Sermons on Perverse Nations:

Sermon – The Cost Of Having Your Way - Do You Really Want A King?

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 4, 2025

But they wanted a king “the same as all the other nations” (1 Samuel 8:5). So they rejected their true King, the God of heaven and earth. God granted their request and gave them over to their desires, but not without a warning.

Sermon – Do You Really Want A King? Scripture Lesson - 1Samuel 8:1-21 “As Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons to be judges over Israel. Joel and Abijah, his oldest sons, held court in Beersheba. But they were not like their father, for they were greedy for money. They accepted bribes and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-21, Deuteronomy 32:36, Exodus 13:21, Exodus 14:14, Proverbs 1:29-33, Numbers 23:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon: The Aftermath - Dealing With Loss

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 8, 2024

Right now, in this nation, I know many are wondering what my next step is. Many are preparing for another storm, while still wrestling with the aftermath of the previous storm. Consider these lessons from Acts 28.

Sermon: The Aftermath - Dealing With Loss Acts 28:1-10 “Once we were safe on shore, we learned that we were on the island of Malta. The people of the island were very kind to us. It was cold and rainy, so they built a fire on the shore to welcome us. As Paul gathered an armful of sticks and was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10, Romans 8:28, Isaiah 40:31, Luke 18:1

Denomination: Methodist

Abraham And Isaac Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Oct 31, 2024

Abraham was to be the father of the nation through which the Messiah would come. Faithfulness was an important character trait, yet, in moments of perceived crisis, Abraham had proven himself unfaithful. Was he really the man for the job? That was the question to be answered.

November 02, 2024 When we left off last week, Abraham and Sarah had been told that, at the same time the following year, they would have a child. I also asked a question……. Did Abraham finally understand that Sarah was and had always been included in the covenant promise? Well, no. Genesis ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Who. What. Where. When. Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jun 30, 2025

The first two verses of 1 Peter equip us to understand the big picture of the Peter's letters, particularly the emphasis that disciples are elect foreigners dispersed among the nations who are called to not just fit it.

NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 29th June 2025 1 Peter 1:1-2 “Who. What. Where. When.” You can listen to this, all all NPBC sermons, at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Today we are going to start a new sermon series. Over the next 3 months we are going to make our way through the books ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

God Of Visitation Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 10, 2025

God’s visitation is not a myth or a religious cliché—it is a divine reality. He still visits individuals, families, churches, and nations today. One moment of God’s visitation can change a lifetime of frustration.

GOD OF VISITATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 21:1 Supporting Texts: Ruth 1:6, Luke 1:68, Exodus 3:7-8, Luke 7:16 INTRODUCTION: The phrase “God of visitation” refers to the deliberate, divine interruption of human affairs by the Almighty. When God visits, things change. Barrenness ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Revival Begins With A Return To God’s Word Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

This chapter teaches us that true revival begins when God’s Word is rediscovered, honoured, and obeyed. No matter the state of a nation, a people, or a family, restoration is possible when hearts return to God's voice.

REVIVAL BEGINS WITH A RETURN TO GOD’S WORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 22:1-20 Supporting Texts: Psalm 119:9-11; Nehemiah 8:1-12; James 1:22-25; Hosea 4:6; Matthew 4:4 INTRODUCTION: 2 Kings 22 introduces us to one of Judah’s most remarkable kings—Josiah, who began to reign at just ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

John The Cactus Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 11, 2023

The fulness of time had come…. The “Hope of Nations” the “Messiah” was on His way. The announcement of that longed for event came in quite an unexpected way – the angel who had replaced Lucifer – the angel Gabriel - appeared to an old childless priest:

August 12, 2023 One Sabbath, after church, a mom asked her little girl what the picture she had drawn was supposed to be. It looked like a bunch of brown scribbles surrounding some kind of big green thing. The little girl said, “Well, this is the wilderness, and that’s John the Cactus.” Today, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5, Luke 1:5-7, Luke 1:68-79, Luke 3:7-9, Luke 7:17-23, Hebrews 12:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

From Set Back To Come Back

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 13, 2023

There may be a number of things dead or comatose in your life, in our nation and in the world that desperately need to come alive. Your hopes and your future can come alive. This is about comebacks. Comebacks are necessary because of setbacks.

Turn to John 11:43, as today we delve into the subject of coming alive. Say that with me, "Come alive". Again. There may be a number of things dead or comatose in your life, in our nation and in the world that desperately need to come alive. Your hopes and your future can come alive. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:43

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Galatians: Gridiron Gospel ” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 18, 2023

The national sport of football is heading towards the Superbowl. Galatians can be seen as two teams seeking victory.... Paul with the true Gospel (football) and Christian Pharisees intercepting the "gospel" by adding rules for victory (salvation).

In Jesus Holy Name January 22, 2023 Text: Galatians Series Galatians 1:11-2:10 Redeemer “Galatians: Gridiron Gospel ” The College football National Championship was won by the Georgia Bulldogs several weeks ago. In America we are watching the American ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10, Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Seek First

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jan 3, 2020

The first thing David did after becoming King was to bring back the Ark. We do not have an Ark like the nation of Israel; but we still need the manifest presence of God just as much as they did then.

SEEK FIRST "2 And David arose and went with all the people who were with him from Baale Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, whose name is called by the Name, the Lord of Hosts, who dwells between the cherubim. 3 So they set the ark of God on a new cart, and brought it out of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:2-5, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Ark Of God Is Captured By The Enemy

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 18, 2021

The ark of God represents the presence of God. It was the symbol of God's power and glory in the nation of Israel. When the bearer of the ark of God allows sin to reign in his heart, the presence of God departs from the ark.

TEXT: 1 Samuel 4:10-11 (NLT) "So the Philistines fought desperately, and Israel was defeated again. The slaughter was great; 30,000 Israelite soldiers died that day. The survivors turned and fled to their tents. The Ark of God was captured, and Hophni and Phinehas, the two sons of Eli, were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:10-11, Judges 16:4-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jews' Sin Of Disobedience Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 22, 2022

Jews had the privilege of chosen by God as special nation through Abraham. They were bestowed with Law through Moses. They had formed vibrant empire through David. But they rejected Jesus Christ the Messiah, which is the greatest Sin.

Romans 2:17-29 Jews' Sin of disobedience to God Romans 2:17-20: The Pride of the Jew Romans 2:21-27: The Peril of the Jew Romans 2:28-29: The Peak of the Jew in Christ The Pride of the Jews - Romans 2:17-20 Jews are prideful people. They are enjoying the privilege of the chosen community ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Methodist

America - The Dreamland Of The World July 4th Sermon

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

As we come today to celebrate July 4th, our nations birthday, we come with grateful hearts. I can not think of any place in the world I would rather live than in this great land.

America is the dreamland of the world. It is such a dreamland that one of the biggest problems we have as a nation is stopping all the illegal immigrants. As we celebrate America’s birthday, every American should be grateful and feel blessed that we can call ourselves Americans. At this special ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing Life To Dead Bones (Ezekiel 37:1-14)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 9, 2024

Throughout the Bible, we read about Israel's faithfulness and unfaithfulness to God. Yet, God is not finished with them. He restored Israel as a nation and will make it the centerpiece of the new earth at Christ's return.

The thirty-seventh chapter of Ezekiel presents what on the surface seems to be a story of desolation and ruin that is beyond any hope of restoration by human standards. This chapter describes a tragic episode in the history of Israel as a nation. It paints a bleak picture of its past but also ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-29, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Ezekiel 37:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Reconciliation Through The Cross

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 23, 2023

Oh, it only takes little things to cause hostilities between people. And once started, it is difficult for them to reconcile. Even little things can cause whole nations to be at war. It doesn't take much.

Alba 2-19-2023 RECONCILIATION THROUGH THE CROSS Ephesians 2:14-18 A minister and his wife were going to give a mid-morning garden party. They invited everyone with engraved invitations. The back yard of the parsonage was manicured, tables decorated the lawn, the clematis vine and rose bushes ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ