In Sermon Illustrations: "Revelation 22 12 14 16 17 20 21"

A Bag With Holes

Contributed by James Dina on Dec 1, 2020

A BAG WITH HOLES “You have sown much, and bring in little; you eat, but do not have enough; you drink, but you are not filled with drink; you clothe yourselves, but no one is warm; and he who earns wages, earns wages to put into a bag with holes.” (Haggai 1:6) There are many rich people in the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:6

Tags: Defense, Holes

Denomination: Pentecostal

1/3 Of The World's 6 Billion People Are ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

1/3 of the world’s 6 billion people are Christians, roughly 1/2 the believers are Catholic and 1/4 Pentecostals and Charismatics. ...read more

Tags: Church General

Church Stats

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

Church Stats: · 23.9% of Americans belonged to an evangelical denomination in ’65 compared to 25.4% in ’96. · In ’65, 27.2% belonged to a mainline denomination, in ’96 it was down to 22.1%. · Catholics have declined from 23.9% of the U.S. population in ‘65, to 21.8% in ’96. · In ’90, 65% of ...read more

Tags: Church General

Larger Families, Longer Lifespan

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 13, 2009

LARGER FAMILIES, LONGER LIFESPAN A 2006 Univ. of Maryland study of Amish in Lancaster, PA found that men born between 1749 and 1912 who lived 50 or more years averaged 0.23 more years of life per additional child. Women from the same period averaged ...read more

Tags: Family

No Oprima A Los Pobres

Contributed by James Dina on Nov 21, 2020

NO OPRIMA A LOS POBRES "Un pobre que oprime a los pobres es como una lluvia torrencial que no deja comida." (Proverbios 28:3) Quien oprime al pobre reprocha al Dios Todopoderoso que crea al pobre, pero los que le honran se apiadan del pobre (Proverbios 14:31). Es un pecado grave acosar ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:3

Tags: Oppression Of The Poor, The Needy

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grandparent Gap: There Are About 50 Million ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

Grandparent Gap: There are about 50 million grandparents in the U.S., but their grandchildren do not know many of them. Only a third of grandparents live close enough to visit once or more each week. However, research shows that the relationship with a grandparent is second only to the emotional ...read more

Tags: Family

The Number Of Adults Involved In Small Groups Has ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

The number of adults involved in small groups has jumped from 12% to 20% since ‘94. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Church General

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Senior, Was A ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 19, 2002

Ill: Oliver Wendell Holmes, Senior, was a physian. As such he was very interested in the use of ether. (Ether was used to put people to sleep in the 19th century.) In order to know how his patients felt under its influence, he once had a dose administered to himself. -As he was going under, in a ...read more

According To The National Highway Traffic Safety ...

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 5, 2007

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 6,390 young people ages 15-20 died in motor vehicle crashes in the year 2,000? Of them alcohol was involved in 2,339 deaths. And as related to drivers – 3,594 young drivers ages 15-20 died in motor vehicle crashes in 2,000 and of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32, Romans 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Public Opinion On Health Care Reform And ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 28, 2010

Public Opinion on Health Care Reform and Abortion National Right to Life Committee www.nrlc.org/ahc 202-626-8820 January 6, 2010 "Say someone buys private health insurance using government assistance to help pay for it. Do you think insurance sold that way should or should not be allowed to ...read more

Tags: Abortion

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

[066]. A Message From A Poem – Easter Thoughts 2024

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 27, 2025

This poem focuses on the Easter Story and covers the crucifixion and the resurrection. Of course the story is not complete without the Lord coming again and the last stanza features that. Each stanza deals with a different feature of the Saviour’s life that passion weekend. God’s love could ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:30-31, John 3:16-17, Acts 4:12, Romans 6:10

Tags: Easter, Crucifixion, It Is Finished, Death Of Christ, Crowned With Thorns, Resurrection, Believe, Salvation, Poetry, Golgotha, Poem  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ability To Collaborate Is The Most Sought ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

The Ability To Collaborate is the most sought skill managers want in a new employee. 75% rank it first with ambition ringing in at ...read more

Tags: Workplace

Church Planting In Nyc: While New York's 5 ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Church Planting In NYC: While New York’s 5 boroughs claim 8.1 million residents, an estimated 22 million people live within 50 miles of Times Square. The city is home to millions of immigrants representing hundreds of languages and countries. A 16 denomination alliance has committed to planting 700 ...read more

Tags: Church General

The Cell Phone Is The New Car' (As Cleverly ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

’The Cell Phone is the New Car’ (as cleverly stated by the Economist). Consider these similarities between the automotive and wireless/handheld industries: • Model and customization define the owner • Replacement is frequent • Choice is massive • Branding and design are key • Competition is ...read more

Tags: Finding Fulfillment

Bad And Good Decision

Contributed by Sourav Dasgupta on Dec 30, 2021

Decision (Good & Bad Consequences) Esther 1: King Ahsereus & Queen Vasti) Errors of King 1.Wine Temptation 2.Queen Display 3.Anger Demonstration Errors of Queen 1.Husband's Disobedience 2.No Ungodly Guidance (Job Money Security Deposit) Proverbs 12:15 3.No 3rd Person in H-W ...read more

Tags: Godly Counsel, Obedience To Seniors

The Heart Of Mary: Circumcised Heart

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

The Heart of Mary: Circumcised Heart "A man is not a Jew if he is only one outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical. No, a man is a Jew if he is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code..." (Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:28-29

Tags: Christmas

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Most Influential Christians: I.believe.com Has ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

Most Influential Christians: i.Believe.com has selected the 5 “Most influential Christians of the 20th Century.” They are C.C. Lewis, Billy Graham, Mother Teresa, Dr. James ...read more

Tags: Faith

Across Nicaragua, Graffiti Plastered Houses, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 20, 2005

Across Nicaragua, graffiti plastered houses, walls, and public buildings. The most prevalent campaign slogan everywhere was: “Daniel 5:25.” Intended to be a simple instruction on how to vote, it literally meant, “Vote for Daniel Ortega, the 5th position on the ballot, on the 25th day of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Tags: Daniel

Child Care: A New National Alliance For ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Child Care: A new National Alliance for Caregiving study says 1.3 million to 1.4 million children (ages 8-18) in the U.S. care for sick or disabled relatives. At least 75% get some help, but half spend a ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

The Resurrected Body Is Free From The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

The Resurrected Body is Free From the Restriction on Lifespan 42 So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; I read with interest Internet accounts on how long living creatures live. Let’s start with creepy crawlies. The ...read more

Tags: Easter Resurrection