In Sermon Illustrations: "Flesh Vs Spirit"

Catholic And Other Religious Schools Are More ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

Catholic and other religious schools are more likely to be drug free than are public schools (78% vs. 58%).(Foster ...read more

Tags: Children

According To Cardweb.com, Americans Owed $696.7 ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

According to CardWeb.com, Americans owed $696.7 billion on credit cards in ’05, vs. $285.5 ...read more

Tags: Money

54% Of Female High School Seniors Believe That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

54% of female high school seniors believe that having a child out of wedlock is a worthwhile lifestyle, vs. 33% in ’80. ...read more

Tags: Children

Involvement In Small Bible Study Or Prayer Group ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 17, 2006

Involvement in small Bible study or prayer group has reached a new high in ‘06, today 23% vs. 17% a ...read more

Tags: Church General

Involvement In Small Bible Study Or Prayer Group ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007

Involvement in small Bible study or prayer group has reached a new high in ‘06, today 23% vs. 17% a ...read more

My Prayer For Those Who Need To Forgive

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 27, 2014

Lord, my heart has been wounded by someone who hurt me deeply. I have been very angry and bitter because this happened and I have not been able to let go of the pain. I have wondered many times where You were when this happened to me. I acknowledge that a spirit of unforgiveness has overtaken me ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-20

Tags: Forgiveness, Prayer, Forgiving Others

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jehovah's Witnesses And Mormons

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 16, 2009

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES AND MORMONS New studies reveal most adult Witnesses have made a personal commitment to Christ they consider important in their life, but only 10% base their hope of salvation on a confession of sins and acceptance of Jesus as savior. 61% of Jehovah’s Witnesses, vs. 42% of ...read more

Tags: Evangelism The Lost

In '04, 53% Of U.s. Management Positions Were ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

In ’04, 53% of U.S. management positions were filled by internal candidates vs. just 44% 5 years ago. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Workplace

35% Of Baby Boomers Subscribe To Core Biblical ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

35% of baby boomers subscribe to core biblical beliefs vs. just 4% of millennials, ages 24 and younger. (Ron Luce, Teen ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Stable Stabilizing

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Stable Stabilizing Luke 2:12 says, "Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord... You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." Just as Christ was humble enough to be born in a stinky stable and all stables have a bad smell, no matter how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:12

Tags: Christmas

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are Not Your ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

You are Not Your Own Purchased at the Highest Price Corporate Worship The first step to enjoying public worship services is to understand that Christians are not their own. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 says, “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Tags: Worship Purpose

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Undefiled Eyes

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Undefiled Eyes The church that continues the proclaiming of the gospel of Jesus Christ has Christians who long to have undefiled eyes. The first thought that comes to mind regarding undefiled eyes is a child of God who refrains from watching pornography or movies that are full of violence. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-4

Tags: Holiness

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Gospel

Contributed by David Tack on Jan 8, 2025

“This is the Christmas Gospel: Jesus, God in flesh, unrobed Himself from His divine essences to be encumbered in sinless human flesh; so that He might: atone, redeem, reconcile, justify, sanctify and glorify sinful humanity. The gift of eternal life is through faith in Christ. Jesus is our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, Romans 1:16, Ephesians 1:13, Ephesians 6:15, Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 7:14  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Christmas, Gospel, Incarnation

Denomination: Baptist

Aristides On Christians

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 23, 2012

ARISTIDES ON CHRISTIANS Writing in about 125 AD, a Christian philosopher by the name of Aristides looked at Christianity and said this: "They walk in all humility and kindness, and falsehood is not found among them, and they love one another. They despise not the widow, and grieve not the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-20

Tags: Christian Witness

Achilles' Heel

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 15, 2024

The ancient Greeks told a story of a warrior named Achilles. His mother had been warned that he would die of a wound, so she dipped him as an infant in the river Styx. That was supposed to make him invincible. THERE WAS ONE PROBLEM -- she held him by one heel which the protective waters did not ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-15

Tags: Evil, Satan, Spiritual Warfare, Temptation, Trials, Lust  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Worldwide Number Of Mobile Cell Phone Users ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

The worldwide number of mobile cell phone users is estimated at 1.6 billion people in ’04, vs. 1.3 billion in ‘03. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Communication General

46% Of American Adults Listen To Christian Radio ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

46% of American adults listen to Christian radio vs. 56% 13 years ago, due to a 33% decline among non-Christians. ...read more

Tags: Entertainment

80% Of U.s. Companies Keep Tabs On Their ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 16, 2006

80% of U.S. companies keep tabs on their employees by checking their e-mail, Internet, or phone connections vs. 35% 4 years ago. ...read more

Tags: Workplace

58% Of U.s. Companies Are Dedicating The Majority ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

58% of U.S. companies are dedicating the majority of their marketing funds to customer retention, vs. 30% who say they are mostly devoted to new customer ...read more

Tags: Church General

Christian College: In Favor Since '97, Enrollment ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Christian College: In Favor Since ’97, enrollment in the nation’s 104 Christ-centered colleges has risen 27% vs. 9% for all 4-year ...read more

Tags: Wisdom