Sermons on The Nation Grieves:

Church & Nation

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 5, 2023

Christians ought to be a nation's best citizens, but are we fully in the kingdom or is our loyalty divided?

Are Christians fully part of a kingdom not of this world or do we have divided loyalties? Was Paul imprisoned by Rome and hated by his own nation for his faith? How did he encourage us to live? Therefore, as a prisoner for the Lord, I encourage you to live as people worthy of the call you received ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pray For Our Nation

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 3, 2007

God promises to bless the land when we humble ourselves, pray and seek His face, and turn from our sins. This is our responsibility, to pray for God’s blessing for our nation.

The first few chapters of 2 Chronicles record the building of the Temple of God, under King Solomon. • The Temple was completed and Solomon dedicated it to the Lord, in chapter 6. • He knelt down before God’s people, spread his hands out toward heaven, and said a long prayer – a prayer for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Pray For A Nation Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 20, 2003

Let me give you my proposition right at the beginning: “God’s people following God’s plan receive God’s promises.” When we do what God says we will enjoy His promises. We are blessed when we do things God’s way. Let’s explore together about what the Bib

How to Pray for a Nation Happy Independence Day! You are part of the faithful remnant that has remained behind this holiday weekend. As we focus on our nation this morning, it’s good to be an American, isn’t it? • Only in America…do banks leave both doors open and then chain the pens to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

A Time To Lament Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 2, 2016

When the bottom drops out, we need to lament before God.

A Time to Lament (Psalm 79) 1. My high school assignment 
was to ask a veteran about World War II. Since my father had served 
in the Philippines during the war, 
I chose him. After a few basic questions, I very gingerly asked, “Did you ever kill anyone?” Dad got ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 79:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Grieving Friend, A Dead Girl And A Sick Woman

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2006

This sermon examines three stories of faith as found in 2 Samuel 1:1, 17 - 27 and Mark 5: 21 - 43.

Mark 5: 21 – 43 - A Dead Girl and A Sick Woman 2 Samuel 1:1, 17 - 27 Intro: This week has been a particularly difficult one for me. It seemed as though every time I started one project or task something or someone would interrupt and I was off in a different direction. That’s sort of how I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God And The Nations - Part 1 - Raising Up A Nation Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 27, 2020

What determines how great a nation becomes? Is it the character of the leaders or of the people? How do we understand the rising and falling of nations in regard to the will and purposes of God?

God And The Nations - Raising Up A Nation - Part 1 Today we will be reading from Acts 17:24-31 The United States of America. What do we know about the USA? We declared our independence from British rule in 1776 and thereafter won the War of Independence. America is known as a Christian nation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-31, Daniel 4:34-37, Genesis 12:2-3, Genesis 27:27-29, Numbers 24:5-9, Psalm 33:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

God And The Nations - Part 3 - Can The Nation Be Saved Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 16, 2020

Many Christians in America have inadvertently or intentionally placed the good of our nation above the good of the Kingdom of God. They are NOT the same thing. What is the proper Biblical attitude we should have regarding our relationship with the Lord and with our nation?

God And The Nations - Part 3 - Can The Nation Be Saved Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together Titus 3:3-5 “At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-28, Acts 17:26, Psalm 33:12, Numbers 24:5-9, John 6:15, Luke 24:21, Acts 1:6, Matthew 6:6, Matthew 6:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

God's United Nations

Contributed by Dana Chau on Feb 8, 2003

Learn to overcome certain differences that divide Christians

Some of you know that I was at a church leadership conference last week. There were about 2,000 attendees from all around the world. I’m very thankful for the inspiration and the learning I received. I came home Thursday night and received a call from a friend. She asked if Susan and I went out ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: *other

Signs Of A Nation In Trouble

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Mar 8, 2003

This sermon admonishes us to take an introspective look at our nation in these perilous times.

Introduction: We are faced with the imminence of biological, nuclear, chemical and various kinds of warefare. The advent of "911" reminds us that we are no longer protected by borders and rivers. We are keenly aware of the suddenness of massive destruction. But what has happen to the veil of Divine ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 18:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Great Nation

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 27, 2003

Nehemiah took it upon himself to save his nation

INTRODUCTION „X Nehemiah was a layman, cupbearer to the great ¡§Artaxerxes,¡¨ who ruled Persia from 464 to 423 B.C. Nehemiah¡¦s name means ¡§The Lord has comforted.¡¨ „X A cupbearer was much more than our modern ¡§butler¡¨ (see Gen. 40). It was a position of great responsibility and privilege. At ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rise And Fall Of A Nation

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 10, 2004

This is a sermon about a nation that forgot about God.

Series: Obadiah [#1] THE RISE AND FALL OF A NATION Obadiah 1:1-21 Introduction: Obadiah wrote this shortest book of the Old Testament probably soon after the armies of Babylon destroyed Jerusalem. While the Babylonians were taking the Israelites into captivity, the people of Edom helped ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

A House For All Nations

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Aug 20, 2002

God’s house is not just for a select few. God tells those who are among his family and those who are outside of it that He still intends to add still more to His people than those already gathered; people of every nationality and race, social status and

Pentecost 13 A Isaiah 56: 1, 6-8 A House For All Nations 08/18/02 As part of my daily routine, I receive and read an e-mail newsletter called Heartlight. I was struck this past week by the heartfelt confession of a brother in Christ by the name of Lynn Anderson in the July 31st issue. He was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

A Nation Under God

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Jul 4, 2005

America’s Christian Heritage - Historical quotes - used for Independence Day

[much of this sermon was inspired by a sermon series delivered by Bob Russell at Southeast Christian in Louisville] [this sermon was dlivered by two ministers - alternating sections] America is a Great Country. In America, we park on the driveway and drive on the parkway. In America, we put ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Nation Unknowingly In Crisis Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 14, 2006

This message is part of series paralleling ancient Israel & America. Without consideration Israel had rebelled & deserted the Lord & were unconscious of its consequences. They did not realize the seriousness of their situation before God.

ISAIAH 1:2-9 A NATION UNKNOWINGLY IN CRISIS (Deuteronomy 30:15-20) Isaiah began his book (& ends his book- 66:24) by recounting, very realistically, the response of Judah to Yahweh’s favor and purpose. We will encounter God’s reaction to the human refusal to response to His favor and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:2-9, Isaiah 52:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of A Great Nation

Contributed by Scottie Pitts on Jul 3, 2001

What will make our nation great once again?

Signs of a Great Nation Introduction: What makes a nation great? Some would say a booming economy. Some would say a great government. Some would say a strong military. However, I want us to see today three things in the word of God that I believe make a nation great. I. A Great Nation Is A ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34, Deuteronomy 6:12

Denomination: Methodist