Sermons on Perverse Nations:

The Prayer Of Ezra

Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 18, 2005

A prayer of repentance for the nation of Israel.

EZRA’S PRAYER Ezra 9:5:15 Key Verse and Theme: “What has happened to us is a result of our evil deeds and our great guilt, and yet, our God, you have punished us less than our sins have deserved and have given us a remnant like this.” (Ezra 9:13) 1. Who was Ezra? A. Ezra was a priest. (Ezra ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:5-15, Nehemiah 3:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ethnic God

Contributed by John Harvey on Jan 11, 2006

God is the God of all the nations.

“The Ethnic God” January 15, 2006 Introduction: This morning, we have talked already about the mission outreach that we are partnered with in North Africa with Jeremy and Stephanie Clark, So often when we think of missions and evangelism we think of supporting people like the Clark’s who do such ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Baptist

Precious In His Sight, And Loved

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 20, 2013

The in-gathering of Israel, and of the nations.

PRECIOUS IN HIS SIGHT, AND LOVED. Isaiah 43:1-7. This beautiful poem is a love letter. It is from the LORD, who created the world (Isaiah 40:26), and who directs the affairs of nations (Isaiah 40:22-23). It is from the One who created Jacob, and formed the nation of Israel (Isaiah 43:1). The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unity Of Hope

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 23, 2013

The Christ child as the hope of the nations.

THE UNITY OF HOPE. Romans 15:4-13. In many respects we might view Romans 14:1 to Romans15:13 as the practical outworking of the Jewish/Gentile debate of Romans 9 to 11. There was some dissension in Rome over matters of food and drink, and holy days. It is quite probable that it was a question of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tabernacle Part 6 The Board And Bars Series

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Oct 3, 2017

Forty- eight boards standing in sockets of Silver covered by five coverings!!! What golden nuggets await us here!

THE BOARDS AND BARS Ex. 26:15-29; Ex. 36:24-34 We now come to the study of the tabernacle proper. This building was forty-five feet long, fifteen feet wide, and divided into two rooms. It was made of forty-eight boards which stood in sockets of silver. There were twenty boards on each side and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 36:24-34, Exodus 26:15-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessings For Believers

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 4, 2023

Encouragement for believers from Romans 8:28

Blessings for Believers Romans 8:28 Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” KJV Romans 8:28 We are assured and know that [[a]God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

I'd Like To Withdraw My Complaint, Your Honor PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the spiritual implications of complaining, emphasizing its dangers and promoting the transformative power of gratitude.

Good morning, church. Today we're going to dive into a biggie - the issue of complaining. It's something we all do, yet it's something the Lord calls us to turn away from. Hear these words from the apostle Paul in his letter to the Philippians, chapter 2, verses 14-15: "Do all things without ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-15

Topics: Complaining

Memorial Stones

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 28, 2002

The need for establishing memorial or testimonial stones in our lives.

MEMORIAL STONES JOSHUA 4:1-9, 19-24 Introduction: In April 1863, in Columbus, Mississippi after decorating graves of her two sons who served during the Civil War as Confederate soldiers, an elderly woman also decorated two mounds at the corner of the cemetery. An observer asked, "What are you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Motivational Atrocity-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 4, 2019

2 of ? Amos declared God’s wrath to be justified/warranted due to nationally motivated atrocities. Why/When/How do nationally motivated atrocities move God to anger & retribution? National atrocity motivates God’s retribution when that nation endorses...

MOTIVATIONAL ATROCITY-II—Amos 1:3--2:5 OR--Indefensible National Atrocities/Pride Attention: A distraught husband is standing in the local florist’s shop pleading with the clerk about his need for geraniums. “I'm sorry,” said the clerk, “we don't have potted geraniums. Could you use ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Motivational Atrocity-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 9, 2019

1 of ? Amos declared God’s wrath to be justified/warranted due to nationally motivated atrocities. Why/When/How do nationally motivated atrocities move God to anger & retribution? National atrocity motivates God’s retribution when that nation endorses...

MOTIVATIONAL ATROCITY-I—Amos 1:3--2:5 OR--Indefensible National Atrocities/Pride Attention: The Pastor’s Cat… A pastor had a kitten that climbed up a tree in his yard & then was afraid to come down. The pastor coaxed, offered warm milk, etc. The kitty would not come down. The tree was not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Motivational Atrocity-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 10, 2019

3 of ? Amos declared God’s wrath to be justified/warranted due to nationally motivated atrocities. Why/When/How do nationally motivated atrocities move God to anger & retribution? National atrocity motivates God’s retribution when that nation endorses...

MOTIVATIONAL ATROCITY-III—Amos 1:9-10(1:3--2:5) OR--Indefensible National Atrocities/Pride Attention: Self-Control, Sir! A man walks into a bakery, carrying a pie box. He approaches the baker who is at the counter. The baker says, “Yes, sir, what can I do for you?” The man replies, “I want my ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Take An Oath – Let What You Say Be Simply Yes Or No Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 5, 2008

In these five verses Jesus sets forth 1) the original Mosaic teaching, 2) the traditional perversion of that teaching, and 3) His own reemphasis of what God’s standard for truth has always been.

Whether you are a child or an adult, Truth is so scarce that nearly everyone is suspect. Business people, advertisers, commentators, clerks, salesmen, lawyers, doctors, tradesmen, teachers, writers, politicians, and even many, if not most, preachers are suspect. Our whole society is largely built ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Other

Forgive As We Have Been Forgiven

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 14, 2009

For God to forgive us our huge debt, we must forgive others their little ones.

Tuesday of 3rd week of Lent 17 March 2009 The author of Daniel and the storyteller behind this unique parable of Matthew have the same question in mind: what does God require of us? The answer is in the OT tradition of Micah and Isaiah: live loyally, act justly, and walk humbly with your God. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Catholic

Citizenship

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 12, 2009

A sermon on being citizens of heaven from Ephesians 2:11-18 (Outline taken from Truth for Today)

Sermon for 7/12/2009 Ephesians 2:11-18 Introduction: A. “In the first place we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sanctity Of Life Sunday 2014

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 22, 2014

Sanctity of Life includes assisted suicide as well as abortion but abortion is the predominate abuse of life in America today. This sermon deals with the tragic consequences to the abortive mother as well as the judgement of the US because of this sin.

Today has been designated as Sanctity of Life Sunday On a January 13, 1984 proclamation, President Ronald Reagan designated January 22, 1984 as the first National Sanctity of Human Life Day. The date was chosen to coincide with the 11th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court case that first ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene