ** (Baptist Press) -- More adults experience the Christian faith through Christian media, such as radio, television or books, than by attending Christian churches, according to a new study by the Barna Research Group. The survey found that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Tags: Entertainment

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If 99.9 Percent Is Good Enough, Then …

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 8, 2005

If 99.9 Percent Is Good Enough, Then … Two million documents will be lost by the IRS this year. 811,000 faulty rolls of 35mm film will be loaded this year. 22,000 checks will be deducted from the wrong bank accounts in the next 60 minutes. 1,314 phone calls will be misplaced by ...read more

Tags: Kingdom Of God

If 99.9 Percent Is Good Enough, Then...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

If 99.9 percent is good enough, then... - Two million documents will be lost by the IRS this year. - 811,000 faulty rolls of 35mm film will be loaded this year. - 22,000 checks will be deducted from the wrong bank accounts in the next 60 minutes. - 1,314 phone calls will be misplaced by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7, Psalm 18:30-32

Tags: Truth Absolute

Porn Plague: The Number Of Commercial Pornography ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

Porn Plague: The number of commercial pornography Web sites has increased 1,800% in the last 5 years, with an estimated 260 million pages classified as porn. In a single month (July ‘03), N2H2, an Internet filtering company, says more than 28 million new porn web pages appeared. That one-month jump ...read more

Tags: Addiction

I Wish We Could Put Some Of The Christmas Spirit ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

I wish we could put some of the Christmas spirit in jars and open ...read more

Tags: Christmas

How True A Childs Greatest Period Of Growth Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

How true A childs greatest period of growth is the month after youve ...read more

Tags: Children

The Average Car Payment In America Today Is $484 ...

Contributed by Aaron Mishoe on Apr 2, 2009

The average car payment in America today is $484 over 84 months ...read more

Tags: Money, Finances

Denomination: Holiness

Story: The Swiss Are A Very Dour People – And Not ...  PRO

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 18, 2003

Story: The Swiss are a very dour people – and not prone to much communication. Hans and Maria lived on a farm in Switzerland. Maria was starved of affection. And Hans never gave her any signs of love. So Maria’s need to be appreciated went unfulfilled. At her wit’s end one day, Maria suddenly ...read more

Tags: Romantic Love

Denomination: Anglican

During The 1992 Summer Olympics, All U.s. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

During the 1992 Summer Olympics, all U.S. athletes were required to wear Reebok warm-up suits at the awards ceremony. Charles Barkley of the U.S. basketball "Dream Team" anticipated the probability that his team would win the gold medal. He said, "Us Nike guys are loyal to Nike because they pay us ...read more

Tags: God's Omnipotence

Thomas Edison

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 10, 2009

Thomas Edison “I did not have my mother long, but she cast over me an influence which has lasted all my life. The good effects of her early training I can never lose. If it had not been for her appreciation and her faith in me at a critical time in my experience, I should never likely have become ...read more

Tags: Mothers

Denomination: Baptist

The Love For God's House

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Apr 14, 2010

THE LOVE FOR GOD'S HOUSE No wonder the Psalmist longed for God’s House. It is sad that many people, even some who claim to know Christ, take so little interest in His church-—the Church He purchased with His own blood. Some people only show up on important occasions in life. The only time the ...read more

Tags: Church General

Denomination: Baptist

Religion And Sexual Satisfaction  PRO

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 18, 2014

RELIGION AND SEXUAL SATISFACTION Several years ago, Redbook magazine did a computer survey on sexual attitudes and practices (not surprising). What was surprising in the survey was they sprinkled questions about religion in with the study. The survey of about 19,000 women showed that "strongly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:3

Tags: Sexuality, Pleasurable, Biblical Sexuality, Religious People

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Burning The Turkey

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 25, 2019

But what if you burn the bird? There is a positive way of looking at it: • Salmonella won't be a concern • No one will overeat. • Everyone will think it's Cajun Blackened. • Uninvited guests will think twice next year. • Your cheese broccoli lima bean casserole will gain newly found ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Tags: Thanksgiving, Turkey, Thanksgiving Humor

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Study The Book Of Esther?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Aug 21, 2023

WHY STUDY THIS BOOK? • To learn important lessons about the Providence of God – especially His ability to preserve His people, despite the severity of threats from formidable adversaries. • To encourage us to continue to trust in God and His Providence when circumstances around us seem darkest ...read more

Tags: Trials, Sovereignty Of God, Faith, Esther, God, Persecution, Israel, God's Providence  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Value Of Life A Store Owner Was Tacking A Sign ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 15, 2002

Value of Life A store owner was tacking a sign above his door that read ’Puppies for Sale.’ These signs had a weird way of attracting children. And sure enough, a little boy appeared at the sign. "How much are you gonna sell those puppies for?" he asked. The store owner replied" Anywhere from ...read more

Tags: God In The Hardships

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational