In Sermon Illustrations: "Wasted Life"

The Bible Has Often Been Described As 'basic ...  PRO

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 3, 2002

The Bible has often been described as ’Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth’ (B.I.B.L.E.) The Word of God is a ...read more

Tags: Bible Study, Bible Influence

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On Average, Americans Squander Fifteen Of Their ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 29, 2002

On average, Americans squander fifteen of their forty hours per week of free time on television. Laura Schlessinger, The Ten Commandments: The ...read more

Helen Adams Keller Who Had No Eyes To See These ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Gibney on Aug 7, 2002

Helen Adams Keller who had no eyes to see these earthly things of life states, “It gives me a deep, comforting sense that "things seen ...read more

Tags: Heaven, Kingdom Of God

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Late Ethel Waters, A Famous Gospel Singer, ...  PRO

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 23, 2005

The late Ethel Waters, a famous gospel singer, is only one of many who was conceived and born as a result of rape. What a blessing her life ...read more

Tags: Abortion

Denomination: Baptist

33% Of U.s. Born-Again Christians Say It Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

33% of U.S. born-again Christians say it is impossible for them to get ahead in life because of financial debt. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Money

85% Of All U.s. Adults Contend That Their ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

85% of all U.S. adults contend that their religious faith is very important in their life, finds Barna Research Group. ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Today, Chances Are That If You Live To The Age Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

Today, chances are that if you live to the age of 70, you will spend more of your adult life single than married. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

In The Most Recent Issue Of Leadership Journal, ...  PRO

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 6, 2006

In the most recent issue of Leadership Journal, Marshall Shelley says, “Churchgoers may seek a ‘life-changing experience’ but only if it ...read more

Tags: Church General

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Proof Of Christianity For Others ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The greatest proof of Christianity for others is not how far a man can logically analyze his reasons for believing, but how far in ...read more

Tags: Basics Of Christianity

The Expression Of Christian Character Is Not ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The expression of Christian character is not good doing, but God-likeness. If the Spirit of God has transformed you within, you will exhibit Divine ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ

The Man Who Concentrates On The Root System Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The man who concentrates on the root system of his life is going to bear fruit upward, but if he concentrates on the ...read more

Tags: Character

The Ultimate  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 2, 2005

THE ULTIMATE "Motherhood is the ultimate reward and the ultimate sacrifice, all in the same breath" - Laurel Biever, Counselor/Therapist SOURCE: Josephine Carlton in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-31

Tags: Parenting, Mother's Day

The Minister Is To Be A Live Man, A Real Man, A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The minister is to be a live man, a real man, a simple man, great in his love, great in his life, great in his work, great ...read more

Tags: Church Practices

A Good Marriage Is Like An Incredible ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A good marriage is like an incredible retirement fund. You put everything you have into it during your productive life, and over the ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

He Who Waits To Do A Great Deal Of Good At Once ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

He who waits to do a great deal of good at once will never do anything. Life is made up of little things. True greatness ...read more

Tags: Fear And Worry

I Have Never Met A Christian Who Sat Down And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I have never met a Christian who sat down and planned to live a mediocre life. But if you keep going in the direction in ...read more

Tags: Workplace Balance

Everyone Has A Vocation By Which He Earns His ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Everyone has a vocation by which he earns his living, but he also has a vocation in an older sense of the word the vocation ...read more

Tags: Pastors

A Physician Says Babies Don't Need That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

A physician says babies don't need that traditional slap on the rear end when they're born. But at least it gives them an ...read more

Tags: Baby Dedication

Our Definition Of Success Is Unorthodox. We ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Our definition of success is unorthodox. We claim that any man who is honest, fair, tolerant, kindly, charitable of others and well behaved ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success

If The Day And The Night Are Such That You ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If the day and the night are such that you greet them with joy, and life emits a fragrance like flowers and sweet-scented herbs, is more elastic, ...read more

Tags: Workplace Success