Sermons on Civic:

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

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

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

A Plan For America

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jul 6, 2009

What is America’s greatest problem today? Some say it’s an economic problem. Some say it’s an education problem. Some say it’s a government problem. Some would even say it’s a moral problem. While there are problems in each of those areas, they are not ou

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ One of the speakers at the Convention was Mike Huckabee. He was right when he said that the problem with America today isn’t a money problem. No matter how many trillions of dollars in debt we are… no matter how much the economy is in the tank… money is not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

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

"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

Heaven Is A Place

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 23, 2013

Heaven is the hope of believers. It is a place promised and revealed.

Introduction D.L. Moody described our hope of heaven this way. “What has been, and is now, one of the strongest feelings in the human heart? Is it not to find some better place, some lovelier spot, than we have now? It is for this that men are seeking everywhere; and they can have it if they ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

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

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

A Completed Appointment

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 30, 2008

Funeral sermon for Alfred Bailey, long-term chair of the church Building and Grounds Committee, civic activist, and Martin Luther King Memorial founder. His unfinished tasks and his missed appointments are completed by a God who gave him many assignments

It’s tough to be on time. And it’s tough to get things finished. In fact, those two items are closely connected. It’s tough to be on time precisely because it is so tough to get things finished. And if you are involved in a great many things, chances are you will never complete them all, nor ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Situation Of The Church In A Context Of Peace And Sustainable Development In Africa

Contributed by Rev Dr Opuni-Frimpong Kwabena on Apr 3, 2019

The church as salt and light of the world is expected to make significant influence on the lives of the people of God.

THE SITUATION OF THE CHURCH IN A CONTEXT OF PEACE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA THE BIBLE AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION Obedience to God ensures the well-being of the people of God. In the Lord’s prayer Jesus teaches that the kingdom of God must come and that the will of God must be done on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:6, Romans 12:2, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Bless America!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 15, 2001

The song says, “God bless America, land that I love…” I’m convinced that God has blessed America. But the Bible teaches that to whom much is given, much is expected. If so, then God must expect a lot from America.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK REVISED - 2015) This Wednesday will be Veterans’ Day. As that day dawns, will you pause to think about what it signifies: the men & women who offered themselves in service to their country - & those who made the ultimate sacrifice so ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, 2 Chronicles 7:14-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Dawn's Early Light

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 15, 2009

Just as Key saw that the darkness is intense before the dawn, that during battle we see enough to know that our freedom is won, and that we are at our best when we claim freedom for others, so also at the empty tomb we learn of our freedom from sin.

At 9 o’clock the firing from the ships anchored in the harbor slackened and then stopped. It seemed as though the siege of the city might be over for the night. But an hour or so later 20 small beats set out, under cover of darkness, with a driving rain pelting down. Their oars muffled, they ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Command For The Compulsive

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 27, 2009

Sabbath rest addresses our compulsive need to be busy by giving us a day for authentic enjoyment, by providing a vivid contrast with other days, and by giving us a glimpse of eternal rest.

God rested. Well, why not? After all, He had had a busy week, almost as busy as ours! Some of us have had weeks like that, when we’ve had to build the moon and the stars, separate the waters from the dry land, and bring forth swarms of living creatures, all in one week. Every parent knows what ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Necessity And Responsibility Of Freedom

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

Communion meditation for Sunday, July 5, 2009

In January 1941, when the flames of war were consuming Europe and the Far East, President Roosevelt addressed Congress. In that address, he said some things about freedom that has echoed down through the years. The address, now known as the “Four Freedoms” address, contained these ...read more

Scripture: John 8:27

Denomination: Church Of God