In Sermon Illustrations: "Joshua 24 1 3a 14 25"

Installing Husband 1.0  PRO

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

INSTALLING HUSBAND 1.0 Dear Tech Support, Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and noticed a distinct slow down in overall system performance -- particularly in the flower and jewelry applications, which operated flawlessly under Boyfriend 5.0. In addition, Husband 1.0 ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

First The Stones; Then The Mountain!" 1 ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Apr 26, 2005

“First The Stones; Then The Mountain!” 1 Corinthians 9:24-28 Key verse(s) 6:“Therefore I do not run as a man aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air.” One thing I have learned is that one of the primary reasons for accepting defeat too soon is that some of us, myself included, tend to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-28

Tags: Endurance, Faith

Denomination: Lutheran

I Have A Religion!" 1 Samuel 18:1-12 Key ...

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Jan 27, 2005

“I Have a Religion!” 1 Samuel 18:1-12 Key verse(s): 11-12:“. . . and he hurled it, saying to himself, ‘I’ll pin David to the wall.’ But David eluded him twice. Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with David but had left Saul.” In a world where we seek only peace and kindness there is, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-12

Tags: Forgiveness General, Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Lutheran

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

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

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

Over 25,000 Americans Commit Suicide Each Year. ...  PRO

Contributed by Aaron Jones on Mar 5, 2001

Over 25,000 Americans commit suicide each year. Over one million will try but only one out of fifteen will succeed. It is the tenth highest killer in the U.S. More will die by suicide than by murder. The model age for attempting suicide is 32 for men and 27 for women. The model age of succeeding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Tags: Faith, Freedom, Funerals Non-Christian, God Brings Hope

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

67% Of U.s. Men Under Age 25 Will Prepare At ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2008

67% of U.S. men under age 25 will prepare at least 1 of the next 10 ...read more

Tags: Men And Women

25% Of Working Dads In The U.s. Spend Less Than ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 7, 2008

25% of working dads in the U.S. spend less than 1 hour with their kids each ...read more

Add Air Or Put On The Spare! (08.24.05--Under ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Aug 23, 2005

Add Air or Put on the Spare! (08.24.05--Under Pressure!--Exodus 16:2) When we are under pressure, we can either seek to manage the pressure or let the pressure manage us. Easier said than done? Yes, but like most things in life, there is a way if we really have our eyes and hearts open to finding ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2, Exodus 16:1-3

Tags: Leadership General

Denomination: Lutheran

God: "Whew! I Just Created A 24-Hour Period Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 8, 2005

God: "Whew! I just created a 24-hour period of alternating light and darkness on Earth." Angel: "What are you ...read more

Tags: Creation

24% Of U.s. Workers 45 And Over Have Decided In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

24% of U.S. workers 45 and over have decided in the past year to postpone retirement. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Workplace

Tomorrow's Trivia! (02.24.06--Do Not Worry!--Luke ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Feb 22, 2006

Tomorrow’s Trivia! (02.24.06--Do Not Worry!--Luke 22:24) An average person’s anxiety is focused on: 40% -- things that will never happen, 30% -- things about the past that can’t be changed, 12% -- things about criticism by others, mostly untrue, 10% -- about health, which gets worse with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24

Tags: Fear And Worry

Denomination: Lutheran

Trapping The Ball!" Psalm 25: 16-21 Key ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Jul 4, 2004

“Trapping the Ball!” Psalm 25: 16-21 Key verse(s): 21 “May integrity and uprightness protect me, because my hope is in you.” Integrity! Perhaps it is one of the loneliest words in the English language. For many it creates the image of one standing alone, apart from the others, because just the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:16-21

Tags: Character

Denomination: Lutheran

Do It For Them!" Ephesians 4: 25-32 Key ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Oct 6, 2004

“Do It For Them!” Ephesians 4: 25-32 Key verse(s): 29: “Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.” Motivation to do or not do something is a curious thing. There are many factors that influence motivation. We can be motivated by the fear of injury or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Tags: Dealing With Conflicts, Communication General

Denomination: Lutheran

25 Years Ago A Baby Was Born In A Hospital. He ...  PRO

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 23, 2005

25 years ago a baby was born in a hospital. He weighed only a few pounds. He had to be pampered and coddled to enable him to live. Now he is 6’2" tall and weighs 200 pounds. There is a vast difference in the baby and the man. Yet the life he now has is the same life he had 25 years ago. Our ...read more

Tags: Bible Study, Growth In Christ

Denomination: Baptist

When Pope Julius I Authorized December 25 To Be ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 8, 2005

When Pope Julius I authorized December 25 to be celebrated as the birthday of Jesus in A.D. 353, who would have ever thought that it would become what it is today. When Professor Charles Follen lit candles on the first Christmas tree in America in 1832, who would have ever thought that the ...read more

Tags: Christmas

By Age 25, At Least Half Of Sexually Active Youth ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

By age 25, at least half of sexually active youth will acquire an STD. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Sexuality

In April More Than 25 Million People (17% Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

In April more than 25 million people (17% of the U.S. online population) visited dating sites says Nielsen/NetRatings. ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

When Pope Julius I Authorized December 25 To Be ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

When Pope Julius I authorized December 25 to be celebrated as the birthday of Jesus in A.D. 353, who would have ever thought that it would become what it is today. When Professor Charles Follen lit candles on the first Christmas tree in America in 1832, who would have ever thought that the ...read more

Tags: Christmas