In Sermon Illustrations: "Who Is Jesus"

Who Can Ever Forget Winston Churchill's ...  PRO

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 6, 2005

“Who can ever forget Winston Churchill’s immortal words: "We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the ...read more

Tags: Children

Denomination: Holiness

20% Of Americans 45 Or Older Who Are Somewhat ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

20% of Americans 45 or older who are somewhat religious cite prayer as their most satisfying spiritual or religious experience. ...read more

Tags: Prayer Adoration

A Legacy Person Is Someone Who Has Been In The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

A Legacy Person is someone who has been in the same job 3 to 4 years or more. They tend to not be innovative because they are protecting systems and products they’ve helped create. Robert Herbold, author of The Fiefdom Syndrome, (Currency 2004), encourages managers to fight legacy thinking, break ...read more

Tags: Workplace

Since '91 The Number Of Americans Who Express No ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Since ’91 the number of Americans who express no religious preference has quadrupled, to 14%.(Foster ...read more

Tags: Evangelism Urgency

Children Who Spend Most Of Their Time In Child ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Children who spend most of their time in child care are 3 times as likely to exhibit behavioral problems in kindergarten as those who were cared for primarily by mothers. The more time spend in out-of-home settings, the greater the ...read more

Tags: Children

Among Americans 45 Or Older Who Describe ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Among Americans 45 or older who describe themselves as somewhat religious, 20% say prayer is the best way to find spiritual or religious satisfaction, according to USA Today. Other pleasing spiritual experiences include living a moral life and helping others, both at 19%. And 13% view being with ...read more

Tags: Prayer Adoration

Pastors Who Have Lasted The Longest In Ministry ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Pastors who have lasted the longest in ministry tend to read more than their shorter-lived peers. This is a finding from the most recent Barna Research. Researcher George Barna observes, “the bottom line is that pastors who want to stay fresh and mentally focused read ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence

86% Of Americans Believe In A God Who Answers ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

86% of Americans believe in a God who answers prayer. (Foster letter ...read more

Tags: Prayer Answered

The Number Of People 65 And Older Who Are Working ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

The number of people 65 and older who are working or looking for work amounts to almost 4.5 million; a rise of almost 50% between ‘80 and ‘02. ...read more

Tags: Workplace

Teenagers Are Like People Who Express A Burning ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 8, 2006

Teenagers are like people who express a burning desire to be different by dressing exactly alike. Anonymous. The Last ...read more

Tags: Children

It Is A Great Pity When The One Who Should Be ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 10, 2006

“It is a great pity when the one who should be the head figure is a mere figure ...read more

Tags: Character

No One Is So Miserable As The Poor Person Who ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 10, 2006

“No one is so miserable as the poor person who maintains the appearance of ...read more

Tags: Money

The Worst Thing That Can Happen To A Man Who ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 10, 2006

“The worst thing that can happen to a man who gambles is to win” ...read more

Tags: Addiction

God Is At Home; It Is We Who Have Gone For A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 10, 2006

“God is at home; it is we who have gone for a walk.” ...read more

Tags: Evangelism The Lost

Percentage Of Women Who Chose An Abortion Because ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

Percentage of women who chose an abortion because having a baby "would; change their life (job, school)": 76. Percentage who chose an abortion because of rape or incest: 1. ...read more

Tags: Abortion

Children Who See Physical Violence Between Their ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

Children who see physical violence between their parents are six times more likely to abuse their own spouses after they marry. If those children were also hit by their parents as teenagers, they are 12 times more ...read more

Tags: Children

People Who Drink To Drown Their Sorrow Should Be ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

People who drink to drown their sorrow should be told that sorrow knows how ...read more

Tags: Addiction

Antonio Was An Italian Boy Who Loved Music, But ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

Antonio was an Italian boy who loved music, but whenever he tried to sing the music that was in his heart, it came out so badly that all his friends laughed at him. Next to singing, the boy loved to hear the violin. He had a pocketknife he always carried with him and he would whittle all sorts of ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

Of Course, Like The Wary Schoolboy Who Scoffs At ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

Of course, like the wary schoolboy who scoffs at ghosts yet whistles while passing a graveyard, some atheists would seem to protest too much. The publications of an organization called Freedom from Religion Foundation, Inc. include The Born-Again Skeptic’s Guide to the Bible; The Pillars of ...read more

Tags: Faith General

I Share Einstein's Affirmation That Anyone Who Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

I share Einstein’s affirmation that anyone who is not lost on the rapturous awe at the power and glory of the mind behind the universe "is as ...read more

Tags: Creation