Sermons on Patriotism:

Story Of My Life Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jul 8, 2017

Story of my life. It is the phrase that you never want to say. As Paul writes Romans 7, we hear him sigh and say, "Story of My Life." As we look deeper at the chapter, we see that it is the story of our lives too!

Jack has been working at a certain accounting firm for years. He graduated at the top of his class but his career seems to be stagnate and going absolutely nowhere. He begins to feel frustrated as he is passed over time and time again for the new positions and promotions. Not wanting this to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Not Into Conventional Wisdom

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 13, 2018

If you don't think you are good enough for God to use you (seen from a human perspective) you are quite right and if you think you are good enough to be used by God you are quite right (if your empowerment is by the call of God).

God is not into CONVENTIONAL WISDOM Story: Just before I was appointed as Head of the Group Patent Department at Reckitts in 1994, I was given a psychological assessment. And yes Geoff even despite that they offered me the job!! Now if Jesus had written to a firm of management consultants before ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Anglican

Lessons On Religion

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 16, 2010

In the story of the Pharisee and tax collector, Jesus contrasts true and false religion.

Lessons on Religion Luke 18:9-14 INTRODUCTION A. Are some things what they don’t appear to be? 1. Have you ever thought you might not be who you think you are? 2. Is it possible to think you are a Christian when you’re not? 3. The world seems flat when you look at the horizon, Columbus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Not Grow Weary Of Doing Good

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

This is how we live as God’s people. 1.) We help restore those caught in sin. 2.) We help carry one another’s burdens. 3.) We support our pastor and the work of this congregation. 4.) We do what is good.

Intro Why do we as a people want to support public schools, various health programs, water and sewer services, and Social Security? You might be thinking, “Well, it’s because I have to pay taxes.” Or on a day like today, July 4th, you might say that you are doing your patriotic duty as an ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Behold He Comes: So What Were You Expecting Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012

JUST AS WHEN JESUS RODE INTO JERUSALEM, FEW OF US WILL GET MORE OUT OF A MODERN PALM SUNDAY CELEBRATION THAN WHAT WE WERE EXPECTING.

Behold He Comes: So What Were you Expecting John 12:12-19 April 17, 2011 INTRODUCTION Flashmob A flash mob (or flashmob) is a term coined in 2003 to denote a group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, perform an unusual and sometimes seemingly pointless act for a brief time, then ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Baptism: No More Living A Half-Life

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 3, 2012

This is a short sermon for a baptism service at an inner-city mission church www.ysm.ca

We’re here today to celebrate the baptism of 6 and the child dedication of 6. There is something monumental about a day like today. There’s something huge in the decision to follow Jesus in the waters of baptism. The infants who are being dedicated here today or having infant baptism ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hanukkah 2012

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 6, 2013

Hanukkah is a minor Jewish feast in the context of the other high holy days.

Hanukkah 2012 A Hanukkah is a minor Jewish feast in the context of the other high holy days. 1 It isn’t an observance commanded in the Torah (later feast/inter-testimental times). a In modern times, Jews/Gentiles both, Hanukkah has become a prominent feast, right along side ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing Order To Your Chaos!

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Nov 8, 2018

God has the miraculous ability to bring order to the chaos of our lives!

Today…I want to talk to you about God’s ability to bring order where there’s chaos. Scenes of Chaos: My Daughter's Bedroom (came home to find it swarming with termites) Tornado aftermath (Joplin) Mt. St. Helens (aftermath) Sometimes our lives can become chaotic. At times…the chaos is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10, Revelation 21:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Political Activists Take Over Your Church

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Have you ever noticed how ministries can become politicized over time? It's a real concern in our day and age, where political ideology has the country polarized, that same political activism can push its way into the church.

Have you ever noticed how ministries can become politicized over time? It's a real concern in our day and age, where political ideology has the country polarized, that same political activism can push its way into the church. I've noticed this particularly in inner-city churches, where ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:15, Deuteronomy 16:19

Denomination: Salvation Army

Seeing The Invisible Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

One has not really begun to live until he begins to look, not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen, for these alone are the things that last forever.

A young sportsman just back from a hunting trip in India was criticizing the efforts of the missionaries there. He said that in all the months he was there he never saw any good they were doing. It was all a useless waste of money and effort. A returned missionary overheard him and asked him a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18

The Branch Of Motherhood

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021

How can we relate Mother’s Day to today’s text, John 15:1 – 8? We can relate Motherhood to today’s text by thinking of Motherhood as a branch on the Vine that Jesus is talking about.

THE BRANCH OF MOTHERHOOD Text: John 15:1-8 John 15:1-8  "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower.  (2)  He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit.  (3)  You have already been ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Instant Idolatry Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

This incident in Babylon shows us that Christians are justified in getting involved in politics, but also in resisting a government that compels obedience to what is contrary to the will of God.

Alfred North Whitehead said, "The key note of idolatry is contentment with the prevalent gods." Nebuchadnezzar, as we saw in the conclusion of chapter 2, had been convinced that Jehovah was the God of gods. Even after this, however, he did not feel compelled to forsake his lesser gods. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-8

Finding Freedom From Your Past Sins Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 13, 2023

Based on Psalm 51 - Encouragers hearers to confess & forsake their past sins.

“FINDING FREEDOM FROM YOUR PAST SINS” Psalm 51 FBCF – 2/12/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Freedom is a word that we hold near & dear to our hearts. Many times, the word brings up patriotic feelings of love for our country & gratitude for the men & women who have fought to preserve our freedom ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, John 8:32, John 8:36, 2 Corinthians 3:17, Psalm 118:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Use Of Evil

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019

We are going to see two purposes in Christ's triumph over evil

A. Opening illustration: Super Bowl LIII, elephants are the biggest babies born on earth except for Patriots haters B. Background to passage: It is a common misconception of most religions that there is a great battle of good and evil going on through the ages with Satan/evil (or whatever form ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-44

Denomination: Baptist

"Hope For The Future” Simeon

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 22, 2020

How did Simeon hear the voice of God? How can we recognize the voice of God speaking to us? Some thoughts from "Jesus Speaks" by Leonard Sweet & Frank Viola

“Hope For the Future” What a joy it is to hold a newborn baby. I was working on our family history album and found a photo of Colleen holding in her arms our first grandchild. There are many more photos of grandparents holding our grandchildren in our arms. Everyone of them has the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:5, Luke 2:26

Denomination: Lutheran