In Sermon Illustrations: "Isaiah 50 4 9a"

Time Check  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Nov 21, 2005

Sometimes finding the right path depends greatly on friends that you have in high places. An airline pilot flying over the southeastern U.S. called the local tower and said, “We are passing over at 35,000--give us a time check.” The tower said, “What airline are you?” “What difference does it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:23

Tags: Dealing With Conflicts

Denomination: Lutheran

Dating Goes Golden: Internet Research Firm ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Dating Goes Golden: Internet research firm Nielsen// NetRatings says seniors are the fastest-growing group of online users. And many of them are looking for love or friendship on the Web. Some 26 million people visited online dating sites in January, and 18% of them, or 4.8 million, were over age ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

Creation Was Good! In A Scene Of The Television ...

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Jan 5, 2008

Creation was good! In a scene of the television show ‘Joan of Arcadia’(which is not always theologically correct by the way) Joan asks God to prove that He is God. He asks Joan, “now.. how might I do that?” She says, “do a miracle or something.” God says, “what about that,” as He points to a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Eu Religion

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008

EU RELIGION In a recent European Union survey, 53% of EU citizens regarded religion as a significant element of their lives. 46% of people in the 27 EU member countries attach no importance to religion. About 49.5% of all EU citizens are Catholics, 12.7% Protestants, 8.6% Orthodox, 15.7% Muslims, ...read more

Tags: Religion

The Rapid Decline In Housing Prices Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2008

The rapid decline in housing prices is distorting the normal workings of the U.S. labor market. Mobility opens up job opportunities, allowing workers to go where they are most needed. When housing is not an obstacle, more than 5 million working adults, nearly 4% of the nation’s workforce relocate ...read more

Tags: Workplace

Alcohol Consumption Increasing

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 13, 2009

ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION INCREASING Wine consumption increased 4% in 2007, while distilled spirits were up 3.2% and beer 1.2%. Distilled spirits sales reached more than 182 million nine-liter cases (their 10th straight year of growth) and wine sales reached 294.4 million cases, the 14th consecutive ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Tags: Alcohol

Discerning God's ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 13, 2009

DISCERNING GOD’S WILL George Mueller’s recommended method for discerning God’s will: 1. Have no will of your own in the matter. (Mark 14:36) 2. Seek the will of God in direct connection with the Word of God (Psalm 119:33-35) 3. Circumstances will agree with the Word of God (Judges 6:36-40) 4. Ask ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Tags: Prayer Answered

The Speed Of Deliveries

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Dec 27, 2022

Illustration: The Speed of a Delivery Delivery of items are jet-streamed today. You can order one day and possibly get it the next. “I’m sure, many prophets waited and waited, hoping to be in the generation that would see the fulfillment of God’s Prophecies, which took thousands of years. But ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Galatians 4:4-5, Matthew 1:1-21

Tags: Christmas, Prophecy, Incarnation, Delivery, On Time  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Works Of The Flesh Outlined

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Jan 23, 2023

List of sins that are the works of the flesh: 1. Sexual sins (19-21) (1) Adultery (2) Fornication (3) Uncleanness (4) Lasciviousness (5) Drunken revellings (orgies) 2. Superstitious sins (20) (1) Idolatry (2) Witchcraft 3. Social sins (20-21) (1) Hatred (2) Emulations or jealousy (3) ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-23

Tags: Idolatry, Holy Spirit, Sin, Sex, Flesh, Witchcraft, Adultery  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Playing Favorites In The Church - James 2

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Jan 28, 2024

1. Verse 1: Partiality contradicts faith in Jesus Christ as the Lord of glory. 2. Verses 2-4: Partiality reveals a judging heart and behind it evil thinking. 3. Verse 5: Partiality to the rich contradicts God's heart, because he has chosen many of the poor for himself. 4. Verse 6a: ...read more

Tags: Church, Favoritism, Prejudice, Pastors, Partiality  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marriage Is A Lifetime Covenant: One Man, One ...  PRO

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Sep 19, 2003

Marriage is a lifetime covenant: one man, one woman, under God. [The Lifetime Covenant of Marriage, Citation: Elizabeth Cody ...read more

Tags: Marriage Commitment, Marriage General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

People In The U.s. Hold 1.3 Billion Credit Cards ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

People in the U.S. hold 1.3 billion credit cards and receive an offer for a new on once a week on average. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Money

The Top Participation Sport In The U.s. Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

The top participation sport in the U.S. is bowling (69.1%) followed by Basketball (65.1%) and golf (40.8%).(Foster ...read more

Tags: Entertainment

Nothing In Vain

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

God and nature do nothing in vain. Aristotle (384–322 B.C.), Greek philosopher. Politics, bk. 1, ...read more

Tags: God The Father

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

35.5% Or $88.3 Billion Of All '04 U.s. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 17, 2006

35.5% or $88.3 billion of all ’04 U.S. charitable giving went to Religion and was the #1 donor recipient ...read more

Tags: Giving General

43% Of Workers Who Don't Currently Have The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 17, 2006

43% of workers who don’t currently have the flexibility to work from home some days would like to have ...read more

Tags: Workplace

More Than 2 Million Units Of Focus On The Family ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 17, 2006

More than 2 million units of Focus on the Family Radio Theatre The Chronicles of Narnia products have been sold ...read more

Tags: Entertainment

U.s. Movie Box Office Receipts Have Declined ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 17, 2006

U.S. movie box office receipts have declined from $9.27 billion in ’02 to $8.83 billion ...read more

Tags: Entertainment

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