Sermons on Patriotic Holidays:

Is It A Holy Day Or A Holiday?

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 23, 2012

There are sometimes when you can't help but miss church, that should be the exception not the rule.

My wife has the worst memory! She don’t forget nothing! If we are not careful we forget to keep the Sabbath, or we forget to keep it holy! We all need a day of rest. I'm tired and I know why, because I'm overworked. The population of this country is over 200 million. Eighty-four ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas - A Hijacked Holiday Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 3, 2013

CHRISTMAS has been hijacked in America. And unlike the latest Tim Allen movie, it’s not Santa who needs to be rescued. It’s the very meaning of Christmas itself.

This week, we begin a new series titled, "Christmas Through the Ages." Beginning with the current celebration of Christmas, we will travel back in time, looking at Christmas celebrations, until we arrive at the very first Christmas. Today we begin with Christmas 2013 - A Hijacked Holiday." What ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sabbath Holiday (1) Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 8, 2014

Are Christians supposed to "Honor the Sabbath Day to keep it Holy?" Does Freedom in Christ mean freedom from everything? As Jesus expanded on the moral law, He also did so concerning "Sabbath".

The Sabbath Holiday Gen 2: 1-3, Exodus 20:1-8, 31:17, Deut. 5:12-15, Hebrews 4:3-10 This past Monday was Labor Day in the US; Labor Day has been a National Holiday since 1894. As you probably know, the word “holiday” comes from the Old English words ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Grief During The Holidays PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

This sermon encourages finding hope in God's promises during times of heartache and grief, and holding onto the eternal, unseen blessings He has prepared for us.

Welcome, beloved family of God. We are gathered here today, not as strangers meeting for the first time, but as a family, united in love and faith. We are united in our shared hope and belief in the promises of our Lord Jesus Christ. We stand together, not because we are perfect, but because we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Topics: Grief

Staying Holy For The Holidays PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023

This sermon explores the power of submitting to God, resisting temptation, and living in accordance with God's will as guided by James 4:7.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together to seek wisdom and understanding from the Word of God. We come from different walks of life, carrying different burdens, joys, hopes, and dreams. Yet, we are united by a common thread - our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Today, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Topics: Resisting, Temptation

Escaping The Holiday Rush Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 17, 2007

Our society creates a huge rush around Christmas that causes many to lose the true meaning of Christmas

Escaping the Holiday Rush Luke 10:38-42 December 2006 About a day after Thanksgiving, people begin to act like turkeys. A gobble mentality is everywhere. Adrenalin’s up and courtesy is down. We see hot collars, long lines and longer faces. We deck the malls with howls of folly. It’s Christmas. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Church Of God

Christmas - A Christian Holiday?

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Dec 1, 2003

People of all ages have celebrated Christmas throughout the centuries, but where did it originate? Are the roots of Christmas really as Christian as many believe or are they pagan? Is Christmas really the day of Christ’s birth?

By: Donna J. Kazenske People of all ages have celebrated Christmas throughout the centuries, but where did it originate? Are the roots of Christmas really as Christian as many believe or are they pagan? Is Christmas really the day of Christ’s birth? If Christmas is truly a Christian holiday, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:2-5, Luke 2:8

Denomination: *other

"Living In A State Of High Alert" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 21, 2008

First in a patriotic sermon series.

The bloodiest day in United States History was September 17, 1862 when 4,700 Union and Confederate soldiers died in the Civil War battle of Antietam. That was until September 11, 2001, when over 3,000 people were killed in a well planned terrorist attack. By comparison, 2,388 Americans were killed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Presenting A Positive Witness In A Time Of War" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 21, 2008

Second in a patriotic sermon series.

In our passage for today, the apostle Peter writes about the hope that the Christian has to hold on to when facing the trials of life. Trials and troubles are inevitable in this world. Jesus said, "In this world you will have trouble," (John 16:33). A gardener took great pride in caring for his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Bearing Testimony In Troubled Times" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 21, 2008

Third in a patriotic sermon series.

Paul and Silas were ministering in the city of Philippi when trouble befell them. It seems that the work they were doing was perceived by some to be a threat to their business, so they had them arrested, flogged, and imprisoned. Ever have one of those days when things don’t seem to be going too ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:20-34

Denomination: Baptist

America, Patriotism, And The Fear Of God

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 19, 2021

Peter’s first letter was probably written some time before this terrible persecution. At the time of Peter’s writing, Christians was being slandered and mistreated in isolated places throughout modern day Turkey. He did not live in a “Christian nation.”

Should Christians support the Iraqi invasion? Should American Christians who protested the Vietnam war go to Canada to avoid the draft instead? How are Christians to respond when the Supreme Court hands down decisions that go against God’s Word? Can Christians support former President Obama while ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer And The Real Patriot's Act

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jul 8, 2007

We can only love our government as much as we love God. Our most patriotic duty would be to pray that the two never conflict.

Title: Payer and the Patriot’s Act Text: Romans 12:18 – 13:7 FCF: Because Governments derive their authority from God, we ought to pray that they don’t set up themselves up in opposition to him SO: We cannot love our country more than we love God, because God is the means by which our country is to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering People

Contributed by Curtis Emerson on Jun 8, 2010

Memorial Day Sermon, Scripture and quotes to encourage those listening to remember those that have given themselves for our freedom, especially spiritual freedom.

Remember People; Joshua 4:1-7 Pastor Curtis Emerson Joshua 4 1Now when all the nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the LORD spoke to Joshua, saying, 2"Take for yourselves twelve men from the people, one man from each tribe, 3and command them, saying, 'Take up for yourselves twelve stones ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

In Gratitude

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 14, 2012

Examines ways Christians can "Earn" the freedoms purchased for us by others.

MEMORIAL DAY 2012 Some of you remember the movie “Saving Private Ryan”. In that movie, set in World War II, a family has 4 sons serving in the military. The defense department receives word that 3 of the brothers have been killed, and it is decided that no mother should have to lose ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Baptist

How To Beat The Holiday Stress

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 4, 2010

How focusing on the incarnation can help us avoid the stress of the holiday season.

This week I ran across a popular on-line Christmas card that probably summarizes the feelings of many people about the stress of the Christmas season. It read: Oh my gosh it’s almost here Santa and his Christmas cheer I still have so much to do Already I’m becoming unglued Scurrying about like a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist