Sermons on United States Tragedy:

Life Is Too Precious To Waste

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 25, 2014

How do we view the tragic events of Ferguson, MO where an unarmed 18 year was shot and killed by a police officer. What is our response as people of Faith, as Christians? We must care and evaluate, what are we doing with our life?

TITLE: LIFE IS TOO PRECIOUS TO WASTE SCRIPTURE: EPHESIANS 5:15-17 We all have been watching once again the sad reality of another one of our YOUNG BLACK MEN GUNNED DOWN IN THE STREETS AT THE HANDS OF THOSE WHO TOOK AN OATH TO PROTECT AND SERVE. The sad reality is, we will eventually move beyond ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

America Under Attack: "Will We Ever Be The Same?"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 11, 2001

What is the primary responsibility of Christ’s church in a time like this? A commentary on the events of Sept 11, 2001

As I begin typing this sermon, it is 2:15 p.m. in New York City and Washington D.C., Tuesday, September 11, 2001. People there are wandering the streets with their arms dangling at their sides, occasionally glancing up toward the open skyline where only 6 hours ago the two towers of the World ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9-13

Denomination: Orthodox

In Remembrance Of Me

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 27, 2002

Forgetting what lies behind cripples us from attaining what lies ahead.

I CORINTHIANS 11: 17-33 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND MAY 26, 2002 INTRODUCTION: MEMORIAL DAY AND SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 U.S. holiday. Originally held in commemoration of soldiers killed in the Amer. Civil War (1868), its observance later extended to all U.S. war dead. Most states conform to the federal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-33

Denomination: Baptist

One Nation Under___?

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jun 29, 2002

This timely message examines the historical and biblical perspective of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision to make the Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional because of the reference to being a nation "under God."

ONE NATION UNDER? Prov. 14:34; Psalm 33:12 June 30, 2002 • Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2002) Proverbs 14:34 “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.” Psalm 33:12 “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance.” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34, Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting In The Goodness Of God

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 23, 2001

In order to trust the goodness of God we need to understand that: 1. God has given us freedom. 2. God created a good world. 3. God can redeem evil. 4. God is with us.

Epicurus, the Greek philosopher (c. 306 B.C.) raised the question: “Either God wants to abolish evil, and cannot; or he can, but does not want to; or he cannot and does not want to. If he wants to, but cannot, he is impotent. If he can, and does not want to, he is wicked. But, if God both can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Thanksgiving 2019 - Thank Who?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 3, 2019

Thanksgiving Day has come to mean little more than a day off from work with food and family and football, if you are lucky! But, the word "thanks" that kicks off the name of the holiday implies that there is "Someone" who needs to be thanked!

Thanksgiving 2019 – Thank Who? Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:24-35, Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Nazarene

The Jabez Factor--Living Above Our Circumstances, Part 1

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

How to live above our circumstances? The story and prayer of Jabez will show us how.

May 4, 2002 I. INTRODUCTION: A. The theme for the month of May is prayer. B. There are many things that we can discuss and talk that relate to prayer. 1. We can discuss about answered prayers 2. We can talk about men and women of prayer 3. Bible promises about prayer 4. Important ingredients of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Adventist

Aftershocks

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 22, 2011

The aftershocks in Japan have been intense. We need to learn how to respond after shock.

TITLE: AFTER SHOCK SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 24:4-8 / ST. LUKE 21:11-12 (This Sermon drew upon a few of the points in a sermon by Rev. Jerry Shirley, January 2010) I want to spend some time this morning addressing what the Word of God has to say about the great tragedy we have all been watching ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

"making America Great Again"

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 20, 2019

This message describes how to make America better spiritually.

“One Nation under God …... Again” Psalm 33:12-22 This morning I want us to begin with a history lesson. In November of 1620 the first pilgrims arrived in this country. They arrived in a sailboat that was about 25 ft. wide and 100 ft. long. They landed on the east coast in the middle of a very ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Nine Alarms That Have Went Unheard Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 28, 2012

Is it possible that an ancient Scripture holds a mystery that reveals America’s future? I believe the answer is “yes.” I believe that the mystery lies behind everything from 9/11, to the War on Terror, to the crash of Wall Street and the global economy,

The Final Countdown Has Began Series (Four Parts) “Nine Alarms That Have Went Unheard” 1 of 4 Based upon Jonathan Cahn’s book & messages: “The Harbinger” February 12, 2012 Chester First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Dr. Mike Fogerson, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:10

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral For A Stillborn Baby

Contributed by Jane White on Dec 6, 2002

Funeral sermon and liturgy suggestions for a full term stillborn boy.

{All liturgical material used was from the United Methodist Book of Worship service for a stillborn child, and service for the loss of a pregnancy. I scoured the internet and other resources looking for help. The UM BOW was by far the best resource. This baby boy was born dead at term. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Faith Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jan 15, 2005

There are 3 types of faith. Knowing faith, Showing faith, adn saving faith. God desires for his children to have saving faith.

Have you noticed that we’re hearing a lot about faith these days? It all started when our faith was shaken by the events of 9/11, and then bolstered by our national response. There was a call for everyone to return to prayer. The media claimed that it was his faith that helped President Bush get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Different Perspective Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 13, 2011

Christians see life from the perspective of the cross and eternity and live different lives because of it.

Romans 13:8-14 “A Different Perspective” INTRODUCTION Those of us who grew up in the North Country often like to tell stories of our harsh winters. We tend to glory in the fact that we survived huge snowfalls, and some of the coldest temperatures ever recorded this side of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14, Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Cares? Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 22, 2021

Has our prosperity made us so oblivious and so apathetic that we are no longer willing to leave our pleasures long enough to protect and heal the nation that so many others have sacrificed to give us? Even if America has reached that point, we Christians must rise above the apathy around us.

[NOTE: The beginning of this sermon is referring to flooding that occurred where I live in western North Carolina.} Wow! What a week, amen? Life can come at you from out of nowhere and turn on a dime, can’t it? Last Sunday we gathered here to worship and had no idea how our little corner of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, Malachi 3:10, Romans 13:1, 1 Timothy 2:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

God's House Past, Present And Future

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jul 28, 2009

The house that God is building is a house where His power and Son are preeminent; His presence is pursued; and His purposes is practiced.

A couple of weeks ago were read were seven men were chose to look after the Greek widows, Stephen was one of them. He was a man full of grace and power. He did great signs and wonders But opposition against him arose. Members of the Synagogue of Freeman began arguing with Stephen and his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:44-49

Denomination: United Methodist