Sermons on National Decay:

Joseph’s Spiritual Promotion Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 4, 2020

Joseph had been promoted politically to the highest position in the Egyptian government, but his father would promote him to a higher position spiritually – in God’s nation, Israel.

Joseph’s Spiritual Promotion (46:1-50:26, esp. 48:1-20) 1. Sometimes promotions are not measurements of success. 2. The boss called one of his employees into the office. "Rob," he said, "you've been with the company for a year. You started off in the mail room, one week later ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freedom Vs Anarchy

Contributed by Raymond Williams on Mar 31, 2020

Despite what we are being told by so many today, even among those who are in position to shape the destiny of this nation, Freedom flourishes within the framework of order.

Freedom vs. Anarchy Ezekiel 22:23-31 6 In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes. Judges 17:6; 21:25 (ESV) Anarchy and freedom have seemed to some to move in the same direction; in truth, they are complete opposites. Anarchy, a condition which one is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Judges 17:6, Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Nazarene

4th Of July - Let God Be Praised! - Part 2

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 30, 2018

I know that America is not perfect, but I do believe that it is the greatest nation on earth. And part of the reason is because our forefathers acknowledged God & their dependence upon Him.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Psalm 78:1-4; Isaiah 33:22 Last week my message was entitled, “Let God be Praised!", which was based on Psalm 150:6, "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-4, Isaiah 33:22, Psalm 150:6, Psalm 106:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Different (Leviticus)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Aug 12, 2019

God did not want Israel to live or look like all the other nations around her. How should we look different from the culture around us?  

“Different” (Leviticus) Leviticus 18:1-5 Opening and Introduction For the past few weeks we’ve been looking at Israel and how God worked to bless them. We’ve looked at priests and sacrifices, the tabernacle and how it became the center of society. As we’ve gone through this journey, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 18:1-5, Leviticus 20:2

Denomination: Lutheran

Minors' Lessons That Have Major Impact V: Integrity - Learned From Zechariah Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 16, 2019

Christians need a return to integrity so that motives will be in keeping with God's design and desire for a nation of righteousness. Zechariah identifies restraining hindrances and offers realistic solutions.

MINORS’S LESSONS THAT HAVE MAJOR IMPACT V: INTEGRITY – Learned from Zechariah From Zephaniah, we learned HUMILITY. We honor God when we humble ourselves before God lest we become comfortable and complacent. From Haggai, we learned COMMITMENT. We honor God when ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 7:1-14

Our Call: It Is Never Easy Working With People... Hurt People Hurt People.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 1, 2017

Idleness really hurts families, churches and our nation. Idleness is a learned behavior that leads to hurt people hurting people. What are we learning? What are we teaching?

IT IS NEVER EASY TO WORKING WITH PEOPLE WITHOUT GOD'S PLAN? DEALING WITH HURT PEOPLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE ACCEPT BURIED TALENTS AS THE NORM... TAKE OWNERSHIP... FIND A JOB FOR PEOPLE. WE NEED TO DEVELOP PEOPLE SKILLS. TEXT: 1 Timothy 5:13 And withal they learn to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:13, 1 Timothy 25:24-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stand Fast In Liberty Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 21, 2015

The other pastor at my church shared this fine primer on the concerns we have about the Hebraic Roots Movement, which is currently growing in church circles around the nation.

STAND FAST IN LIBERTY Pastor Dallas Henry July 5, 2015 Galatians 5:1 “Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.” There is a term in Christianity, called “legalism”. Legalism, by definition, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fly The Flag High

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 25, 2014

The Second Sunday in June of each year is the beginning of National Flag Week. Here is a short Biblical perspective for Flag Day which is June 14th of each year.

Fly the Flag High As a Christians' Banner Psalm 20:5 says, "May we shout for joy over your salvation, and in the name of our God set up our banners! May the LORD fulfill all your petitions!" The word banner (דָּגַל dāg̱al) is a verb meaning to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Solomon: Architect Of God’s Kingdom Series

Contributed by James Snyder on Feb 8, 2016

Solomon is used by God to solidify Israel as a nation and is the bridge between David and the future/Christ. The perimeters of God’s kingdom is clearly outlined in the studies before us.

Solomon: Architect Of God’s Kingdom Introduction… God’s plan can never be fulfilled in one man but God can use a man to define the “vision” and then bring others in to fulfill it. God used David to establish his kingdom and then God used Solomon to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:5-28

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Men Sought By God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 5, 2017

This sermon deals with men of God who are sought for His kingdom. First the Law keepers, law of the nation as well as the Kingdom of God. The attitude of the Rich people,. Righteous and their values.

Men Sought by God Proverbs 28:07-14 We are meditating on the men who are sought by God based on Ezek.22:30, Prov.8:34, Prov. 14:1-14 and now 28:7-14 Law keepers (28:07) Those who keep the Law strive with wicked but those who forsake the law praise them (28:4). The prayer of the one who doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Hope That Comes From Prayer Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 3, 2017

This is the 33rd sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope". This service was based upon President Trump's call for a National Day of Prayer for the Victims of Hurricane Harvey.

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#33] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM PRAYER Ephesians 3:16 Introduction: [Song: “A Shelter In The Time Of Storm”] [Offering Song: “Soul On Fire”] This morning, we are going to jump ahead in our series to Ephesians 3:16. The reason that we are doing this is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Still Have Possession Of Your Soul? Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Jan 16, 2017

Therefore, what kind of the profit shall be paid to this nation at the judgement throne of God when we appear with ownership of the whole world, but have lost possession of our soul.

1 Timothy 6:10 instructs mankind that the love of money is the root of all that is evil. Yet, our self-proclaimed Christian nation choose to exist as a capitalistic society. Understand, capitalism is all about profit and loss. In simpler terms, Capitalist simply loves money. More importantly, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-24

Denomination: *other

Dealing With Problems In Life

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

The war in Iraq is a war that will go down in the history books because the Americans defeated a brutal dictator and his regime, and helped this Islamic nation gain their freedom to form a democracy.

Thousands and thousands of lives have been destroyed in bringing about this democracy. But the price of freedom is always high. Many feel the reasons for invading Iraq and going to war with Saddam Hussein are justified. There are those, however, who accuse the President for going to war for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

David's Mighty Men Protect Keilah From The Philistines Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 19, 2023

David is inspired by God to move to protect Israel from an enemy nation that has constantly assaulted them. The Philistines are attacking Keilah. David asks God what to do.

One day news came to David that the Philistines were at Keilah stealing grain from the threshing floors. David asked the Lord, “Should I go and attack them?” “Yes, go and save Keilah,” the Lord told him. -1st Samuel 23:1-2 David gang of followers are hiding out in the caves, in the fields, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:26-29

Denomination: Salvation Army

Overturning Status Quo

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 11, 2023

We might think Jesus is the "go along to get along" Savior, but He is not. He challenges us to overturn the sins of our lives and nation.

1. Praying Away the Grasshoppers John Maxwell, Partners in Prayer In the summer of 1876, grasshoppers nearly destroyed the crops in Minnesota. So in the spring of 1877, farmers were worried that the dreadful plague would again visit them and destroy the rich wheat crop, ruining thousands of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ