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Socialism: Incompatible With Freedom And Liberty

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Jul 4, 2019

A Fourth of July Message and a warning to America

SOCIALISM: INCOMPATIBLE WITH FREEDOM AND LIBERTY TEXT: EPH. 6:12 INTRODUCTION: On this Sunday before the 4th of July 2019, we celebrate the 243rd year of our founding as a nation. America is called, “The land of the free and the home of the brave.” We’re the land where liberty reigns and people ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

Worshiping God As Creator Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 28, 2001

First in a series on worship - this message focuses on worshiping God because He is the Creator.

That’s Why We Worship - Worshiping God As Creator "Worshiping God As Creator" Creation Joke: There were these three professionals sitting around a table talking about the oldest profession. The Doctor says, "well, the Bible says that God took a rib out of Adam to make woman. Since that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 16, 2005

As we celebrate our nation’s freedom (USA), let us remember what God has made our freedom for.

Freedom Galatians 5:1 (New International Version) It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. INTRODUCTION: Freedom Lady. Atop the hill in Washington, D.C. stands ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Unity In Diversity Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

The largest room in the world is the room for improvement. This is where we are all at. That is why Paul warns us not to think of ourselves more highly than we ought. You can only be a growing Christian if you are aware of the fact that you have a long way to go.

Back in the 1600's William Lantan was the captain of a ship headed for Barbados. A thousand miles off the coast his vessel sprang a leak, and he had the crew take refuge in their longboat. They had a plentiful supply of bread, but little water. After 18 days of drifting they were down to a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5

America's Only Hope

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 4, 2021

July 4th message as we look at the freedom we have because men and women paid the ultimate sacrifice. The Spiritual freedom we have to worship and have a relationship with the Lord becasue of the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

America's Only Hope 2 Chronicles 7:14 Today July 4th ... Independence Day! We celebrate the 245th birthday of our nation. Turn to the Old Testament book of 2 Chronicles chapter 7. Prayer- Illustration- Years ago one of our American submarines sank off the eastern coast. Divers attempted ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus' Family Values

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 4, 2024

A sermon about the Church as Family.

“Jesus’ Family Values” Mark 3:20-35 Family is a foundational concept in the Bible. The Bible begins in Genesis, not with talk about nations and tribes, but families—big families, real families. Sometimes God’s people are likened to the bride of the Bridegroom and our infidelities are compared ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Declaration Of Dependence

Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 4, 2002

We are a nation "Under God". Always have been. Always will be.

Declaration of Dependence In what could be considered, at best, extremely poor timing (8 days before our nation celebrated it’s 226th birthday) the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of appeals ruled saying the Pledge of Allegiance in public school is unconstitutional because ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Everything Comes From The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 6, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Did you came from GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our origins are from GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 11:11-12 (Amplified Bible) Nevertheless, in [the plan of] the Lord and from His poi

I. EXORDIUM: Did you came from GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our origins are from GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 11:11-12 (Amplified Bible) Nevertheless, in [the plan of] the Lord and from His point of view woman is not apart from and independent of man, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Our Country Needs From Us

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jul 2, 2011

What our country needs from us as God's people is to live in such a way that gives the gospel credibility.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas July 3, 2011 WHAT OUR COUNTRY NEEDS FROM US Isaac Butterworth 1 Timothy 2:1-7 (NIV) 1 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

“freedom Through Strength"

Contributed by Selwyn Robins on Jul 3, 2010

Standing in front of your Giants.

“Freedom Through Strength" I Samuel 16:11:13, 17:33-39 Intro I am excited about two words this morning. That first word is Jesus!! The second word is….Freedom, Freedom, Freedom (say out loud as you read this) HISTORY - Today is a day to celebrate Freedom in the United States, ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Obscure

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 18, 2022

Obscure Patriots in the American Revolution brought about liberty from tyranny. The same is true today for the cause of Christ.

I am sure you are familiar with the famous portrait, "Washington Crossing the Delaware." Emanuel Leutze painted two versions of the portrait. He began the first in 1849 in Germany, immediately following the failure of Germany's revolution. Some believe he painted the portrait to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Home: The Place Where God Is Unvieled

Contributed by Rev. Jijo Varghese on Oct 6, 2014

Which is the best place for a child to learn? Its none other but our own homes. Home is the best and the first school of an individual. A home can build and and home can break an individual.

The main theme of the Church was Theological Education: Equipping People of God. The theme is quite relevant in this era. But I felt it to be too scholastic to be preached in Church where the community is mixed and all don’t enjoy high funda theology. Taking that into consideration I thought ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal

Valuing The Giver Rather Than The Gift / Dependence Day

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Sep 13, 2015

The things in this world, even the things that we pray earnestly for, often end up distracting us from the Giver of the Gift.

Dependence Day This morning we look at dependence on God, and identifying the difference between loving gifts, and loving and worshiping the Giver of All Good Gifts. Our Gospel lesson for this morning is a great lesson, in fact, for Thanksgiving Day services. As we examine it, we can see a nice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Anglican

Loving Truth

Contributed by James Groce on May 4, 2003

Pontius Pilate even attempted to engage Jesus Christ in a philosophical discussion of the nature of truth when he asked “What is truth?”

******************* Loving truth 2 Thess. 2:10b “…because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.” It is sobering to realize that this statement implies that we don’t naturally love the truth. Nor, for that matter, can we be saved without loving the truth. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Work In Progress Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 6, 2007

Discipleship is the process of transformation

A Work In Progress Matthew 28:19 – 20; 2 Timothy 3:16-17 June 10, 2007 Matthew 28:19-20 “Go to the people of all nations and make them my disciples. Baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to do everything I have told you. I will be with you always, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational