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In 1900, The Daughters Of The American Revolution ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 8, 2005

In 1900, the Daughters of the American Revolution elected social reformer Jane Addams to honorary membership. But Addams’s antiwar stance during World War I and her insistence that even subversives had a right to trial by due process caused them to expel her. She commented that she had thought her ...read more

Tags: Kingdom Of God

David Brainerd Was An American Colonial ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 21, 2005

David Brainerd was an American colonial missionary to the Indians who died at the age of twenty-nine. His diary reveals a young man intensely committed to God. Brainerd once said to Jonathan Edwards: “I do not go to heaven to be advanced but to give honor to God. It is no matter where I shall be ...read more

Tags: Heaven

The 2000 Edition Of The Yearbook Of American & ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

The 2000 edition of the Yearbook of American & Canadian Churches, published by the NCC reports that for first time, the Southern Baptist Convention had a loss (1.03%) rather than a gain in membership last year. Membership totals for the 3 largest denominations are reported as follows: Roman ...read more

Tags: Church General

Religions Americans: According To Brandweek ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

Religions Americans: According to Brandweek (8/7/00), 94% of Americans indicate they are religious in some way, 89% say they believe in God, 61% say religion is very important to them ...read more

Tags: World Religions

The American Psychological Association Research ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

The American Psychological Association research has found that religious involvement is the best indicator of psychological self-esteem among 8th graders. H.B. London of Focus on the Family notes that is the same age as young people in churches begin to drift. Other findings in the study: · 8th ...read more

Tags: Children

Americans' Exposure To Christian Stores

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

Americans Exposure to Christian Stores: · 1% shop them at least weekly. · 2% visit them about 2-3 times a month. · 9% shop them about once a month. · 21% have shopped within the past 6 months (but usually less than monthly). · 31% have shopped one, but not in the past 6 months. · 17% are aware of ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

The Average American Gift Giver

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

The average American gift giver spends $2,062 a year on gifts. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Giving General

The Numbers Of Americans Attending A Weekly ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

The numbers of Americans attending a weekly worship service dropped from about 40% in the ‘60s to about 25% today. ...read more

Tags: Church General

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

Volunteers Americans That Performed Volunteer ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

Volunteers Americans that performed volunteer work in ’03 did so as follows: 35% at religious organizations, 27% for school or youth services and 12% social or community ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

Volunteers: Americans That Performed Volunteer ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Volunteers: Americans that performed volunteer work in ’03 did so as follows: 35% at religious organizations, 27% for school or youth services and 12% social or community ...read more

Tags: Giving General

A Report In The American Journal Of Geriatric ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

A report in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychology found that 70% of seniors say they gamble. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Addiction

70% Of Americans Are Depressed Or Have ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

70% of Americans are depressed or have experienced depression. (The Total You Newsletter ...read more

Tags: Emotions

50% Of Americans Describe Themselves As ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

50% of Americans describe themselves as religious, while 33% describe themselves as “spiritual” but not religious. ...read more

Tags: Faith General

American Entertainment: Prerecorded Entertainment ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

American Entertainment: Prerecorded entertainment media, including DVDs, videos, music, CDs, etc., ranked second to books, magazines and newsletters as the most widely purchased entertainment and recreation product, according to new Unity Marketing research. 62% purchased prerecorded media in the ...read more

Tags: Entertainment

The American Dream Of Starting At The Bottom And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

The American Dream of starting at the bottom and working your way up is fading according to new longevity studies (studies that follow individual and families over many years). Business Week reports that the number of families who stayed stuck in the same income bracket—be it the bottom or the ...read more

Tags: Workplace

In 1900, The Daughters Of The American Revolution ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

In 1900, the Daughters of the American Revolution elected social reformer Jane Addams to honorary membership. But Addams’s antiwar stance during World War I and her insistence that even subversives had a right to trial by due process caused them to expel her. She commented that she had thought her ...read more

Tags: Character

68% Of Americans Believe The Entertainment ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 17, 2006

68% of Americans believe the entertainment industry has lost touch with viewer’s moral ...read more

Tags: Entertainment

68% Of Americans Believe The Entertainment ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007

68% of Americans believe the entertainment industry has lost touch with viewer’s moral ...read more

The Average American Believes That 25 Is The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

The average American believes that 25 is the ideal age for a woman to get married, while for men ...read more