Sermons on American Shows:

Disgusted Or Delighted? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

A stark contrast between religious hypocrites and a faithful woman. The religious show-offs were mostly interested in what they could GET out of life. And the poor widow as interested in all she could GIVE.

INTRODUCTION My younger brother, Dan, and I are a lot alike. He serves as a Minister of Education and Senior Adults at a church in Conway, Arkansas. One thing we have in common is that we both have a sense of humor leaning toward puns and groaners. You’ve endured plenty of my groaners through the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

Promised Land Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 9, 2022

I want to do God's will. Moreover, He has allowed me to go up to the mountain. Furthermore, I have looked over it. And I have seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land.000000000000000000000000000

Promised Land Map showing the borders of the Promised Land, based on the Bible. (Numbers 34, Ezekiel 47). Map showing one interpretation of the borders of the Promised Land, based on God's promise to Abraham (Genesis 15). The Promised Land; also known as "") is the land which, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

When Fathers Fail Nations Fall

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003

Across the board American fathers have failed. They have failed their children by being absent from the lives of their children. The Bible shows us that when fathers fail nations fail. America is in danger of failing

I heard that a man once had this conversation with God: "God, why did you make woman so beautiful?" God said: "So you would love her, marry her and be a father." "OK God, but why did you make her so illogical?" God said: "So she would love you, marry you and have your children." I suggested that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17, 1 Kings 16:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hidden Gold

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 19, 2022

This sermon follows a short skit describing the reality TV show, American Pickers. They scanned junk and found value in it. Jesus did the same when he found Matthew, the hated tax collector.

Jesus was a picker. He travelled the back roads of Israel looking for rusty gold. He saw amazing things buried in people's hearts. What most people saw as junk, he saw as disciples who could change the world. Each person had a history all his or her own. There was no such thing as a nobody ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-31, Matthew 9:9-13, Mark 2:13-17

Confronting The Spirit Of The Age Series

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Feb 1, 2001

Confronting the religious mindset of Americans today. (2 of 3)

CONFRONTING THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE © Mark Beaird Text: Acts 17:22-23 Whether one is watching Oprah or cable television where all sorts of people have access to the air waves to share their brand of spirituality one can easily see that many gods are embraced.  David Wells, in No Place ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

America Dying Under False Hope

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 17, 2009

Turn around the American people before its to late

America Dying Under False Hope **Prov: 10 -23 To do evil is like sport to a fool** Today when we look at America we see our leaders acting as they are fools. Waste / lying / stealing / cheating / spending / living high Our countries leaders have made ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Speak To Your Mountain - Multiplication Series

Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017

This is a picture of what the restoration of the American church will look like

Speak to Your Mountain The Renewal of Israel: The Multiplication of Men and Goods Part 3 of a 3 Part Series We have been talking for the past two sessions about the Prophetic Message of Ezekiel 36. In the first session the prophet was told to prophecy to the mountains and let the land know that ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:28-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Religion In The New Testamant

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 11, 2020

5 New American Standard Bible verses about this

Acts 25:19 - but they simply had some points of disagreement with him about their own religion and about a dead man, Jesus, whom Paul asserted to be alive. Acts 26:5 -since they have known about me for a long time, if they are willing to testify, that I lived as a Pharisee according to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:19

Denomination: Vineyard

Supper In The New Testament

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 11, 2020

8 passages from the New American Standard Bible

Please note that the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) are once again different than John. The first three say "this is My body", not symbolic: Matthew 26:26 "While they were eating, Jesus took some bread, and after a blessing, He broke it and gave it to the disciples, and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:2

Denomination: Vineyard

A Life Bigger Than Money Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 23, 2018

This message focuses on stepping out of the American Dream's pursuit of escalating standards of living. Instead we are to hold our money lightly and "freely receive, freely give."

- In some ways this is the second part of last week’s sermon. Last week we looked at this passage in Matthew 10:8 about freely receiving and freely giving. We talked about living life with an open hand and whether we are living stingy lives. - I want to return to that same passage this morning ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Duty: A Memorial Day Message

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 16, 2014

God's Calling to ministry compared to the call to service to American Veterans.

A Call To Duty Memorial Day Message Is 6:8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here [am] I; send me. <Prayer> It is gratitude that prompted an old man to visit an old broken pier on the eastern seacoast of Florida. Every Friday ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Bible Church

Why Thanksgiving?

Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Nov 23, 2008

A simple explanation for why we as American Christians celebrate Thanksgiving

Why Thanksgiving? A. In 1621, at Plymouth Plantation – near Plymouth Rock – a group of Pilgrims gathered together in what was then called “The New World” to celebrate Thanksgiving. 1. These Pilgrims were just completing their first year in America. 2. 102 of these salty people had boarded the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Culture Shifts: Good Vs Evil

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jan 13, 2016

Does your church have the culture of Jesus? Our modern culture is shifting but to adapt too much destroys the mission of winning souls to Jesus..

Culture Shifts: Good vs Evil Kelly Durant I Corinthians1:22 For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; 23 but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks[b] foolishness, 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-24

Denomination: Salvation Army

Whom Do We Truly Love; And How Do We Show It

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Dec 29, 2001

Genesis 29, showing how Jacob is matured in a Godly manner through over 14 years of service to Laban his father-in-law.

Whom do we truly Love, and how do we show it DBF 12/30/01 A. Jacob’s love for Rachael First Meeting with Rachael First meeting with Laban B. Jacob’s Labor for Rachael Diligence of Jacob Deception of Laban Genesis 29:1-30 Remember your first love, Oh the beauty and wonder of it. Oh that he or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Show Me Your Care For Others… By How You Relate To Others

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2005

The fourth in a series through the book of James

Sundays walking through the book of James. The first Sunday we focused on James 2:14, (Overhead 1) ‘Dear brothers and sisters, what’s the use of saying you have faith if you don’t prove it by your actions? That kind of faith can’t save anyone.’ We were given a snapshot from a nameless preacher ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13

Denomination: Church Of God