Sermons on first amendment: showing 1-15 of 156,268

Whom Shall We Obey, God Or Man?

Contributed by John Martin on Jun 19, 2018

In 1954 then senator Lyndon B. Johnson slipped some wording into an IRS bill that made it illegal for a pastor to preach all of Gods Word and call out those who ruled in opposition. Pulpit Freedom sunday was born out of that.

1 Today is a different sort of Sunday her at Praise and across our entire nation, and because some may not be aware of what Pulpit Freedom Sunday is I want to take a few minutes to explain before getting into the heart of the message. Let me state that everything I will say and do this morning is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:19-20

Is Religious Freedom In Jeopardy? A Look At The First Amendment And What The Bible Has To Say.

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 1, 2020

During the current global viral Pandemic, it was apparent that some churches were not following government guidelines designed to help save the lives of its citizens.

During the current global viral Pandemic, it is apparent that some church Pastors are not following government guidelines designed to help save the lives of its citizens, and some have even vowed not to permit "any dictator law" to stop services, and have encouraged worshippers to meet, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Matthew 22:34-40, Romans 2:4, John 13:34-35, 1 Peter 2:12-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Amends

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 5, 2009

A sermon from material from Celebrate Recovery on making amends (Blessed are the peacemakers)

Evening Service for 4/26/2009 Making Amends Introduction: Telemachus was a monk who lived in the 4th century AD. He felt God saying to him, “Go to Rome.” He was in a monastery. He put his possessions in a sack and set out for Rome. When he arrived in the city, people were thronging into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Amends Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 23, 2013

James (or actually, Jacob in Hebrew) was one of the most dramatic cases of a changed life after having been an eyewitness to the resurrection.

Show Jesus’ Little Brother video clip from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2BfHfkFJCQ 1. James’ Ossuary A little over 10 years ago, a French scientist made the discovery of an ossuary with the inscription, “James, the son of Joseph, brother of Jesus” on it. An ossuary was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Divine Words Grow With The One Who Reads Them Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 3, 2012

The culture of death cannot win true arguments with the Truth, so they change the topic. But if we study the Scriptures with faith, they become more and more our prayer.

Monday of 2nd Week in Lent Verbum Domini The wicked and adulterous generation that our culture has become is heartily in favor of the words of Jesus here–it’s about the only ones they ever quote–“Judge not, and you will not be judged.” They believe that if one loves ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:36-38

Denomination: Catholic

Amend Your Ways!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 22, 2014

There are some people who are never bothered to find out the root cause of the problems and make an effort to change!

Amend your ways! Jeremiah 7:3 “Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Amend your ways and your deeds, and I will let you dwell in this place.” Our website: http://worshipjesusministriestrust.org/ Follow me at https://www.facebook.com/bala.samson At last I got the right ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Make Amends Now

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 6, 2021

Have you watched some people say sorry reluctantly, never ready to accept their faults, but here we have a lesson to learn from a king who does not know the true God, anybody listening?

Make amends now…. Genesis 20:14”Abimelech then took sheep and oxen and male and female servants, and gave them to Abraham, and restored his wife Sarah to him.” The response of pagan king Abimelech is praise-worthy and deserves our claps, when reprimanded him for taking Sarah, wife of Abraham, he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

'amend Your Way'

Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Oct 13, 2020

Our walk with God is predicated on our being obedient to Him. No one lives in disobedience and expect the blessings from God no matter how religious he tries to be. We need to amend our way in conformity to the Word of God.

"This saith the LORD of hosts,the God of Israel,Amend your ways and your doings,and I will cause you to dwell in this place" (Jer 7:3) This message came to Judah through Jeremiah about 612 BC. There was a show of public worship without a corresponding transformation in the lives of the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

12 Steps To God's Way Of Living – Part 5

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2006

Part 5 of a 6 part series on the 12 Steps as a Spiritual Discipline

(Slide 1) Last week was the Super Bowl and those who love the color of black and gold are rejoicing because their beloved Steelers are the champions! The half-time show was tame, (at least by Rolling Stones standards,) and I never thought I would see 60-year-old men rumble up and down a stage as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18

Denomination: Church Of God

12 Steps To Recovery Part 9 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 17, 2008

Step 9 focuses on our actually making amends to those we have harmed through our addictions. This message also focuses on reconciliation.

Twelve Steps To Recovery Part 9 Scripture: Matthew 5:23-24; Genesis 33:1-4; Luke 19-8-9 Introduction To date in this series we have discussed the first seven steps in the twelve steps to recovery process. We began by admitting that we were powerless over our dependencies and that there was a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Zacchaeus

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 13, 2019

Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time — 31C Year C

Zacchaeus was a government contractor with the Roman Government in charge of all transported goods into Jericho, which gave him almost a license to extort money for big commissions. Luke 19:2 says he was a "chief toll collector" and that he was "wealthy," at his job at the toll ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

First Things First Series

Contributed by James Galbraith on Sep 21, 2009

Comparing the first two churches in Revelation 2 -Ephesus and Smyrna - to see that bigger and brighter is not always better, and that holding on to our first love, must be our primary task as a church.

“First Things first” - Revelation 2:1-11 By James Galbraith September 13, 2009 First Baptist Church, Port Alberni Background: The Revelation was written by Apostle John, near the time of his death, after he was given a fantastic vision of the future: - many fixate on myriad of confusing details ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

First Things First

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Seek first the Kingdom of God.

"First Things First" Matthew 6:25-33 In the ancient Arabian folktale, Aladdin, Aladdin is the lazy son of a poor Chinese tailor. After his father's death, he meets a magician who says that he is Aladdin's uncle. The magician convinces Aladdin to go after a beautiful lamp that is hidden in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Things First

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The content of the gospel is of paramount importance.

Thesis: The content of the gospel is of paramount importance. Intro.: 1. In the educational field ("academia") there is a raging debate over what a "core curriculum" should be. a. What courses should be required of all students? b. How do you decide irreducible minimum all should know? c. Who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

First Things First Series

Contributed by Stephen Gibney on May 10, 2003

God’s Covenant with Adam.

THE ADAM PROJECT First Things First: Genesis 1:26, 27; 2:4-7 We would do well to start preaching the gospel not in terms of just religion, or having a relationship with God but preaching it on the basis of a covenant that God makes with people. In fact the Bible is divided into two testaments the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 2:4-7

Denomination: Apostolic