Sermons on National Elections:

Be Faithful To The Mission To The Nations

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 22, 2023

The story of Ruth, and her place in the genealogy of the Messiah, is written testimony against a kind of closed faith and worship.

Saturday of the 20th Week in Course 2023 The story of the Moabite woman, Ruth, has come down to us because of her association with the kingly house of David. She was David’s great-great grandmother. But for both OT and NT authors, her distinction was that she was not descended from the patriarch ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:5, Matthew 23:1-12, Ruth 2:1-3, Ruth 2:8-11, Ruth 4:13-17, Psalm 128:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Church & Nation

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 5, 2023

Christians ought to be a nation's best citizens, but are we fully in the kingdom or is our loyalty divided?

Are Christians fully part of a kingdom not of this world or do we have divided loyalties? Was Paul imprisoned by Rome and hated by his own nation for his faith? How did he encourage us to live? Therefore, as a prisoner for the Lord, I encourage you to live as people worthy of the call you received ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"A Rebellious Nation”

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2022

“A Rebellious Nation” – Isaiah chapter 1 verses 1-31 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Background to the book: (1). WHO - Who was Isaiah? (2). WHEN? – when did it take place? (3). WHERE? – Where did it take place? (4). WHY? - Why is Isaiah so important? (5). WHAT? - What's the big idea? Outline of chapter 1: (1). God: the judge (VS 2-4): (2). The accused: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-31

Denomination: Brethren

When Nations Are Shaken

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 3, 2016

When threatened by hostile states, how shall a nation respond? And who shall lead the nation to deliverance?

“The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; he frustrates the plans of the peoples. The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage! The LORD looks ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Heroes Of Our Nation Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

4th of July sermon looking at how God was active in the birth of our nation

Heroes of Our Nation Hebrews 11:1-2, 13-16, 12: 1-2 In the Mariners' Museum in Newport News, VA, there's a special display for a rickety, home-made aluminum kayak. This tiny, makeshift boat seems oddly out of place in the midst of displays for impressive Navy vessels and artifacts from significant ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Destroying The Seven Nations

Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017

How to overcome in the face of tremendous intimidation and fear

Destroying the Seven Nations TEXT: Deuteronomy 7:1-6 New Living Translation, "When the Lord your God brings you into the land you are about to enter and occupy, he will clear away many nations ahead of you: the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. These ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Praying For Our Nation

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 13, 2017

Praying for our nation as Singapore celebrates her 52nd birthday. We humble ourselves, acknowledge God and seek righteousness.

Like to take a break from the flow of 1 Kings to pause and pray for our nation, as we celebrate our National Day this WED. • We read a couple of weeks ago how Solomon dedicated the Temple of God, asking God to listen to the cries of the people and bless his people. • Listen to what the Lord says ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

National Grandparents Day

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Dec 4, 2019

It’s National Grandparents Day. How did it all get started?

Grandparents Day Sermon 2018 Genesis 5: 21 – 32 “21 When Enoch had lived 65 years, he became the father of Methuselah. 22 After he became the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked faithfully with God 300 years and had other sons and daughters. 23 Altogether, Enoch lived a total of 365 years. 24 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5, Hebrews 11:7, Genesis 5:21-32, Genesis 6:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Righteousness Exalts A Nation Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Oct 26, 2020

What criterion should be used in selecting government leaders? What does God say? “Righteousness exalts a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people” (Proverbs 14:34).

What criterion should be used in selecting government leaders? What does God say? “Righteousness exalts a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people” (Proverbs 14:34). Do right by God and He will do right by you. Honor the Lord God Almighty. Stay true to His standard of Righteousness—the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34, Romans 13:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayers For Our Nation Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Nov 3, 2020

I urge you to pray in accordance with God’s Word, so that God’s will might be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. Personalize the following Scriptures . . .

Our nation’s only hope is Divine intervention! Scripture says that the heart of the king is in the hand of the Lord. The Lord Jesus Christ is King of kings and Lord of Lords. May HE rule through our earthly leaders! “Some trust in chariots and some in horses but we will remember the name of the ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalm 89:14-18, Psalm 138:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Moves The Nations

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 2, 2021

To bring about the birth of Jesus, the Almighty God moved the nations, even the greatest empire the world has ever seen.

Think of what a small event it seemed to be! There was a man, and there was a woman. The woman was but a teenager, pregnant, and ready any day to give birth. This man and woman found themselves far from home, down in the province of Judea, in the town of Bethlehem. While they were there, they ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-5, Luke 2:1-40, Luke 2:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sarah, The Mother Of Nations Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

God chose only one mother to be the mother of nations, but every mother is called to so live with and love their children that they will want to love Jesus and know God's will for their life.

An Indian chief's daughter by the name of Shell Flowers came to appreciate the ways of the white man. She learned English, and then took for herself the Christian name of Sarah. She was fortunate to come under the influence of General Howard, the commanding officer of Fort Lynn, for he loved ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-22

Leaves For The Healing Of The Nations

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 9, 2017

In John's description of heaven, he saw the river of life, and on either side of the river was the tree of life, and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. Healing in heaven? From what? Illness? Injuries? And nations in heaven?

LEAVES FOR HEALING I. Afterlife – almost universally believed in Belief in the afterlife is common to practically all peoples of the earth. • Some American Indians called it the “happy hunting ground” • Ancient Judaism accepted the idea of life beyond physical death, but with little grasp of what ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-2, Hebrews 11:9-10, Galatians 3:28, Genesis 26:4, Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 2:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abraham-Father Of Nations Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 14, 2024

Abraham believes in the future which is in the hands of God. He he looked unto God and not unto the situations and surroundings. He became the Father of nations, father of faith and even the father of Jesus.

Theme: Abraham: Father of Nations Text: Genesis 12:1--3   Introduction: The Lord is good, and His love endures forever!!   Today, we will meditate on the great personality of the world History, namely Abraham. I titled it as “The Father of Nations”. This passage has three great ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Babel And Our Nation

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 19, 2022

Love of country is good, unless it excludes love of God or non-citizen neighbors. The sin of placing our name above others is the same attitude as existed at the tower of Babel. How is the tower of Babel still relevant today?

Love of country is good, unless it excludes love of God. Love of country is good, unless it excludes love of non-citizen neighbors. The sin of self-centered national pride, of placing our name above others is the same attitude as existed at the tower of Babel. Such arrogant self-importance ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:4, 1 Peter 5:5, Genesis 10:8

Denomination: Baptist