Sermons on America Drifts:

Be Still Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 7, 2016

People seem to be afraid of silence. They do anything to fill their lives with noise and avoid the emptiness. But God says "Be still and know that I am God." What can that mean to us and how can we go about doing it?

How many of you have ever heard the term: “Circuit Riders”? Circuit Riders were preachers back in the 1700s and 1800s who would ride from church to church and hold services. There were more churches than preachers in that day and a Circuit Rider would travel from congregation to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defining Moments - An Independence Day Sermon

Contributed by Eldon Kratz on Jul 4, 2014

Defining Moments in AMERICAN HISTORY Defining Moments in HIS STORY Defining Moments in OUR STORY

Intro: CONTINENTAL DIVIDE = advance slide (slide show available upon request: eldonandkay@hotmail.com) PowerPoint Intro Metal Building – Purpose for roof … shed water… WATER SHED… Left… West…. Right … East The USA has a watershed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-11, 1 Peter 1:13-20, Psalm 139:1-16, 2 Corinthians 6:2

Denomination: Nazarene

Turning Off The Tap Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 20, 2013

How can avoid being in debt? And is it all up to me, or is God involved in helping me accomplish that? And what is the significance of the debts all being forgiven at the Feast of Tabernacles?

OPEN: Little Tommy told his mother he had decided what he wanted when he grew up. “Well, honey,” she responded “what’s that?” He said, “I’d like to have a million dollars, a big house, and no bathtubs.” “No bathtubs?” asked his mother. “Why not?” “Because,” he said,” when I grow up I want to be ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Of Kings And Nations

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 20, 2015

What a daunting responsibility is laid on the voter.Our country is in recession and the world is in depression and nearing financial collapse. Nations are raising swords against one another and super powers are restless nearly inviting another world war

Of Kings and Nations Revelation 19:15-16 1 Samuel 8 This past Friday my wife and I took our grandchildren to a Corn Field Maze. It's a fun way to spend a fall afternoon. We got into the maze and I soon realized that it was just like going into the voting booth. It seemed no matter which way I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Praying Like You Mean It Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 14, 2019

God says that we need to pray like Elijah did. But Elijah seems so far above me I'm not sure I could pray with the same power as he did. But apparently I can. Do you know why?

I read the true story of a couple of men from Alberta, Canada who were driving home late one night. The weather was freezing - well below zero. Somehow, they ran off the road and got stuck in a ditch. And – as far as they could see – there was no one around for miles. They knew they were in danger ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18, 1 Kings 18:41-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Doth God Require? (Full) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 24, 2020

To establish that God has shown us His righteousness and given us commandments. They are to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly before Him. This lesson describes the evils and wickedness in high places! It also provides hope to our Nation during this pandemic.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. That We Do Justly 2. That We Love Mercy 3. That We Walk Humbly Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme: "What doth God Require?" Micah was a contemporary of Isaiah, and both ministered in the Southern Kingdom (Judah). The name Micah ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Goat From The Stable

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 25, 2021

Little beginnings don't determine your future. It doesn't matter your little beginning, you can rise from the stable to hero.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF NO: 009 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger because there was no guest room available for them. Luke 2:6-7 THE GOAT FROM THE STABLE It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-7, John 14:12

Denomination: Charismatic

The Fool's Foolishness

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 18, 2006

I’m convinced that the 2 most important questions every one of us has to ask and ultimately get right or, life is a waste of time: Is there a God? If there is a God, has that God spoken and revealed Himself in a way that we can understand and know him?

Really since the beginning of time, the human race has been plagued with questions about life, death, evil, goodness and purpose. I’m convinced that the 2 most important questions every one of us has to ask and ultimately get right or, life is a waste of time: Is there a God? If there is a God, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-5, Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

Cycles Of Disobedience

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

A look at the period of the Judges

Today, we are going to look at several hundred years of tragedy. It is found recorded for us in the book of Judges. turn with me to Judges 2. If you are using one of the bibles in the seat racks, it is on page _____. Today we pick back up in our journey through the Old Testament. We learned ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Missing Link Or Anchor Man?

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 22, 2010

Being a godly Christian father and husband is the highest calling God has for a man in this world. All other roles are of lesser importance or superfluous. It is far more important that a man leave behind a legacy of children and grandchildren who know C

Cornerstone Church June 20 2010 “MISSING LINK OR ANCHOR MAN?” Deuteronomy 6:1-2 Burmese Fishermen drift for 25 days in icebox after boat sinks Published: 19 Jan 2009 “Two men who drifted for 25 days in a large ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Contrition

Contributed by Robert Cox on Mar 24, 2007

Our Lord promises to restore and heal us...

HOSEA 6:1 "Come, let us return to the LORD. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us; he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds. 2 After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will restore us, that we may live in his presence. We are going to be looking at these passages in ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tower Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 11, 2011

New York has built a beautiful building to replace the fallen Twin Towers. It’s a beautiful memorial to those who have died. And then Gov. George Pataki named it "The Freedom Tower". This sermon examines the symbolism of that tower and it’s application fo

OPEN: Chuck (our worship leader) just sang Alan Jackson’s song which asked where were you when the “world stopped turning”, when the Twin Towers fell 10 years ago. Several of our people were visiting New York City and were trapped at Central Park, unable to tell quite what had happened, or knowing ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conversion And Commitment Series

Contributed by Dan Stires on Mar 4, 2010

There is a difference when a believers makes a decision for Jesus Christ opposed to making a commitment to Christ.

Pataskala Church of the Nazarene February 28, 2010 Conversion and Commitment Acts 9:1-6 Introduction: I want to introduce you to a mythical church member that I am going to call Kenny. When we first meet Kenny he is attending services at First Church but he left because the services were too ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Starting Right, Starting Again Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 2, 2007

First in a series on the family.

FAMILY Part 1-Starting Right, Starting Again Ephesians 4:17-24 Sunday, May 13, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Mother’s day video-Tim Hawkins on mothers This past week I went up to visit Oscar Norris. Oscar, who is blind, has been keeping really busy. He lives with his niece who loves to quilt and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Starting Right, Starting Again Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

1st in a series. Uses the parable of the wise and foolish builders.

FAMILY Part 1-Starting Right, Starting Again Ephesians 4:17-24 Sunday, May 13, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Mother’s day video-Tim Hawkins on mothers This past week I went up to visit Oscar Norris. Oscar, who is blind, has been keeping really busy. He lives with his niece who loves to quilt and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Wesleyan