Sermons on National Depravity:

The Decadence Of The King Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 24, 2021

Esther lived within the Persian Empire, an environment hostile to the Hebrew people. Although their situation seemed dire, God had a plan to preserve and prosper His people. The opening passage provides insight to the culture in Persia.

The Decadence of the King Esther 1: 1-9 The opening chapter of Esther reveals the ungodly condition of the society in which God’s people were dwelling. It was a culture that possessed and promoted unbridled lusts and insatiable appetites. The people within Media and Persia had one goal in life: ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Get The Heart Right

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 18, 2025

Jeremiah tells Juda they need to get their heart right.

Jeremiah 17:5-10 Get the heart Right 1. According to Jeremiah Judah has much sin in their Hearts • Their sins were “written with a pen of iron” 17:1 The method used to inscribe the most permanent of records • Their Hearts and all their works were sinful it had left permanent damage • The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Denomination: Methodist

What A Mess! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 8, 2025

Based on Romans 1:18-32 - Helps hearers understand the depravity of sin & realize how badly we need a Savior.

“WHAT A MESS!” Romans 1:18-32 FBCF – 9/7/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Fair warning: This may be a hard sermon. Definitely a “bad news/good news” sermon. Might get tough in the middle but hang on! Triggered? Sorry. Deal w/ it. Offended? Sorry, but the Gospel is offensive b/c it confronts sin head on. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus A Christian Nationalist

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 22, 2025

Comparing Jesus to this movement of our time.

Luke 4:14-21 Is Jesus a Christian Nationalist? This image is often used to communicate the White Christian Nationalist movement. Taken during the January 6th insurrection, we see a solitary white man, his head pressed in prayer against a massive wooden cross, facing the US Capitol ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Godly Jews Repent On The Day Of Pentecost!!! Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on May 25, 2025

Why did the "Godly Jews" repent on the Day of Pentecost!!!

_At that time there were *devout* Jews from every nation living in Jerusalem.- Acts 2:5_ After hearing Peter's sermon what brought *Godly* Jews virtually to their knees . _Hey...they were not Alcoholics, Womanisers or Drug Addicts , Thieves or Murderers._ But cut in their hearts, they ask ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:5

Denomination: *other

A Foreigner Preached Repentance

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 3, 2018

What business does a foreigner have telling any nation to repent? Jonah was such a foreigner, but he ran away because he despised Assyria. Are we running away from God? Are we bigoted against other nations?

Prelude What business does a foreigner have telling any nation to repent? If his name is Jonah, it’s God’s business. But, Jonah ran away because he despised Assyria. Are we running away from God? Are we bigoted against other nations? Purpose: Let’s learn that God cares even for our enemies. Plan: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Week 4 The Out Side Of Worship: Proclamation! Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

Those who truly worship God must do all they can to declare His name to the nations.

Question: How can we truly worship God while hoarding the Gospel within our walls? This is Isaiah’s story notice that: 1. God is the one who calls the worshipper to go Witness! Isaiah 6:8 “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Nation's Delusion Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 30, 2019

This is the 1st sermon in "The Rise Or Fall Of A Nation" series. This series is from the Book of Obadiah and is a message to the Nations.

Series: The Rise Or Fall Of A Nation [#1] A NATION’S DELUSION Obadiah 1:1-9 Introduction: Last week, as we finished up our series in Ephesians; I said that 1 of the ways that God speaks to us is through dreams. I know that for many in our Denomination, this statement makes them a bit nervous; ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Nation's Destruction Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 7, 2019

This is the 2nd sermon in "The Rise Or Fall Of A Nation" series. This series is from the Book of Obadiah and is a message to the Nations.

Series: The Rise Or Fall Of A Nation [#2] A NATION’S DESTRUCTION Obadiah 1:10-16 Introduction: As we begin our 2nd sermon in this series, I want to remind you that Obadiah wrote this shortest book of the Old Testament probably soon after the armies of Babylon destroyed Jerusalem. Our text ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Nation's Deliverance Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 14, 2019

This is the 3rd sermon in "The Rise Or Fall Of A Nation" series. This series is from the Book of Obadiah and is a message to the Nations.

Series: The Rise Or Fall Of A Nation [#3] A NATION’S DELIVERANCE Obadiah 1:17-21 Introduction: As we begin our 3rd sermon in this series, I want to remind you that Obadiah wrote this shortest book of the Old Testament probably soon after the armies of Babylon destroyed Jerusalem. Our text ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Big Picture Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on May 2, 2016

The Messianic representations embrace equally Israel and the Gentile nations, starting with the restoration of Israel and then including the nations. We are going to explore that concept.

Isaiah 2:2-5 The Big Picture in Isaiah 10/8/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction I felt this morning like I was on The Hulk roller coaster that shoots you forth and never slows up until you come to the end. We will try to slow down a bit this evening, keeping with the book of Isaiah. There are two ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:2-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Great Commission PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Emphasize the importance and responsibility of the Church in fulfilling the Great Commission, relying on the transformative power of the Gospel to change lives.

Good morning, church family! Now, don't you just love that feeling of being given a task that has eternal significance? That's exactly how we should feel about the Great Commission that Christ gave to us in Matthew 28:19-20. It says, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Topics: Disciple, Nation

Letting Go Of The Leash Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Sep 30, 2013

Today we will see what life looks like when God gives a people over to their sin. Human history is not evolution but devolution: man initially walked with God and sin caused a fall and that man will become progressively more wicked until a final rebellio

Lynne and I often like to go to the running trail near our house. She will sometimes take our two little dogs and walk them while I run. These dogs are two small dachshunds who think they are German shepherds. They constantly pull against the leash to try and go the ways they want to. The one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:23-32

Reality And Symbols Of Reality Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 13, 2014

The salvation we have in Jesus is pictured for us in symbols, is based on forgiveness made possible through his atoning death, and ultimately results in an altered universe.

Reality and Symbols of Reality (Colossians 2:11-15) 1. All of us know what it is like to search for something that is broken or wrong. 2. Perhaps your car won’t start: it is not the battery or alternator. What is it? 3. Somewhere you have a hole puncher; it is not with the stapler, ruler, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is Good, Good Enough?

Contributed by Wayne Du Toit on Dec 4, 2015

When is being good not good enough? How would you define being Good? (Not being as bad as the person next to you?)

Listen: http://www.wayneamydutoit.com/Wayne/is-good-good-enough/ {Desire – to change, motivating factors / consequences / benefits} I have heard people say that that are “good” people. That if there is a God and He is a God of love that He would not throw them into hell, because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Pentecostal