In Sermon Illustrations: "Galatians 5 1 13 25"

42% Of Teens Age 13 Have A Cell Phone Vs. 75% Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

42% of teens age 13 have a cell phone vs. 75% of teens age 17. ...read more

Tags: Children

Guideposts May 93 P.13) A Husband And Wife From ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Guideposts May 93 p.13) A husband and wife from Scranton, Arkansas wrote to Guideposts to share how their marriage had been saved from the destruction of divorce. Married for 4 years with 2 boys, they met at a restaurant one April night to discuss child custody and property settlements. They ended ...read more

Tags: God In The Hardships

Mormons Out-Give Evangelicals By About 3 To 1. ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

Mormons out-give evangelicals by about 3 to 1. Mormons give an average of 7.5% of their income to the church compared to evangelicals 2.5%. Add to this the fact that all but 85 top LDS leaders are volunteers which frees up millions of dollars for their worldwide mission efforts. The average ...read more

Tags: World Religions

In The Ultimate Obedience Depicted In 1 Peter ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 27, 2008

In the ultimate obedience depicted in 1 Peter 4:1, believers who have died have ceased from sin will have entered into an eternal condition of holy perfection, free from all sin's influences and effects (cf. 1 Cor. 15:42-43; 2 Cor. 5:1; Rev. 21:4; 22:14-15). Poem: Safely Home I am home in Heaven, ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Glad Grads: Approximately 5.2 Million Students ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Glad Grads: Approximately 5.2 million students graduated in ’02—2.9 million high school grads, 1.2 million college undergrads, 397,000 master’s degrees, 76,500 1st-time professional students ...read more

Tags: Workplace

The 100% Solution!" John 14:25-27 Key Verse(S) ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on May 18, 2005

“The 100% Solution!” John 14:25-27 Key verse(s) 27:“‘Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.’” Since the beginning of time, mankind has craved peace! When Adam and Eve came upon the body of their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9, John 14:25-27

Tags: Holy Spirit In Believers, Holy Spirit Attributes

Denomination: Lutheran

China Arrested At Least 1,958 Christians For ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007

China arrested at least 1,958 Christians for their faith in ‘05. ...read more

1 In 3 Americans Are Using The Internet To Get ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007

1 in 3 Americans are using the Internet to get their news this year, compared to 1 in 50 in ...read more

Only 1 In 7 Americans Reports An Involvement With ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

Only 1 in 7 Americans reports an involvement with the Bible beyond just reading it. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Bible Study

1 In 100 Children In The U.s. Are Victims Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

1 in 100 children in the U.S. are victims of prostitution, pornography and other forms of commercial sex. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Addiction

The National Family Caregivers Association Says 1 ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

The National Family Caregivers Association says 1 out of every 4 American households care for an elderly relative. ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

5-Year Old Johnny Was In The Kitchen As His ...  PRO

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 12, 2002

5-year old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone. "It’s dark in there and I’m scared." She asked again, and he persisted. Finally she said, "It’s OK--Jesus will be in there with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4-6

Tags: Fear And Worry, Lordship Of Christ

Denomination: Baptist

A Bar Of Steel Worth $5, When Made Into ...  PRO

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 10, 2005

A bar of steel worth $5, when made into ordinary horseshoes, is then worth $10. If this same $5 bar is manufactured into needles, the value rises to $350. And yet if it’s made into delicate springs for expensive watches, it is worth more than $250,000. The same bar of steel is made more ...read more

Tags: God Brings Purpose

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Tassels And The Braids!" Hebrews 10:5-10 ...

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Mar 1, 2005

“The Tassels and the Braids!” Hebrews 10:5-10 Key verse(s): 14:“Since than time he waits for his enemies to be made his footstool, because by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy.” When I was a junior in high school I was inducted into the National Honor ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:5-10

Tags: Miracles Of Jesus

Denomination: Lutheran

37.5% Of Young Families With Children Are Living ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

37.5% of young families with children are living on or near poverty incomes, compared with 14% of all families. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Money

Almost 50% Of Adults Phone Their Parents 5 Or ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

Almost 50% of adults phone their parents 5 or more times a month, while 20% check in 2-4 times. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Children

Christianity Today (5/05) Reports The Value Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Christianity Today (5/05) reports the value of hours U.S. volunteers worked in ’04 is $272 billion at $17.55 per ...read more

Tags: Giving General

5% Of Adult Americans Have A Biblical Worldview ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

5% of adult Americans have a biblical worldview while 88% feel accepted by God. 82% say they are clear about the meaning and purpose of their ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence

58% Of Americans Cannot Name 5 Of The 10 ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

58% of Americans cannot name 5 of the 10 Commandments. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Commandments General

I Was 5, And I Was In Ca With My Parents, ...

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

I was 5, and I was in CA with my parents, visiting a Christian school. My folks went into an office, and I lingered in the hallway. I’d always wondered what those red fire alarms would do if you pulled one. So, of course, I did. I found out real quickly what they did! I find out another thing ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ