How much can an adult endure? If you're ever stranded in the wilderness, are caught in a burning building, or find that your scuba tank has run out of oxygen, remember these survival rules courtesy of National Geographic magazine:

1. Humans can survive for just 2 to 3 minutes without air, but with training it's possible to hold your breath for 11 minutes.
2. Humans can survive for just 10 minutes at 300° F (children can only survive a few minutes at 120° F).
3. Humans can endure barely 30 minutes of exposure to 40° F water.
4. Humans can survive for up to 7 days without water.
5. Humans can survive for about 45 days without food.

Possible Preaching Angles: (1) Creator; Christ, Lordship of—According to Colossians 1:15-16, the world cannot survive a second without the sustaining power of Jesus Christ. (2) Hope—Human beings cannot survive very long without hope. (3) Endurance; Perseverance; Temptation—How long can you hold on when tough trials come into your life?