In Sermon Illustrations: "Spending Time Wisely"

The Pressure For Perfection  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 2, 2005

THE PRESSURE FOR PERFECTION A British website had some interesting results from a survey of mothers. The survey showed that 91% of mothers constantly feel under the spotlight because of pressure to be the perfect mom. They blame that pressure on the media, the Government, schools and education ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-31, Genesis 13:1-20, Luke 10:29-37, Luke 10:29-37

Tags: Mother's Day, Parenting

Study More, Say ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 10, 2009

STUDY MORE, SAY LESS Charles Spurgeon said this: "If you ask me how to shorten your sermons, I should say, study them better. Spend more time in the study that you may need less in the pulpit. We are generally longest when we have least to say." We have already seen what George Whitefield said, ...read more

Tags: Preaching

Every Gardener Knows The Difficulty Of Keeping ...

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 31, 2011

Every gardener knows the difficulty of keeping weeds out of their garden. One gardener wisely said, "When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it. If it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:18

Tags: Sin General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seared Conscience  PRO

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 27, 2013

Years ago a wise man wrote this, "In my heart is an arrowhead with sharp edges. If I do wrong, it turns and it cuts me. If I do wrong too much, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:2, Nehemiah 1:4-10

Tags: Sin, Conscience, Temptation General

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

J. Vernon Mcgee Said That False Philosophy Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 1, 2008

J. Vernon McGee said that false philosophy is like a blind man looking in a dark room for a black cat that isn’t there. In other words, there is no real hope in false ...read more

J. Vernon Mcgee Said That False Philosophy Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2008

J. Vernon McGee said that false philosophy is like a blind man looking in a dark room for a black cat that isn’t there. In other words, there is no real hope in false ...read more

Tags: Truth

J. Vernon Mcgee Said That False Philosophy Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 27, 2008

J. Vernon McGee said that false philosophy is like a blind man looking in a dark room for a black cat that isn’t there. In other words, there is no real hope in false ...read more

Tags: Truth

Author Dwight Small Made An Eloquent Application ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Author Dwight Small made an eloquent application of godly love to marriage: "Godly love is not born of a lover’s need, nor does it have its source in the one loved. God’s love empties itself to give what the other needs. "Its motives rise wholly from within its own nature. Godly love lives in ...read more

Tags: Grace

The Richest Man On The Island

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 4, 2011

THE RICHEST MAN ON THE ISLAND In his autobiography Just As I Am, Billy Graham recalls a story demonstrating that apart from God, we will not gain anything from living wisely. He said: Some years ago Ruth and I had a vivid illustration of this on an island in the Caribbean. One of the wealthiest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Tags: Money

Men Outspend Women On Web: While Women Generally ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Men Outspend Women On Web: While women generally represent the more sought-after gender by mainstream marketers, men are the bigger spenders online. According to new AOL research, men spent up to 15% more during the recent holidays; $326 vs. $284. Outside of the holiday season, men spend an average ...read more

Tags: Men And Women

Resolution Statistics

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 6, 2013

RESOLUTION STATISTICS Today is the first Sunday of a New Year! Perhaps you made a New Years resolution. Many of us do. Here is some interesting information about New Years resolutions from thee University of Scranton. Journal of Clinical Psychology, (Published: 12.13.2012) The Top 10 New Years ...read more

Tags: New Year's Day

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bureaucracy Is Based On A Willingness To Either ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Bureaucracy is based on a willingness to either pass ...read more

Tags: Workplace

What Can I Give Him, Poor As I ...  PRO

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Feb 4, 2002

"What can I give Him, poor as I am? If I were a shepherd, I would give Him a lamb; If I were a wise man, I would do my ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Jesus, At This Joyous Season, When We ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Lord Jesus, at this joyous season, When we celebrate thy birth, Flood each heart with kindliness Until it spreads through all the earth. Let the Star the Wise men followed Light our paths again, ...read more

Tags: Christmas

What You Do In A Lifetime  PRO

Contributed by Stephen Rice on Jun 28, 2002

In a magazine article: Based upon an average 71 year old life span. You will spend... 23 years sleeping (8 hours a day) 6 years in a car 3 years eating 11 years in leisure activities 2 years getting dressed 17 years working and... let’s say you come to church sunday morning and evening and ...read more

Tags: Giving Yourself, Church Body Of Christ

Denomination: Baptist

The Demographic Trends Indicate The Two Most ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

The demographic trends indicate the two most likely market opportunities are in products and/or services that help the elderly or cater to teens. Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. households provides care for an elderly relative. Families spend an average of 18 hours a week helping them and invite practical ...read more

Tags: Children

Your Church Magazine Reports Staff Compensation ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

Your Church magazine reports staff compensation accounts for more than 40% of an average church’s budget. Churches with budgets over $500,000 spend 40% while smaller budget churches spend closer to 46% on compensation. Church facilities expenses account for 20%, Missions receives 16%, church ...read more

Tags: Giving General

Music: Although Us Recorded Music Sales Are Up ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Music: Although US recorded music sales are up modestly in ‘04, the industry is struggling. Driven by downloads, digital music spending will nearly double in ‘04 to reach over $270 million. Still, neither digital markets nor online sales will restore music spending to its ‘99 heights, so the ...read more

Tags: Entertainment

Values Can Be Completely Reversed In Certain ...  PRO

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 7, 2001

Values can be completely reversed in certain circumstances. You may have heard the story of how when the "Titanic" was sinking, a rich lady was in her cabin when the order to abandon ship was given. There was no time for packing possessions. She noticed two things on her dressing table - her ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7

Tags: Finding Fulfillment, Jesus Teachings

Denomination: Baptist

When You Fully Comprehend That There Is More To ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Sep 22, 2003

When you fully comprehend that there is more to life than just here and now, and you realize that life is just preparation for eternity, you will begin to live differently. You will start living in light of eternity, and that will color how you handle every relationship, task, and circumstance. ...read more