Sermons on Civic Righteousness:

Remembering The Past For Freedom In The Future Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 29, 2011

Looks at the past and how it is important to remember God’s work and hand in the founding of America

Remembering the Past for Freedom in the Future Memorial Day 2011 Family Sunday Opening video – Memorial Day – Beamer Films Slide It is Memorial day weekend, a time when we remember those who have fought to protect our country. I would like to recognize those here who have served our country in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guilt By Association Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 14, 2014

Jesus was a friend of sinners and set us right by HIS actions. In Jesus God sees his righteousness on us, in spite of all of our shortcomings.

1. Guilt by Association movie: "Guilt by Association" is a 2002 movie based on true events about a single mother who gets caught up in a drug bust because of her drug-dealing boyfriend. The woman, who unknowingly helps her boyfriend, is sentenced to a 20-year mandatory minimum sentence for her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Watch Your Word On The Street

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 5, 2016

Take Jesus and the Word to the street, but be careful of how you represent and present them.

Luke 19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. I have done many years of door-to-door evangelism and even a session of street preaching. During that session, I was approached by mam claiming to be Jeremiah the prophet going to the churches of Winston-Salem casting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Baptist

Give Unto Caesar PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Explore the concept of God's use of earthly rulers to fulfill His divine purposes, our responsibility as Christians to respect and fulfill our civic duties, and the paramount allegiance we owe to God.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. We are here today to dive into a deep and thought-provoking topic that hits the intersection of faith and politics: God's use of earthly rulers to accomplish His divine purposes, our duty to respect and fulfill our civic responsibilities, and the ultimate ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-7, Matthew 22:15-22, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Topics: God's Sovereignty, Divine Purposes

Freedom & Forgiveness Are Never Free!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000

"Freedom is never free." It sounds like a paradox when you say it, but it is true. "Freedom is never free." In the same way, forgiveness is never free.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Luke 7:36-50 As you know, Friday was Veteran's Day. Throughout this nation & around the world, wherever our nation's flag flies, some people, at least, paused to remember the price that has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Labor Day - What Are You Worth To God?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 11, 2001

If God means what He says, & He is going to reward us according to our labor, then we ought to be asking ourselves, "What am I worth to God?" And I think the answer to that would depend upon our answer to 3 more questions:

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Tomorrow is Labor Day, & depending upon what radio station you listen to, you may have heard some reminders of that fact. That includes warnings that the Highway Patrol will be out in force, watching for speeders & ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:16, 1 Corinthians 3:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Day For Remembrance: Memorial Day Message (15 Minutes)

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 30, 2006

I would propose to you that it is not important who was the very first to celebrate "Memorial Day". What is important is that Memorial Day was established.

A Day for Remembrance Remembering Those Who Died For Our Freedom Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Costs Of Freedom

Contributed by Mark Eberly on May 27, 2009

As we celebrate and remember this Memorial Day weekend, we will examine the costs of freedom and ask whether we are living up to the legacy of freedom and faith that we’ve inherited.

Memorial Day Weekend 2009 The Costs of Freedom 1 Cor. 10:1-13 May 24, 2009 What is freedom to you? We take a break from the parables to celebrate this special weekend and hear how God speaks to us at these special times of celebration. Memorial Day reminds us that freedom does not come without ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

All Your Diseases?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 5, 2010

For Labor Day Sunday, 1989; a focus on and prayer for those involved in the medical professions. God wants to heal us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The resurrection means that full healing is ultimately assured. Those who research and apply

God wants us to be well. Do you believe that? I do. God does not want us to be sick; our gracious, loving, Father has not wished disease upon us, nor has He orchestrated illness to punish us, nor does He target us with sickness in order to judge us. Our God wants us to be well. If you read ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Veterans Of The Kingdom Of God: Spirit Led, Kingdom Focused

Contributed by Michael Molenaar on Nov 8, 2011

Veterans Day Sermon

I Corinthians 2:6-16 “Veterans of the Kingdom of God: Spirit Led, Kingdom Focused” Last Friday was Veterans Day and today, we are celebrating the veterans who have a connection with people from our congregation. Veterans are men and women who have been called to protect our nation. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Your Place In The Divine Labor Union

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Aug 30, 2011

A Labor Day sermon that looks at three benefits shared by uniting in the Lord’s labor.

Your Place in the Divine Labor Union Ephesians 4:3-16 So what’s your idea of the way to celebrate Labor Day? Is it a holiday from your work so you can enjoy rest? Is it a holiday from your vocation, so you can work at home? Do you and your spouse share the same idea? Or is it an end-of-summer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-16

Denomination: Mennonite

Part 2: Men Who Finish Well

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 10, 2009

Continuing the sermon what does it mean to finish well.

DANGEROUS INTERSECTIONS OF LIFE By Jerry Falwell CROSSROADS/PIVOTAL POINTS/EPICS A. INTRODUCTION Continuing the sermon on what does it mean to finish well. Today, I am looking at the crossroads in our life that affect the rest of our life. I call these pivotal points or epics. What is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 37: Be Cool Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010

Psalm 37 tells what the righteous man’s response should be toward evildoers.

PSALM 37: Be Cool 09/09/07 AM Text: Psalm 37:1-9 Introduction This Tuesday marks the sixth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and with the release of what appears to be another video from Osama Bin Laden, the architect of the 9/11 attacks, there is some anxiety over the possibility of further attacks ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Suffering For Jesus Series

Contributed by Allen James on Feb 14, 2010

Final message in Approved series through the Beatitudes explores the idea of being persecuted for righteousness sake.

Suffering for Jesus • Matthew 5:10-12 Two Common Approaches re: Suffering for Jesus: Too Light-hearted about it… Confuse Temptation and Trials with persecution… Introduction: Persecution is more about our spiritual preparation than it is about our personal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing That We Are Saved - Part #2 Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Dec 21, 2009

This sermon lists for us the remaining of the 6 TESTS that John lists for us as evidence that we are indeed BORN AGAIN. If we do not pass these TESTS then we are in SPIRITUAL TROUBLE.

Sermons from the Book of 1 John Knowing the We Are Saved -- Part 2 Scripture Ref: I John 5:13 Introduction: Last Sunday morning I began a SERIES of MESSAGES from the N. T. BOOK of 1 JOHN. In 1John 5:13 JOHN shares with us his PURPOSE of WRITING this EPISTLE. I John 5:13 ‘These things have I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13