When it comes to the graphics we use here at our church, there are two primary sources we rely on. Since we don't have a paid graphic artist, or even a volunteer with experience, we usually don't have the time to create graphics from scratch. We rely heavily on pre-made graphics that we can use as is, or with a few small tweaks (like changing text).
This is a great site with a wide selection of pre-made graphics that will work for sermon series graphics, worship backgrounds, and even announcement graphics. Each set typically comes with 3-4 variations, all with and without the title text, and they are available in several different formats (jpg, ppt, etc.). At around $200 for a year, and unlimited downloads, it is a bargain. They also started offering video loop subscriptions as well, that costs the same (unless you get both, then you get a discount). You can also offer additional customized features at an additional cost. Definitely worth checking out.
CreativeMYK has received quite a bit of attention. It is a free resource that is community based. Artists upload their artwork for you to see and use if you like (be sure to read and follow the terms). Offerings vary from basic photographs to bulletin layouts to vector art, and often you are able to download the layered original files rather than a flattened image. While we don't use this as much at PPTsermons, it is a great second stop on my list when looking for a basic graphic. It is also a great place for inspiration...
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Picnik also let's you connect to several popular sites where your pictures are already stored (Flickr, Facebook, etc.) so you may not even have to upload. I didn't try this feature, but I like the idea.
