In Sermon Illustrations: "Matthew 3 1 25"

Misapplied Scriptures: Amos 3:7

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 2, 2023

Introduction: Like many believers, I didn’t spend too much time reading the Bible, let alone doing serious study, for many of my years as a believer. It seems some religious leaders or devout followers know this and use verses such as this one to prove a point. If true believers don’t have a ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:7

Tags: Misapplied Scriptures, Prophets, False Prophets

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For Pain!" Matthew 16:21-28 Key ...

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Mar 6, 2005

“God’s Plan for Pain!” Matthew 16:21-28 Key verse(s): 25:“‘For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it.’” “And whatever you do, make sure you don’t hurt yourself!” The tractor tire was heavy; definitely a two man job. Perched on the back of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Tags: Endurance

Denomination: Lutheran

There Are More Than 3,000 Scrapbooking Stores ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

There are more than 3,000 scrapbooking stores with an estimated 25 million scrapbookers in the U.S. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Parenting

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

Last Sunday We Held 3 Christingle Services In The ...

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 9, 2005

Last Sunday we held 3 Christingle Services in the church building and about 250 people came here to worship Jesus. There were some oranges left over and some of those were used when I visited Fair Infant School & Happy Days pre-school this week to talk about Jesus, ‘the light of the world’ (Jn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Tags: Advent Candle, Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Anglican

Misapplied Scriptures: Genesis 6:3

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 14, 2023

Introduction: There is any number of Scriptures that have been used out of context or simply misapplied over the years. A Christian magazine listed about a dozen of these back in the early 1980’s and, I must say, some of the author’s insights were something I had never thought of before. Maybe I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Tags: Flood, Noah, Misapplied Scripture

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Pain, It Doesn't Have Me!" Matthew ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Apr 25, 2005

“I Have Pain, It Doesn’t Have Me!” Matthew 24:1-13 Key verse(s) 13:“‘. . . but he who stands firm to the end, will be saved.’” Tolerance for pain. Some of us have more than others and I doubt there is any among us with unlimited ability to bear pain. To observe the many and varied reactions to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-13

Tags: Christian Disciplines, Endurance

Denomination: Lutheran

91% Of Young People (Ages 16 To 25) Have A Close ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008

91% of young people (ages 16 to 25) have a close relationship with their mother vs. 65% with ...read more

Tags: Parenting

32% Of Gen Nexters (Ages 18-25) Attend Church At ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008

32% of Gen Nexters (ages 18-25) attend church at least once a week compared with 40% of those ...read more

Tags: Religion

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

2 Billion Of The Worlds 6.3 Billion People Are ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

1.2 billion of the worlds 6.3 billion people are ages 10 to 19. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Children

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

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

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

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