In Sermon Illustrations: "Twelve Years"

A Few Years Ago My Husband, Charlie, And I Had ...

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 14, 2006

A few years ago my husband, Charlie, and I had some marital problems. Growing family responsibilities and financial worries took a toll on us, and we began arguing frequently, often late into the night. Even going out together for dinner was strained and full of forced conversation. But neither ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

Denomination: Baptist

The Typical Pastor Has Been Online For 3.2 Years ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 16, 2006

The typical pastor has been online for 3.2 years and spends an average of 7.3 hours a week connected. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Church General

Crime Doesn't Pay: For The 7th Consecutive Year, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 16, 2006

Crime Doesn’t Pay: For the 7th consecutive year, the number of dishonest employees apprehended — and the dollars recovered from those apprehensions — increased over the previous year, according to the 13th annual Retail Theft Survey. The 30 U.S. retail companies responding to the survey lost more ...read more

Tags: Sin General

More Than 25% Of Americans Who Died Last Year ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 16, 2006

More than 25% of Americans who died last year were cremated, up from just 10% in ’80. Experts predict it will reach 50% by ’20. ...read more

Tags: Death Nearness

Kid-Influence: Last Year, Children Ages 4-12 ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

Kid-Influence: Last year, children ages 4-12 spent $29 billion of their own money, plus they influenced an estimated $290 billion in family spending. ...read more

Tags: Children

Last Year The Average U.s. College Student Spent ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

Last year the average U.S. college student spent $898 for textbooks. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Money

Last Year, More Than 40 Million Active Buyers ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

Last year, more than 40 million active buyers bought $24 billion worth of goods at eBay, up 60% from ‘02. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Finding Fulfillment

This Year 64% Of ‘04's U.s. College Grads Will ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

This year 64% of ‘04’s U.S. college grads will return to living at home with their parents. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Children

Heart Attacks: About 60,000 People A Year Suffer ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

Heart Attacks: About 60,000 people a year suffer an electrical short-circuit in the heart that can be reversed only with a shock from a defibrillator. Of these patients, 6% to 10% ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Last Year About 53% Of Gift Givers Gave A Store ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Last year about 53% of gift givers gave a store gift certificate, while 63% say they are very or somewhat likely to give them this year. ...read more

Tags: Giving General

A Mere 7% Of Born-Again Adults Tithed Last Year. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

A mere 7% of born-again adults tithed last year. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Giving General

The U.s. Population Hit 295 Million On New Year's ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

The U.S. population hit 295 million on New Year’s Day, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. (Foster ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

Over 50% Of Carpools End After 1 Year Due To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Over 50% of carpools end after 1 year due to changes in job, work schedules, or residences…or simply not meshing. ...read more

Tags: Workplace

04 Was Mercedes Benz Usa's Best Sales Year Ever ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

’04 was Mercedes Benz USA’s best sales year ever with sales of 221,610 cars sold, and December was the best month of its 40 year history. ...read more

Tags: Finding Fulfillment

1 In 5 Sixteen Year-Olds Crash Their Cars Within ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

1 in 5 sixteen year-olds crash their cars within the first year of driving. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Children

80% Of 13 To 17 Year-Old Americans Had Few Or No ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

80% of 13 to 17 year-old Americans had few or no doubts about their beliefs in the past year. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Doubt

Last Year 1.9 Billion Christmas Cards Were ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Last year 1.9 billion Christmas cards were exchanged in the U.S. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Christmas

Older Adults Who Volunteer Up To 100 Hours A Year ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

Older adults who volunteer up to 100 hours a year live happier and healthier lives. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Giving General

The U.s. Church Market Is $49 Billion Per Year. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

The U.S. church market is $49 billion per year. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Church General

Several Years Ago, Diana And I Took Her Parents ...

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 8, 2006

Several years ago, Diana and I took her parents down around Tombstone, Arizona on a sight-seeing trip. We found a cave that supposedly hid outlaws in the old days, so we decided to go on a tour. The guides took one group of people after another down into that deep cave. I remember standing ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

Denomination: *other