Sermons on The United States:

I Am The Gate Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 31, 2006

Jesus is the gate through whom we enter in to a life of fellowship with God’s family and an abundant life of green pastures.

John 10:1-10 “I am the Gate” INTRODUCTION We are surrounded by gates. We arrive at and depart from airports through gates. In order to get to those gates we pass through a security gate. Many of us have gates that provide an entrance into a courtyard, or security gates that keep people out. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

4th Of July - I’ve Gotta Be Free!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 21, 2001

What we often forget is that in declaring their independence from England, our forefathers made an equally strong declaration of dependence upon Almighty God.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) ILL. Today the United States is celebrating a crucial moment in the history of our nation - the signing of the Declaration of Independence. And as we look back at that event we need to realize that it was a fateful & very ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:6-14, Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom's Blessing Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 13, 2009

This message encourages people to trust the Lord and be blessed rather than living under the curse of trying to keep the law.

Freedom’s Blessing (Galatians 3:6-14) Tim Wilson, a pastor in Colorado, talks about his days at Fort Benning, attending the United States Army Airborne School. He and his buddies were sitting on hard wooden bleachers as they prepared for their first parachute jump. Soon they would soar hundreds ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Who Do You Identify With

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This is a sermon about persecution and the persecuted church.

“USA! USA! USA!” the chant goes as the United States’ hockey team skates down the ice hoping to score a goal. All Americans wish to see the United States’ hockey team win, even those who don’t like or understand hockey. There is solidarity when our national team is playing. It’s more than a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Persecuted For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Aug 26, 2006

Examination of the eighth BE-Attitude: Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

PURSUING HAPPINESS: Persecuted for Righteousness Matthew 5:10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” 2 Timothy 3:1-5; 10-12 1. “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: United Methodist

Growing The Church

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 15, 2004

1- Think growth 2- Advertising pays 3- Let’s eat 4- Come casual 5- Small multiplies 6- Get motivated

INTRO.- ILL.- There is a movie called, “How to lose a guy in 10 days.” It’s a cute, funny, romantic comedy starring Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson. He tries to win her and she tries to lose him. And it turns out, of course, that they fall in love. I love it when people fall in love! How ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The U.s. Found In Scripture Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 28, 2010

A study of Genesis chapter 49 verses 13 through 27

Genesis 47: 13 – 27 Exodus 1: 7 – 11 The U.S. found in Scripture 13 Now there was no bread in all the land; for the famine was very severe, so that the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan languished because of the famine. 14 And Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:13-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Motivation Of One Who Forgives Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 19, 2016

In this lesson we examine the motivation of one who forgives.

Scripture Three weeks ago I started a short sermon series called “Forgiveness and Reconciliation” on the letter of Paul to Philemon. I plan to conclude this series today. Philemon was a wealthy, godly Christian who lived in the city of Colossae. He had a slave named Onesimus. Some ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:19-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The First Word Of The Gospel

Contributed by John Mcelwee on Nov 22, 2023

A talk made for a video presentation for the third Sunday of Advent, 2020, the first winter of COVID 19. This was made with the Congregation of United Christian Church (DoC) in mind

Good morning. We are spending Advent sheltering in place . I figure you are looking at this video at a time and in a place that is convenient for you so I am going to ask you to do something before we go any further. Stop this video for a minute and find some paper and something to write with. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-17, Luke 1:26-28, Luke 2:8-14, Revelation 21:23, Revelation 22:5, 1 John 4:16-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Extreme Intimacy

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

Sex is God's good gift for marriage

Extreme Intimacy Genesis 39:7-9 Twenty-five year old, Trina Miller isn't content riding her bicycle through a park or along the streets of Australia, like many of her generation, she insists on living life to the extreme. She is an extreme athlete, competing in SNOW MOUNTAIN BIKING, and this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

On The Edge Part 3 Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Sep 3, 2005

We are on the edge of incredible. Are we rady? Are we moving in the direction that God has for us?

Matthew 16:16-19 The Church on the edge The last few weeks we talked about being the church on the edge and how to get there and on the edge of what. What it show us even though it might be scary or way out of our comfort zone. We talked about how the church has no walls. We can not worship the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Secret Of Revival Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 6, 2004

As we look at this tremendous verse I want us to consider three great secrets of spiritual awakenings.

THE SECRET OF REVIVAL II Chronicles 7:14 Over the centuries God has sent periods of great spiritual awakening to His people. History records several great awakening’s in the United States. The last such awakening on a large scale took place in 1904-05. It began in Wales when a man by the name ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

When Momma Is In The House

Contributed by William Ellis on May 11, 2006

Whether their son is an axe murderer or a saint There daughter is a call girl or the soloist in the church choir Momma loves her baby

Illustrations: "The Stages Of Motherhood" 4 Years Of Age - My Mommy can do anything; 8 Years Of Age - My Mom knows a lot! A whole lot 12 Years Of Age - My Mother doesn’t really know quite everything. 14 Years Of Age - Naturally, Mother doesn’t know that, either 16 Years Of Age - Mother? She’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Our Dangerous God

Contributed by Kent Simmons on Sep 28, 2002

Our God is dangerous to the foundations of man’s strongholds: materialism, hedonism, power, wealth and fame. It is here that God threatens and intrudes into the lives of men and here that they will fight.

Sermon Notes “Our Dangerous God,” Acts 19: 23-41 Kent Simmons Introduction: We live in a dangerous world. The days of leaving your house unlocked, your car keys in the vehicle, and your kids unattended in the front yard of your home are gone. They have been replaced by disturbing images on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Been There, Done That, Now What?

Contributed by Carlton Coon on Oct 12, 2001

Evanglistic sermon encouraging those jaded with life to at last turn to Jesus Christ.

Been There, Done That, Now What? This is a generation with unparalleled opportunity: We have travelled further faster than any people before us. Any area we cannot visit in person, we can virtually experience via the technology of video. Our music is replayed from Compact Discs providing ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:3-11, John 4:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal