Sermons on Fourth Of July:

A Message For Those Troubled By America's Founding And The Issue Of Slavery

Contributed by Charles Payne on Jul 4, 2025

As we reflect on the birth of the United States this Independence Day, many feel a tension between celebrating liberty and grieving the stain of slavery that existed at the nation’s founding. That grief is valid.

INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE — JULY 4 INTRODUCTION Today, as we celebrate the birth of the United States of America, we remember not only the courageous acts of our Founding Fathers, but the deep convictions that stirred their hearts and shaped this nation's founding. This was not a mere revolt ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, 2 Corinthians 3:17, Psalm 33:12, Isaiah 61:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Has The Answer Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 6, 2004

This is the 4th study in the study "The Hebrew Hymnal".

Series: The Hebrew Hymnal (Psalms) [#4] HYMN #4: GOD HAS THE ANSWERS Psalm 4 Some hymns are inspired by tragedies in our lives while other hymns are just inspired through knowing Almighty God. This fourth hymn is a song of praise lifted up to God for what He has done and is doing. Notice ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Four States Of Man

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 3, 2008

Two things men have lost and can never regain Two ways to regain

Man is still trying to find what he lost by turning his back on God. a.In innocency as created (Gen:1-26) ----------------------------------------- 1.Created with out sin 2. Did not know what sin was 3.Total innocency when it came to the devil 4.No knowledge of what was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-26

Denomination: Baptist

Three Promises For Obedience Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 22, 2010

A study of chapter 2 verses 1 through 23

Haggai 2: 1 – 23 Three promises for obedience 1 In the seventh month, on the twenty-first of the month, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, saying: 2 “Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Does It Mean To Love God? (Exodus 19:16-20:20) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 29, 2022

And what does God expect from his people? The ten commandments, within their frame of God's apocalyptic appearance at Mount Sinai.

Today, we are going to work through "kind of" a big section in Exodus. It's maybe a mistake, to do it this way. We are going to fly high over some of God's most basic, well-known commands, and they deserve to be explained better than I'm going to. But the passage as a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:16-25, Exodus 20:1-20

No Mas

Contributed by Johnny Bley on Aug 30, 2002

Because of the blood of Jesus Christ, there are several things that have said, "No Mas, No Mas" so to speak concerning our Christian lives.

No Mas! John 1:29 On November 25, 1980 in New Orleans, Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duran fought their second of three fights. In that fight, Duran, in the 8th round said those now famous words, “no mas, no mas.” In other words, he said, no more, no more. He was done, finished. Think about ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29

Denomination: Baptist

A Lesson In "Child Care" Series

Contributed by Dr. Baby Ruth Hablo on Jan 23, 2005

(Devotional Series 7/50) In many ways, Manoah’s child was a "special case." But we Christians can learn a lot here about bringing up a children.

A LESSON IN "CHILD CARE" Judges 13:1-14 Devotional Series In many ways, Manoah’s child was a "special case." But we Christians can learn a lot here about bringing up a children. I. First Principle The child is a gift from God! Nowadays we know all about "How babies areborn"! But verse 3 looks ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Harmless Furnace

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 28, 2008

A message about the three Hebrew children in the firey furnace.

THE HARMLESS FURNACE Daniel 3:19-30 INTRO: In our day, we find it hard to follow Christ’s teaching, and walk with Him daily. We are ashamed of Jesus, it seems, and we won’t take a stand for Him. Today, we want to look at three men who were not afraid to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

"Thou Owest God A Death"

Contributed by Grady Henley on Oct 7, 2011

What Does a man Owe God?

"Thou Owest God A Death" The First part of King Henry the Fourth by William Shakespeare http://nfs.sparknotes.com/henry4pt1/page_223.html Act 5, Scene 1 PRINCE HENRY "Why, thou owest God a death." FALSTAFF 'Tis not due yet; I would be loath to pay him before his day. What need I be so ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

The Self-Sacrifice Of The Shepherd.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 18, 2021

He is the Good Shepherd who seeks out the lost sheep, and dies for His flock.

THE SELF- SACRIFICE OF THE SHEPHERD. John 10:11-18. In the fourth “I am” saying of John’s Gospel, Jesus appears as the Good Shepherd who gives His life for the sheep (John 10:11). Thus He is made known to His sheep (John 10:14). In John 10 Jesus effectively castigated the Pharisees for their ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Symbolism Of Numbers In The Book Of The Revelation Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 22, 2006

GIVES IN FULL DETAIL THE SYMBOLISM OF NUMBERS GENERALLY AND ESPECIALLY IN THE BOOK OF THE REVELATION

THE SYMBOLISM OF NUMBERS IN THE BOOK OF THE REVELATION Note: For a study of the symbolic meaning of numbers see W. A. Criswell, Expository Sermons on Revelation, Volume 1, pp. 56-84. Study the following materials which give Biblical illustrations of what seem to be symbolic uses of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding People's Unresponsiveness Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 16, 2003

A surprise, a realization, an encouragement and a reality check for understanding why more people don’t respond to the Christian message.

After I became a Christian, I wanted to find a way to share the good news of Christ with my non-Christian friends and family members. I was convinced that if I could find just the right approach, just the right technique, all of my unbelieving friends would come to faith in Christ. At first I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Beast, The Mark, And The Number" Series

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 27, 2010

Commentary on Chapter 13

“Revealing the Revelation” Chapter 13 January 31, 2010 Revelation 13 1And the dragon stood on the shore of the sea. And I saw a beast coming out of the sea. He had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on his horns, and on each head a blasphemous name. 2The beast I saw ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

A Beastly Future Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 10, 2013

In these days when it seems God’s people are losing, don’t despair. Instead, be confident in the victory that’s soon coming, and be ready when Jesus comes to give us that victory.

There is an old legend that describes Satan in a meeting with all his demons. He wanted to send one of them to earth to aid men and women in the ruination of their souls, and he asked for volunteers. One creature came forward and said, “I will go.” Satan said, “If I send you, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Zechariah (The Practical Prophet) Part 1(Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on May 30, 2025

notes from Marilyn Hickey Ministries, footnotes by biblegateway.com; based in Jerusalem, from 520-518 BC, a month after the Temple foundation was completed

A Call to Repentance (myrtle trees and 4 horns/craftsmen) 1 In the eighth month of the second year of Darius, the word of the Lord came to Zechariah the prophet, the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo saying, 2 “The Lord was very angry with your fathers. :( 3 Therefore say to them, ‘Thus says the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard