Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 4, 2006
Most Generous: The Wesleyan Church, Christian Missionary & Alliance and the Assemblies of God are the only denominations that report contributions over 5% of annual
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 2, 2006
Singles Ignored: Generally churches ignore singles or treat them as if they are strange. Given the fact that almost 50% of the U.S. adult population is single, churches need to recognize singles as normal. And churches need to minister to their diverse needs, including those who have
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 24, 2002
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GENERATION TO GENERATION
A little girl called out, "Mommy, you know that vase china cabinet, the one that’s been handed down from generation to generation?"
Yes, dear, I know which one you mean, what about it?
"Well, Mommy, I’m sorry, but this generation just dropped it!"
Now some earthly
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Contributed by Tony Searles on Jul 25, 2002
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10% of church members cannot be found?
20% of church members never attend church
25% admit that they never pray
35% admit that they do not read their Bibles
40% admit that they never contribute to the church?tithe or offering
60% never give to missions
70% never assume responsibility within the
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Assembly Of God
Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 7, 2002
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Some churches have parking problems, some other churches don’t. Some churches have kids running around making a lot of noise, some other churches tend to be very quiet. Some churches usually have more expenses than money, some other churches don’t need to spend much money because not much is
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Christian/Church Of Christ
Contributed by Martin Scarce on Nov 10, 2002
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The Generals of Insignificance
In the Berlin art gallery there is a painting by the famous artist Mengel that is only partially finished. It is supposed to be a painting of King Frederick of Germany talking to his generals. Mengel painstakingly painted the generals first around the outside of the
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Baptist
Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 8, 2009
THE GREATEST GENERATION
Franklin Delano Roosevelt: "This generation of Americans has a rendezvous with destiny."
The year was 1940, and it would be called the fulcrum of America in the 20th century. The nation was balanced precariously between the darkness of the Great Depression on one side and
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Contributed by Billy Nale on Oct 18, 2009
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GENERATIONS AND THE BIBLE
A new research report from the Barna Group examines recent nationwide studies on how different generations of American adults view and use the Bible. For the purposes of this research, the Mosaic generation refers to adults who are currently ages 18 to 25; Busters are
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Baptist
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There is generally a staff of three in our building, our secretary Patsy, youth and children’s minister Sandy, and the warden, me. One day this week, at a particularly still and quiet moment, there was an incredible BOOM that shook the building. Sandy and I hit the hallway at the same time – we
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United Methodist
Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 26, 2006
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Generous & Stingy Givers According to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, the most generous people in the nation live in Salt Lake City, giving nearly 15% of their discretionary income, mostly to the Mormon Church. Others in the top 5 most-giving cities were Grand Rapids (10%), Minneapolis,
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 9, 2006
The Rich Are Stingy & The Poor Are Generous: In recent years the rich have become a lot richer, but are giving less. Business Week (1/24/00) reports that poor households (incomes of under $10,000) average gifts to charities was 5.2% of their income in ’98, nearly double the 2.3% they gave in ’93.
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 17, 2006
Religious People Are More Generous with their time and money, according to a national survey. Independent Sector, a nonprofit coalition, found that people who attended religious services regularly gave over twice as much as others on average last year—$2,151 compared to $964. They also volunteered
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 17, 2006
Generous Christians: The average amount of charitable gifts donated in ‘00 by households in which people regularly attend religious services was $2,151, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy. The average donated by those who do not
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 19, 2006
This year the cosmetics industry will generate a total of $124 billion in sales. (Foster Letter
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007
In general the art of government consists in taking as much money as possible from one class
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