In Sermon Illustrations: "Counting The Cost"

In The Last 5 Years Maybe 6 Pictures Out Of 1,000 ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

In the last 5 years maybe 6 pictures out of 1,000 recouped their cost in the theatrical marketplace. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Television And Movies

U.s. Catholic Churches Paid Out $157 Million For ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

U.S. Catholic churches paid out $157 million for legal settlements and related costs in ’04. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Sin Exposed

You Don't Hear That Old Saying Much Anymore, ...

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 27, 2008

"You don't hear that old saying much anymore, 'It is not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game that counts.' I don't think most people believe it -- or ever ...read more

Tags: Character

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Listen To Dietrich Bonhoeffer, A German ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Listen to Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German Christian minister who opposed the Nazis and was killed in a concentration camp just weeks before the end of World War II. Cheap Grace is the deadly enemy of our Church. We are fighting today for costly grace. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness ...read more

Tags: God Brings Purpose

The Better Business Bureau Stipulates That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

The Better business Bureau stipulates that charities should spend no more than 35% of annual donations on fundraising costs. ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Pentecost Was Originally An Old Testament ...  PRO

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 7, 2003

Pentecost was originally an Old Testament festival, the only festival for which no specific date is given in the Bible, it is called the festival of weeks. Leviticus 23:15 however instructs the people to count 7 weeks from the ...read more

Tags: Pentecost

Denomination: Apostolic

The Bottom Line

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 8, 2012

THE BOTTOM LINE A dairy farmer went to buy a new pickup truck. He had seen an ad in the paper about discounts and factory rebates, so he decided to trade in his old clunker. He chose a new model and was ready to write the check for the full amount. The salesman said, "Wait, I haven't given you the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28

Tags: Discipleship

Americans Are More Worried About Rising Health ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Americans are more worried about rising health care costs than about losing their jobs in the next 6 months. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Money

What Is The Value Of A Life? Business Week ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

What Is The Value Of A Life? Business Week magazine reports that economists estimate how many lives are saved by a particular government regulation, and then compare that with the cost of implementing the new rule. Here are some results: It costs $3,000 to save one life (with the regulation of ...read more

Tags: God's Provision

Savings Crisis

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008

SAVINGS CRISIS Christian investment expert Hakeem Webb says many households are caught in a mindset that has them spending income they need to be saving, to keep up with the rising cost of their accustomed lifestyle. The Commerce Department reports Americans’ ’06 personal savings rate (disposable ...read more

Tags: Money

I'm Told That An Angel Came To Adam Before Eve ...

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Sep 7, 2008

I’m told that an angel came to Adam before Eve was created and said, “I have a proposition for you Adam. We are going to create for you an individual like you, but a little different – a female!” So Adam said, “Well what will she be all about? What will she do?” The angel told Adam, “She will take ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

Denomination: Baptist

Let Others Boast Them As They May, Of Spirits ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Let others boast them as they may, Of spirits kind and true, Whose gentle words and loving smiles Have cheerd them on life through; And though they count of friends a host, To bless the paths they've ...read more

Tags: Compassion

Two Young Boys Were Out In A Large Field Playing ...  PRO

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 6, 2002

Two young boys were out in a large field playing hide and seek. As the first boy leaned against a tree covering his eyes and counting to 100, the other boy ran across the field and climbed up into another tree to hide. Just then the first boy reached 100 and he yelled out, “ready or not here I ...read more

Tags: Church Practices

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sin Takes You Farther Than You Want To Go, ...

Contributed by Mark Krieger on Dec 13, 2005

“Sin takes you farther than you want to go, keeps you longer than you want to stay, and costs you more ...read more

Tags: Sin Bondage To

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Its A Little Frustrating Sometimes When You ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Its a little frustrating sometimes when you listen to your children saying their prayers. It costs thousands and thousands of dollars to raise them and you ...read more

Tags: Children

I Will Not Forget Thatthere Are Men And Women ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I will not forget thatthere are men and women who live in quiet desperation while their retirement savings erode, their health care costs skyrocket and the economy threatens ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

The Story Goes That Jesus Returned To Heaven ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

The story goes that Jesus returned to heaven following His death on the cross and resurrection from the tomb and the angels gathered around Him in amazement. Finally, Gabriel spoke up, “Master, you suffered terribly down there. Do they know and appreciate the extent of your sacrifice?” “No,” ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:14-20

Tags: Evangelism How To

More Than 80 Percent Of Pregnant Girls Under Age ...  PRO

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Dec 2, 2002

More than 80 percent of pregnant girls under age 17 who give birth and keep their babies end up on welfare, costing society a ...read more

Tags: Parenting

Denomination: Methodist

Talk Is By Far The Most Accessible Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Talk is by far the most accessible of pleasures. It costs nothing in money, it is all profit, it completes our education, founds and fosters our friendships, and can ...read more

Tags: Communication General

Realize Please That Jesus Has Just Set A ...

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Jul 5, 2008

Realize please that Jesus has just set a standard for those who want to be in a high or leadership position. It will cost them in honest dedicated service to others; in ...read more

Tags: Obedience

Denomination: Baptist