Sermons on Civilization:

Prayer And The Real Patriot's Act

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jul 8, 2007

We can only love our government as much as we love God. Our most patriotic duty would be to pray that the two never conflict.

Title: Payer and the Patriot’s Act Text: Romans 12:18 – 13:7 FCF: Because Governments derive their authority from God, we ought to pray that they don’t set up themselves up in opposition to him SO: We cannot love our country more than we love God, because God is the means by which our country is to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Betrayal Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 11, 2018

Showing how Jesus was betrayed in four different ways in John 18, and how they apply to how we follow HIM today

The Betrayal CCCAG December 9th, 2018 Scripture- John 18 Intro: A little bit of history quiz for us this morning. Can anyone tell me what happened on May 15th in the year 44 BC? I know none of you are around then. A little hint, May 15th is the ides of March. Does it ring a Bell yet? May 15th ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hindsight, Insight, Foresight: The Importance Of History

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 9, 2019

This message is about understanding and remembering our history so that we will be able to prepare for our future.

Hindsight, Insight, Foresight The Importance of History Scriptures: Proverbs 30:18-19a; Deuteronomy 4:7-10; 6:5-12 Solomon said, “There are three things which are too wonderful for me, four which I do not understand: the way of an eagle in the sky…..” (Proverbs 30:18-19a) Eagles have excellent ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:7-10, Deuteronomy 6:5-12, Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Raising The Bar: Let Your Life Count For Something Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 13, 2014

We are called to let our lives count for Christ even when it means go against the cultural standards and political correctness of society.

Raising The Bar—“Let Your Life Count For Something” 10/13/152 2 Chronicles 33:21-34:8 Philippians 3:7-16 Today is the final message in our series “Raising The Bar.” We have looked at letting our yes mean yes, our attitudes towards those around us, and our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Teach One Reach One

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 5, 2017

This message is about why our history is important, regardless of your individual race.

Teach One, Reach One Why Black History and Your History Is Important Scriptures: Deut. 6:1-9; Proverbs 29:18 The title of my message this morning is “Teach One, Reach One.” Moses told the Children of Israel “Now this is the commandment, the statutes and the judgments which ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Marriage Mystery Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on May 4, 2015

Whenever you talk about the relationship between a husband and wife, you must always deal with prevailing attitudes. Our attitudes and understanding of what makes a good marriage and of the roles of husband and wife may or may not be right.

Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ ~ Part 23 A Marriage Mystery Ephesians 5:21-33 21. and be subject to one another in the fear of Christ. Marriage Like Christ and the Church 22. Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23. For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Fifth And Sixth Commandments

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 13, 2020

This is from a series I preached on the 10 Commandments

Title: The 10 Commandments – 5&6 Scripture: Exodus 20:12-13 Type: Expository Date: 10-20-19 Intro: Comedian Rodney Dangerfield, who died October 5, 2004, at age 82, made a living making fun of himself and the difficulty of getting what we all desire: a little respect, please. Some of his ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What On Earth Is Going To Happen? Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 18, 2021

In these incredibly tumultuous times, what on Earth is going to happen? Daniel 7 gives us a panoramic view of tumultuous human history, but assures us in the end, God wins. Much of it has been fulfilled, assuring us that what awaits to be fulfilled will be fulfilled as well.

The year 2020 continues to be a year like no other we have experienced. We are hurdling toward election day here in the U.S., it is now only 16 days away. And it’s an election that is likely to divide our country in the midst of a pandemic and social unrest like no other since the Civil ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

Passover: A Festival Of Freedom

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 21, 2021

Today's Message looks at the Feast of Passover through one of its names, "A Festival of Freedom." Here we will learn about God’s true freedom and rest through God's Passover, the Messiah Jesus as the Lamb of God.

Passover: A Festival of Freedom Exodus 12 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4a0lT_1Zgs As I was putting together this message, I became somewhat confused, and for all of you who know me, you know that this is a constant state that I find myself in. Yet, this was somewhat more than that, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14

Denomination: Foursquare

Self Control Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

All the boldness and knowledge in the world will not keep a man from going down in defeat if he lacks self-control.

In 1949 the Honorable Harold R. Medina was the judge who presided at the trial of 11 communists charged with plotting to overthrow our government by force. In his book Power To Become Lewis Dunnington gives an account of an interesting sidelight to that great trial. For 9 months the judge was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:6

The Reversal Of Revenge Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

Paul's message is that the Christian can shift the balance of power to the side of righteousness by leaving vengeance to God and concentrating on doing good. Never is doing good more needed than when you feel like revenge.

The Revolutionary War was complicated by the fact that it was often also a Civil War. Families were on both sides of the conflict. William, for example became the governor of New Jersey because of the influence of his famous father. The shocking thing was that William wanted to be loyal to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19

Don't Box Up Jesus Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 26, 2021

The story of Anna in Luke's gospel show us what to do with Jesus after Christmas.

Don’t Box Up Jesus Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Luke 2. And let me be the first to wish you a very Happy Boxing Day! That’s right. If we lived in England, Australia, Hong Kong, or Canada, today we would be celebrating Boxing Day. Quick trivia question: What does Boxing Day ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

Excelling In Goodness And Mercy Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 19, 2021

In the pursuit for godliness they will discover there are some negative characteristics that will block their ascendancy to excellency. Yet, disciples also learn lessons about how to experience a life characterized by goodness, mercy, grace, and joy

A major part of learning how to do something is learning the "do nots." To illustrate: One of my first lessons related to learning how to be a locomotive engineer involved learning certain things that I must not do—such as going to sleep. While pulling a train, you do not reach down ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Rights Are Renounced Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Some people have turned ministry into a cash cow. Some people have just fleeced the sheep. Some people have completely overcompensated themselves, and they have found a great way to work the system.

I’m excited about finishing 1 Corinthians with you. God willing, we’ll discuss divorce, singleness, the resurrection, idolatry, spiritual gifts, tongues, love, and money in the weeks to come as we move line by line, sentence by sentence through this New Testament letter. Remember, every word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

One Nation Under God!

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jun 14, 2023

In July of 1776, our founding fathers & 56 men of faith & courage signed "The Declaration of Independence". On that day, those 56 signers pledged their lives, their fortunes, & their sacred honor to birth the land of the free & the home of the brave.

What was America like in July of 1776? As our founding fathers and 56 men of faith and courage signed their names to "The Declaration of Independence," it was considered to be their death certificate, because king George most assuredly would have killed every one of them had they won the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Pentecostal