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In ‘01 Americans Spent $593.9 Billion On Fun, An ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

In ‘01 Americans spent $593.9 billion on fun, an amount equal to the GNP of Canada. (Foster letter ...read more

Tags: Money

96% Of Women Polled By Careerwomen.com Say They ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

96% of women polled by Careerwomen.com say they believe corporate culture favors men. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Women

Nielsen Soundscan Reports Christian/Gospel Music ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 14, 2007

Nielsen SoundScan reports Christian/Gospel music continues to be the 6th most popular category in ...read more

The '05 Average Income Of The Top 100 U.s. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007

The ’05 average income of the top 100 U.S. megachurches from all sources was $6 ...read more

5.9 Million Jordanians Live In An Area Slightly ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 19, 2007

5.9 million Jordanians live in an area slightly smaller than Indiana. Just under 6% are ...read more

Nielsen Soundscan Reports Christian/Gospel Music ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

Nielsen SoundScan reports Christian/Gospel music continues to be the 6th most popular category in ...read more

Tags: Entertainment

Every Dilemma Has A Silver Blessing

Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 4, 2020

For the last several weeks, the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and myself have been enjoying some quiet time in our parsonage. I cannot remember the last time we had such quiet time all to ourselves. One of the blessings of this time is the fact that telemarketers are not calling. In a way, I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15

Tags: Humor, Tipping

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God's Promise To Christ

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

God's Promise to Christ There are many truths to grasp in Isaiah 53. A truth worth grasping today is found in Isaiah 53:10, "But the Lord was pleased to crush Him, putting Him to grief. If He would render Himself as a guilt offering. He will see His offspring, He will prolong His Days, and the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10

Tags: Covenant

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dying For Treasure

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 11, 2023

Have you ever heard about a man named Forrest Fenn? Forrest Fenn was a pilot in the US Air Force, earning the rank of Major and awarded the Silver Star for his sermon in Vietnam, which flew 328 combat missions within a year. After his service to his country, he ran an art gallery where he made his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Tags: Money, Treasure

Denomination: Brethren

Internet Dangers A Recent Insight Research Group ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

Internet Dangers A recent Insight Research Group study says 80% of parents are concerned about kids meeting sexual predators online. But another study, Greenberg, Quinlan, Rosner Research, shows 30% of 18- to 24-year-olds worry about getting harassed or stalked online. To young people, the benefits ...read more

Tags: Workplace

Church Finances: The Average Church Budget Size ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 18, 2006

Church finances: The average church budget size is $292,790 (median: $203,590). Senior pastors earn a median base salary of $31,006 and a median housing allowance of $15,250. 66% of church treasurers are responsible for the oversight of church expenditures. 57% of churches use debt only as needed ...read more

Tags: Church Practices

Fewer Marriages: The Proportion Of Women In The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Fewer Marriages: The proportion of women in the U.S. between ages 15 and 44 who are married declined from 73% in ’60 to only 55% in ’00. This reflects a decline in marriage rates and more than a million divorces annually. The number of cohabiting women has grown from only 439,000 in ’60 ...read more

Tags: Marriage General

Video Clip - "Little Nicky" Start: Chp. 3 - 9:16 ...

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 10, 2006

Video Clip - “Little Nicky” Start: Chp. 3 - 9:16 - Stop: Chp. 3 - 10:15 = :55 I. THE PLACE: What is hell? That clip and that movie, like a lot of movies, comedians and even some Christians, deals with the subject of Hell and Satan, very lightly. I think that’s because in some people’s minds ...read more

Tags: Hell

Denomination: Christian Church

Roe V. Wade Support Waning Harris Poll Has Been ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007

Roe v. Wade Support Waning Harris poll has been measuring Roe v. Wade support for 33 years and reports just 49% of U.S. adults support the decision today vs. 57% in ’98. 40% favor laws to make it more difficult for a woman to get an abortion, while another 40% ...read more

Tags: Abortion

Cost Of Coveting Beauty

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 6, 2010

COST OF COVETING BEAUTY Venus lingers around every time an ad promotes personal beauty as something to be coveted above all else. I read recently that, if current trends continue, today’s 10-year-old girl, by the time she reaches 50, will have spent $450,000.00 on hair, make-up, ...read more

Tags: Idolatry

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Three Philosophies: The Good Samaritan

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 10, 2010

THREE PHILOSOPHIES: THE GOOD SAMARITAN The parable of the Good Samaritan gives three philosophies of life— The robber's philosophy was "What you have is mine, and I will take it." The priest and Levite had the philosophy that "What is mine is mine, and I will keep it." The Samaritan's ...read more

Tags: Parable Good Samaritan

Denomination: *other

If Only I Could Sleep Again  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2002

IF ONLY I COULD SLEEP AGAIN David Jeremiah, the founder of World Vision, the international Christian relief agency tells a story about Bob Pierce. Pierce had advanced leukemia, but he went to visit a colleague in Indonesia before he died. As they were walking through a small village, they ...read more

Tags: Christian Love, Giving General

A Neighbor On The Other Side Of The World  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 26, 2004

A NEIGHBOR ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD Pastor David Jeremiah tells a story about Bob Pierce. Pierce had advanced leukemia. But he went to visit a friend in Indonesia before he died. As they were walking through a small village, they came upon a young girl lying on a bamboo mat next to a river. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Tags: Parable Good Samaritan

Jesus Is...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 11, 2008

JESUS IS... In Genesis He is the Seed of the Woman. In Exodus He is the Passover Lamb. In Leviticus He is our High Priest. In Numbers He is the Pillar of Cloud by day and the Pillar of Fire by night. In Deuteronomy He is the Prophet like unto Moses. In Joshua He is the Captain of our Salvation. In ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ

A New Survey By Aarp Found That Wives Initiate ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2006

A new survey by AARP found that wives initiate two-thirds of divorces after age 40. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Easter Resurrection