In Sermon Illustrations: "Genesis 28 10 19a"

Gallup On Committed Christians

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010

GALLUP ON COMMITTED CHRISTIANS Fewer than 10 percent of Americans are deeply committed Christians, says pollster George Gallup, who adds that these people "are far, far happier than the rest of the population." Committed Christians, Gallup found, are more tolerant than the average American, more ...read more

Tags: Christian Witness

Denomination: *other

For Many, Marriage Vows Are Unimportant. A Study ...  PRO

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

For many, marriage vows are unimportant. A study cited in a recent edition of Time Magazine indicates that cohabitation before marriage ...read more

Tags: Marriage Commitment, Divorce, Sexuality

Denomination: Baptist

1 In 5 Children Ages 6-12 Are Regularly Left ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

1 in 5 children ages 6-12 are regularly left without supervision after school. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Children

About 75 Of America's 125 Medical Schools ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 16, 2006

About 75 of America’s 125 medical schools currently have courses on spiritual care. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Disciplines General

Lottery Ticket Buyers Spend An Average Of $19 ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

Lottery ticket buyers spend an average of $19 monthly, but many apparently do not view this activity as gambling. ...read more

Tags: Sin General

The Average Balance On Open Credit Cards In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

The average balance on open credit cards in December was $4,616.90, according to credit bureau Experian. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Money

This Year, 700,000 Americans Will Suffer A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

This year, 700,000 Americans will suffer a stroke. Two-thirds of them will be 60 years of age or older. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Nearly 57% Of The Nation's Religious ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

Nearly 57% of the nation’s religious congregations have fewer than 100 active adult participants. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Church General

The Amount Of Data Generated In The Next 2 Years ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

The amount of data generated in the next 2 years will exceed the total amount crated in the last 400 centuries. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Truth

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

In ‘03 Half Of American Consumers Bought Jewelry ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

In ‘03 half of American consumers bought jewelry and/or watches and spent $53.6 billion. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Finding Fulfillment

80% Of Small Churches And 90% Of Medium To Large ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

80% of small churches and 90% of medium to large churches offer Bible studies and Sunday school for kids. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Bible Study

On Average, Americans Work 42 Hours, Canadians 41 ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

On average, Americans work 42 hours, Canadians 41 hours and Britons 39 hours per week. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Workplace

On Average, Americans Work 42 Hours, Canadians 41 ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

On average, Americans work 42 hours, Canadians 41 hours and Britons 39 hours per week. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Workplace Balance

About Three Dozen U.s. Airports -- Including Most ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

About three dozen U.S. airports -- including most of the big ones -- have chapels or chaplains. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Evangelism The Lost

A Majority Of Born-Again Adults Do Not Believe ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

A majority of born-again adults do not believe that divorce is a sin (excluding cases where adultery is involved). ...read more

Tags: Divorce

While 50% Of 20-Somethings Agree The Bible Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

While 50% of 20-somethings agree the Bible is relevant to their lives, only 30% read semi-regularly. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence

Profit Per Employee In The U.s. Has Risen 156% ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Profit per employee in the U.S. has risen 156% since ’01, reports PricewaterhouseCoopers. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Workplace