Sermons on American History:

Splash Of Colour -A Night To Remember Christmas Eve...2

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 23, 2015

2nd sermon of this title by me ten years apart. This one is for Christmas 2015 - uses a metaphor that Christmas eve is a splash of colour on a black backdrop of history. I will probably do a painting as I preach it.

Christmas eve. A night to remember LK 2:8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Strange Days In Jerusalem (Sermon 2) Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 10, 2011

EASTER / LENTEN SERIES (See others posted) The cross was the intersection of all the great roads of history, theology and redemption! Time and eternity, God and man, divine sovereignty and human responsibility all intersect at the cross. Is it any wonder

Strange Days in Jerusalem The Six Miracles of Calvary Using the theme based on the book, The Six Miracles of Calvary, by William R. Nicholson Series Begins 2/28/2010 SERIES INTRODUCTION: 17 And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:38

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Passover Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Feb 1, 2011

There are pivotal moments in our history… Pearl Harbor, Kennedy’s Assassination, D-Day, the fall of the Berlin Wall, September 11. But none would compare with the days of Exodus 12. This was big, really big...

There are pivotal moments in our history… Pearl Harbor, Kennedy’s Assassination, D-Day, the fall of the Berlin Wall, September 11. But none would compare with the days of Exodus 12. This was big, really big. So big that God would change their entire calendar! I believe God loves ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Incomplete Vision Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 9, 2012

Jesus asks a crucial question of His disciples - a question that every single person in all of creation and all of history must answer. How you answer may be influenced by a crucial lack in your life - a lack Je

Resurrection Sunday is a day of celebration. Today, in the 21st century, we sing upbeat songs, we put out lilies, and we exchange greetings like “He is risen. He is risen indeed!” It is a day of great joy. Such was not the atmosphere on the very first Resurrection Sunday. For most ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"Back From The Dead"

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 13, 2009

Whether we are or are not convinced that Christ rose from the dead does not affect the reality of the Resurrection. The Bible presents it as objective history. But if we accept its reality by faith and live consistently in light of it, it changes our l

"Back from the Dead" (John 20:19-29) 1. I love the silent version of King of Kings. For a lot of kids, Easter is about eater eggs and candy. 2. Boy 1: "How did you get that bruise on your arm?"
Boy 2: "I ate some Easter candy." Boy 1: "Eating Easter candy won’t give you a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Breaking Free From The Python Spirit

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 15, 2011

How to break free from the Spirit of Python, which likes to squeeze the life out of you.Often times this spirit uses our past history (family, personal, professional) to bring us despair, death & destruction.

A One of the dangers of spiritual warfare is giving the enemy access back into your life. 1 The Old Testament refers to this as “chords of wickedness.” a The chords wrap themselves around the wicked like a snake. b Ps. 129.4-5; Proverbs 5.22-23 2 In Acts 16, we learn of a young woman ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 129:4-5, Acts 16:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Arrest Of Jesus

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 24, 2018

Last weekend we focused on the agony in the Garden of Gethsemane and learned that it was a place of support, sorrow, solitude, struggle, submission, and finally, strength. Today we have front-row seats to the arrest and most infamous trial in history.

Play a clip from Billy Graham’s last message to America…and the world. God loves you and is willing to forgive you for all your sins! This clip is from Billy Graham’s last message to America, delivered when he was 95 years old. Billy Graham preached the gospel live to nearly 215 million people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-72

Denomination: Baptist

The End Of The Beginning Vs The Beginning Of The End.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 2, 2021

Sin has tried to snuff the light of Jesus from the beginning of time. After CALVARY Jesus has brought about the end of sins' dominion. Good Friday seems terrible, but the resurrection turns history around.

THE END OF THE BEGINNING OR THE BEGINNING OF THE END! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (If you cover each point this is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, Matthew 26:29, Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas Babies Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

Jesus is the only person in history who chose to be a baby. This tells us just how important the baby centeredness of Christmas is to Him. The message of Christmas is not that the angels came; that the shepherds came, or that the wise men came, but that the baby came.

Elenor Cicok had a three year old daughter who developed an emotional block and ceased to talk. She never said a word, not even mama when she wanted her mother. It was a terrible ordeal as she went month after month in silence. Her mother taught her about God and prayer, and read to her about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Jesus For Skeptics Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 10, 2021

When you consider the influence of Jesus Christ upon human history, he is like the tail of a comet, which darts across the night sky. His life brings inspiration to art, science, medicine, government, and education.

We begin a new series this morning in the Gospel of Luke but more on that in a few moments. For the next few moments I want to talk about our church and a personal challenge for you in 2013. That challenge is why I am and we are wearing these t-shirts today. I want us to think about the next twelve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Righteous Indignation Series

Contributed by Johnny Levy on Oct 17, 2020

We need to be made ready, by the power of the holy spirit, to suffer persecution with grace and humility. Jesus is, and will always be, the greatest example in history of denying his own rights and giving up his own power.

See text below, or you can go here to view the formatted google doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y21NRp3VJodNVGQuBn80Oykf5ywzJx13RAzaFjhsitc/edit You can see the actual execution of this sermon here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoY-gkamBaU&t=277s ***OUTLINE*** Summary / ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-23, John 15:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Simon Of Cyrene

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 6, 2021

Simon of Cyrene was pushed into the pages of history. Except for one incident in his life he would never have been known, but because of that one experience, he is known the world over wherever the Gospel of Jesus is known.

This text focuses on a man who was forced to become famous. Millions of people through the ages have labored and fought to get their names in the record of history, but Simon of Cyrene was pushed into the pages of history. Except for one incident in his life he would never have been known, but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:15-26

Is The Bible Trustworthy? Series

Contributed by Dennis King on Oct 18, 2022

Mankind has asked, “Is The Bible Trustworthy?” for thousands of years. To know if something is trustworthy or not, it is wise to consider what it appears to be today, yet also ask, "is its reported history verifiable?"

Mankind has asked, “Is The Bible Trustworthy?” or similar questions for thousands of years. To know if something is trustworthy or not, it is wise to consider not only what it appears to be today but also be aware of its verifiable history. What were the earliest languages and written translations ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10, Isaiah 40:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 23, 2022

An understanding the call of Abraham and the promise fulfilled is important to understanding the purpose of God in history. The culmination is in the fulness of time with coming of our Saviour Jesus Christ. Jesus came to make atonement the just for the unjust to bring us to God.

In Genesis chapter 12 God is dealing with a specific group of people. This is a change of emphasis. Genesis Chapters 1-11 God is dealing with man in general. God is the father of all mankind through Adam and though Noah. Because God is calling the descendants of Abraham and Israel to be set ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Eschatology 5 Of 16 The Tribulation Period

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 13, 2022

In the last sermon, we started dealing with the most dreadful time in the history of man - the seven years known as THE TRIBULATION PERIOD. This period of time will take place after the rapture of the church, and we are placed in our glorified bodies.

Let’s take a minute to review what we talked about in the last sermon - I. THE PURPOSE OF THE TRIBULATION PERIOD We dealt with two things in the first sermon as to why God allows this time to take place on earth. A. TO PREPARE ISRAEL FOR THE MESSIAH They will be convinced that Christ is Who He ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:2

Denomination: Baptist