Sermons on Soldiers National Cemetery:

Memorial Day 2025

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on May 30, 2025

The greatest soldier

Memorial Day 2025 John 15:13 READ 1 Timothy 3:16 Intro: In April 1863, in Columbus, Georgia, after decorating graves of her two sons who died representing their beloved south-land, an elderly woman walked to two mounds of dirt at the corner of the cemetery to place memorial flowers there also. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16, John 15:13

Denomination: Other

Jesus Christ -God's Greatest Soldier!

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Jun 9, 2021

Memorial Weekend offers us opportunity to remember God's Greatest Soldier!

Our Memorial Day Observance reminds unfortunately today that -War in an unfortunate and inevitable part of life! Ecclesiastes 3:1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: -NIV Ecclesiastes 3:2a a time to be born and a time to die, -NIV Ecclesiastes 3:3b a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25

When A Nation's Godly Light Flickers

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004

4th of July Patriotic Sermon

"WHEN A NATION’S GODLY LIGHT FLICKERS" 1 KINGS 22:51 - 2 KINGS 1:14 INTRODUCTION: Some time ago I ran an experiment in my office. I retrieved a candle and matches and took both into my office and turned out the lights. My office has only one window and when the blinds are pulled it’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Not Just Business As Usual Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on May 1, 2019

While the crucifixion is a brutal affair it must be recognised that, for the Roman soldiers, this event is business as usual. However, as those who are reading about these events, we cannot treat the crucifixion in a business-as-usual fashion.

Message John 19:16b-27 Not Business As Usual Read John 19:16b-27 Modern technology means that we have been on-the-spot witnesses to many atrocities which have occurred in the last few years. Desert Storm and the Invasion of Iraq September 11. The recent terrorist attack in Christchurch When we ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Judge A Nation?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 8, 2020

Through the Prophet Amos, God provides the reasons for judging the nations around Judah and Israel, as well as His own people. The reasons for His judgement stands against nations to this day.

“Thus says the LORD: ‘For three transgressions of Damascus, and for four, I will not revoke the punishment, because they have threshed Gilead with threshing sledges of iron. So I will send a fire upon the house of Hazael, and it shall devour the strongholds of Ben-hadad. I will break the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Am A Soldier (In The Army Of The Lord!

Contributed by Marge Kryzanowski Abram on Sep 26, 2017

Followings Jesus and taking up the cross daily.

I am a soldier (IN THE ARMY OF THE LORD!) 2 Timothy 2:3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. I am a soldier in the army of my God. The Lord Jesus Christ is my Commanding Officer. The Holy Scripture is my code of conduct. Faith, prayer and the Word are my weapons of ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unknown - But Not To God! Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 25, 2010

But it isn't just a nation's soldiers who give themselves to a cause, do their duty, pay the price, & then are forgotten or unknown. It happens among the people of God, too.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is the tenth of a Leadership series featuring Nehemiah. Some ideas & illustrations in these messages were based on or benefited greatly from, to varying ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 11:1-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You A Veteran?

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jan 25, 2009

On Veterans Dy we honor those who have served in the Armed Forces. But are you a veteran in the service of the Lord?

Are You A Veteran? I wonder how many veterans we have in attendance today? If you have ever served in any branch of the armed forces, please raise your hand. I am a veteran of WW2, serving in the army from 1943 to 1945 in the U.S., Great Britain, and France. WW2 veterans are passing off the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Herod Puts Peter’s Guards To Death Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 17, 2017

The angel must have come and released him during the fourth watch (three to six A.M.), otherwise Peter’s escape would have been discovered by his keepers at the time of the changing of the guard.

June 27, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: Herod Puts Peter’s Guards to Death (12:18-21) Scripture (Acts 12:18-21; KJV) 18 Now as soon as it was day, there was no ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Surprise Witness

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 19, 2023

The account of the Roman soldier who witnessed the death of Jesus and became convinced that Jesus was the son of God.

Rufus wished he were anywhere but here. He had never wanted to come to Palestine in the first place, every legionnaire in the Empire knew that it was a lousy assignment. No loot, no glory, no chance for advancement. And he couldn’t even get decent duty like chasing bandits in Galilee. No, he had to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spiritual Battles And God's Protection

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Sep 26, 2022

The Christian is called to be a soldier. An active officer in a raging battle with the forces of darkness. We are the soldiers of Christ, chosen by the Commander of the armies of heaven, Jesus Christ.

TEXT: Ephesians 6:12; Psalms 91:11-12; "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places...For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, Psalm 91:11-12, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Armor Of God 7 Of 8

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

The reason many of us like to study on the Armor of God is because Paul does not just tell us to run for the hills. He also tells us what we are to do once we get to the hills.

He tells us in this passage of scripture how we can DEFEND OURSELVES and how we can DEFEAT SATAN. One of the obvious problems it seems among Christians today is that they are not aware they are at war with Satan. Illus: A lady was talking with another lady on her job about attending church with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Navy Vet Funeral

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 5, 2019

Loy was a long-time member of our congregation and had served in the USN during the Korean Conflict.

l Song #1 Amazing Grace Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: 2 a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; Purpose of Funerals 1. Honor a loved one 2. Comfort a family 3. Reconnect with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growth In Christ

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 16, 2024

Adversity is not simply a tool. It is God's most effective tool for the advancement of our spiritual lives.

Grow … truly grow ... 2 Thessalonians 1:3 “We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other..” A)Church of Thessalonians I do receive plenty of rave reviews for my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Full Armor Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 3, 2024

Explores the spiritual warfare Christians engage in, emphasizing the importance of truth, righteousness, and faith as spiritual armor against evil.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy to be among you today, to share in the fellowship of faith and the unity of the Spirit. We are gathered here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's redemptive love. We are not just observers of the faith, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Topics: Soldier's Armor, Today's Christians