In Sermon Illustrations: "Genesis 1 4 1"

An 11 Year Old Boy Called 9-1-1 Because His Mom ...

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Sep 16, 2008

An 11 year old boy called 9-1-1 because his mom tried to force him to breathe into the interlock device on her car after she had been drinking. The police caught her and the boy was put in a foster home. Standing up for truth and ...read more

Tags: Truth

Denomination: Pentecostal

On April 1, 2007, Knievel Announced To A ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Dec 11, 2007

On April 1, 2007, Knievel announced to a worldwide audience that he ’believed in Jesus Christ’ for the first time. He professed his personal faith in Christ to more than 4,000 people who gathered inside the Crystal Cathedral for Palm Sunday services in Orange County, California, and to millions via ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Genesis And Revelation

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Oct 15, 2019

The two books the devil hates most are Genesis and Revelation. Why? • In Genesis the devil's doom is pronounced. • In Revelation it’s carried out. It is the Devil's Obituary. Satan would tell us Genesis is myth and Revelation is mystery—don't pay attention to either one! Did you ...read more

Tags: Genesis, Revelation

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making The Best Of The ‘best'!" 1 Thessalonians ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on May 11, 2005

“Making The Best of The ‘Best’!” 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17 Key verse(s) 15:“According to the Lord’s own word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left till the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep.” “I did my best, really!” With tear-streaked face ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17

Tags: Forgiveness General, Peace

Denomination: Lutheran

4 Spiritual Crises

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Jan 19, 2014

FOUR SPIRITUAL CRISES The spiritual experience of Abraham was marked by four great crises, each of which involved a surrender of something dear. These were: (1) LEAVE YOUR COUNTRY AND FAMILY (Gen 12:1 Mt 10:34-39 2Cor 6:14-18) - Is God asking you to go somewhere away from home, family and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Tags: Faith, Abraham, Trial, Crisis

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1 Corinthians 13 — Church Version  PRO

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 28, 2003

1 Corinthians 13 - church version “If our church could hold services in five languages or our members could speak three, but we didn’t love others, we would be all talk and no action. If our church really expressed it’s spiritual gifts with wholehearted service and we became spiritual giants, but ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1

Tags: Church General, Christian Love

Denomination: Church Of God

Andrew Carnegie, The Multimillionaire, Left $1 ...  PRO

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 1, 2003

Andrew Carnegie, the multimillionaire, left $1 million for one of his relatives, who in return cursed Carnegie thoroughly because he had left $365 million to public charities and had cut him off with just one measly million. Samuel Leibowitz, criminal lawyer and judge, saved 78 men from the ...read more

Tags: Growth In Christ, Becoming A Christian

Denomination: Baptist

Passing Through The Shadows!" 1 Corinthians ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Mar 21, 2005

“Passing Through The Shadows!” 1 Corinthians 11:23-34 Key verse(s): 26:“‘For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes’.” “Smile and the world smiles with you! Cry and you cry alone.” Walking through life with a smile on our faces is something to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34

Tags: Easter Maundy Thursday

Denomination: Lutheran

Scrapbooking Is America's #1 Craft. (Foster ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

Scrapbooking is America’s #1 craft. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Parenting

1 In 6 Residents Of Massachusetts, Connecticut ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

1 in 6 residents of Massachusetts, Connecticut and Washington are atheist or agnostic, twice the national average. ...read more

Tags: Evangelism Urgency

A 1% Difference According To George Barna's ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

A 1% Difference According to George Barna’s annual giving survey, the typical Christian gives approximately 3% of gross income to charitable causes. It is estimated that a 1% increase in giving in American churches would result in approximately $20 billion per year in ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Americans Are #1 In National Pride, According To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007

Americans are #1 in national pride, according to a survey of 34 countries. ...read more

Paul's Description Of Love In 1 Corinthians ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Paul's description of love in 1 Corinthians 13...is a portrait, for ...read more

Tags: God The Father

Formula For Handling People: 1) Listen To The ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Formula for handling people: 1) Listen to the other persons story; 2) Listen to the other persons full story; 3) ...read more

Tags: Leadership Listening

On January 1, 1863, Abraham Lincoln's ...

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 25, 2009

On January 1, 1863, Abraham Lincoln’s Proclamation of Emancipation was made official and came into law. It proclaimed all slaves in the United States free men. However, not all slaves were living free on January 2nd. In the North and Midwest, Irish slaves were set free soon after this date. ...read more

Tags: Sin Bondage To

Denomination: Baptist

A Grapevine In England Is 1,000 Years ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 28, 2009

A Grapevine in England is 1,000 Years Old Jesus reminds them that apart from Him, they will not have life. In Hampton Court near London, there is a grapevine which is about 1,000 years old. This grapevine has one root which is at least 0.6m thick, and some of the branches are 60m long. Despite its ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Tags: Productivity

By 2009, 1 Out Of 6 Americans Will Be Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 7, 2008

By 2009, 1 out of 6 Americans will be of Hispanic ...read more

1 In 5 Pornographic Images On The Internet Is Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2008

1 in 5 pornographic images on the Internet is of a ...read more

Tags: Pornography

There Are Approximately 1.64 Million Computers ...

Contributed by Rob Culler on Apr 26, 2008

There are approximately 1.64 million computers in the United States. 69% of US households have internet access. ...read more

Tags: Computers

Denomination: Assembly Of God

As Of Early 2008, Autism Is Diagnosed In 1 Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 16, 2009

As of early 2008, autism is diagnosed in 1 of every 150 births. (The ...read more

Tags: Children