Sermons on Civil War:

The Perfect Substitute Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 11, 2023

Message 6 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

Nearly two years after the start of the Civil War, the United States Congress passed the Enrollment Act of 1863 as a way of providing fresh manpower for the Union Army. The law required every male citizen between the ages of 20 and 45 to enroll in the Army. But the law was not received well by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Volunteer Or Victim

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 12, 2002

This sermon addresses how Jesus is our Shepherd.

VOLUNTEER OR VICTIM? Text: John 10:1-18 "A soldier returned from the World war minus one arm and both legs. One man said, "It is such a pity that you should have lost your limbs in the war." "I did not lose them I gave them for my country." "I gave my life for thee What hast thou ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Falling Away Comes First! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 18, 2019

Scripture warns us that in the last days before the second coming of Jesus Christ there will be wars and rumors of wars, the nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom ....

Scripture warns us that in the last days before second coming of Jesus Christ there will be wars and rumors of wars, nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom and there shall be famines, food shortages, pestilences despite of medical advances, old and new diseases will plague ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-3, John 12:32, Romans 1:16, 2 Peter 1:16

Who Could Do Such A Thing?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 24, 2019

Why is there evil?

Who Could Do such a Thing? Matthew 2:13-23 This passage is certainly one of the most troubling in the New Testament. There are two parts to this passage. The one is how God warned Joseph to flee Bethlehem and later warns him not to come back there from Egypt because of Archelaus Herod’s son, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Salt Of The Earth

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Apr 29, 2020

The phrase "salt of the earth" has become a commonly used expression in our society. The dictionary defines it as used in reference to "a very good and honest person or group," but that doesn't begin to do justice to what Jesus had in mind in this teaching.

“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled by men.” (Matthew 5:13) Salt today has become such a commonplace part of our lives, available in every home or restaurant, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Remembrance Sunday Brooksby 2009

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 8, 2009

God is a "present help in trouble" Ps 46.1

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Ps 46:1) Committed Christians over the centuries have paid an important role in our armed forces. They have prayed for their country and they have been leaders in the forefront of battle. One such Christian was Lt. General Sir ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

God Is Our Refuge And Strength, A Very Present Help In Trouble

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 11, 2025

Reflections on Dobbie of Malta, a Christian general under fire for Remembrance Sunday

Remembrance Sunday God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Ps 46:1) Committed Christians over the centuries have paid an important role in our armed forces. They have prayed for their country and they have been leaders in the forefront of battle. One such Christian ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-17

Denomination: Anglican

The Olivet Discourse - A Serious Look At Matthew 24 And Revelation 6 In Parallel – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 11, 2022

Matthew 24 and Revelation 6 are parallel passages, for both are set in the Tribulation. The Rapture of the Church is not found in Matthew 24. This examination of both chapters draws the parallels. The Tribulation is a most terrible time. Christians won't be in it.

THE OLIVET DISCOURSE - A SERIOUS LOOK AT MATTHEW 24 AND REVELATION 6 IN PARALLEL – PART 2 If you did not read PART 1 of this study, it is important that you do so. It explains what this whole subject is about. The very briefest comment – There is no Rapture teaching in Matthew 24 and 25, and I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-7, Acts 1:3, Matthew 24:3, Revelation 19:1-11, Revelation 4:1, Matthew 24:4-14, Matthew 24:4-5, Revelation 6:1-2, Matthew 24:6-7, Revelation 6:3-4, Matthew 24:7, Revelation 6:5-6, Revelation 6:7-8, Matthew 24:8, Matthew 24:9-12, Revelation 6:9-11, Matthew 5:44, Romans 12:14, Revelation 6:12-17, Matthew 24:27, Matthew 24:29-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Something Better Than Perfume

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 24, 2004

One’s name or reputation is a precious possession It needs to be guarded and cherished. This sermon calls upon the follower of Christ to do just that.

Something Better Than Perfume III John 1:4-12 Have you ever heard of the expression, “Your name will be mud?” Do you know where it originated? Samuel Alexander Mudd was the doctor who set John Wilkes Booth’s leg after Booth assassinated Abraham Lincoln in Ford’s Theater in 1865. Mudd claimed ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:4-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Amos, The Regular Guy Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Oct 1, 2014

When God calls you, don’t think about your faults, what sins you’ve committed or education or experience that you don’t have. Thank God for His calling, and just do it. God will take care of the rest.

Last week we discussed Jonah. I call him the “Running Prophet”. You all remember the story -- God called Jonah to preach to the city of Nineveh, but he ran away and was punished for it. Eventually, he came to his senses and went to Nineveh to deliver God’s message. This week, I ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Idols For Destruction

Contributed by Daniel Becker on Sep 15, 2001

President Bush’s Bible Reading for Sept 11 A mosiac of selections from various daily devotionals for Sept 11, 2001

Idols for Destruction “So each of the people likewise cut down his own bough and followed Abimelech, put them against the stronghold, and set the stronghold on fire above them, so that all the people of the tower of Shechem died, about a thousand men and women.” Judges 9:49 “The tower of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:49, Jeremiah 21:4-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In Remembrance Of Me

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 27, 2012

Freedom never comes easy nor is it free. We need to remember those who paid dearly for our liberty. We must remember both the sacrifices they made and also the ultimate sacrifice that He made to set us free.

“In Remembrance of Me” 1 Corinthians 11:24 Tomorrow is Memorial Day. In a survey taken over ten years ago, only 28% of Americans understood the true meaning of Memorial Day. The day, unfortunately, has become more about retail and picnics than understanding the importance of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24

Denomination: Baptist

Is A.i. A Threat To Christianity?

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 30, 2023

The development of a sentient, all-knowing being is shaking up civilization. Will it be like God? Will it have a soul? Will it make humans obsolete? Will it be able to replace pastors? Is this a fulfillment of Bible prophecy?

IS A.I. A THREAT TO CHRISTIANITY? Rev. 13:15; Isa. 45:11-12 INTRODUCTION A. AI HUMOR 1. What do you call a blonde who dyes her hair brown? Artificial intelligence. 2. I hear they’ve made a new artificially intelligent Oreo? It’s one smart cookie. 3. Scientists predict human-level ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:15, Isaiah 45:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Holding On To The Sword”

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Nov 10, 2003

Stopping our study on the life of David to look at an unknown man and his great accomplishment.

“Holding On To the Sword” Date: November 9, 2003 A.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: 2 Samuel 23:9-10 1 Chronicles 11:12-14 Introduction • One of the realities of life is war. History has many stories of nations at war; nation against nation; and even during the Civil War, we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:9-10, 1 Chronicles 11:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Veteran

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 13, 2012

This sermon uses the Gettysburg Address, lots of pictures, and compares the taking of the hills of France's D Day Invasion to the Jesus taking the hill of sin (Salvation)

God’s Veterans Romans 3:23 In July of 1863, General Robert E. Lee's Army Of Northern Virginia of 75,000 men and the 97,000 man Union Army Of The Potomac under General George G. Meade met, by chance, at a place called Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. There at Gettysburg on 3 days in July, 1863, more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Baptist