In Sermon Illustrations: "New Identity"

Porn Stats

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 24, 2012

PORN STATS The Internet is a good tool but it can also be used to fuel heat of sexual lust. Statistics are truly staggering. This is from 2006 and worldwide statistics: According to compiled numbers from respected news and research organizations, every second $3,075.64 is being spent on ...read more

Tags: Temptation Sex

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Funny Story About Complaining

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Nov 14, 2021

A FUNNY STORY ABOUT COMPLAINING As per his oath of silence, a monk is only allowed to say two words every year. After his first year, he comes before the head abbot to speak his two words: “Better food.” The head abbot understands and obliges the monk, hiring a new chef and improving the food ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14

Tags: Complaining, Murmuring, Griping, Than Ksgiving

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Fulness Of Time, God Sent His Son

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Dec 19, 2022

•When God sent His Son into the world, the ancient world benefited from several conditions that made it far easier to spread the news of the good new of salvation. Some of those conditions were: • Roman Law - This protected Paul and others as they traveled the Roman world and preached the ...read more

Tags: Christmas, Bethlehem, Rome, Prophecy, History, Sovereignty Of God  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thank God For Blessed Subtractions!

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Jul 10, 2023

Three local pastors were discussing their Easter Sunday results with one another on the Monday after Easter. The Methodist minister said, "Easter services worked out great for us! We gained four new additions at First Methodist!" Praise God! The Baptist preacher grinned ...read more

Tags: Arrogance, Bragging, Preachers, Baptists, Methodists, Pentecostals, Easter, Revival, Church Growth, Pride, Pastors  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Much Does The Bible Talk About The Second Coming?

Contributed by Garris Hudson on Nov 28, 2023

Biblical prophecy provides some of the greatest encouragement and hope available to us today. Just as the Old Testament is saturated with prophecies concerning Christ's first advent, so both testaments are filled with references to the second coming of Christ. One scholar has estimated that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, John 14:1-6

Tags: End Times, Prophecy, Second Coming, Last Days, Rapture, Day Of The Lord, Return Of Christ  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John Drane – One Of The World's Leading ...

Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Oct 25, 2002

John Drane – one of the world’s leading researchers and practitioners in this area has said “no New Ager will ever be won over by confrontation” It is completely ...read more

Tags: Cults

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Media Research Center Reports That Between ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

The Media Research Center reports that between ‘93 and ‘96, less than 1% of network TV news content was devoted to religion. ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

From Now Through Christmas, Consumers Will Spend ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

From now through Christmas, consumers will spend about $10 billion buying new decorations to brighten family holiday celebrations. ...read more

Tags: Christmas

I Think Thats How Chicago Got Started. A Bunch ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I think thats how Chicago got started. A bunch of people in New York said, Gee, Im enjoying the crime and the poverty, ...read more

Tags: Government

Babies Are Unreasonable; They Expect Far Too ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Babies are unreasonable; they expect far too much of existence. Each new generation that comes takes one look at the world, thinks wildly, Is ...read more

Tags: Baby Dedication

The Essence Of Success Is That It Is Never ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The essence of success is that it is never necessary to think of a new idea oneself. It is far better to wait until somebody else does it, and then ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

One Of The Most Pressing Problems Of Our ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"One of the most pressing problems of our country today is the urgent need for new creative talent. It is not enough that we train more engineers, scientists, or ...read more

Tags: Art

When A Woman Destroys The Life Of Her Unborn ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 8, 2005

When a woman destroys the life of her unborn child, it is a sign that, by education or circumstances, she has been greatly wronged. - Susan ...read more

Tags: Abortion

Gideons International Celebrated 100 Years On ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

Gideons International celebrated 100 years on 7/1, with 870 million Bibles and New Testaments distributed since its founding. ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence

In The Last 10 Years, There Has Been A 42% Growth ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

In the last 10 years, there has been a 42% growth in the number of new Muslim mosques in America compared to a 12% increase in evangelical ...read more

Tags: World Religions

By Age 25, 1 Of 2 Sexually Active Young People ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

By age 25, 1 of 2 sexually active young people will acquire an STD, according to the American Medical News and the World Congress of Families. ...read more

Tags: Sexuality

What Happened To Our Nation On A September Day ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

What happened to our nation on a September day set in motion the first great struggle of a new century. The enemies who struck us are determined and they are resourceful. They will not be stopped by a ...read more

Tags: War

The Stomach Is The Only Part Of A Man Which Can ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The stomach is the only part of a man which can be fully satisfied. The yearning of mans brain for new knowledge and experience and for more pleasant and comfortable surroundings can ...read more

Tags: Enjoyment

Take Away My People, But Leave My Factories, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Take away my people, but leave my factories, and soon grass will grow on the factory floors. Take away my factories, but leave my people, ...read more

Tags: Human Life

Wait & Shop According To A Time, Inc. Study, Over ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007

Wait & Shop According to a Time, Inc. study, over 80% of waiting room readers act on ad or editorial content they see while waiting for ...read more