Sermons on Collapse Of Civilizations:

Can The Foundations Of America Be Restored? Only Through A Revival Of The Young

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 24, 2023

Christianity is the underpinning of western civilization, and as we jettison it for entertainment, nihilism, pleasure, and post-modernism, we unsurprisingly see a society tipping into chaos

In our desperate search for what went wrong with western civilization, digging through layer after layer, social structures breaking down, norms shifting, confusion abounding, unrest spreading, and suicide flourishing, we search and long and cry out, "What has gone wrong!?" We think to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Scheming Without A Schematic Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 17, 2025

When human design collapses, God’s blueprint restores; the Divine Draftsman rebuilds lives and cultures through grace, purpose, and renewed imagination.

(Finding the Blueprint Again) --- 1. The Great Design Problem We live in a world obsessed with building things—apps, ideologies, identities, futures. Every headline feels like a pitch deck: Here’s how to fix the world. Our confidence is architectural; we assume that with enough data, diversity, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1, Genesis 11:1-9, Colossians 1:16-17, Ephesians 2:10, Proverbs 3:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Powers That Be As Ordained By God Almighty (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 27, 2019

Respect civil authority and pay all taxes and custom duties as well as any mandatory fees you need to pay in the society. Live right and be at peace with the Powers that be.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *THE POWERS THAT BE AS ORDAINED BY GOD ALMIGHTY (PT. 2)* Romans 13:4-7 King James Version (KJV) 4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:4-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Prayer For Our Nation Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 23, 2020

The problem is not something solvable by election returns, and we have to stop acting like it is.

Thursday of the 25th Week in Course 2020 National Day of Prayer/Fasting Herod Antipas was the primo politician of Palestine two thousand years ago. As one of the few surviving offspring of Herod the Great, Antipas ruled Galilee and Perea, but he was pretty paranoid. John the Baptist had preached ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:3-6, Luke 9:7-9, Ecclesiastes 1:2-11

Denomination: Catholic

Election 2016

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

how Christians should make decisions before they vote

We are just weeks away from the presidential election, and I know there are many out there who agree with me that I wish it was over. But it is not, and the rhetoric is only going to get worse until election day. For many reasons, this is one of the most important elections in this century. The ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

I Pledge Allegiance Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 10, 2005

We, as Christians,have a dual citizenship, and we need to know our relationship to Civil Governments.

“I Pledge Allegiance” Text: Romans, Chapter 13 Introduction. A man drives up to a large sheep ranch and locates the owner out in the pasture with his sheep. He approaches the owner and asks, “If I can tell you exactly how many sheep you own, can I have one?” The owner scratched his head and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He That Winneth Souls Is Wise No. 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022

The story is told of a young farmer who was drafted into the Confederate army to serve during the Civil War.

The war was such a strain on the South that they did not have time to train the recruits. They drafted them to serve and placed them on the battle line to fight. This one young man was drafted and never had time to learn how: • To salute. • To keep in step as he marched. • Even, to know what the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Proverbs 11:30

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Worry

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 5, 2002

In this day we live in, there is certain to be a continuing collapse of moral standards, and the multiplying of numbers in the false religions of this world.

DON’T WORRY! There are a great many things to worry about in today’s world. Our unstable economy, tightening finances, child abductions, and the war on terrorism are all things that jump out at us from the headlines. Fear and depression are widespread. Make no mistake, we live in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-13, Psalm 91:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Decline Of A Society

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 21, 2022

There is a book called “The Rise and Fall of The Roman Empire”, which tells of the rise to power and the collapse of the Roman Empire.

We look back in history and do not think much about the fall of Rome, but to put it into perspective, you have to realize the nation of Rome was so big, no one ever thought such a thing could have happened, BUT IT DID! Nations have COME and nations have GONE! For example, who would have ever ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Baptist

What Can God Do With A Small Congregation

Contributed by Lester Potts on Nov 17, 2025

What can a small church do? How can we possibly make a difference in a world that seems to be collapsing?

It took just one person, Jesus Christ, to spark a movement that changed history. His ministry on earth lasted only three years, during which time Jesus chose twelve men to serve alongside Him. Who were these individuals, and what inspired them to boldly share the message of the Gospel—even at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Journey To Faith

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Mary Magdalene’s world had collapsed on the crucifixion of Jesus and she came to the tomb Searching, Learning, Seeing and then Believing.

The resurrection of Jesus demands a personal response. Pollsters take pleasure in getting the opinion of the general public, asking, "Do you believe that Jesus rose from the dead?" They are keen to tell us: what percentage believe he actually physically came to life again; how many say he didn’t ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Girded Saints

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 20, 2026

Girding precedes armor; readiness begins with being held together so faithfulness can endure pressure without collapse.

There is a kind of readiness that feels loud. It announces itself. It comes with urgency, energy, momentum. People speak faster. Plans multiply. Language sharpens. For a long time, many of us assumed that kind of readiness was faithfulness. If someone was energized, they must be ready. If ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7, 1 Peter 1:13, Ephesians 6:14, 1 Samuel 17:38-40

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Serving God By Submitting To Gov't

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

WE ARE TO SERVE GOD BY SUBMITTING TO THE CIVIL GOVERNMENT, RECOGNIZING THAT ITS POWER AND AUTHORITY ARE FROM GOD 1.

WE ARE TO SERVE GOD BY SUBMITTING TO THE CIVIL GOVERNMENT, RECOGNIZING THAT ITS POWER AND AUTHORITY ARE FROM GOD 1. General Rule: As a General Rule, We are to Submit to Those in Authority Over Us; Why? a. Resisting the authority = rebellion against God b. To avoid hurting ourselves c. To free us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Martin Luther King - January 2005 Speech

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jan 14, 2005

... what are YOU going to do to address the challenges we still experience as it relates civil/human rights?

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMUNITY BREAKFAST WATERVILLE ROTARY CLUB, WATERVILLE, MAINE 17 JANUARY 2005 Mayor LePage, Muriel Scott, Deborah Silva, Debbie Halm, Rabbi Krinsky, Pastor Anderman, Wayne Theriault, Waterville Rotary Club, Ethnic Vocal Ensemble, Jody Rich, Distinguished guest, family and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Use Wisdom But Know Its Limitations Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 31, 2010

In today's lesson we are encouraged to use wisdom but know its limitations--particularly with respect to civil authorities.

Scripture In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes addresses the use of wisdom but also being aware of its limitations. Let us read Ecclesiastes 8:1-17: 1 Who is like the wise? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man’s wisdom makes his ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed