Sermons on American History:

It's Closer Than You Think

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Aug 30, 2003

I endeavor to explain the "7000 year" plan for human history. Starting with eternity before creation, ending with eternity after the millennium. Focusing on the importance of spiritual readiness.

August 31, 2003 Title: It’s Closer Than You Think! Text: Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm on my holy hill. Let all who live in the land tremble, for the day of the LORD is coming. It is close at hand-- Joel 2:1 (NIV) Introduction 1. This morning, I would plan an ambitious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36, Joel 2:1

Denomination: Nazarene

The Making Of Wise Men Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Oct 11, 2007

Opening message in Future History: the book of Daniel. The theme of Daniel 1 is how Daniel and friends become "10 times wiser than all the enchanters in the kingdom."

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Champion Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Oct 17, 2007

Kingdom of God always need champions. We are the champions of this generation. God accomplish His work through dedicated men and women of God in the history. Are you a champion?.

Champion for Jesus 2 Sam 23 : 8 These are the names of the mighty men whom David had: Josheb-basshebeth a Tahchemonite, chief of the captains; the same was Adino the Eznite, against eight hundred slain at one time. 9 And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodai the son of an Ahohite, one of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-39

Denomination: Church Of God

Worthy Of Worship

Contributed by Glenn Dale Pease on Aug 29, 2014

The theme of heaven is the same as the theme of the church all through history. In the cross of Christ I glory. The cross and what Jesus accomplished there will the theme of endless songs in eternity.

WORTHY OF WORSHIP based on Rev. 5:1-14 By Pastor Glenn Pease Back in the early part of this century when Billy Sunday was drawing thousands to his meetings, a new song was introduced that became very popular. It become so popular that Homer Rodehaver, the great music man of the day, wrote a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Go Back To School Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 25, 2014

A family service on the theme of going back to school after the Summer holidays. A history lesson, english lesson, geography lesson and a little Physical Education too as well.

Good Morning and welcome. If it’s your first time with us we hope that you will enjoy your time with us. This morning is a family service so the kids will stay in for the whole service. Right... time for a question! What are all the parents looking forward to in a couple of weeks time that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Godless In God's House Series

Contributed by Clay Hallmark on Aug 15, 2013

Message # 2 in this sermon series helping us discover how we have a place and a purpose in God's HIStory as recorded throughout the Bible from Genesis to Revelation.

Today is our 2nd Sunday in our new summer worship emphasis both in worship and in our small group SS classes called, “A place in HIStory!” What we are learning together this summer is how each of us directly and intentionally fit into God’s entire story as recorded in the Bible! ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Persecuted Church Expands Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 27, 2020

Church History filled with events of persecution and death of the believers in Christ. God allows the Church to go through many difficulties with a greater purpose of His eternal plan.

Acts 8:01-03 Persecuted Church Expands 8:1 Church and Persecution 8:2 Church and Burial 8:3 Church and the Persecutors Acts 8:1 PERSECUTION Church History filled with events of persecution and death of the believers in Christ. God has permitted His chosen people to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Wearing Shoes Or Are You Barefoot? Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 16, 2016

Is peace as Lloyd Cory once said, that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading? Can we find and share real peace?

Disclaimer: Not necessarily all original material. Some material contained in my sermons may be gleaned from other sermons. Are you wearing shoes or are you barefoot? Eph 6:15 "I arrived in the city of EVERYWHERE early one morning. It was cold, and there were flurries of snow on the ground. As I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15

Denomination: Baptist

The King In Tears Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

There is no doubt at all that Palm Sunday was one of the most emotion filled days of history. Jesus wept on other occasions, but his tears here say something different.

Little Bobbie listened with deep interest to the story of the Prodigal Son right up to the happy ending when the son returned; the fatted calf was killed, and the house was filled with music and dancing. Then he suddenly burst into tears. "Why what is the matter Bobbie?" exclaimed his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-48

Human Family, Divine Family Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 21, 2013

History teaches us that God's loving kindness comes from His essence--His Trinitarian family--and to that we must attract the whole human family.

Trinity Sunday 2013 Just one week ago, our Archbishop Gustavo announced plans for our Catholic community here in South Texas. It is fitting that on this Trinity Sunday, when we celebrate the core mystery of our religion, we contemplate the third core value, “unity.” The text reads: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:4-9

Denomination: Catholic

Moses Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Perhaps no person in history, outside of Jesus Christ, has made such a profound impact on the world as Moses. There are four lessons of life and faith we learn from Moses

Moses Exodus 2:1-10 Both secular and religious sources document the Exodus of the Hebrew people from Egypt and the man who led them through the wilderness, Moses. Muslims revere him as a prophet, messenger and leader in Islam. In fact, Moses is mentioned more in the Quran than any other ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Is Raised Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

But what would happen if we applied alternative history to Easter? What if Jesus Christ did not rise from the dead? What would happened if Easter was Erased?

Many of you watch annually It’s A Wonderful Life. George Bailey, the movie’s main character, has spent his entire life giving of himself to the people of Bedford Falls. Bailey loses $8,000 through no fault of his own and fears he will be sent to jail and his company will collapse. Thinking of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, 1 Corinthians 15:12-19, 1 Corinthians 15:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

Truths About The Resurrection

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 9, 2021

Do we embrace the resurrection as something that actually occurred in history, or do we think of it simply as folklore, a legendary tale that may or may not have really happened?

Brother Mike has been teaching us a great series every Wednesday night and a couple of weeks ago, he taught on the Resurrection. Well, I’m going to take it a little farther this morning as we learn the truths about the resurrection. I hope to strengthen your belief in the resurrection in this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Messianic Entry Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 6, 2021

With His Messianic entry Jesus steps into the limelight in order to draw the people’s attention to the enactment of the most important event of all history, His death and resurrection.

LUKE 19: 28-40 THE MESSIANIC ENTRY [Zechariah 9:1-10 / Psalm 118:25-26] The final week in Jesus’ earthly life begins with an outpouring of public recognition. This story of Jesus’ messianic entry into Jerusalem is found in all four gospels [Mt 21:12-17; Mk 11:1-14; Jn 12:12-19]. It is one of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Shine: The Light Has Come - John 1:5 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 30, 2025

For the Christian, Christmas is about far more than presents under a tree or turkey on a table. It is about celebrating the greatest truth in human history: the Light has come.

Go! And Shine: The Light Has Come - John 1:5 John 1:5 (NLT): “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.” Introduction: Only 12 Weeks to Christmas Friends, did you know there are only twelve weeks until Christmas? For some of us, that thought brings joy. For ...read more

Scripture: John 1:5, Isaiah 9:2, Matthew 4:16, Psalm 119:105, John 8:12, Romans 5:8, Romans 10:9, Matthew 5:14, Numbers 6:24-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal