Sermons on Light To Nation: showing 2,131-2,145 of 112,264

Understanding America's Heritage

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

A look at the christian foundations of our nation.

It is obvious that many of us are unashamedly patriotic. Across the country one could find many church leaders who would quickly say that this kind of nationalistic display is inappropriate for Christians. They argue that it is nothing short of idolatry to pay honor to the nation. The Bible does ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Multinational Kingdom Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

What is the Kingdom of God? It is multi-national.

A Multinational Kingdom: Rev 5:9-10 October 29, 2006 Intro: The other day, I learned the definition of a good sermon: It should have a good beginning. It should have a good ending. And they should be as close together as possible. After one exceptionally long and boring sermon, a man shook the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Call 2 Fall Sunday

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 6, 2010

How to pray for our nation and why.

Call 2 Fall Sunday 2 Chronicles 7:14 As we celebrate our independence as a nation, we also want to celebrate our dependence on God. Spiritual Awakenings - Acts 17:26-27 The Influence of the Church in History Acts 3:1-7, Acts 4:4, 8-20, 29-31 We must pray! For our nation, for the church, for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Charismatic

Lesson 2: A Church To Change The World

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 21, 2009

Ten Nation-Changing ways to pray.

Series: “A CHURCH TO CHANGE THE WORLD” Sermon 2 TEN NATION-CHANGING WAYS TO PRAY By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION Last week I told you we need great faith if our church is going to change the world. I came to the conclusion at the end of my sermon, “We will have greater faith to change the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19

Denomination: Baptist

Rehoboam And Jeroboam Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jan 27, 2023

As the leader goes, so goes the nation...............

January 28, 2023 Solomon reigned over Israel for 40 years. He was successful in many areas of his life, but he also made choices that led to catastrophic failures and consequences that would lead to the division of the nation. Jeroboam worked for Solomon. A prophet of God told him that, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:20-21

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Bold Walk. Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 1, 2009

We are called to let our light shine! What does that mean?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Last week we examined what it meant to be the salt of the world. • Today we are going to look at part 2 of our message on the Bold Walk. • For our walk to be bold, we must get out of the salt shaker so we can bring flavor to this world along with all the other wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let There Be Series

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Sep 7, 2020

God is the creator of not only laws of nature, but also social, moral and spiritual laws. Just like He did at the outset of creation, God uses the moral and spiritual laws to take the formless voids of our lives and gives them shape and brigtness by His light.

Many critics argue that the Bible story of creation is "geo" centric (centered around the earth). This is because of the wrong understanding of the creation story that God created the earth and built the sun, moon and stars around it. It gives an impression that everything revolved around ...read more

Denomination: Other

The God Of Genesis Part 3 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 22, 2014

And God said "Let there be light" and there was light. He is the communicating God-His first order of Creation is light, Light, and all creation obeys His command. He seeks those today who reflect His glory and communicate His goodness.

And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. And God Said 1. He Spoke He speaks. This is unique. This is just one of the reasons God and only the Creator God, deserves all glory honor and praise. The psalmist understood this. 1 Not to us, O LORD, not to us but to your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: *other

Understanding Your Rights

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 12, 2003

You have the right to Praise the Lord.

“Understanding Your Rights” 1st Peter 2:9 “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” Often times you will see someone or speak with them and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Apostolic

The Story- Chapter 16 The Beginning Of The End Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 23, 2014

The nation is divided, the end is near, but God is faithful!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • The whole premise of The Story has been that since the fall of man in the Garden of Eden that God has been in pursuit of man. God has been pursuing us with His love! • Part of God’s pursuit of us was that He established a nation, a notion like no ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"don't Give Up!"

Contributed by David Nolte on Aug 6, 2019

Sometimes we feel like "throwing in the towel" -- but that is precisely when we must not give up!

“DON’T GIVE UP!” Psalm 27:1-6 David P. Nolte There are some things in life that attack us: wasps (ask Lonnie or me about that); injuries and illnesses; false accusations; enemies of the church, the Bible and God; an unresolved guilty conscience, temptations fitted to our own desires, to name ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Arise, Shine: Out Of The Darkness

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Mar 5, 2018

"Arise, Shine" was our Epiphany 2018 Series. This was the second installment. In short, God calls us out of our darkness, no matter where we've been.

Three months and ten days. Assuming our little baby arrives on her due date—which she won’t—but assuming she does, that’s how long my wife and I have left of getting a full night’s sleep every night. Three months and ten days. But, come April 24—give or take a few days—we’ll be back to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Heavenly Sunlight Series

Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008

This is our final hymn in the series Hymns You Love Heavenly Sunlight is an amazing hymn that brings us joy Joy in the fact that as we bask in the light from heaven we can truly be blessed with joy beyond measure

This is our final hymn in the series Hymns You Love Heavenly Sunlight is an amazing hymn that brings us joy Joy in the fact that as we bask in the light from heaven we can truly be blessed with joy beyond measure This sunlight floods our soul with glory divine Hallelujah I am rejoicing, singing His ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Basis For Sacrifice -- Memorial Day 2008

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 14, 2009

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service.

THE BASIS FOR SACRIFICE Romans 5:6-8 INTRODUCTION: Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Speak Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 28, 2023

The 78th Psalm teaches us how to turn the tide of evil in our nation. What is the key to making a nation moral?

Back in the 1800s, there was a famous preacher by the name of Peter Cartwright. Cartwright was known to be a very bold and uncompromising preacher, and one day the President of US - Andrew Jackson - was going to visit his congregation. But the elders were concerned and warned Cartwright: “You ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ