Sermons on Goat Nations:

The Kingdom Divided: Israel Splits Between Rehoboam & Jeroboam

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 12, 2021

During the civil war in the United States 620,000 people died, because a kingdom had been divided. The nation divided politically, over the issue of slavery, and the northern states fought a long bloody war to end slavery forever in the USA.

During the civil war in the United States 620,000 people died, because a kingdom had been divided. The nation divided politically, over the issue of slavery, and the northern states fought a long bloody war to end slavery forever in the USA. In the end they were victorious, but the cost was more ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

America, Patriotism, And The Fear Of God

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 19, 2021

Peter’s first letter was probably written some time before this terrible persecution. At the time of Peter’s writing, Christians was being slandered and mistreated in isolated places throughout modern day Turkey. He did not live in a “Christian nation.”

Should Christians support the Iraqi invasion? Should American Christians who protested the Vietnam war go to Canada to avoid the draft instead? How are Christians to respond when the Supreme Court hands down decisions that go against God’s Word? Can Christians support former President Obama while ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Ghost Power

Contributed by John Gaston on May 23, 2021

There's only one power that can deliver, transform, and empower: the Holy Spirit! If we would win this nation, we must go back to God's original plan. The church will never be the church without this power!

HOLY GHOST POWER INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE MECHANIC’S AMAZING DOG 1. A mechanic owned a dog named “Mace.” Mace had a bad habit of eating all the grass in the mechanic’s lawn, so the mechanic had to keep Mace inside. 2. The grass eventually became overgrown. One day the mechanic was working ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Stubborn Evangelist: Part Two Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Jonah also knows about the ocean’s deep waters. But he didn’t go intentionally. And what he finds at the bottom of the ocean is not just for those who read National Geographic but for all of us. God has a massive mercy.

Today we continue a four part series entitled Jonah: The Stubborn Evangelist. Many of you know the story of Jonah, a man on the run from God. Many of us know this as an amusing story about a prophet and a “whale.” Yet, Jonah is also a man on the run from his responsibility – to share the message of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Crisis Of A Crumbling Foundation

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 6, 2013

Although it has been very gradual, we've been hearing some cracking in the foundation of this great nation. It is time for Christians to speak up in loving and redemptive ways. Our silence is saving no one. God give us wisdom and courage.

The year was 1958. It happened in a small town in northeast Pennsylvania The community leaders had built a small red brick building that would serve as their City Hall. The same building was designed to be used as the local firehouse and police department. For that tiny community, this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Being A Diverse But Christ Focussed Church

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jan 26, 2014

Being a Christian church means following Jesus command to make disciples of people of all nations, which means we will be a community of diverse people. We explore why this is important, what it means for us and how to live with differences in our church

There is something important for everyone in our congregation to think deeply about. Do you see differences as a blessing or a problem? How you answer this question is important, as it will influence how you live and act. It will influence how you be part of the church. The church in Corinth had a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Revival In The Graveyard

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 13, 2014

You and I have been provided with dry dead bones and given the responsibility to put proclaim life giving words. God will put on them flesh and skin and implant the spirit thus resurrecting the spiritually dead and ushering in a revival in our nation.

Opening Illustration: In 1904 the Atlanta newspapers reported an amazing revival of prayer sweeping the city. On November 2nd the Supreme Court of Georgia closed so people could attend prayer meetings. Stores, factories, offices and even saloons followed suit. "For two hours at midday all Denver ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Hand In The Land-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 21, 2017

2 of 2. Upon hearing of Israel’s miraculous crossing of the Jordan the surrounding nations recognized their weak condition. When God’s power is obvious, those apart from Him perceive their frailty. When God’s hand is in the land...

GOD’s HAND In The LAND-II—Joshua 5:1 Attention: Husband & wife loading car in preparation for lengthy fishing trip/Husband keeps looking amorously at wife/Felt uncomfortable because it seemed out of place/kept telling her, ‘Honey, I love you”/Getting in her way as she was getting ready/Finally she ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Hand In The Land-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 21, 2017

1 of 2. Upon hearing of Israel’s miraculous crossing of the Jordan the surrounding nations recognized their weak condition. When God’s power is obvious, those apart from Him perceive their frailty. When God’s hand is in the land...

GOD’s HAND In The LAND-I—Joshua 5:1 When ‘God’s hand’ is obviously ‘in the land’, great & life-changing things happen! The surrounding nations recognized their weak condition before the Israelite God upon hearing of Israel’s miraculous crossing of the Jordan. When God’s hand is clearly seen, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wood That's Good For Nothing Series

Contributed by David Wilson on May 19, 2011

God asks a series of rhetorical questions designed to get the people facing the sad fact that despite being called by God they were no better than the nations around them. In fact, because they refused to bear proper fruit they were worthless to God.

VERSES 1-5: Israel as a Vine Ezekiel was not the first prophet to refer to Israel as a vine. We see this in the song of the vineyard that is found in Isaiah 5. Also, as we study this chapter, it would be good to remember Jesus offered a reference of Himself as the true vine and the need for us ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Been Invited? Have You Accepted The Invitation? (1 Peter 2.4-12)

Contributed by Udo Mueller Junior on Feb 25, 2012

We are chosen to: come to Him; to be linving stones in His Holy Temple; to offer sacrifices of worship. we have become His special people; a holy nation; with a specific purpose, to declare the praises of God. The invitation is given; will you come?

Have you been invited? Have you accepted the invitation? (1 Peter 2.4-12) I remember sending out invitations for our wedding, how difficult it was to cut people out. We had a budget, we couldn’t afford to have everyone we loved there, we had to pick a few. How wonderful it is to be invited. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

It Takes Faith (Part Eight) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 14, 2017

Moses-the one who challenged Pharaoh and delivered the Israelites out of Egypt. The great leader of the nation of Israel in the desert wanderings. Although these are the things Moses is best known for, he exhibited faith before he became Israel's leader.

IT TAKES FAITH (part eight) Hebrews 11:23-26 Now we come to Moses-the one who challenged Pharaoh and delivered the Israelites out of Egypt. The great leader of the nation of Israel in the desert wanderings. Although these are the things Moses is best known for, there was much going on in the life ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-15, Hebrews 11:23-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"I Am…. The God Who Washes Feet”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 15, 2020

People are searching for that which will satisfy an inner craving for meaning and significance. Jesus said: follow my example wash feet. quotes regarding why Franklin Grahm was did invited from the national day of prayer. security in Christ not other religions.

In Jesus Holy Name Easter V 2020 Text: John 14:2-3 Redeemer “I Am…. The God Who Washes Feet” We live in a culture of spiritual longing. Many people are searching for that which will satisfy an inner craving for meaning and significance. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2-3, John 13:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Coronavirus, What To Do Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 18, 2021

When pestilence is sent as a chastisement for the disobedience of God’s people and/or because national rulers refuse to surrender to God’s guidance, there are Biblical solutions to be lived out so we may enjoy God’s forgiveness and intervention.

Coronavirus, What to Do Pt. 3 The Church’s Litmus Test and Exhortations God is always dealing with the different heart issues of sinful mankind through afflictions, punishments, trials, conflicts and consequences of wrong choices. Any born-again theologian interpreting the whole of Scripture ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16, 2 Corinthians 13:5-6, Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trump Or Harris? How Should Evangelicals Elect A President Biblically?

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Oct 4, 2024

The 2024 election will have a huge impact on every aspect of our lives but some Christians are still confused about deciding who they will choose because they see that the two candidates do not meet their criteria as a national leader. How to elect a president biblically?

Today I will discuss a topic related to next month’s presidential election. I am not an American citizen, so I do not have the right to vote and I have no personal interest whatsoever. I do realize that if I preach on this sensitive topic, there is a risk of being misunderstood and disliked by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Jeremiah 17:5, Daniel 2:21, 1 Timothy 3:1-8, Psalm 139:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational