Sermons on pledge of allegiance:

The Girl Who Didn't Like Mt. Rushmore

Contributed by Greg Moller on Jan 31, 2015

Is America turning away from God

The girl who didn’t like Mt. Rushmore A young girl was recently asked about our national monuments, and was asked if she had ever visited Mt Rushmore. Her reply was yes. Then she was asked if she liked it. Her reply this time was a flat out “NO”. She then was asked what she ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:4

Denomination: Bible Church

Between Two Kingdoms

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 2, 2017

Christians live within the tension of being in a fallen, broken world, while trying not to be influenced by it.

“He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the Kingdom of His beloved Son” (Colossians 1:13). As Christians, living between two kingdoms is what we do every single day, regardless of where we are. We face the challenge of living as Christ’s followers in an unholy, fallen ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Congregational

Five, Six, & Seven PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To understand and live out the fifth to seventh commandments, which instruct us to honor our parents, not to murder, and not to commit adultery, as a way to honor God and emulate Jesus in our daily lives.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we're going to dive into a pivotal passage from the book of Exodus, specifically Exodus 20:12-14, where God presents us with Commandments five through seven. These commandments aren't just rules for us to follow, but they show us how to honor God by being ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12-14

Topics: Being Like Jesus, Following Commandments

In My Whole Life Nobody ... Part 2 Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 14, 2001

"I guess I was a kind of an unruly girl or something, so maybe they didn’t want me. I attended a church college, too. But nobody ever said a word to me about becoming a Christian. So I never did."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Acts 8:34-39; Matthew 10:32 ILL. Last week I began Part 1 of this 3-part sermon series by telling about a young lady I had never met before who asked if she could talk with me about a problem concerning ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:30, Acts 8:34-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unity In Baptism, Body And Spirit

Contributed by Matt Stone on Sep 7, 2016

Paul calls the church to unity - because we share in one baptism, one body and one Spirit.

Paul writes in Colossians 1:19-20: “For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in [Jesus], and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.” God’s vision, God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In God We Trust

Contributed by Dr. Bruce Northam on Apr 17, 2020

More than just a motto on our currency, In God We Trust is a motto for life. No matter who you are, where you are, or what circumstance you find yourself in, He is available, and His arms are open wide to deliver hope, help, stability and peace. He receives everyone who runs to him.

In God We Trust Psalm 91 On July 30, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed into law a bill declaring “In God We Trust” to become the nation's official motto. Under the legislation, Congress further mandated that the phrase be printed, in capital letters, on every domination of U.S. paper ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering 9/11

Contributed by John Russell on Dec 7, 2006

A great way to pay tribute to 9/11 while maintaining Biblical stability.

REMEMBERING 9/11 (Romans 13.1-7) Introduction To the last generation, the as-sasination of President John F. Kennedy was a historical marker. What were you doing? Where were you? To this generation, the attacks on the World Trade Centers in New York City, the Pentagon in Virginia, and the crash ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Created To Praise God!

Contributed by Alan Stokes on Mar 4, 2001

This is a funeral sermon for Bessie McCloud (died 1991), a Christian who was bed-ridden for several years before her death.

Today, we seek to draw some eternal meaning from the life that Bessie McCloud has lived, in hopes that it will help us find God’s will for our own human life. Bessie’s life spanned almost the entire 20th century, but for the Christian who has died, we can see a faith history that stretches back ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Holiness

When Your Work Doesn't Do It For You Anymore" Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 10, 2006

We spend a great deal of time a our jobs. It is vital that we achieve and maintain balance in our work if we are to lead balanced and abundant lives.

DISCOVER BALANCE AUGUST 6, 2006 Luke 19:1-10 “When Your Work Doesn’t Do It For You Anymore” INTRODUCTION Jesus said, “I have come that you may have life—and have it abundantly.” As American Christians living in a land of abundance, we have been tempted to envision the abundant life that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

A City On A Hill

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 18, 2004

God has indeed spoken to our nation, but are we listening?

This week America buried our 40th President, Ronald Wilson Reagan. For many of us, Friday, June 11th was an ordinary day. Although the day was set aside as a national day of mourning, life went on as usual. Perhaps the only interruption of our day was the trip to an empty mail box, or closed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Freedom In Christ, A True Independence Day

Contributed by Earl Graston on Jun 28, 2005

Free,Free At Last

Freedom In Christ, A True Independence Day 7-3-2005 John 8:36 “therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed” Patrick Henry: Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace--but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36, John 8:30-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is God

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 5, 2007

Some characteristics of God

WHO IS GOD? John 1:1-18 Intro: The age old debate rages today as to whether or not God really exists. There is much conflict in our nation over the fact the man Jesus Christ came and died for our sins. In today’s society many say there’s no God and they call themselves atheist. The Bible does ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is America A Christian Nation?

Contributed by Richard Lee on Jun 23, 2009

This sermon explains the Judeo-Christian history of the United States and the Christian beginnings of many national organizations. It also evaluates America’s current status as a Christian nation.

Study more on this topic and other related topics in the American Patriot’s Bible (Thomas Nelson), edited by Dr. Richard Lee, at www.americanpatriotsbible.com. ********* "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord..." Ps 33:12 Recently a national Radio Talk Show Host and a call-in listener were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know How To Pray?

Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Jun 15, 2013

Are you praying according to how Jesus has taught us to pray?

Do You Know How To Pray? Matthew 6:9-13 Good morning brothers and sisters! It is such a joy to come together as a body of Christ. Today, I would share with you about a very familiar topic from a very familiar passage. The topic for today is prayer and the text is Matthew 6:9-13. Let us pray before ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Godly Values In America

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jun 5, 2024

I believe The United States of America has been a blessed nation because it has a Godly base. The reason we are the wealthiest, most free, most secure, most envied nation on earth is that we were established as a nation under God, and God has kept His promise to bless us.

“Re-establishing Godly Values In America” 2 Kings 21 - 23 I want to tell you about a little-known hero in the Bible named Josiah. It’s a fascinating account that has some very relevant applications to America. Josiah’s grandfather, Manasseh, had been the most wicked king the nation of Judah ever ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ