In Sermon Illustrations: "Mark 7 1 8 14 15 21 23"

Together, Nine Physically Handicapped Persons ...  PRO

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 13, 2001

Together, nine physically handicapped persons conquered Mount Rainier. One of the mountain climbers had an artificial leg. Another was an epileptic. Two were deaf, and five were blind. Despite these handicaps, the nine successfully negotiated the 14,000 foot climb and got back down again. Asked how ...read more

Tags: God's Omniscience, Endurance

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

Hurricane Katrina Has Swept Away More Than New ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Hurricane Katrina has swept away more than New Orleans buildings: According to a USA TODAY/CNN/Gallup Poll 39% of New Orleans residents assisted by the Red Cross say they definitely or probably won’t move back. That is an astounding migration of an estimated 50,000 households that could change ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Americans Spend $50 Million A Year On Subliminal ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

Americans spend $50 million a year on subliminal message tapes designed to help them do everything from improve their self-image to stop smoking. But there’s no hidden message in the National Research Council’s verdict on such techniques. The Council’s report, released in September 1992, concludes ...read more

Tags: Character

Stds ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 13, 2009

STDs RAMPANT More than three million girls aged 14 to 19 have an STD. A new Center for Disease Control and Prevention study finds at least one in four U.S. teen girls has a sexually transmitted disease. Pro-family groups say sex-ed programs and the morning after pill ...read more

Tags: Sexuality

Risk Your Life To Save It

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 20, 2011

RISK YOUR LIFE TO SAVE IT Tyrtaeus, an old Greek poet who lived before the time of Christ, wrote, "The man who risks his life in battle has the best chance in saving it; the one who flees to save it is most likely to lose it." (Walter Bauer, A Greek-English ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-26

Tags: Easter Palm Sunday

Bible Leads Brazilian Prostitutes To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 10, 2010

Bible Leads Brazilian Prostitutes to Christ "Pastor is it OK to sell a Bible to a prostitute?" You see Laura was a member of a small church in Brazil. She sold Avon products to supplement the family income. One of her weekly routes took her through the red light district. One day after asking her ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Tags: Bible Influence

Violent Music Makes Violent Kids. While Music ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

Violent Music makes violent kids. While music doesn’t put the gun in the hands of the kids who attack school-mates and teachers, it does put the gun in their minds, says author and publisher, ...read more

Tags: Children

Protecting Our Children

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2009

PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN Studies show 25-33% of girls and 5-15% of boys will be sexually abused by the age of 18. The majority will be abused by family members or trusted family friends. Churches are urged to take steps in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:5-7

Tags: Children

The Average Life Expectancy Of An American Man Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

The average life expectancy of an American man is 76. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Men And Women

The Americans Most Likely To Believe In God Are ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007

The Americans most likely to believe in God are between ages 18 and ...read more

Each Year, 5,000 Babies Are Born With Down ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007

Each year, 5,000 babies are born with Down syndrome. (The ...read more

58% Of Retirees Report Social Security Is A Major ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007

58% of retirees report Social Security is a major source of their ...read more

Only 50% Of New Start-Up Businesses Survive ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

Only 50% of new start-up businesses survive beyond 4 years. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Workplace

Just 69% Of Churches Offer Vbs Programs Today Vs. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Just 69% of churches offer VBS programs today vs. 81% in ’97. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Church General

9 In 10 Children Raised In Evangelical Churches ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

9 in 10 children raised in evangelical churches leave the church by age 18. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Children

U.s. Megachurch Average Attendance Is 30 Times ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007

U.S. megachurch average attendance is 30 times greater than the average U.S ...read more

63% Of Non-Retired U.s. Adults Say They Plan To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007

63% of non-retired U.S. adults say they plan to work when they reach retirement ...read more

Employee Theft Accounts For Almost 50% Of All ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007

Employee theft accounts for almost 50% of all shrinkage, while shoplifting accounts for only ...read more

The Gates Foundation Has Given Planned Parenthood ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007

The Gates Foundation has given Planned Parenthood Federation almost $12.5 million since ...read more