In Sermon Illustrations: "Http"

In The Last 30 Years The Number Of Obese People ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

In the last 30 years the number of obese people between ages 6 and 19 has doubled. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Children

The U.s. Government Plans To Invest A Record $120 ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

The U.S. government plans to invest a record $120 million in abstinence education this year (2003). (Foster ...read more

Tags: Sexuality

Wal-Mart Sells More Groceries, Jewelry, Toys, And ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Wal-Mart sells more groceries, jewelry, toys, and photo processing than any other company. (CBA ...read more

Tags: Money

24% Of U.s. Workers 45 And Over Have Decided In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

24% of U.S. workers 45 and over have decided in the past year to postpone retirement. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Workplace

New Research Reveals That Marijuana, Pornography, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

New research reveals that marijuana, pornography, and illegal labor account for 10% of the U.S. economy. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Addiction

63% Of Americans Say Gambling Is Morally ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

63% of Americans say gambling is morally acceptable, while just 35% say it is morally wrong. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Money

77% Go Out Of Their Way To Encourage Or ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

77% go out of their way to encourage or compliment someone for something excellent or special they have done. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

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

Older Adults Who Volunteer Up To 100 Hours A Year ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

Older adults who volunteer up to 100 hours a year live happier and healthier lives. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Giving General

The Average Teacher Spends $521 Per Year Of His ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

The average teacher spends $521 per year of his or her own money on teaching aids. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Children

84% Of Pastors Believe God Has Clearly ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

84% of pastors believe God has clearly communicated to them a unique calling to the life of ministry. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Church General

Barna Research Predicts That 100 Million ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

Barna Research predicts that 100 million individuals will be listening to sermons online from their homes by ‘10. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Sharing My Testimony

Just 17% Of Churches Teach Financial Management. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 5, 2006

Just 17% of churches teach financial management. Is this an under exploited spiritual outreach opportunity? (The Foster ...read more

Tags: Money

49.8% Of Paperbacks Sold In The U.s. Are Romances ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

49.8% of paperbacks sold in the U.S. are romances and generates $1 billion in sales annually. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Bible Influence

Nearly 50% Of Parishioners Who Hear Their Pastor ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

Nearly 50% of parishioners who hear their pastor recommend a book, end up purchasing it. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Church General

13% Of Clergy Are 65 Or Older, Compared To Only ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 6, 2006

13% of clergy are 65 or older, compared to only 3% of workers in other professional specialty occupations. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Church 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

More Than 50% Of Teenagers State That Out-Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 9, 2006

More than 50% of teenagers state that out-of wedlock childbearing is now a "worthwhile lifestyle.” (Foster ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

67% Of Adult Americans Disagree That Parents ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 9, 2006

67% of adult Americans disagree that parents ought to stay together just because they have children. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Children

The Dallas Morning News Reports That The Average ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 9, 2006

The Dallas Morning News reports that the average church family gives only 2.5% of their income. (Foster letter ...read more

Tags: Giving General