Sermons on Aclu:

Government Has Replaced God

Contributed by Greg Burcham on Nov 5, 2016

This sermon was preached the week after the Supreme Court Ruled that Gay Marriage was protected under the constitution. It addresses how our government has systematically replaced the church as the source of hope and help for the people of our nation.

Our Government Has Replaced God For all of my life, I have view the United States of America as the greatest country on the face of the earth. Our country has been blessed by God with great resources and a great Christian heritage. But, last week, our Supreme Court made a ruling that will forge a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:17

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Marriage Under Fire

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 25, 2006

Marriage is under attack today from secular society and we as Christians must expose the fruitless deeds of darkness and fight for the preservation of the Biblical marriage and family unit.

Biblical Marriage Under Attack On the lighter side of life: From the book: Wacky Laws, Weird Decisions and Strange Statues, Main Street publishers. Marriage and Family laws: a. It’s against the law for children under the age of seven to go to college in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. b. Although ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reactions To The Birth Of Christ

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 23, 2002

In the Christmas story as it is told in Matthew 12, we will see three general reactions to the birth of Jesus.

Reactions to the Birth of Christ Matthew 2:1-12 This morning I want to begin by reading a letter written to Santa; that may help you think about how we view Christmas. This letter vividly points out that we live in a part of the world that places more emphasis on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

You Haven't Repented Until You Change

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003

story of Nehemiah linked to repentance

August 4 Nehemiah - You Can Change The glory of the gospel is not that it grants forgivness to those who repent, but that it offers repentance for those who sin. You haven’t repented until you change Neh. 1:1-2:9 people who stray from God have hope and can return. Repentance. Neh. 1:4 when he ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Nation Under God [independence Day]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

We must Pay for Government, Pray for Government, Praise our Government, Participate in Government, Persuade our Government. Link included to Formatted Text and PowerPoint.

One Nation, “Under God!” Rom. 13:1-7 http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OneNationUnderGod.html There are a growing number of Christians who think that believers should not be involved in government and politics. There are several reasons for this attitude: 1. Afraid of promoting a social gospel ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Going Through The Motions

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 14, 2004

In Hosea 4, we see that there are several consequences of not having an intimate relationship with God

INTRODUCTION  In the Old Testament the nation of Israel was called to be a nation of priests. Israel was to be a bridge between the nations and God. This is what the church today is supposed to do. 1 PETER 2:9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In His Name

Contributed by Tony Grant on Jan 16, 2006

Can a Christian pray when the name of Jesus is prohibited?

IN HIS NAME Great Falls and the Great Prayer Controversy John 14:13-14 10/09/05 2385 words Please turn in your Bibles to the gospel of John, chapter 14, verses 13-14. 13 I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If in my name you ask me for ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Grinch Who Really Tried To Steal Christmas Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 18, 2007

2 of 4 on Christmas series. This message is about King Herod.

Classic Christmas A Grinch Who Really Tried to Steal Christmas December 17, 200 “How The Grinch Stole Christmas.” ------------------------------------------------------ Every Who down in Who-ville liked a Christmas a lot… But the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville did NOT! The Grinch hated ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gossiping Tongue Series

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Mar 12, 2013

The sermon deals with the sin of gossip and slander.

The Gossiping Tongue Central Christian Church Introduction: Series on taming the tongue! ---We all have our individual struggles when dealing with taming the tongue! ---Swearing, lying, boasting, gossip and slander, silent Ill: There were three preachers on a fishing trip –confess their ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Make Room For Jesus

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 6, 2013

When Jesus was born there was no room for Him in the Inn. Has much changed today? Is there room for Jesus in your life?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever been in a situation where you were going to have people come stay at your home for a while? • Maybe you knew it was coming or maybe it was a surprise visit. • Most of us are not ready for such guests. We are busy, we work, or we have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Dream Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 4, 2010

What did Joseph’s dreams mean for him? For others? For Israel? And did God give our nation’s founders a similar dream for America?

OPEN: A lot of important things can happen to a person while they sleep. For example: 1. Genesis 2:21 tells of someone who had surgery performed on him while he slept. Who was that? (Adam) 2. Genesis 28:11-15 tells of a man who slept at Bethel and dreamed about angels. Who was that? ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sixteen Signs Of A True Believer Part 5 Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 9, 2010

Sermon 9 of the series, "Things that Accompany Salvation." In the current sermon we ask: Am I free from moral guilt? Have I experienced answered prayer?

Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Message 9: Sixteen Signs of a True Believer (Part V) (2 Cor. 13:5; 1 Jn. 3:20-23) 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Vision Statement 1998

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 10, 2009

The Vision Statement of 1998

VISION STATEMENT 1998 By Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION A Doctrinal Statement tells others what you believe. Our doctrinal statement tells others we are an evangelical educational institution. A Mission Statement tells how an organization does its ministry. As an illustration, the mission ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

We Know That Jesus Has Thoughtful Care For Us.

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 28, 2009

Jesus cares about all of our life

We know that Jesus has thoughtful care for us. John 2:2-12 The Bible is very good at dates for we read here that three days after Nathaniel was brought to Jesus they went to a wedding. We are not told why Jesus was invited to this wedding. This I know He will go where He is needed and that is good ...read more

Scripture: John 2:2-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Do You Worship?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 9, 2014

Christ made this profound statement to the woman at the well, "Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship..." Do you know what or who you worship? Do you have the right object of worship?

What Do You Worship? John 4:19-24 Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well is one of the most beloved stories in the Gospels. While sitting at the well, Christ discussed with her their differing views of worship. In that discussion the Lord made this profound statement, " Ye worship ye know not ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist