Sermons on Americas Foundation:

A Snapshot On Hope

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 8, 2016

A sermon that gives reason for hope using Phillipians 4 - 13 and other scriptures.

2 Peter 1:10-11 “Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” A camera is an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Principal Thing Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 16, 2015

Getting wisdom from God rather than the wisdom of the world.

The Principal Thing James 3:13-18 Vonage has made a lot of money with a catchy theme song, Whew who, who, who, who, silly commercials, my favorite is the wife talking about switching to Vonage and the husband dancing in the next room. And a simple statement, “People do stupid ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Gifted For Ministry

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 10, 2007

We are a gifted church, with diversely gifted members, and we need to turn that into creative expressions of love for our community.

I don’t get to watch the Miss America pageant any more. Used to be, every September I would hunker down in front of a TV set and prepare to ogle. Gorgeous gals, we called them, in those Neanderthal days, before our language had to become politically correct. Beauty contest, we called it, before ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Religious Fundamentalism

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Mar 12, 2015

The United States has a very long history of unsuccessful conflicts with Islamic fundamentalists. The reason is that the only person who can really understand the dedication of a religious fundamentalist is another religious fundamentalist.

UNDERSTANDING RELIGIOUS FUNDAMENTALISM ILLUSTRATION THE GATHERS There was a very wise man who one day decided to journey to a neighboring city with three of his followers. They were not long into their journey when they came upon a man picking berries. In his quest to get the largest and best ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Sinful Conversion Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 25, 2005

The question for everyone, is “Are you wheat or are you a tare?”

“Dangerous Doctrines” Malachi 2:17 OBJECTIVE: To show that there are two destructive doctrines floating around the Christian church today: Sinless perfection and sinful conversion INTRODUCTION: Last week we discussed the doctrine of ‘sinless perfection’ and we learned that while we are made ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Together For The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 3, 2013

Unity in the Body of Christ goes beyond fondness for the people of Christ. It is a supernatural work that results in surrendering our rights for the sake of others. Learn the essentials and the expressions of unity in this message.

Intro: Tonto and the Lone Ranger were riding through a canyon together when all of a sudden both sides were filled with Indian warriors on horses, dressed for battle. The Lone Ranger turned to Tonto and asked, “What are we going to do?” Tonto replied, “What you mean ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

On Christ The Solid Rock I Stand

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 3, 2023

There are endless parallels between men's use of rocks and stones, and who Jesus is. Jesus is the rock, and Jesus is the way.

TITLE: ON CHRIST THE SOLID ROCK I STAND SCRIPTURE: EXODUS 17:6 / I CORINTHIANS 10:4 Many of the wonders of the world were made of huge rocks, and because of this they have survived in part to this day. We are familiar with - • The Great Wall of China -- seventh century b.c. • The Great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:4, Exodus 17:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Anchor Of Our Hope

Contributed by Mike Hays on Jul 22, 2001

In an age of deception and denial we have to wonder if there is anyone that we can tryly trust? Is there anyone who stands by their word? The writer of Hebrews shares with us that Jesus is the Anchor of our hope.

The Anchor Of Our Hope Hebrews 6:13-20 For most people having the security of knowing that we can deal with things at face value is of great importance. Eighteen years ago, Connie promised to love me with all of her heart for the rest of her days. In eighteen years she has held tightly to her ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Ever Happened To Sin? Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 2, 2018

Sermon 1 in a series on Vice and Virtue

Deadly Sins and Transforming Virtues Series - 1 What Ever Happened to Sin? In a blog written a couple of years ago, William Bradshaw asked a question that is stuck in my mind - What ever happened to sin? He repeated a story originally told by Dr. Karl Menninger, a psychiatrist who pioneered many ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Healing From Guilt

Contributed by Dan Waite on Jan 14, 2006

God’s aim is to make people holy (v 10). However, one of the basic philosophies of Christianity is that everyone is guilty, by divine standards, and it is a crime to claim innocence. The reality is that we feel we are not holy for a variety of reasons.

Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Hebrews 10:1 – 25 Healing From Guilt God’s aim is to make people holy (v 10). However, one of the basic philosophies of Christianity is that everyone is guilty, by divine standards, and it is a crime to claim innocence. For ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-25

Denomination: Free Methodist

Fathering God's Way Part Two

Contributed by Robert Odle on May 30, 2002

Father’s Day Sermon - Part Two

Fathering God’s Way, Part Two Yeah But How? (Deuteronomy 6:1-9) Theme: God is the originator of Fatherhood; therefore, He is the source for how to do it properly. Purpose: After I preach this sermon, I want the fathers in the audience to see that there is an abundance of help available to them ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Born Free

Contributed by James May on Jul 2, 2008

The Centurion had purchased his freedom at a great price, but Paul was born free. Our freedom has been purchased at great price by the blood of Jesus Christ.

Born Free Wednesday, July 2, 2008 By Pastor Jim May Acts 22:25-28, "And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman, and uncondemned? When the centurion heard that, he went and told the chief captain, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:25-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The New Rome Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 11, 2010

ARE WE SEEING THE SEEDS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW ROMAN EMPIRE?

THE NEW ROME DANIEL CHAPTER 2 AND SEVEN INTRODUCTION: THE STUDY OF PROPHECY IS NOT AN EXACT STUDY, IN THAT WHILE WE KNOW WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN, WE DON’T HAVE AN EXACT TIME TABLE, NOR IN SOME CASES THE EXACT CIRCUMSTANCES AS TO HOW THE PROPHECY IS TO UNFOLD. WHEN WE LOOK TO A STUDY OF ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: Baptist

Fight

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 21, 2015

When left with no other recourse than to fight---fight to save yourself and fight to escape because God's battle is an on-going war.

FIGHT by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (June 21, 2015) “Then said Samuel, Bring ye hither to me Agag the king of the Amalekites. And Agag came unto him delicately. And Agag said, Surely the bitterness of death is past. And Samuel said, As thy sword hath made women childless, so ...read more

Denomination: Friends

God's Great Rescue Plan (Orphans - Foster Children)

Contributed by Perry Hancock on Jan 22, 2015

God's Great Rescue Plan is a sermon about adoption and foster care. The goal is for the church and individual Christians to assume their roles in providing care for orphans.

God’s Great Rescue Plan Ephesians 1:4, 5 Dr. Perry Hancock Have you ever been rescued? Most of us this past week saw the rescue of the man who fell off the cruise ship… Have you ever been rescued? I mean truly rescued. You were in a hopeless situation, no way out, but someone came just ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist