In Sermon Illustrations: "Lifted From The Mire"

Separation Of Church And ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

Separation of Church and State “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech…” (excerpt from Amendment I, U. S. Constitution) If our United States Constitution actually commands Congress to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-7

Tags: Politics

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 10, 2009

TRUE WORSHIP I want to read to you an excerpt from James Montgomery Boice’s book, "Whatever Happened to the Gospel of Grace?" to preface my opening statements. This is from his chapter entitled, "Reforming Our Worship". In it he cites two sources from which he got his information. I cite my ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Tags: Worship, Worship Definition

The Main Emotion Of The Adult American Who Has ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 4, 2001

"The main emotion of the adult American who has had all the advantages of wealth, education, and culture is ...read more

Though No One Can Go Back And Make A New ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

Though no one can go back and make a new beginning - anyone can start from now and make a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Tags: Faith, God's Provision, Jesus Teachings

71% Of Americans Consider The U.s. A ‘christian ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

71% of Americans consider the U.S. a ‘Christian nation,” up from 60% in ’96. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Character

55% Of Employers Allow Casual Dress Once A Week, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

55% of employers allow casual dress once a week, down from 60% in ‘01. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Workplace

About 80% Of Kohl's Department Store Sales Come ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

About 80% of Kohl’s department store sales come from name brands. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Money

85% Of Americans Will Marry At Least Once In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

85% of Americans will marry at least once in their lives, down from 95% in the ‘50s. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

The Monster Of The Heart (Anger) Cannot ...

Contributed by John Harvey on Jan 8, 2007

“The monster of the heart (anger) cannot withstand the light of exposure. For you to tell your story is to drag it into the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The '05 Average Income Of The Top 100 U.s. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007

The ’05 average income of the top 100 U.S. megachurches from all sources was $6 ...read more

The Average Household Credit Card Debt Has Grown ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

The average household credit card debt has grown to $9,312 from $4,301 in the past ...read more

Tags: Money

To Raise New Questions, New Possibilities, To ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle requires creative ...read more

Tags: Art

Whenever The Pillars Of Christianity Shall Be ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Whenever the pillars of Christianity shall be overthrown, our present republican forms of government and all the blessings ...read more

Tags: Basics Of Christianity

The Instruction We Find In Books Is Like Fire. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The instruction we find in books is like fire. We fetch it from our neighbours, kindle it at home, communicate it to ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

Had The Doctrines Of Jesus Been Preached Always ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Had the doctrines of Jesus been preached always as pure as they came from his lips, the whole civilised ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ

It Is An Illusion To Think That More Comfort ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It is an illusion to think that more comfort means more happiness. Happiness comes from the capacity to feel deeply, to ...read more

Tags: Joy

Like Simplicity And Candour, And Other ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Like simplicity and candour, and other much-commended qualities, enthusiasm is charming until we meet it face to ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Abraham Lincoln Had Difficulty Getting An ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Abraham Lincoln had difficulty getting an education, but what do you expect from a guy who didn't ...read more

Tags: Culture

If A Man Empties His Purse Into His Head, No ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If a man empties his purse into his head, no man can take it away from him. An investment in ...read more

Tags: Promises Of God

All Sunshine And Blue Skies Make For A Sahara ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

All sunshine and blue skies make for a Sahara Desert; there must be the Fall and Winter to make for a beautiful ...read more

Tags: Endurance