In Sermon Illustrations: "Malachi 4 1 2a"

Boomers (Ages 40-To-60) Account For $2.1 Trillion ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 14, 2007

Boomers (ages 40-to-60) account for $2.1 trillion in annual spending ...read more

Boomers (Ages 40-To-60) Account For $2.1 Trillion ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

Boomers (ages 40-to-60) account for $2.1 trillion in annual spending ...read more

Tags: Money

In The Last 5 Years Maybe 6 Pictures Out Of 1,000 ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

In the last 5 years maybe 6 pictures out of 1,000 recouped their cost in the theatrical marketplace. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Television And Movies

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

1 In 3 Youths Who Turn 18 And Leaves Foster Care ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 7, 2008

1 in 3 youths who turn 18 and leaves foster care resorts to stealing, prostitution, or selling drugs.1 in 4 spends time ...read more

The Top 10 Most Powerful Brands Are: 1 Google, 2 ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 13, 2009

The Top 10 Most Powerful Brands are: 1 Google, 2 GE, 3 Microsoft, 4 Coca-Cola, 5 China Mobile, 6 IBM, 7 Apple, 8 McDonald’s, 9 Nokia, and 10 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-20

Tags: Materialism

The ‘holy Grail' Of Super Glues!" John 17:1-5 ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on May 15, 2005

“The ‘Holy Grail’ of Super Glues!” John 17:1-5 Key verse(s) 4:“I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do.” It takes a special hand to deal with glue! Some are born to handle the sticky and others not. I am one of the latter lot. While, like most men, I find the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5, Ephesians 4:1-6

Tags: Holy Spirit Attributes, Holy Spirit In Believers

Denomination: Lutheran

Unintentionally Humorous Texts: Micah’s Misfortunes, Part 1

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 7, 2024

Introduction: The days of Israel’s judges, before Samuel and the kingdom, were known as ‘seesaw days”: Israel alternated between being true to the God of Israel, then abandoning Him to worship the idols of other nations. Israel would be oppressed, and then cry out to their God for help, but then ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-6

Tags: Micah, Ephraim, Idols, Teraphim

Denomination: Baptist

Video Clip: Shrek 2 - Start: Ch.4-0:12:34 ...  PRO

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 14, 2006

Video Clip: Shrek 2 - Start: Ch.4-0:12:34 End:0:14:58 = 2:24 Shrek and Fiona have been summoned to meet Fiona’s parents - the King and Queen of Far, Far Away. The people of this land think they are going to see a beautiful couple but instead are confronted by ogre’s. Their ...read more

Tags: Racism

Denomination: Christian Church

I Hear Parents Say "Yeah My Daughter Has 4.0 ...

Contributed by James Chandler on Jan 23, 2007

I hear parents say “Yeah my daughter has 4.0 grade point average” or “My son is averaging 10 points a game in basketball.” Not very often do I hear parents say “My child’s prayer life is really growing into something wonderful.” What kind of a dad am I, if I know my children’s grade point average ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

June 30 To July 4, 1870 Natchez Vs Robert E. Lee ...

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 11, 2007

June 30 to July 4, 1870 Natchez vs Robert E. Lee Steamboat Race Two different captains raced from Natchez, Mississippi to St. Louis, MO. On the boat called the Natchez they carried cargo and passengers. It was actually the faster of the two steamboats. On the other boat, called the Robert E. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Made America Great, Donald Trump?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on May 23, 2016

WHAT MADE AMERICA GREAT, DONALD TRUMP? Donald Trump says that he wants to make America great again. If he does, he should listen to the words of French writer Alexis de Tocqueville, who visited America in 1831, said, "I sought for the greatness of the United States in her commodious harbors, her ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Tags: America, Memorial Day, Righteousness, July 4th

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

8 In 10 Americans Earning More Than $1 Million A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

8 in 10 Americans earning more than $1 million a year leave nothing to charity in their wills. "Philanthropy is part of the unspoken contract that underpins the American dream. If that contract is broken, a backlash is likely. Every American, rich and poor, would lose." This same issue lists ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Barna Research Group Reports That More Than 1 Out ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

Barna Research Group reports that more than 1 out of 7 adults change their church each year, and another 1 out of 6 attend a carefully chosen handful of selected churches on a rotating basis rather than sticking with the same ...read more

Tags: Church General

Fewer Than 1 Of Every 10 Born-Again Christians ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

· Fewer than 1 of every 10 born-again Christians possesses a biblical worldview that impacts his/her decisions and behaviors. · The people who believe Christianity is losing its influence in our society outnumber those who say its gaining influence by more than 3 to 1. 50% of regular worship ...read more

Tags: Basics Of Christianity

Why Teens Go To Church The #1 Reason (44%) Say, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

Why Teens Go to Church The #1 reason (44%) say, It makes me feel closer to God. 24% go to learn about God, 8% because their parents make them go, 10% because they can be with other Christians, 5% because they like their Sunday School class and 10% for a various other reasons. Youth group is a big ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Tags: Evangelism How To

Today More Than 1 In 8 Americans (33 Million) Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

Today more than 1 in 8 Americans (33 million) is at least 65 years of age or older. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Church General

Only 1 Out Of 3 Church Leaders Models Christian ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

Only 1 out of 3 church leaders models Christian discipleship to their church family. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Parenting

1 In 5 Children Ages 6-12 Are Regularly Left ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

1 in 5 children ages 6-12 are regularly left without supervision after school. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Children

Pastor Crisis: Only 1/3 Of Seminary Students Say ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 16, 2006

Pastor Crisis: Only 1/3 of seminary students say they want to pastor a church. That trend is magnified by the fact that just 8% of clergy are now 35 or younger. Many are nearing retirement age, and many others are departing for other careers. Eldon Fry, Focus on the Family’s Pastoral Ministries ...read more

Tags: Church General