Key Scripture Passages:
2 Chronicles 7:14 – "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."
INTRODUCTION:
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., recently confirmed as the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, addressed the nation's health and spiritual challenges in his remarks on February 13, 2025. He emphasized that America is facing not only a health crisis but also a spiritual crisis, noting that many individuals, especially the youth, feel disconnected and alienated. Kennedy linked this sense of purposelessness to rising rates of depression, addiction, and chronic diseases. He advocated for a "spiritual realignment" and the importance of community connectedness as essential components of improving the nation's overall well-being.
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LATER, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared on "The Ingraham Angle" to discuss his priorities. He emphasized that America is facing both a health and a spiritual crisis, highlighting the rise of "diseases of isolation" such as chronic diseases, depression, and addiction, which he attributes to social disconnection. Kennedy stressed the need to address these issues collectively, stating, "We can't just say we're going to make you physically healthy." time.com
MAIN THEME: MAGA (MAKE AMERICA GODLY AGAIN)
BUT…True greatness does not come from
political power, wealth, or military might
but from a nation’s spiritual health
—its devotion to God, righteousness, and truth.
If America is to be great, it must first be godly.
Proverbs 14:34 – "Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people."
Psalm 33:12 – "Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance."
Matthew 6:33 – "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."
Former President Barack Obama made statements suggesting that America is not officially a "Christian nation," but rather a nation that includes people of many different faiths.
For example, in 2006, he said:
"Whatever we once were, we are no longer just a Christian nation; we are also a Jewish nation, a Muslim nation, a Buddhist nation, a Hindu nation, and a nation of nonbelievers."
1. AMERICA’S TRUE FOUNDATION WAS SPIRITUAL
The Pilgrims and Puritans Sought Religious Freedom
and Dedicated the Land to God
The Pilgrims, who arrived on the Mayflower in 1620,
explicitly stated their purpose
in the Mayflower Compact:
“Having undertaken, for the Glory of God, and Advancement of the Christian Faith, and the Honour of our King and Country, a Voyage to plant the first Colony in the Northern Parts of Virginia…”
This document demonstrates
that their goal was not merely economic or political
but fundamentally SPIRITUAL.
The Puritans, who arrived in Massachusetts Bay in 1630,
also saw their colony as a divine mission.
Governor John Winthrop famously preached aboard the Arbella:
“For we must consider that we shall be as a City upon a Hill. The eyes of all people are upon us.”
This vision became one of the earliest declarations of America’s moral and spiritual purpose.
THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
Acknowledges Our Creator
and Unalienable Rights Given by Him
The Declaration of Independence (1776),
authored by Thomas Jefferson
and adopted by the Continental Congress,
openly acknowledges God as the source of human rights:
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”
This statement emphasizes
that rights do not come from the government
but from God Himself,
which aligns with biblical principles.
The document also refers to God multiple times:
o “Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God” (acknowledging divine authority).
o “Appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world” (recognizing God’s moral judgment).
o “Firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence”
o (trusting in God’s care and guidance).
OUR GREATEST LEADERS—FROM WASHINGTON TO LINCOLN—
Called the Nation to Prayer and Repentance
GEORGE WASHINGTON (First President, 1789-1797):
In his First Inaugural Address (1789), Washington said:
“It would be peculiarly improper to omit, in this first official act, my fervent supplications to that Almighty Being who rules over the universe, who presides in the councils of nations, and whose providential aids can supply every human defect.”
Washington later declared
a National Day of Thanksgiving (1789),
stating:
“It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor.”
ABRAHAM LINCOLN (16th President, 1861-1865):
During the Civil War,
Lincoln called for national repentance in his Proclamation for a National Day of Prayer and Fasting (March 30, 1863):………..
“We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of Heaven; we have been preserved, these many years, in peace and prosperity; we have grown in numbers, wealth and power, as no other nation has ever grown. But we have forgotten God.”
“We have vainly imagined, in the deceitfulness of our hearts, that all these blessings were produced by some superior wisdom and virtue of our own. Intoxicated with unbroken success, we have become too self-sufficient to feel the necessity of redeeming and preserving grace, too proud to pray to the God that made us.”
Lincoln urged Americans to
humble themselves before God,
confess their national sins,
and seek His mercy.
SUMMARY:
From the Pilgrims and Puritans
to the Founding Fathers
and great American leaders,
the nation was built on spiritual foundations.
The Declaration of Independence affirms
that our rights come from God,
not government.
Leaders like Washington and Lincoln
called the nation to prayer, repentance,
and reliance on God
for guidance and prosperity.
II. AMERICA HAS DRIFTED FROM ITS SPIRITUAL ROOTS
A. The Decline of Biblical Values in Culture, Law, and Education
1. The Removal of Prayer and Bible Reading from Schools
In Engel v. Vitale (1962),
the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that
school-sponsored prayer was unconstitutional,
EVEN IF VOLUNTARY.
Justice Hugo Black, writing for the majority, stated:
“It is no part of the business of government to compose official prayers for any group of the American people to recite as part of a religious program carried on by government.”
However, historically, education in America
was deeply rooted in Christianity.
The New England Primer (1690s),
used for nearly two centuries,
taught children the alphabet
with biblical references (e.g., "A—In Adam’s Fall, We sinned all").
B. In Abington School District v. Schempp (1963),
the Supreme Court ruled against
Bible reading in public schools.
C. The first English Bible printed in America was the Aitken Bible in 1782,
Printed by Robert Aitken, a Philadelphia printer and bookseller.
Endorsed by Congress, making it the only Bible ever to receive an official congressional recommendation.
Intended for use in schools and by the general public.
Congress called it a
"neat edition of the Holy Scriptures for the use of schools."
Justice Tom C. Clark wrote:
“The place of religion in our society is an exalted one, but in the relationship between man and religion, the State must be firmly committed to a position of neutrality.”
However, John Adams had earlier stated:
“Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious People. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.”
(Letter to the Massachusetts Militia, 1798)
D. The Decline of Biblical Values in American Culture
1. The Removal of Prayer and Bible Reading from Schools
2. SHIFT IN LEGAL AND SOCIAL NORMS
Laws and policies once rooted in biblical morality
have been overturned in favor of
SECULAR HUMANISM.
Same-sex marriage was legalized nationwide in Obergefell v. Hodges (2015), redefining marriage apart from its biblical foundation (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6).
E. The Ten Commandments,
once displayed in courthouses and schools,
have been systematically REMOVED.
Stone v. Graham (1980) – The Court struck down a Kentucky law requiring the posting of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms, ruling that it violated the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.
McCreary County v. ACLU of Kentucky (2005) – The Court ruled that Ten Commandments displays in Kentucky courthouses violated the Establishment Clause because their primary purpose was religious, not historical or educational.
Van Orden v. Perry (2005) – In contrast to McCreary County, the Court upheld a Ten Commandments monument on the Texas State Capitol grounds, but the case showed that the context and intent of such displays are key in determining their constitutionality.
F. Christmas Display Cases:
Lynch v. Donnelly (1984) – The Court ruled that a Christmas display in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, which included a Nativity scene, did not violate the Establishment Clause because it was part of a broader holiday display that included secular symbols.
County of Allegheny v. ACLU (1989) – The Court ruled that a Nativity scene displayed inside a courthouse violated the Establishment Clause because it amounted to an endorsement of religion. However, it upheld a separate Christmas display that included a menorah and secular holiday symbols, as it did not promote one religion over another.
G. The Decline of Biblical Values in American Culture
1. The Removal of Prayer and Bible Reading from Schools
2. SHIFT IN LEGAL AND SOCIAL NORMS
3. ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY’S SHIFT
Media’s portrayal of violence, sex, and language has steadily desensitized society, making extreme content feel more normal over time.
Early American films upheld Christian values, but over time, Hollywood has promoted themes contrary to biblical teachings.
The Evolution of Media Standards
Early Censorship & Taboos: In the early days of Hollywood (1930s-1950s), strict guidelines like the Hays Code prohibited explicit content, including excessive violence, sexual innuendo, and profanity.
Ratings System Shift: The introduction of the MPAA rating system (1968) allowed for more explicit content in R-rated and later NC-17 films. Over time, PG and PG-13 movies have also pushed boundaries, gradually normalizing stronger content.
In Isaiah 5:20, Scripture warns:
“Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness.”
H. The Decline of Biblical Values in Culture, Law, and Education
III. RISE OF MATERIALISM, MORAL RELATIVISM, GODLESSNESS
A. The Shift from God-Centered to Self-Centered Living
1. The prosperity and comfort of modern life have led many to abandon reliance on God.
Revelation 3:17 describes this attitude:
“Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked.”
2. The Spread of Moral Relativism
Instead of accepting absolute moral truth based on Scripture,
society now embraces relativism
—each person defining their own “truth.”
Gender is a CHOICE?!?!?!
Judges 21:25 warns of such times:
“In those days there was no king in Israel: every man did that which was right in his own eyes.”
3. The Rise of Atheism and Secularism
In 1940, less than 5% of Americans identified as non-religious. By 2021, nearly 30% of adults identified as religiously unaffiliated (Pew Research Center).
Schools and public institutions now promote secular humanism, often excluding God altogether.
5. Decline of Biblical Values in Culture, Law, and Education
6. Rise of materialism, moral relativism, and godlessness
B. HOW SIN—ABORTION, IMMORALITY, CORRUPTION, AND DIVISION—HAS WEAKENED THE NATION
1. Abortion and the Devaluation of Life
Since Roe v. Wade (1973), over 63 million unborn children have been legally aborted in the U.S. (Guttmacher Institute).
Psalm 139:13-14 affirms God’s role in the womb:
OF THINGS GOD HATES…
The Bible warns against shedding innocent blood (Proverbs 6:16-17).
Proverbs 6:16-17 (KJV) These six things doth the LORD hate: hands that shed innocent blood,
2. Sexual Immorality and Family Breakdown
Divorce rates, pornography consumption, and cohabitation outside of marriage have skyrocketed.
Romans 1:24-25 describes a society that has rejected God:
“Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator.”
3. Corruption and Political Dishonesty
Many leaders seek power over righteousness.
Proverbs 29:2 states:
“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.”
4. National Division and Social Unrest
Racial strife, political hostility, and cancel culture have divided the country.
Mark 3:24-25 warns:
“And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.”
SUMMARIZE: A Call to Return to God
The decline of biblical values, the rise of materialism and godlessness, and sinful societal trends have weakened America.
2 Chronicles 7:14 gives the solution:
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”
America must repent and return to God if it desires healing and restoration.
IV. THE CALL TO REPENTANCE AND REVIVAL
"Make America GODLY Again" in Public Discourse
In November 2024, during his re-election campaign, Donald Trump received support from Latino leaders who prayed for his victory, emphasizing the need to "Make America Godly Again."
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artist Nick Nittoli released a single titled "M.A.G.A (Make America Godly Again)" in 2022.
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A. National RESTORATION Starts with Personal Revival
1 Peter 4:17 states:“For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?”
REPENTANCE in America
cannot begin with government policies
or social movements;
it must start with God’s people returning to Him.
Churches must examine themselves,
repent of compromise,
and rekindle a passion for holiness.
Charles Finney, the great revivalist, once said:
“Revival is nothing else than a new beginning of obedience to God.”
B. Repentance Requires Humility, Prayer,
and Obedience to God’s Word
2 Chronicles 7:14 lays out God’s formula for national healing:
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”
C. FOUR KEY ACTIONS IN REPENTANCE:
Humility – Acknowledging our sin and dependence on God.
Prayer – Seeking God’s face earnestly.
Turning from Wickedness – True repentance involves change.
Obedience – Aligning with God’s Word, not cultural trends.
James 4:8-10 calls for repentance:
“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded… Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.”
Nehemiah’s Example of Repentance (Nehemiah 1:4-11)
Nehemiah wept, fasted, and prayed for the sins of his people, confessing their rebellion and pleading for restoration.
Key Lesson: National Repentance begins YOU
D. America’s Hope Is Not in Politics but in a Return to God
Psalm 33:12:
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.”
F. POLITICAL MOVEMENTS AND HUMAN REFORMS
cannot fix America’s spiritual crisis
—only repentance and a return to God can.
Billy Graham once said:
“America’s greatest need is not a new administration but a new spiritual awakening.”
Jeremiah 17:5 warns against trusting in human institutions:
“Thus saith the Lord; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord.”
V. THE ROLE OF THE 21ST-CENTURY CHURCH IN MAKING AMERICA SPIRITUAL AGAIN
A. The Church Must Preach the Gospel Boldly,
WITHOUT COMPROMISE
2 Timothy 4:2-3 commands pastors and believers:
“Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine.”
Many churches today water down the gospel
to avoid offending people.
However, Jesus preached repentance boldly:
“Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (Matthew 4:17)
Acts 4:29-31 – The early Church prayed for boldness to speak God’s Word, even under persecution.
Charles Spurgeon warned:
“The gospel is like a lion; it does not need to be defended, it just needs to be
LET OUT OF ITS CAGE.”
So the role of 21st century church is
FIRST Preach the Gospel Boldly,
SECOND…………
B. Believers Must Live as Salt and Light, Influencing Families, Workplaces, and Communities
TOO MANY CURCHES…
Fall into 1 Corinthians 5 category
1 Corinthians 5:6 (KJV):
" a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?"
IN SO DOING
LOST THEIR CANDLESTICK
Revelation 2:5 (KJV): "Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent."
WE MUST BE THE INFLUENCE
Matthew 5:13-16:“Ye are the salt of the earth… Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid.”
C. So the role of 21st century church is
FIRST Preach the Gospel Boldly,
SECOND Be a positive influence
THIRD……………..
D. The Church Must Intercede for the Nation,
Just as Daniel Prayed for Israel
Daniel 9:3-5, 17-19 records Daniel’s powerful intercessory prayer for his nation:
“And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting…
…….We have sinned, and have committed iniquity, and have done wickedly, and have rebelled… O our God, hear the prayer of thy servant… O Lord, forgive… defer not, for thine own sake.”
o Key Aspects of Daniel’s Prayer:
1. Confession of national sin
2. Fasting and deep intercession
3. Appealing to God’s mercy
4. Asking for national restoration
Ezekiel 22:30:
“And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.”
I am convinced
God is looking for INTERCESSORS
to stand in the gap for America.
CONCLUSION: THE CHURCH’S DUTY IN THIS CRITICAL HOUR
Revival begins with us—the Church must repent, preach the gospel, and pray fervently.
America’s only hope is a return to God.
Joel 2:12-13:
“Therefore also now, saith the Lord, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning… and turn unto the Lord your God: for he is gracious and merciful.”
A. GOD’S PROMISE FOR A SPIRITUAL AWAKENING
1. At the National Prayer Breakfast on February 6, 2025,
President Donald Trump emphasized the importance of revitalizing religious faith in America. He stated, "We have to bring religion back. We have to bring it back much stronger."
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In his address, President Trump announced the establishment of a Presidential Commission on Religious Liberty and a Faith Office in the White House, led by Paula White. He also introduced a task force, headed by Attorney General Pam Bondi, aimed at combating "anti-Christian bias" within the federal government. nypost.com
B. JESUS IS THE ONLY TRUE HOPE FOR AMERICA
John 14:6:
“I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
Acts 4:12:
“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”
Billy Graham said:
“Only when Christ comes again will the little white children of Alabama walk hand in hand with little black children. Only Christ can bring lasting peace.”
Government, economy, and policies will fail
—but Christ alone changes hearts.
A spiritual awakening
is the only true hope for America.
CALL TO ACTION: WHAT CAN WE DO?
Commit to Personal Holiness and Daily Prayer for the Nation
Psalm 139:23-24:
“Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”
RESTORATION begins with us
—we must seek holiness and repentance.
SHARE THE GOSPEL BOLDLY AND COMPASSIONATELY
IN YOUR SPHERE OF INFLUENCE
Romans 1:16:
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth.”
Evangelism is not just for preachers
—every believer is called to share Christ.
Pray for Leaders, Fellow Believers to Stand Firm in the Truth
1 Timothy 2:1-2:
“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority.”
Pray for courage in the pulpit and godliness in leadership.
Seek to Live Righteously
and Teach the Next Generation the Ways of the Lord
Deuteronomy 6:6-7:
“And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children.”
RESTORATION Must continue beyond this generation.
CLOSING THOUGHT: AMERICA NEEDS A SPIRITUAL RESTORATION,
Not a Political Movement
Zechariah 4:6:
“Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts.”
RESTORATION will not come through elections or policies—
only through God’s Spirit.
Leonard Ravenhill once said:
“America does not need another great president. America needs another great revival.”
Will you answer the call?
Will you pray, repent, and share the Gospel?
Final Charge: Rise and Make America Spiritual Again!
Let’s commit ourselves to prayer, repentance, boldness, and faithfulness.
God is still willing to move—are we willing to seek Him?
