Sermons on July Fourth:

What About Gambling!

Contributed by Robert Fleener on Jan 11, 2001

What does the Bible have to say to Christians about gambling?

"WHAT ABOUT GAMBLING ?" July 18, 1999 SOME KEY FACTS — USA - $639 spent annually on legalized gambling. Sharpest increase in gambling is among senior citizens. In CA, 40% of lottery tickets are bought by the unemployed. The casinos’ most profitable day is Sunday. The casinos’ busiest ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

Love

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005

Gomer broke Hosea’s heart but because if it she made it possible for him to give the world a picture of the “divine lover.” He promised His love in the repeated “I will” statements to the Jewish people.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: One night I had a dream. I was walking along the beach with the Lord, and across the sky flashed scenes of my life. In each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand. One was mine and one was the Lord’s. When the last scene of my life appeared before me, I ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Faith

Contributed by Monte Brown on Mar 22, 2009

For we walk by faith, not by sight.

Walking in Faith II Corinthians 5:7 Monte T. Brown July 3, 2005 Sunday Night First Baptist Riverton Scripture For we walk by faith, not by sight: II Corinthians 5:7 Prayer Father I come to you this holiday weekend and I just want to praise your name and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Served Its Purpose Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 17, 2007

The law was given for guidance until Christ completed His work on the cross.

The Law Served Its Purpose Galatians 3:19-26 July 18, 2007 Galatians 3:19-20 (NLT) Well then, why was the law given? It was given to show people how guilty they are. But this system of law was to last only until the coming of the child to whom God’s promise was made. And there is this further ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:19-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Power Of The Holy Spirit Part Ii Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 18, 2014

Believe in the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the Spirit will break strongholds, pray for you and teach you.

The Ultimate Decision July 17, 2013 It has been two weeks since I have been able to write to you. Not because I have not wanted to but I have been in a huge war against evil. You see speaking in Tongues for personal edification so we ca learn the desire of the Spirit is something Satan does not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Your Elevator Talk

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 29, 2014

We need to take St. Peter Chrysologus as a model for our witnessing, and be able to tell our witness to Christ and the Church in less than a minute.

July 30 2014 St Peter Chrysologus Today’s Gospel must be specially important to the Church, because we heard it on Sunday, and Monday, and again today. Because it is so brief, we might be tempted to think otherwise, that it is forgettable. But we forget it at our peril, at the peril of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Catholic

You Must Be Born Again

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 29, 2014

If you have only been born once, it’s not good enough to get you to Heaven. You must be born again. You are born again by putting your faith and trust in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.

You Must Be Born Again July 27, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: If you want to be forgiven and have eternal life, you must be born again. Focus Passage: John 3:1-16 Supplemental Passage: Yet for this reason I found mercy, so that in me as the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Me, Too And Saint Maria Goretti

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 3, 2018

Contraception enabled many to adopt sinful lifestyles without fear of pregnancy, and the other results were predictable and damaging.

July 6, 2018 Feast of St. Maria Goretti Our God is a God of mercy and compassion, but He is also the God of justice and equity. Defenseless people are His particular specialty. Crimes against those who cannot defend themselves, who have no physical or political power, are very offensive to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13, Amos 8:4-12

Denomination: Catholic

"Thinking The Things Of God” Baptism: Tap Water Made Special Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 7, 2018

Baptism: This sermon is a basic outline rather than a complete sermon.

In Jesus Holy Name October 14, 2018 Series: Luther’s Small Catechism Redeemer Text Matthew 28:19 “Thinking the Things of God” Baptism: Tap Water Made Special Everyone has an identity. At birth we are given a name. We have a family name. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19, Acts 2:38-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Evangelizing Our Culture Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 3, 2010

We must boldly and strongly confront the culture of death with the Truth of the Gospel in our evangelization.

Monday of 14th week in Course July 5, 2010 You Will Be My Witnesses The easy course of action for any people is to acculturate themselves to the people around them. That’s what the Hebrews did when they entered Palestine. They saw that the indigenous people worshiped the Ba’als on ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:16-22

Denomination: Catholic

Evangelization In Web 2.0 Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 10, 2010

If we are to evangelize modern culture, we must do so with a clear and effective understanding of modern media.

Monday of 15th week in Course July 12, 2010 You Will Be My Witnesses The people of Israel were given the land of Palestine so that they, by the beauty and truth of their worship and living, would attract pagan society to the worship of the True God and the goodness of righteous living. Instead of ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The True Spirit Of Independence

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 28, 2013

We don't need American Exceptionalism as much as Jesus Exceptionalism, that liberates the whole human person.

Over the last few years I have heard a lot of people talking about “American Exceptionalism.” That is a theme of commentators like Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity, but it is also something that many politicians on the left are drawn to–they want to make America exceptional by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Catholic

How Long O Lord?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 8, 2013

God does things according to HIS time, not ours.

How Long O Lord? July 7, 2013 Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God does things according to HIS time, not ours. Focus Passage: Isaiah 40:28-31 Supplemental Passage: Wait for the LORD; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD. (Ps ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Much More Than Collecting Food

Contributed by Jeferson Tavares on Nov 8, 2020

There are countless examples of people who have been altruistic throughout human history.

Much More Than Collecting Food Text: Psalm 41: 1-4; Lev. 25: 35-38; Deut. 15: 7-11 Introduction: There are countless examples of people who have been altruistic throughout human history. Think of some acquaintances. Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Princess Diana Diana, Princess of Wales (Diana Frances, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 41:1-4, Leviticus 25:35-38

Peace: The Virtue Of Stability (4 Of 10) Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Feb 17, 2003

We long for peace in our world, in our communities, in our families, and even in our churches. Real peace is a condition of the soul, not our outward circumstances.

We long for peace. We want peace in the Middle East, Europe, and in Korea. We want peace in our land. We are troubled by scenes of people buying gas masks, duct tape, and plastic. We are even more troubled at the sight of a toddler taking out her pacifier to put on a gas mask. We long for peace in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Colossians 1:19-24

Denomination: Methodist