In Sermon Illustrations: "7 Churches"

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

25% Of Online Americans Use The Internet To Get ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

25% of online Americans use the Internet to get religious information and connect with others about faith. (Foster ...read more

The Typical Christian Retail Store Shopper Is A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

The typical Christian retail store shopper is a 41-year-old female with 2.2 kids. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Parenting

More Than 50% Of U.s. Households Own At Least One ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

More than 50% of U.S. households own at least one pet dog or cat. (Foster Letter ...read more

In ‘06, The Market For Pet Products And Services ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007

In ‘06, the market for pet products and services is expected to reach $38.4 billion, up 5.8% ...read more

1 In 4 Australian Parents Regularly "Borrow" From ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

1 in 4 Australian parents regularly “borrow” from their children’s piggy banks to pay for bread to luxury ...read more

Each Year, Approximately 20,000 18-Year Olds In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2009

Each year, approximately 20,000 18-year olds in the foster care system are released into American ...read more

Tags: Youth

Therefore All Things Whatsoever Ye Would That ...

Contributed by Obioha Uriel Amanze on Jun 11, 2010

Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them : for this is the ...read more

Tags: Law

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Americans Reported $240 Million In Online Fraud ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 16, 2009

Americans reported $240 million in online fraud losses in ’07 to the FBI (an increase of $40 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Tags: Technology

How Did I Spend My 75 Years?  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 22, 2004

HOW DID I SPEND MY 75 YEARS? Statisticians tells us that the average life span is now around 75 years. If you’re under 30 then you think that is a long time. If you’re around my age, you’re beginning to realize that’s not really very long at all. A few years ago, someone went to the trouble to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Acts 20:7-12

Tags: Finding Fulfillment, New Year's Day, Giving Yourself

Baptism Of Paul ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 21, 2010

Baptism of Paul Harvey Paul Harvey wrote about his own baptism. He said that even though he had received almost every reward for his broadcasting ability that he still felt empty inside. One summer, however, he and his wife were vacationing in a place called Cave Creek, AZ. Sunday morning came and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

Tags: Baptism

A New ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 22, 2008

A New Song? The preface to this radically contemporary version of the Bible included this plea from the translators for patience and acceptance: a new translation, “deserveth much respect and esteem, but yet findeth cold entertainment in the world. It is welcomed with suspicion instead of love…. ...read more

Tags: Worship General

68% Of Married Women With Children In The U.s. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

68% of married women with children in the U.S. work for pay, up from 38% in ’69. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Women

Between 1990 & 2010, Baby Boomers Will Inherit An ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

Between 1990 & 2010, baby boomers will inherit an estimated $16 trillion from the builder generation. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Giving General

The Number Of Children Living In Homes Headed By ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 16, 2006

The number of children living in homes headed by grandparents has increased nearly 33% since ’90. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Family

More Than 80% Of Religion Surfers Describe Their ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

More than 80% of religion surfers describe their faith as “very strong,” versus 61% for the general public. (Foster ...read more

Tags: God Brings Hope

There Are 67 Million People In The U.s. Ages ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

There are 67 million people in the U.S. ages 18-34 and 40% leave their faith during these years. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Children

Planned Parenthood Predicts 43% Of Women Will ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

Planned Parenthood predicts 43% of women will have had at least one abortion by the time they are age 45. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Abortion

The Percentage Of Americans 65 And Older That Are ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

The percentage of Americans 65 and older that are divorced or separated rose to 10% in ’01, up from 7% in ’99. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Divorce

America's Impression Of Christians And Muslims

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

41% of Americans have a favorable impression of the “Christian conservative movement” while 45% have a favorable impression of Muslims. ...read more

Tags: Christian Values