In Sermon Illustrations: "Growing Up"

Satan Want's To Fill You With Sin

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 15, 2019

Deep Implanted Sin (Eph.:10-13) Illus. The enemy leader is in his command center discussing his battle strategy with those under his command. The enemy is very upset about the latest move by the rebellion forces. They have been attacking in vital areas. Never in this struggle has the rebellion ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:10-13

Tags: Sin, Deception

Denomination: Pentecostal

Want To Walk On Water?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 30, 2021

MANY PEOPLE WANT TO WALK ON THE WATER, WITHOUT THE INVITATION ON GOD’S SON: COME… Matthew 14:29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. Pastor Chou of Korea wrote a book on prayer. He tells in his book “THE FOURTH DIMENSION” about 4 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-29, Matthew 14:30

Tags: Abuse, Walk On Water

Denomination: Assembly Of God

[199]. A Message From A Poem – On Stony Shores

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 13, 2025

[199]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – ON STONY SHORES This is a short poem and I do not wish to add to it. I live close to the beach and the rainforest. Some beaches in the tropics here have a lot of smooth rocks on them, basalt in origin from past volcanic activity. In the tropical rainforest you ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7-8, Psalm 1:3

Tags: Planted By The Water, Rocky, Streams Of Water, Christian Poems, Tropical Rainforest, Stony, Waters Of Life, Stream, Refreshment  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Renewal Of Our Natures Is A Work Of Great ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

The renewal of our natures is a work of great importance. It is not to be done in a day. We have not only a new house to build up, but an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Tags: Holiness, Character

Nearly 50% Of Parishioners Who Hear Their Pastor ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

Nearly 50% of parishioners who hear their pastor recommend a book, end up purchasing it. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Church General

68% Of Married Women With Children In The U.s. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

68% of married women with children in the U.S. work for pay, up from 38% in ’69. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Women

In ‘99, 52% Of Students In Theological School ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

In ‘99, 52% of students in theological school were 35 or over, up from the ‘91 figure of 45%. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Church General

The Percentage Of Americans 65 And Older That Are ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

The percentage of Americans 65 and older that are divorced or separated rose to 10% in ’01, up from 7% in ’99. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Divorce

Willow Creek Ranks In The Top 5% Of 250 Major ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Willow Creek ranks in the top 5% of 250 major brands, right up with Nike and John Deere. (Foster ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

About 10% Of People On The Road During The Day ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

About 10% of people on the road during the day are talking on cell phones, up form 8% in ’04. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Communication General

73% Of Ceo's Have Thought About Quitting Their ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

73% of CEO’s have thought about quitting their jobs this year, up from 54% in ’00. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Workplace

An Estimated 11 Million Undocumented Migrants ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 17, 2006

An estimated 11 million undocumented migrants currently live in the U.S.; up to 750,000 yearly enter ...read more

Tags: War

An Estimated 11 Million Undocumented Migrants ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007

An estimated 11 million undocumented migrants currently live in the U.S.; up to 750,000 yearly enter ...read more

For Many, Marriage Vows Are Unimportant. A Study ...  PRO

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

For many, marriage vows are unimportant. A study cited in a recent edition of Time Magazine indicates that cohabitation before marriage ...read more

Tags: Marriage Commitment, Divorce, Sexuality

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew Henry Wrote In His Commentary: "Those ...  PRO

Contributed by Wayne Major on May 14, 2001

Matthew Henry wrote in his commentary: “Those who teach by their doctrine must teach by their life, or else they pull down with ...read more

Tags: Love Of The Disciples

Denomination: Methodist

Nearly 8 Out Of 10 Office Employees Participate ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008

Nearly 8 out of 10 office employees participate in a betting pool, up from almost 7 out of 10 ...read more

Tags: Workplace

Willie From Moon Mullins Comic Strip, Says Of ...

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 22, 2008

Willie from Moon Mullins comic strip, says of his conscience: “Every time I listen to that darn ...read more

Tags: Conscience

Denomination: Baptist

All Emotions Are Pure Which Gather You And Lift ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

All emotions are pure which gather you and lift you up; that emotion is impure which seizes only one ...read more

Tags: Emotions

I Once Had A Rose Named After Me And I Was Very ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I once had a rose named after me and I was very flattered. But I was not pleased to read the description in the catalogue: no ...read more

Tags: Creation

Governments View Of The Economy Could Be Summed ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Governments view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: if it moves, tax it; if it keeps moving, regulate ...read more

Tags: Government