Sermons on Civil War In Israel:

Running To Win

Contributed by Troy Bohn on Oct 18, 2000

Heb 12:1-2 "Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the j

Heb 12:1-2 "Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Country 'tis Of Thee

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 5, 2003

There is a rumor going around our nation about something called the "separation of church and state." What does that phrase mean? Are we a nation whose God is the Lord?

Rumors can be devastating to people and their lives. I remember when I was a teenager. My father injured his foot. I don’t think he broke it, I think he just sprained it. But I do remember that he could not go into the office for several days, so instead, he just set up an office at our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Out Of Order

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 12, 2004

Sad to say there are too many Christians that are walking around with an, "OUT OF ORDER," sign about them. They are not in a fit state to be used of the Master, nor are they producing the fruit that they should be producing.

Out of Order 1 Peter 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and [be] ready always to [give] an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: Recently there were those in the UK who were opposed to the war in Iraq (2003) and decided upon a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Can Not, And We Must Not Forget… (Memorial Day)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 25, 2022

A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in twos for the day.

YOUTUBE – You can hear this sermon preach on youtube. Type Youtube - Lykesland That night one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under the load of an 8-point buck which he was carrying. • "Where’s Harry?" He was asked. • "Harry had a stroke of some kind. He’s a couple of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Counting The Cost Of Following Christ

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jan 27, 2007

How is your walk and you talk? Is your flavor up to the task at hand. Too many believers fail to see the importance of complete discipleship.

Counting the Cost of Following Christ Luke 14:25-35 Rev. Phillip A. Wright I. The Instructions Given by Christ A. The instructions given about the Family 1. Luke 14:25-26 25 Now great multitudes went with Him. And He turned and said to them, 26 "If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Soul Of The Black Church

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Sep 26, 2003

This is a Black History Sermon based on the 2003 National Theme The Soul of Black Folks, celebrating the Anniversary of WEB DuBois book by the same title.

Welcome to our celebration of Black History 2003. We take out this time because we believe History is important. When we look at the Biblical Record we see that History plays an important role in the development of God’s Children. History is a source of Faith. From History we can learn what ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Revelation 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of Perfect Freedom Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 4, 2003

Introduction to Ten Commandments series: The Place of the Law in the Life of a Christian (Title taken from a book by Michael Horton)

The Law of Perfect Freedom Intro I would probably never have the guts to do it, but I love to watch skydiving – especially when they are in free fall – before they open their parachutes. It just looks so fun and so amazing – and yes, kind of terrifying – to see human beings literally flying ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

God Uses The Willing

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 17, 2005

The Faith and willingness of Rahab to be used by God!

GOD USES THE WILLING!! Joshua 1 & 2 God sometimes uses people that you wouldn’t think That He would use – LIKE ME!!! OR someone that you think is not a Saint!!!! I guess if you are already good in the eyes of the Lord Then you couldn’t be the witness He sometimes looks for! After Moses Died - ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remember!

Contributed by Stan Szelkowski on May 26, 2016

A comparison of Christ's sacrifice for our spiritual freedom with the sacrifice of our fallen soldiers for our national freedom. (This sermon is in "outline form." You will need to reformat the layout because of the way it appears on this site.)

Remember! May 29, 2016 - Estimates of those who’ve died in service for our country vary widely > Maybe as many as 1 ½ million have lost their lives over the years > About 87% off all who have given their lives did so in the Civil War, WWI, or WWII > The Civil War, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Do The Heathen Rage: An Exposition Of The Second Psalm

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 24, 2024

The way to blessing is to realize the futility of raging against God and to embrace His Son instead.

Why Do the Heathen Rage? Psalm 2:1–12 NKJV Why do the nations rage, And the people plot a vain thing? The kings of the earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against the Lord and against His Anointed, saying, “Let us break Their bonds in pieces And cast away Their cords ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Concentration Commanded Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

This First Commandment is a law of love, for God knows we cannot be happy in split-level living with dual or multiple gods demanding our devotion. The law is God's preventative love, whereas the cross is God's redeeming love.

A salesman who was growing more and more nervous about his travel by air went one day to see a statistician. "Can you tell me what the odds would be against my boarding an aircraft on which somebody had hidden a bomb?" he asked. He replied, "I can't tell you until ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-4

Was America Blessed Or Just Lucky?

Contributed by Dennis King on Oct 13, 2021

Our Creator has certainly blessed America in many marvelous ways: Abundant natural beauty is found all across our land, including timbered forests, lush green valleys, richly fertile farmlands, the bountiful Great Plains, snow-capped Rocky Mountains, and warm California beaches.

Was America God Blessed Or Just Lucky The history of the United States displays an uncanny pattern of receiving and reflecting God's blessings. Psalm 33:12 reads, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance.” Our Creator has certainly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Death Into Life Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on May 30, 2001

Just as Memorial Day reminds us of the advantages the deaths of others in armed struggle have brought us, we must take advantage of Christ’s death and the benefits it brings us.

Memorial Day reminds us fallen heroes still speak. Established in 1868 as a day to honor the fallen soldiers of the just concluded Civil War, Memorial Day has grown into a recognition of all our nation’s war dead and the high price of our freedoms. We must make Christ’s death for us count. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Boys, Bears And Baldness Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 19, 2013

Elisha teaches us the importance of respecting divine authority

September 15, 2013 Weird Stories in the Bible Boys, Bears and Baldness 2 Kings 2:23-25 Opening words: Today, I begin a new six part sermon series, Weird Stories in the Bible. Before I begin, I will admit two things. First, I will admit I have not selected these pieces of scripture. They were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:23-25

Denomination: Methodist

I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Nov 26, 2007

Learn the story behind the writing of the famous carol and the points of application from the message of the carol

Everyone loves the Christmas carols! Today I am starting a series of messages based on the stories behind the writing of the carols, and the message in the carols themselves. Take your hymnal and turn to hymn 98. The first carol we shall study is “I heard the bells on Christmas Day”. Look down ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Baptist