Sermons on National Decay:

Victory Among The Unlikely

Contributed by Adam Lawley on Apr 6, 2010

Sermon that tells a story of a man who was an unlikely leader chosen to lead a nation to an unlikely situation and victory. He had to accept the task, have faith and obey the plans.

As he stood there staring across the field within a stadium filled to the top, John Elway was in the 1987 AFC championship game losing by 7 points with 5 minutes left and 98 yards to drive to score and potentially be in the NFL Super Bowl. He was looking for a victory in an unlikely situation. Read ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

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

"the Big If"

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 11, 2022

Tomorrow we will celebrate the 246th anniversary of our great country. On July 4, 1776 we cut our ties with Great Britain and became an independent nation.

“The Big If” 2nd Chronicles 7:11-16 Tomorrow we will celebrate the 246th anniversary of our great country. On July 4, 1776 we cut our ties with Great Britain and became an independent nation. 13 years later we selected our first president George Washington and we began to shape a nation founded ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Manoah And His Wife Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 7, 2022

Heavenly beings brought revelations to individuals, but the prophets were the media of revelation to nations. The wife of Manoah of Zorah was greatly honored in that she experienced a pre-incarnate appearance of the Messiah.

Manoah and His Wife Manoah The Sacrifice of Manoah, 1640–1650. Manoah (Hebrew: Manoa?) is a figure from the Book of Judges 13:1-23 and 14:2-4 of the Hebrew Bible. His name means "rest." Family According to the Bible, Manoah was of the tribe of Dan and lived in the city of Zorah. He ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

God, The Great Protector

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jun 28, 2022

With all that is happening in our personal lives, families, churches, nation and the world at large, everyone needs God as a Shade of Protection to survive these risky, challenging and life-threatening times.

Introduction To protect is to cover or shield from danger or injury. It is to defend a person, place, people or organization or country from attack, hurt, oppression and exploitation. It is to guard someone, something or a place. It is to keep safe. These are all things God specializes in doing. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Commission PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Understand and embrace the Great Commission in Matthew 28:16-20, which calls believers to make disciples of all nations, with the assurance that God is always with us in this ongoing journey.

Good morning, family! We're about to embark on an exciting journey through one of the most impactful passages of scripture in the Bible. It's found in Matthew 28:16-20, known as 'The Great Commission.' It's a call to action for all believers and a promise we can cling to in our walk with Christ. As ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Topics: Charge

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

Sharing The Good News And Making Disciples Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2025

The Great Commission is the final command Jesus gave before ascending to heaven. He did not only command us to preach the gospel but also to make disciples of all nations.

SHARING THE GOOD NEWS AND MAKING DISCIPLES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 28:19-20 Supporting Texts: Mark 16:15, Acts 1:8, 2 Timothy 2:2, John 15:16, Colossians 1:28 INTRODUCTION: The Great Commission is the final command Jesus gave before ascending to heaven. He did not only command ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are We To Be Prepared To Face Doom Or Deliverance?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 11, 2024

In this passage of Scripture, God is placing judgment on a sinful world. Assyria had been a powerful nation. They were proud of themselves at how they conquered the various lands and its people.

The Patience and Power of God: Like Jonah, Nahum was a prophet to the capital of the Assyrian Empire, Nineveh, and he prophesied somewhere in the range of 663 and 654 B.C. Jonah had seen the city atone a century sooner, however it had fallen once more into devilishness. Assyria was controlling the ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Messianic Age Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 20, 2023

Zephaniah begins his closing oracle by declaring the future worldwide conversion of the Gentile nations & then he communicates God’s promise to restore His chosen people.

ZEPHANIAH 3: 9-20 [IN THAT DAY SERIES] THE MESSIANIC AGE [Psalm 67; Zechariah 14:8–9] Following the prophetic custom, Zephaniah concludes his book with a message of hope (e.g., Hos 14:1–9; Joel 3:18–21; Amos 9:11–15). These verses mark the end of the prophet’s long list of indictments and ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:9-20

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

I Will Pour Out My Spirit

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 10, 2016

To establish that Joel’s prophecy that Jehovah “would pour out of his Spirit upon all flesh” was fulfilled on the Day of Pentecost upon all nations and for all generations. To clarify that there was only one "out pouring" of the Holy Spirit.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Announced Out Pouring 2. The Actual Out Pouring 3. The Alleged Out Pouring Remarks. 1. In this lesson today we will be discussing the theme: “I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh.” It will be clear at the conclusion that this prophesy was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-18, Joel 2:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Do Your Own Thing! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 25, 2020

In these dark and foggy times, submit to God’s authority first in your home, then in the household of God, then in the community at large.

There is an old story about a captain on a ship, who looked into the dark night and saw faint lights in the distance. Immediately he told his signalman to send a message: “Alter your course 10 degrees south.” Promptly a return message was received: “Alter your course 10 degrees north.” The captain ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-13, Judges 18:1-31, Ephesians 2:14-16, 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

You Can't Fool God!

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 8, 2004

I think the parallel between Judah in Isaiah’s time and America today is frighteningly similar. Everywhere we look, we see declining moral standards, business ethics are deteriorating, and the leadership of this nation moves further and further away from

Sermon Title: You Can’t Fool God! Text: Isaiah 1:10-20 Date: July 27, 2003 Context of Scripture: I think the parallel between Judah in Isaiah’s time and America today is frighteningly similar. Everywhere we look, we see declining moral standards, business ethics are deteriorating, and the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-20

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