Sermons about American Founders

Understanding The Roots Of Contemporary Worldview: The Struggle Of Modern Day Faith

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

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We live in a time of clashing worldviews. We live in a time of great corruption and uncertainty. We live in a time of great splendor, and beauty, and technological marvels and convenience.

“Never in our country’s history has a generation been so empowered, so wealthy, so privileged—and yet so empty.” ? Ben Shapiro, Porn Generation We live in a time of clashing worldviews. We live in a time of great corruption and uncertainty. We live in a time of great splendor, and beauty, and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Abraham Lincoln

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 9, 2002

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The faith of Abraham Lincoln is best expressed in the phrase he coined, “One Nation Under God!”

Abraham Lincoln Thesis: The faith of Abraham Lincoln is best expressed in the phrase he coined, “One Nation Under God!” Scripture Texts: On the phrase “One Nation Under God” Genesis 18:18 – “Abraham will surely become a great and powerful nation, and all the nations on earth will be blessed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:18, Matthew 12:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Religion And Government

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 6, 2009

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We need to restore to society a common moral code by being a light of Christ actively involved in our communities. Religion should be in government but government must not be in religion

As we struggle to understand to live out our faith and God’s will in our lives, we know that God does in fact care about all of the issues we will address during our Tough Issues Sermon series. Can anyone who is a believer truly think that God does not care what we think regarding criminal justice ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

A Time To Repent Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 6, 2021

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Daniel took it on himself to intercede for the entire nation. He was just one person; yet the Lord heard his prayer. God will intervene on behalf of the few who fear His name and seek His face.

In our message today, we’re going to view Daniel’s prayer of repentance for the nation of Israel. Donald S. Whitney says of prayer, that God “expects us to pray just as a general expects to hear from his soldiers in the battle” and that “prayer is a walkie-talkie for warfare, not a domestic ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

To Thine Own Self Be True Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006

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The dangerous implications of taking “To thine own self be true” literally.

INTRODUCTION This is the final message in the series, “No, that’s NOT in the Bible.” Since I’ve started this series, I’ve encountered several other “sayings” often mistakenly quoted as coming from the Bible. Here are some other sayings that aren’t in the Bible: Charity begins at home; This too ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

"What's Love Got To Do With It?--Revised"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 8, 2004

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This sermon is revised in light of the recent events in Iraq.

John 13:31-35 “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” Over this past week we have seen photographs on the front pages of our newspapers and on our television screens of the type—well, that I have never seen before. But then, now that I think of it. I have seen pictures from the concentration ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Music In Worship

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 24, 2004

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This is an examination of the kind of music that God deems acceptable in the worship of the Lord’s Church.

From the earliest days, music has played an important element in the worship of God. In both the Old and New Testaments, one can read of the use of music in worship. During the last 1600-1700 years, there has been much controversy as to the nature of acceptable music in Christian worship. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Original Dr. Dolittle. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011

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God has blessed us with some very special beings.

Intro: 1. I couldnt help but thinking about Dr, Dolittle when I was studying this! 2. "If we could talk to the animals, Just imagine it, Chatting to a chimp in chimpanzee Imagine talking to a tiger, Chatting to a cheetah What a neat ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

"Passionate Worship"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 5, 2007

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People are searching for worship that is authentic, alive, creative, and where they experience the life-changing presence of God.

“Passionate Worship” Psalm 84 Luke 18:9-14 By: Rev. Ken Sauer Grace United Methodist Church Soddy Daisy, TN 37379 www.gbgm-umc.org/grace-sdtn Humans are not created to be godless. If we don’t know the true God, we will make our own deities. It’s a sign of our finitude, and a subconscious ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Spirit Clearly Says Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 12, 2011

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1- The Spirit says some will abandon the faith 2- The Spirit says some will follow deception 3- The Spirit says some will forbid good

INTRO.- ILL.- Truth In Politics. It was election time and a politician decided to go out to the local reservation and try to get the Native American vote. They were all assembled in the Council Hall to hear the speech. The politician had worked up to his finale, and the crowd was getting more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Every Christian Is A Minister

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 3, 2006

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This purpose of this sermon is to challenge laity to become involved in ministry by coming to understand that the Holy Spirit calls all Christians into ministry. It was orginally preached on Pentecost Sunday and tied in with the empowerment for ministry

Every Christian Is a Minister --Ephesians 4:7-12 In his 1786 “Thoughts Upon Methodism” John Wesley made a statement that continually sticks with me: I am not afraid that the people called Methodist should ever cease to exist either in Europe or America. But I am afraid least they should ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-12

Denomination: Methodist

Counterfeit Christianity: The Cult Connection

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 12, 2005

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With every ounce of religious freedom comes great weighty responsibility to defend religious truth. I firmly believe that we can know religious truth! Just as we know that there is truth in science and math, there is spiritual truth found only in Jesus

Counterfeit Christianity: The Cult Connection Jude 3,4 The year was 1783, when America officially recognized its independence from England. A fiery pastor named Ezra Stiles steps into his pulpit with a sermon entitled, “The United States Elevated to Glory and Honor”. In it he predicts that in due ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Blessed Are The Poor"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 30, 2007

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What does this mean for the Church in 21st Century America?

“Blessed Are the Poor” Luke 6:20-31 By: Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.gbgm-umc.org/grace-sdtn Right before our Gospel Lesson for this morning we are told beginning in verse 17 that, “[Jesus] went with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of his disciples were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: United Methodist

The Possibilities Of Community

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 21, 2007

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Friendships are the building blocks of community. God wants us to know and be known, and He’s given us the key to making friends.

Sermon for Suites by the Lake – September 22, 2007 – The Possibilities of Community [This sermon was for a Retirement Community’s Chapel Service] Thanks to W. Maynard Pittendreigh for some borrowed thoughts and some illustrations for this ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worth Dying For Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 12, 2009

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When Jesus decided we were worth dying for, there were many caught in the crossfire.

“Worth Dying For” John 15:13 Remembrance Day Service Today is a day that needs little help in terms of explanation or description. The sacrifice of Canadian troops, along with allied nations, fighting for the freedom of the world, is not hard to understand. What is difficult to grasp is the price ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Salvation Army

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