Sermons on American Heritage:

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

How Much Truth Do We Want

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 21, 2012

This sermon is an African American Evangelical's response to President Barak Obama's announcement of support for Gay Marriage.

How Much Truth Do We Want May 20, 2012 Genesis 2:15-25 1 Corinthians 6:1-20 For those of you who have watched Star Trek or are sci-fi fans, every once in a while you will see an episode about an alternate universe. Something happens and a person is put in this alternate universe in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Much Is Too Much?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 25, 2022

The American industrialist, Henry Ford, was once asked to donate money for the construction of a new medical facility.

The billionaire pledged to donate $5,000. The next day in the newspaper, the headline read, "Henry Ford contributes $50,000 to the local hospital." The irate Ford was on the phone immediately to complain to the fund-raiser that he had been misunderstood. The fund-raiser replied that ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Twilight Zone

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 11, 2023

The Twilight Zone was an American television series based on an anthology of life that was televised between 1959 and 1964.

It was once remarked by “person or persons unknown”: “Never regret a day in your life: Good days give happiness, bad days give experience, worst days give lessons, and best days give memories.” Philippians 3:13-15 suggests: “Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:10, Colossians 2:8, 2 Corinthians 11:14, Isaiah 5:20-21

Scoffers, Cults, And Us Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 25, 2003

This word “ignorant” occurs 13 times in the Bible and is connected with some important spiritual facts we should all know. That is why today we cover the spiritual Truth that false teachings about Christ are alive and abound in our world.

Ignorant Series: Scoffers, Cults, and Us 2 Peter 3:1-18 INTRODUCTION According to the American Heritage Dictionary, the word “ignorant” means unaware or uniformed. I would like us, for the next few weeks, to look at some spiritual facts that you may be unaware of or have forgotten. Most of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Salvation For Real? Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on May 17, 2002

Is salvation too good to be true or is it for real?

“An Interview With God” IS SALVATION FOR REAL? May 18, 2002 Introduction One objection that I hear concerning salvation is that it seems too good to be true. You know the old saying, “If it seems too good to be true, then it probably is.” Here is the situation. If you are going to give your ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Our Peace

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Dec 3, 2010

True peace comes through know Jesus Christ as our own personal Lord and Savior.

Text: “The LORD will give strength to His people; the LORD will bless His people with peace” (Psalm 29:11). What is peace? The American Heritage Dictionary tells us that “peace is the absence of war or other hostilities; Freedom from quarrels or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Emotions And The Christian

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 29, 2016

Let's talk about emotion from several angles (Material adapted from two main sources 1) Mark Copeland at: http://www.ccel.org/contrib/exec_outlines/top/emotion.htm 2) David Riggs at: http://oakridgechurch.com/riggs/emotion.htm)

HoHum: In his book, None of These Diseases, Dr. S.I. McMillen says, "Medical science recognizes that emotions such as fear, sorrow, envy, resentment and hatred are responsible for the majority of our sicknesses. Estimates vary from 60 to 100 percent." One patient was told by his doctor, "If you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Have Heard Your Prayers

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Aug 14, 2021

Hearing the voice of the Lord

The word time is a word that is often taken for granted. We are all guilty of often wasting time. We are all guilty of not using our time wisely. In fact the old cliché says that, “Time waits on no man.” The American Heritage College Dictionary defines time as a nonspatial continuum in which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:5

Denomination: Baptist

Connected, Like It Or Not

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 9, 2009

Baptist Heritage Sunday: broad as we are, we can stay together if we live out our understanding of soul competence and if we focus on missions and evangelism.

I want to introduce you to the least exclusive club in the world. A club so open that anybody can get in, whether they qualify or not, although the club says it has high standards for membership. It is a club so broad in its social standings that it has included the lowest of the low and the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

10 Ways America Is Under Attack - Supreme Court - Commandments - Pledge

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 29, 2005

Our courts are slowly banning the 10 Commandments. Do they know they are breaking the first one, and stomping on our Christian heritage? Link included to Formatted Text version, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

10 Ways America Is Under Attack Exodus 20:1-17 America was again attacked this week, and in grander scale than on 9/11. Our brave soldiers in the Middle East are attacked daily, and we need to hold them up in prayer, but this week, it happened again…on our own soil…and this time, it was not by ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Birthday America – Remember The Landmarks!

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jul 5, 2002

Wise King Solomon composed many short, wise sayings called “proverbs” to help the reader know how to best get along in life. He shares one of these proverbs in Proverbs 22:28 that I think is appropriate that we look at on this “Happy Birthday America!” ce

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: I am deeply grateful to be a citizen of the United States. I consider my United States Citizenship to be one of my most prized possessions. It is a privilege to be an American. I love the 4th of July. The corn is usually “knee-high.” The watermelons are juicy. The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:28

What If Moslems Ruled America? Series

Contributed by Kamil Solomon on Sep 9, 2001

Dear Americans, Moslems of America must not deceive us if they act nicely. They cannot fight the Americans right now. They are now a minority and lack power. So, until they have enough power, they as a whole and in part decided to use cunning methods comp

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Scripture: John 10:9-16, John 8:36

Denomination: Baptist

Why Tragedy Occurs

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Nov 3, 2001

On September 11, 2001 America as we knew it changed. With the attacks of terrorists on New York and Washington, what was only seen on television had now become reality for all American’s. Join Pastor Steve as he examines the reasons for tragedy.

INTRODUCTION On September 11, 2001, America awoke to the shocking site of two planes crashing into the World Trade Center. Also in a matter of minutes another plane crashed into the Pentagon and a third which seems to have been meant for the White House. In the wake of all of this terror, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Renewing Obedience Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Jan 28, 2005

There is a cost to following Jesus, but it’s not as high as the cost of not following.

Passage: Acts 7:2-4; Genesis 11:31-12:-7 READ ACTS 7:2-4, Gen... 11:31-12:7 Steven’s sermon in Acts gives us by the Holy Spirit’s revelation a glimpse at the first of two calls on Abram’s life. When Abram was still living in Ur, before he moved to Haran, God called him to pull up stakes, God told ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational