In Sermon Illustrations: "Psalm 95 1 7a"

[226]. A Message From A Poem - Quantum Leaps

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 11, 2025

[226]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM - QUANTUM LEAPS This poem is in 4 sections though all are related. It deals with the progression of wickedness in the world, but that progress has been very rapid. Those who are older, and in a reflective mood, will recall how things were in the 1950s and 60s when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:7-9, 2 Corinthians 5:16-17, 2 Timothy 3:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 1:10

Tags: Change, Antichrist, Wickedness, The Last Days, A New Creature, The World Gets Worse, Rapid, Christian Poems, Quantum Leaps  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Web Activity 18.8% Of Web Activity Is For Adult ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

Web Activity 18.8% of Web activity is for adult content, 13.8% are visits to search engines, 8% are for entertainment topics, and 7.4% are related business & finance while 4% are for classified ads. Google is the leading search engine attracting 2.8% of all ...read more

Tags: Addiction

The U.s. Department Of Education Reports That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008

The U.S. Department of Education reports that 1.1 million, or 2.2% of all U.S. children, are ...read more

Tags: School

Born Again Beliefs: The Number Of People Born ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 16, 2006

Born Again Beliefs: The number of people born again varies widely by denomination. Using this definition, “they have made a personal commitment to Christ that is important in their life today and say that when they die they know they will go to Heaven solely because they have confessed their sins ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

How Do We Know That Jesus Is The Son Of God?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 2, 2022

As we approach the last of the last days, we see an alarming trend among many pastors to drift away from the basic truths of Scripture. We should not be surprised. Jesus promised this day would come (Matthew 24, II Timothy 3). So, how do we know for sure from Scripture that Jesus is the very ...read more

Tags: Deity, Son Of God, Apostasy, Jesus, Truth, Last Days, Heresy  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do You Give Without Enabling?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 2, 2022

How do you give biblically and with a Christ-like approach to needy people, yet not enable the person to become co-dependent on your giving heart? (1) Learn to distinguish between DIVINE appointments and drive-by-guiltings (Luke 10:33/ 1 Timothy 5:8/ Deuteronomy 15:11 and Galatians 6:10/ ...read more

Tags: Needs, Enabling, Wisdom, Discernment, Giving, Finances, Tithing, Good Samaritan, Sacrifice  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Researcher George Barna In 2006 Asked Pastors ...  PRO

Contributed by Don Crowson on Mar 23, 2008

Researcher George Barna in 2006 asked pastors what they thought was the number 1 priority in the lives of their congregations. Pastors responded that 70% of their peoples #1 priority was their walk w/God. Keep in mind that Barna is asking pastors about people who regularly attend worship. When ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wealth & Generosity: The 400 Taxpayers With The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

Wealth & Generosity: The 400 taxpayers with the highest reported incomes gave away more than 14% of their incomes to charity. ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Guidelines For Praying Succesfully

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 31, 2021

GUIDELINES FOR PRAYING SUCCESSFULLY Devotional by Larry Petton Text: John chapter 15 Our devotional time with the Lord must be a balanced blend of the Word and prayer, truth and Spirit touching the head and heart. If you only focus on Bible study, you will dry up. If you only focus on prayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7

Tags: Prayer, Will Of God, Seeking God, Answers To Prayer

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Key To Happiness  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 17, 2002

THE KEY TO HAPPINESS Gratitude is nothing less than the key to happiness. For this penetrating insight into gratefulness, I am grateful to Dennis Prager, author of the shrewd and perceptive "Happiness is a Serious Problem." "There is a 'secret to happiness,'" Prager writes, "and it is ...read more

Tags: Thanksgiving Holiday, Joy

The Prince Of Grenada, An Heir To The Spanish ...  PRO

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jan 15, 2005

The prince of Grenada, an heir to the Spanish crown, was sentenced to life in solitary confinement in Madrid’s ancient prison called "The Place of the Skull." The fearful, dirty, and dreary nature of the place earned it the name. Everyone knew that once you were in, you would never come out alive. ...read more

Tags: Doubt

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Martyrdom Of John ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 1, 2013

MARTYRDOM OF JOHN DENLEY One day, on the way to visit some friends, John Denley was stopped and searched by the authorities, who found his written confession of faith. Denley believed the Church was built upon the apostles and prophets, with Christ as its head, and that the present state church, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Tags: Faith, Persecution, Martyr

Out Of Tune

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Aug 1, 2018

Main Idea: God is perfect and He cannot tolerate any sin in His presence. Verse: “As for God, His way is perfect” (Psalms 18:30 NKJV). Illustration: Once there was a famous conductor who was asked to direct a world class orchestra. He chose a famous piece of music and the orchestra gathered ...read more

Tags: Sin, Salvation, Perfection, Need For Christ

Denomination: Charismatic

Now – There Are A Lot Of Different Religions We ...  PRO

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 4, 2003

NOW – there are a lot of different religions we could look at this morning BUT I have limited our discussion to just 4… Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Christianity… AND – the reason is because they represent over 76% of the world’s population… CHECKOUT – the chart in your ...read more

Tags: World Religions

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Works Of The Flesh Outlined

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 23, 2023

List of sins that are the works of the flesh: 1. Sexual sins (19-21) (1) Adultery (2) Fornication (3) Uncleanness (4) Lasciviousness (5) Drunken revellings (orgies) 2. Superstitious sins (20) (1) Idolatry (2) Witchcraft 3. Social sins (20-21) (1) Hatred (2) Emulations or jealousy (3) ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-23

Tags: Idolatry, Holy Spirit, Sin, Sex, Flesh, Witchcraft, Adultery  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Top Participation Sport In The U.s. Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

The top participation sport in the U.S. is bowling (69.1%) followed by Basketball (65.1%) and golf (40.8%).(Foster ...read more

Tags: Entertainment

Nothing In Vain

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

God and nature do nothing in vain. Aristotle (384–322 B.C.), Greek philosopher. Politics, bk. 1, ...read more

Tags: God The Father

Since '70 The Annual Number Of Marriages Per ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 9, 2006

Since ’70 the annual number of marriages per 1,000 women has declined more than 1/3. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Women

Mary Did You Know

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 4, 2025

Mary did you know First choice Luke chapter 2:1-20 Second choice Matthew chapter 1: 18-25 1. I love Christmas but the reason why I love it has changed throughout the years!!! 2. Paul Harvey 3. Story of Bible (creation, Cain and Abel, Noah, Abraham, the law, Christmas) 4. ...read more

Tags: Christmas, Virgin Birth

Denomination: *other

Consider What We Know About Divorce In The ...

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 12, 2003

Consider what we know about divorce in the United States: > In 1998 2.2 million couples married and 1.1 million divorced. > In 2000, 58 million couples were married yet separated and another 21 million couples were divorced. > People between the ages of 25 to 39 account for 60% of all ...read more

Tags: Divorce

Denomination: Assembly Of God