Sermons on National Humiliation:

Samson: Wrongly Trusted In His Own Strength Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023

Samson put his faith in God in an age of national doubt and apostasy.

A. THE BIRTH OF SAMSON 1. From the weak unlikely tribe “of the Danites” (Judges 13:2) 2. A Nazarite from birth (13:7), i.e., separated to God. (Numbers 6:1-13). a. Can’t cut hair. b. Can’t touch a dead body. c. Can’t drink wine (fruit of the vine). 3. God’s call. “He shall begin to deliver ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:20, Judges 16:4-21, Hebrews 11:32, Hebrews 11:39

Denomination: Baptist

Last Task, Another King, Another Judgment Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 3, 2023

Good leaders call a nation to God, the evil of leaders are reflected in their followers.

A. AHAB’S SON AHAZIAH: 1 KINGS 22:51 – 2 KINGS 1:17 1. Ahaziah was seriously injured ... sent messengers … to Baal-Zebub … to ask whether he would recover” (2 Kings 1:2). a. Why did he fall? Drunk? b. His evil heart sought answer from Baal-Zebub. c. Elijah sent Ahaziah message, “You shall surely ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:7-8, 1 Kings 22:51, 2 Kings 1:17, 1 Kings 22:51-53

Denomination: Baptist

Uncle Sam Teaches Us How To Serve God (Veterans Day)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 8, 2022

You can tell a lot about a nation in the way they treat their heroes

Illus: For example, respect for the elderly is something today that is missing in our society. We see a lot of rudeness, and much of it is directed toward the elderly. Society has to make adjustments for the elderly: • Many times they can not hear correctly • Many of them can not remember ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

One Of The Greatest Battle Ever Won!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 29, 2022

Today we hear a lot of praise for the firemen and policemen in our nation.

And these two professions deserve a lot of praise because they risk their life to protect people in harms way everyday! But among these who protect us each day, I also have a lot of praise for the farmers in this country. These are the men and women who feed the world. If we ride by and see a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

There Once Was A Country...

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 5, 2024

What we are as a nation is not what we were, and the difference is not something to be celebrated.

“Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth; for the LORD has spoken: ‘Children have I reared and brought up, but they have rebelled against me. The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s crib, but Israel does not know, my people do not understand.’ “Ah, sinful nation, a people laden ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Allure Of Worldly Conformity.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 11, 2024

The Church should never want be "like all the nations."

THE ALLURE OF WORLDLY CONFORMITY. 1 Samuel 8:4-20, 1 Samuel 11:14-15. Samuel appointed his two sons to be judges in Beersheba in the south of Israel, but ‘his sons walked not in his ways’ and ‘took bribes and perverted judgement (1 Samuel 8:1-3). On account of this, the elders of Israel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-20, 1 Samuel 11:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thundering Pulpits

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 3, 2022

Preachers have an essential place in saving the souls of their citizens and the souls of their nations.

Did you know that the Pastors and Preachers of our founding era were different than the average clergyman today? Instead of society relegating them to irrelevance as mere religious storytellers, most early Pastors and Preachers in America were influential in their churches and communities. Those ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Memorial Day, A Time To Remember

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on May 25, 2024

A sermon for adults on Moses's Sermon to the Nation off Israel.

Deuteronomy 8:1-3 5/26/24 A.M. A person’s mind really is quite an amazing thing. Our BRAIN has a HARD DRIVE that RETAINS THOUGHTS and EVENTS. We call those THOUGHTS and EVENTS, MEMORIES. OUR MEMORIES allow us to RELIVE something that has happened in the past whether it be 10 seconds ago or ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Hezekiah Of Judah (2 Chronicles 29)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 21, 2025

Do the people rejoice when a righteous leader leads a nation, a church?

What happened very quickly once a righteous leader ruled Judah? What will happen when Jesus returns? Let’s begin in 2 Chronicles 29. After a string of bad kings, was Judah finally blessed to have a good king? Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became the king of Judah, and he reigned in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"who Do You Think You Are?" Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 15, 2021

Jesus criticized the Pharisees for their inability to discern the signs of the times (Matthew 16:3). The signs of our times seem to be indicating an increasing hostility toward Christianity, which has lost its place as the nation’s primary guiding ethic.

You can run but you can’t hide. That’s certainly true today, amen? They not only know where you live and work, but probably know what kind of car you drive, when you take a shower, what’s your favorite flavor of ice cream or your favorite show on TV, what station you listen to in the car. They ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5, 1 Corinthians 4:9-13, 2 Timothy 3:12, 2 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: United Methodist

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 6 – Enemies Rejoice – What Goes Around Comes Around – Chapter 1:21-2:1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 6, 2025

What happened to Judah long ago has ramifications for us today. No one can walk over the Jewish people and be guiltless. Those who rejoice over Israel's suffering will be held accountable. Judah laments its desolation and groans in rejection.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 6 – ENEMIES REJOICE – WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND – CHAPTER 1:21-2:1 This world thinks there are no consequences and it’s a bonus when you get away with it, or don’t get caught. Bad news! Everything is on record. We are going to look at some serious matters ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:21, Psalm 69:19-21, Revelation 16:12-14, Zechariah 12:2-4, Zechariah 14:1-4, Lamentations 1:22, Genesis 12:2-3, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:9, Revelation 3:10, Lamentations 2:1, Jeremiah 25:12-13, Jeremiah 51:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Becoming A Stranger In America

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Dec 29, 2002

God is fast becoming a Stranger in America. The church must step up and pray for Revival of the church and repentance for the nation.

JEREMIAH 14:1-15:3 DECEMBER 29, 2002 Parkersburg Baptist Church THE LAND OF JUDAH IS IN A GREAT FAMINE. WE HAVE READ HERE A DESCRIPTION OF WHAT LIFE WAS LIKE DURING THIS TERRIBLE TIME. THE PROPHET JEREMIAH DESCRIBES THE CITY AND ITS INHABITANTS AS THOUGH THEY WERE IN MOURNING. THEY HAVE BEEN ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Need For Godly Leadership Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Nov 15, 2004

Let’s examine the man God used to bring revival to the nation of Judah. As we examine this chapter we will discover the kind of person God will use to turn our nation back to the LORD.

THE NEED FOR GODLY LEADERSHIP 2 CHRONICLES 17 After the death of King Solomon, the nation was divided into two kingdoms. The Northern kingdom of Israel and the Southern Kingdom of Judah. Israel had 19 kings and every one of them was evil. Judah had 20 kings. Eight were good kings. Five of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 17:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Time For Reunion Under God Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2002

Let’s go with Jacob to the reunion of his lifetime. This reunion is orchastrated under the providential hand of God. We will look at the change from the person chosen to continue the seed of the nation to the nations birth.

A Time for Reunion Under God A. God’s Promised Protection B. God’s People C. God’s Providence in the Land I remember as a young serviceman stationed in the Philippines for 3 years without returning home. I was going to school doing things and always figured I’d have tomorrow to right wrongs ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 46:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

God's Message To America

Contributed by Robert Cobb on Jun 30, 2001

What would God say specifically to America this 4th of July? He has already spoken to this nation in Pro. 14:34. "Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people."

Introduction: Most of us place a high value on "personal" messages. Form letters and mass mailings are the norm in our day, so it is very refreshing to receive a "personal" note from a person or organization. Some have made a concerted effort to make their mailings seem to be "one-of-a-kind." ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34, 1 Chronicles 7:14, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Psalm 1:1

Denomination: Baptist