Sermons on United States Culture:

The Restoring Of America

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 27, 2012

My purpose is to challenge us to do all that we are able to do to restore America to its rightful place as a nation with great possibilities, great opportunities, & great responsibilities before God.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. As some of you know, in thousands of churches throughout our land, people are taking part in a 40-day period of prayer leading up to Election Day. We have been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Division Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022

When people are bound together with a common goal and purpose they are able to get along and work with one another; however, when intentions are unclear and people are lacking direction, they will often begin fighting each other.

The Israelites, in conquest of Canaan, were united in purging the land. They had a purpose that brought them together. However, when they started settling down, then disagreements began erupting. When people are bound together with a common goal in mind and fighting for the same thing, they are ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

Set Your Heart On Heavenly Treasure

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 4, 2025

Jesus warned his followers that they would be tempted to “set their hearts” on things of little value. If they did that they would not “set their hearts” on what is priceless. Jesus used similar words but in reverse to say that what we treasure will be where our heart goes.

In 1799, twelve-year-old Conrad Reed, skipped Sunday School to go fishing. He found a place to fish along Little Meadow Creek on his family’s farm in North Carolina. While standing by the creek, young Conrad saw what he thoughts was a “yellow rock shining in the water.” With some effort he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Preparing For The Conflict

Contributed by Norman Mc Leod on Oct 11, 2001

Sermon in response to the September 11th tragic events.

PREPARING FOR THE CONFLICT Ephesians 6:10-17 By Norman Mc Leod October 11, 2001 OPENNING HYMN: Onward Christian Soldiers ILLUSTRATION: Part of President Bush’s radio address to the Nation September 15, 2001 THE PRESIDENT: “Good morning. This weekend I am engaged in extensive sessions with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Real Sins Of Sodom

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 3, 2022

Is homosexuality the gravest sin of all? Isn't arrogance, pride, and self-exaltation at the root of all our sin? We must repent of the sin that contaminates us even as followers of the Christ if we wish to receive His blessing.

“Behold, everyone who uses proverbs will use this proverb about you: ‘Like mother, like daughter.’ You are the daughter of your mother, who loathed her husband and her children; and you are the sister of your sisters, who loathed their husbands and their children. Your mother was a Hittite and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:44-58

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To Effective Interpersonal Relationships

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

Keys to Effective Interpersonal Relationships In Evangelism and Church Planting

Keys to Effective Interpersonal Relationships In Evangelism and Church Planting Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain what we can learn from Moses about accepting ourselves as God has made us. 2. The students will explain what Romans 14:15 teaches us about accepting ourselves and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be A Good Church Member - Part 1

Contributed by Chris Layton on Nov 7, 2007

Deals with us being what we should be as a member of His church.

Our subject this morning is really going to be in the form of a challenge – I challenge you to “Be a Good Church Member.” There are many texts that I could use to preach this sermon, but I have chosen the last words of Peter in 2 Peter 3:18 for they form the challenge to each of us this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Our Great Thanksgiving

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Nov 29, 2002

The main source of every blessings is our God, offer Him our thankful heart.

HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US November 24, 2002 Our Great Thanksgiving PSALM 95: 1-3a “ Oh come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms. For the Lord is the great God.” This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

The Perils Of Contentment

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 14, 2014

Contentment is a trap, because it keeps us from growing in ability and interior commitment.

Recently we were viewing one of the original episodes of the Twilight Zone. A successful but elderly actor was ruminating over his long career, and his multiple marriages, and told his butler a secret. He said that in his whole life, he had only one length of time in which he had felt true ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:32-35

Denomination: Catholic

In The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Oct 18, 2013

A discussion, of whom's authority do you live and work. In the Name of Jesus, a powerful revelation of change.

IN THE NAME OF JESUS by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (10/18/2013) “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost” (The Acts 2:38, King James Version ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Bones.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on May 22, 2021

Walking through the valley of dried bones the LORD ask Ezekiel a question. “Son of man, can these bones become living people again?”

Sermon Title: Bones. Scripture Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Ezekiel 37:1-14 NLT A Valley of Dry Bones 37 The Lord took hold of me, and I was carried away by the Spirit of the Lord to a valley filled with bones. 2 He led me all around among the bones that covered ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

See Evil Clearly Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2015

Be alert! Keep your eyes and ears open. The world wants to tear you down. It seeks to destroy tour faith. Face all of life with this in mind.

Series: Victorious! “See Evil Clearly” Revelation 12-14 Open We’re moving forward this morning in our study of the book of Revelation. As we get started, take your Bibles and turn to Revelation 12-14. What is the scariest thing that you can think of? For some ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Expect Persecution Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 2, 2022

God accomplishes His purposes through persecution.

Today we’ll discover how God accomplishes His purposes through persecution. When we think about persecution, we usually think of believers in closed countries or what happens to missionaries. Let me share with you a true story. In 1921, a missionary couple named David and Svea Flood went from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:27-40

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing The Challenge Of Discipleship

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 26, 2021

The Great Commission and the Great Commandment clearly outline the requirement, the evidence The fruitfulness and the cost of discipleship Yet, the recent pandemics of Covid-19, racial tensions, police brutality, food insecurity and countless other ills exposed the shallowness

The Great Commission and the Great Commandment, along with much of His teaching, Jesus the Christ clearly outlines the requirement of discipleship John8:31, the evidence of discipleship John 13:35; The fruitfulness of discipleship John 15:8 and the cost of discipleship Luke 14:27, 33. Yet, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, John 8:31, Luke 14:27

Denomination: Methodist

"Running From God?" Jonah Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 11, 2008

Jonah tried to run from God and his call but where does a man run to get away from God? You can run from God but not hide! So why even run?

“Running from God?”Jonah part 1 Opening Illustration: This video clip is from the lead singer of Mercy me and his willingness to follow the call of God on His life. Listen to his thoughts and even as he shares the struggle with following God’s call. Thesis: Jonah tried to run from God and his ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational