In Sermon Illustrations: "Old Christians"

The U.s. Religious Landscape Survey By The Pew ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008

The U.S. Religious Landscape Survey by the Pew Forum estimates the U.S. is 78% Christian and about to lose its status as a majority Protestant nation, at 51% and slipping. More than 25% of U.S. adults have left the faith of their childhood for another religion or no religion. Factoring in moves ...read more

Tags: Faith

The Bible As Holy

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2009

THE BIBLE AS HOLY The Bible is deemed a holy book by 84% of the U.S. public. Although 84% of Barna Research respondents described themselves as Christian, 7% did not consider the Bible to be sacred, while 38% of adults who do not consider themselves Christian categorized it as such. Most ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Tags: Bible Truth

The Power Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 25, 2009

THE POWER OF GOD Hudson Taylor: "Many Christians estimate difficulties in the light of their own resources, and thus attempt little and often fail in the little they attempt. All God’s giants have been weak men who did great things for God because they reckoned on His power and presence with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Tags: Power

M ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 13, 2009

MINDLESSNESS In 2009, we celebrated the 500th birthday of John Calvin, who was born on July 10, 1509, in Noyon, France. Calvin went into self-exile in Geneva because France was opposed to the Reformation. The reason I mention this is because of the remarkable work that Calvin did in Geneva. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Tags: Worldliness

Baptism Is A Sign Of Submission To The Lordship ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 26, 2009

Baptism Is A Sign of Submission to the Lordship of Jesus Christ When the early Christians declared their faith in baptism, they would shout out, “Jesus is Lord!” Baptism has always been a sign of submission to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. William Barker tells of a machinist at Ford Motor Company ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Tags: Baptism

Respond Like Jesus

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 20, 2025

I think that God expects us to respond (not react) when the world pushes back like Jesus responded to the folks who were unable to see what He was doing. It won’t make sense. Here’s an example of what Peter’s teaching would look like in his day: “Peter is telling the Christian merchant in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Tags: Anger, Blessing Others

Denomination: Methodist

I Read Of A Man Who Had Committed A Crime For ...  PRO

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Aug 25, 2003

I read of a man who had committed a crime for which he was deeply ashamed. When he’d served his prison sentence and was about to be released he wondered if his family would reject him because of the scandal he’d caused and the shame brought on the family. He wrote his parents saying that he would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Tags: God The Father, Promises Of God

Denomination: Baptist

Plunging To Murky Earth  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 19, 2003

PLUNGING TO MURKY EARTH A family was out vacationing at the lake one summer. Dad had been puttering out by the boat house. Two of his sons, a 12-year old and a 3-year old were down playing along the dock. The 12 year old was supposed to be watching his little brother, but he got distracted. The 3 ...read more

Tags: Christmas, Salvation, Waiting On God

Somewhere I Read The Story Of A Family With A ...  PRO

Contributed by Jelle Horjus on Nov 1, 2005

Somewhere I read the story of a family with a small boy, his parents and his grandfather. It happened that every evening when the family was having dinner at the table, the old grandfather spilled the food on his clothes. He was old, his hands were trembling and he could not move the spoon to his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:35-45

Tags: Judgment, Mercy, Forgiveness For Others, Forgiveness, Compassion  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

If You Ever Find Happiness By Hunting For It, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If you ever find happiness by hunting for it, you will find it as the old woman did her spectacles, ...read more

Tags: Joy

It Is Not By Muscle, Speed, Or Physical ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It is not by muscle, speed, or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection, force of character, and judgment; in these qualities old ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

It Is A Good Idea To Obey All The Rules When ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

It is a good idea to obey all the rules when youre young just so you'll have the strength ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Laugh And The World Laughs With You, Weep And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Laugh and the world laughs with you, Weep and you weep alone; For the sad old earth must borrow its ...read more

Tags: Humor

The Breezes Taste Of Apple Peel. The Air Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The breezes taste of apple peel. The air is full of smells to feel Ripe fruit, old footballs, burning ...read more

Tags: Creation

A Woman With True Charm Is One Who Can Make A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A woman with true charm is one who can make a youth feel mature, an old man youthful, and a ...read more

Tags: Women

Every Man's Life Is A Fairy Tale Written By ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 10, 2006

“Every man’s life is a fairy tale written by God’s fingers” ...read more

Tags: God's Sovereign Will

24% Of Formerly Churched People Consider ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008

24% of formerly churched people consider themselves "spiritual, but not ...read more

Tags: Religion

Typically 70% To 80% Of Americans Identify ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 15, 2008

Typically 70% to 80% of Americans identify themselves as Christian according to ...read more

Tags: Salvation

65% Of The Builder Generation (Born 1927-1945) ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 13, 2009

65% of the Builder generation (born 1927-1945) are evangelical ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:31

Tags: Church Body Of Christ

20% Of All Web Sites Visited By Protestant Laity ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 16, 2009

20% of all web sites visited by Protestant laity are Christian. ...read more

Tags: Internet