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Religious America: Because Wealthier Nations Tend ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Religious America: Because wealthier nations tend to place less importance on religion—with the exception of the U.S., Americans’ views are closer to people in developing nations than to the publics of developed nations finds a new Pew Research study. With 6 in 10 Americans saying religion plays a ...read more

Tags: Church General

Of Course, Like The Wary Schoolboy Who Scoffs At ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

Of course, like the wary schoolboy who scoffs at ghosts yet whistles while passing a graveyard, some atheists would seem to protest too much. The publications of an organization called Freedom from Religion Foundation, Inc. include The Born-Again Skeptic’s Guide to the Bible; The Pillars of ...read more

Tags: Faith General

The Late Great United States Supreme Court ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 10, 2009

The late great United States Supreme Court Associate Justice, Mr. Justice Thomas Campbell Clark (1899 - 1977), in the case of Abington vs. Schempp, wrote: "...it might well be said that one’s education is not complete without a study of comparative religion or the history of religion and its ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Tags: School

The Persistence In Forgiveness

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 12, 2008

The Persistence in Forgiveness After sixteen years as a missionary on the continent of Africa. David Livingstone returned Scotland to address the students at Glasgow University. His body had been ravaged by some 27 fevers that had overtaken him during his years of service. One arm hung useless at ...read more

Tags: Endurance

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

Next To The Wicked Lives Of Men, Nothing Is So ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Next to the wicked lives of men, nothing is so great a disparagement and weakening to religion ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

I Have Never Considered A Difference In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I have never considered a difference in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as a cause ...read more

Tags: Compassion

G.k. Chesterton Said,

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Jun 7, 2009

G.K. Chesterton said, "Sometimes our religion is more a ...read more

Tags: Worship Definition

Denomination: Baptist

At Times We Probably Feel It Would Be So Much ...  PRO

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 14, 2001

At times we probably feel it would be so much easier if we could be like Lucy in the old Peanuts cartoon: Lucy says to Charlie Brown, "I would have made a great evangelist." Charlie Brown answers, "Is that so?" She says, "Yes, I convinced that boy in front of me in school that my religion is better ...read more

Tags: Evangelism Fear Of, Sharing My Testimony, Unity

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Atheists Decry 9/11 Cross Memorial  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 25, 2002

ATHEISTS DECRY ’9/11 CROSS’ MEMORIAL A campaign to incorporate Ground Zero’s "miracle debris" steel cross into the design of a planned permanent memorial has been targeted by atheists who say it would be "unconstitutional, inappropriate and insulting." According to "The New York Daily News," ...read more

Tags: Apologetics Jesus

Things Churches Can Do To Build Greater Interest ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 15, 2005

Things churches can do to build greater interest in religion, according to a Gallup survey: improve communication with members (21% of respondents); concentrate more on personal spiritual matters (19%); become more involved in community matters (18%); focus more efforts on young people (14%). Other ...read more

Tags: Church General

Where Are The Men?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Mar 1, 2016

WHERE ARE THE MEN? Churches in America are needing more than just a few good men. Here are the statistics from God Facts: *** The typical U.S. Congregation draws an adult crowd that’s 61% female, 39% male. *** On any given Sunday, there are 13 million more adult women than men in America’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-10

Tags: Men, Church Attendance, Ministry To Men

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's It Worth  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001

WHAT'S IT WORTH A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing, and suffers nothing, is ...read more

Tags: Discipleship, Call Of The Disciples, Christian Disciplines

97% Of Americans Say The Right To Practice One's ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2008

97% of Americans say the right to practice one’s religion is “essential” or ...read more

Tags: America

War Will Never Yield But To The Principles Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"War will never yield but to the principles of universal justice and love, and these have no sure root ...read more

Tags: War

My Favorite Bible Teacher, Steve Brown, Really ...  PRO

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 30, 2001

My favorite Bible teacher, Steve Brown, really understands the problem of "Prosperity Theology," the belief that God wants us to be wealthy, healthy and happy all the time. He says, "I just can’t see how things could be so good for the followers of a religion [speaking of Christianity] whose ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-8

Tags: Poverty, Money, Hardship Of Life

Denomination: *other

A Religious Assumption  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 30, 2002

A RELIGIOUS ASSUMPTION In America, unlike any other country of the time, the Founders envisioned a land where people of all faiths could worship God without fear of persecution. The freedom to worship would, in turn, cultivate the piety and virtue necessary for the success of ...read more

Tags: Independence Day, Political Freedom, Character

Ineffective Churches

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 5, 2011

INEFFECTIVE CHURCHES Chuck Colson makes an interesting observation. He points out that when the Communists took over Russia in 1917, they did not make Christianity illegal. The Soviet constitution guaranteed freedom of religion. What they did do is make it illegal for the churches to do any "good ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:14

Tags: Christian Witness

The U.s. Religious Landscape Survey By The Pew ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2008

The U.S. Religious Landscape Survey by the Pew Forum estimates the U.S. is 78% Christian and about to lose its status as a majority Protestant nation, at 51% and slipping. More than 25% of U.S. adults have left the faith of their childhood for another religion or no religion. Factoring in moves ...read more

Tags: Faith

John Wesley: "It Is Impossible For Any That Have ...  PRO

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 7, 2011

John Wesley: "It is impossible for any that have it, to conceal the religion of Jesus Christ... As well may men think to hide a city, as to hide a Christian; yea, as well may they conceal a city set upon a hill, as a holy, zealous, active lover of God and man." He goes on to say that "it is ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed