Sermons on Congress:

Declaration Of Dependence Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 1, 2012

We may think we have independence but in reality we are very much dependent. We have no rights but one.

This week we will celebrate Independence Day, a celebration of The Declaration of Independence. The Declaration of Independence was a statement adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, which announced that the thirteen American colonies, then at war with Great Britain, regarded ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Foursquare

Some Straight Talk Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 8, 2013

Homosexuality is a significant issue today. After the Supreme Court struck down "DOMA" Christians will find themselves in a key position to teach truths about marriage.

1. In June, 2013 the SCOTUS determined that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), signed by Bill Clinton on 9.21.96 was unconstitutional. DOMA allowed states to refuse to recognize same-sex marriages granted under the laws of other states. Until Section 3 of the Act was ruled unconstitutional in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ashamed?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 25, 2015

A sermon for Independence Day 2015 on Luke 9:26- Are we ashamed? (Outline and material adapted from Alan Stewart at: http://sermons.pastorlife.com/members/UploadedSermons/sermon_2548.pdf)

HoHum: It all makes sense now. Gay marriage and marijuana are being legalized at the same time.  Leviticus 20:13 says if a man lays with another man, he should be stoned. Just misinterpreting WBTU: That is so politically incorrect. PC is ruining us as a nation. Some dictionaries give the flavor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Failed Glory (2) Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 19, 2016

Leaders and followers can remove the glory of God from a church by emphasizing relevance over transcendence.

1. 17 Inches [John Scolinos and Home Plate In 1996 John Scolinos spoke to more than 4000 baseball coaches at the American Baseball Coaches Association convention in Nashville, TN. He was a legend among baseball coaches. He was a Hall of Fame College Baseball Head coach who coached at Pepperdine ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:18-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prodigal Son Part One Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 15, 2014

The prodigal son is an example of how much God loves us and will welcome us back into His presence. What can we learn about God and what can we apply to our loves concerning His love and forgiveness.

The Prodigal son Luke 15:11-15:24 Introduction- This morning we are going to talk about the parables of Jesus. It is a familiar passage that everyone can relate too. Luke 15 contains 3 parables. 1. Parable of the lost sheep- Jesus says suppose you have 100 sheep and one leaves. You go out and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Kind Of Mother

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 31, 2014

Some mothers give their self to their children. Others give their children to themselves. God's kind of Mother does this.

God's Kind of Mother 1 Kings 3:16-28 Today is a very special day… a day when we honor and pay respect to a very special person ... our Mothers. To use the words of Abraham Lincoln, "It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this" Mother‘s Day began in Virginia, back ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Art Of War - Pt. 4 - Warfare Wardrobe 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 2, 2017

Security systems. Car alarms. But are you still vulnerable? Defenseless? Feel like you are under attack? Are you dressed for battle? Let's learn the "Art of War!"

The Art of War Pt. 4 - Warfare Wardrobe 2 I. Introduction In January of 2006 an article was published in the USA Today. It said . . . "After Army and Marine Corps generals were summoned Wednesday to a closed-door briefing on Capitol Hill, the brass emerged with vows to improve body armor for all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sharing God's Sure Promises

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jan 27, 2013

Eternal God, Creator of the universe, Who is beyond our knowing, has made Himself known to us, most especially in the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ. The Word of God should be reverently handled, and we should share the message it contains.

There’s an immense universe out there: earth, moon, sun, solar system, galaxy, all the cosmos. And it all began with a Big Bang about 13.772 billion years ago, give or take 59 million years. That is scientifically observable, determinable, objective and quantifiable, insofar we can know ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Sermon For 4th Of July 2016

Contributed by David Trexler on Jul 11, 2016

Independent from England--Now dependent upon God

Sermon for the 4th of July 2016 Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty we’re free at last! Tomorrow we celebrate the 4th of July—Independence Day—Freedom from the rule of England! Out of this freedom came our constitution and the bill of rights formed in 1789. I ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Need To Acknowledge True Knowledge.

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Apr 2, 2010

The key is not to study that which is false but that which is true.

Intro: 1. The Secret Service is a bureau of the U.S Department of Treasury. The Congress created the Secret Service in 1865 to fight the counterfeiting of U.S currency. It was not until 1901 after the assassination of President William McKinley that they were also assigned to protect the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Being Judgmental Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 28, 2013

This message examines Paul's warning against being judgmental.

Has any of you ever been guilty of one of the most deadly sins? The sin I am talking about is the one Jesus attacked more often and directly than any other sin. Still clueless? This sin is the most widely justified and practiced sin in the world. I would even venture to say that this is the sin ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Cures For Troubled Hearts

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2012

Peace comes through Christ in spite of our circumstances.

INTRODUCTION All around are signs people have troubled hearts. In the United States of America, it’s common for Congress and the president to disagree on the country’s budget. Occasionally it reaches the point where there is the threat of the federal government shutting down. Prison ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Bio Of A First-Class Dad

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 15, 2019

Why was Abraham called "Father of us all?" Because he was a first-class Dad. He was a Man of Leadership, a Man of Faith, and a Man of Prayer. If we want to be first-class Dads, we should follow his example.

BIO OF A FIRST-CLASS DAD Gen. 17:5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE DEFINITION OF BARBECUING It’s the only type of cooking a "real man" will do. When a man volunteers to do the ’BBQ’ the following chain of events are put into motion: 1. The woman goes to the store. 2. The woman fixes the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An American Reformation

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

An edited adaptation of material presented in History of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States of America by Abel Stevens (digital on-line edition by Holiness Data Ministry).

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) There have been many changes in interpretation of the New Testament over the centuries. Some of these changes in theological understanding led to massive political and social ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Fire Of Faith Within Me Won't Let You Deny Me

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 8, 2013

Issues of division in the deep south over distribution of wealth.

The Fire of Faith Within Me Won't Let You Deny Me by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (9/7/2013) “That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being ...read more

Denomination: Friends