Sermons on Sackcloth And Ashes:

American Idols July 4 Sermon

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

America has become the land of idolatry. But before I make that claim, I need to make sure that I have the right definition of idolatry.

Illus: Dr. Billy Graham says, "We usually think of an idol as a religious figure carved of wood or stone, perhaps in some primitive tribe far removed from civilization. But we have our "idols" today, because an idol is anything that you worship in place of the living God. Some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

I Pledge Allegiance To… (July 4th Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 30, 2022

We live in a land of “creature worshippers”.

For example... Illus: A seventeen-year-old girl made Elvis Presley not just an entertainer, or a mortal. She made him an idol and she literally worshipped him. It is a matter of record that she has seen his movie: • “LOVE ME TENDER” 107 times. • “LOVING YOU” 110 times. • “KING CREOLE” 91 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Of The Dance

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 28, 2001

Get back your dance once again and rejoice in the Lord!

I. Dancing in the Ditch? A. Text: II Kings 3:9-20 B. There were only two reasons why people danced in the OT (1) At a time of celebration because of a victory. (2) Or in the presence of God (as with David and the Ark of the Covenant). C. Dance represents joy. D. The Psalmist David spent much time ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:9-20

Preparing For An Uncertain Future

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

How to prepare for the threat of future events (written before Y2K)

“Preparing for an Uncertain Future” Intro: Let’s talk for a little about preparing for an uncertain future. Let’s look in 2 Kings 18. In this chapter, we see a godly king of Judah. His name is Hezekiah. In verse 5 we see he is a godly king. Hezekiah trusted in the LORD, the God of Israel. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:5-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Starving Belly In The Land Of Plenty

Contributed by Michael Goodwin on Nov 16, 2002

Understanding the importance of feeding on the things of God.

Mount Vernon 11-18-02 A Starving Belly In The Land Of Plenty (Matthew 5:6) Matt 5:6 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. KJV Introduction: Brothers and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Nehemiah 9:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

From The Kingdom Of Darkness.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 17, 2005

Many things have happened in this world, death comes to those who wait, unknowing when nor where nor even how it comes, but it comes to all.

From the Kingdom of Darkness. Col 1:12-14; Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Evaluating The Results

Contributed by Todd Randolph on Oct 1, 2001

Evaluating the Results of God’s Vision

Evaluating the Results The book of Nehemiah divides neatly into two parts. Chapters one through five describe the rebuilding of the wall. From these chapters we learn the process of vision. Chapters six through thirteen describe the finished product. From these chapters we learn the results ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let The Party Begin

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Mar 31, 2013

Saving the lost is God's highest priority and heaven rejoices when a single sinner receives Christ. We are saved by grace, and knowing this frees us to share God's grace with others.

"LET THE PARTY BEGIN" Luke 15:11-32 When I was growing up in Iowa, my parents gave me and my brothers words of wisdom from time to time. We were told, for instance, to eat everything on our plates because "people were starving in China," and to associate with good kids because we would be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Revelation 2012 #6: The Seven Seals Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 11, 2012

Paul tells us to "Behold the goodness and severity of God." In Revelation, we see God’s love and grace in His promised blessings, protection and rewards for His people, but we also see His holiness and justice displayed in His wrath towards His enemies.

REVELATION 2012: #6 – THE SEVEN SEALS REVIEW: For the past five weeks, we’ve been going through the Book of Revelation. Ch. 1: - John’s vision of the resurrected, powerful glorious Jesus Ch. 2-3: - we saw Jesus in His church – if you want to find Jesus, go to church. Ch. 4: - a vision of Heaven ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: *other

Gratitude

Contributed by Joe Jones on Nov 15, 2005

What in the world do you have to be thankful for?

grat*i*tude(noun) the feeling of being thankful to somebody for doing something. Gratitude takes on three forms: a feeling in the heart, an expression in words and a giving in return. It is from the word gratitude that we get gratefulness. I have heard people discuss many times the need for us ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up

Contributed by Carl Benge on Aug 25, 2007

What it means to be a new Creation in Christ

“When I grow up I want to be a ….” How many of you can recall your childhood ending to this phrase? Did you wish to be a firefighter, a farmer, or even a schoolteacher? When I was a child, I wanted to be a number of things. I wanted to be a conductor/brakeman like my dad and grandpa. I wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

What Color Is God?

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jun 27, 2008

A message that addresses race and the question of what color is God.

What Color is God? Nehemiah 9:1-4; Romans 8:1-16 Monte T. Brown June 29, 2008 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Prelude In the book of Nehemiah chapter 9 we see the people first experiencing God. Questions arose about God and His Word. Remember ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Pink Out"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 11, 2015

We are pink for breast cancer awareness to reminds us we need screened, and we support.

The following are some testimonials I found on internet Shawn Bunch 30 years old: Because I was only 30 years old when I was diagnosed, at first it was hard to believe I had cancer. And it has been difficult to explain to our children what has been happening. But the experience has ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:12-13

Denomination: Methodist

Four-Ds In Jonah

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Feb 10, 2015

A look at the results of sin in our lives and the desire of God to forgive sin when we repent

INTRODUCTION 1. Where I grew up there were stories about men scuba diving near a dam a. They would come up scared vowing never to return b. They claimed catfish down deep that were large enough to swallow a man c. Most of us listened with doubt to these stories always told second-hand 2. One story ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Elijah Factor Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 22, 2014

The substitution of John for Elijah teaches us much about God’s ways and his dealings with mankind.

The Elijah Factor (Mark 9:9-13, Malachi 4:5-6) 1. The world has been going through a chaotic time. Islamic terrorists have been cruelly killing anyone unlike them. 2. Scotland almost voted for independence but decided to stay with the UK. 3. Vladamir Putin talks about starting World War III; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:9-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible