Sermons on United States Tragedy:

Five Types Of Death In The Garden Of Eden

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 26, 2023

In the idyllic Garden of Eden, humanity's origin intertwined with tragedy. Five distinct types of death emerged—spiritual, physical, social, eternal, and innocence. These deaths, consequences of choices, forever shaped human history.

Five types of Death in the Garden of Eden Introduction: Greetings, beloved congregation, as we gather to explore a pivotal passage in the Book of Genesis. In the chapters before us, we witness the unfolding of profound truths about life, choices, and the consequences of disobedience. Our journey ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17, Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divorce Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 15, 2022

The only countries that do not allow divorce are the Philippines and the Vatican City. The Vatican City is a state ruled by the head of the Catholic Church, a religion that does not allow for divorce.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:31-32 (Divorce) 31 "It has been said, 'Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.' 32But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

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

Praying In Times Of Crisis

Contributed by John Gaither on Feb 1, 2003

This sermon is re-edited from Timothy Peck’s sermon about 9-11-01 to the Space shuttle Columbia explosion on 2-1-03. It has meaning to any tragedy.

Praying in Times of Crisis This sermon is re-edited from Timothy Peck’s sermon about 9-11-01 to the Space shuttle Columbia explosion on 2-1-03. It has meaning to any tragedy. TEXT: Matthew 6:11 - 5 "And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Its A Question Of Ownership Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 13, 2003

Jesus uses the occasion of the Pharisee’s question about paying taxes to Caesar to important truths concerning a believers obligations to the State and to God.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 56 “It’s A Question of Ownership!” Luke 20:20-26 Someone once said, “While there are just two certainties in life: death and taxes, at least death doesn’t get worse every time Congress is in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Standing In The Gap

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 12, 2021

This message looks at how God calls believers to step up, one-by-one, and unite in order to form a wall against the flood of immorality that threatens to wash way our nation.

I’ve entitled our message this morning, “Standing in the Gap,” and I want to begin with a testimony by a woman from North Dakota: “The Sheyenne River, which flows past our backyard, went from its normal five feet to a major flood level . . . We felt overwhelmed with the preparations and thought of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

How Good Is The Dirt In Your Life?

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 30, 2007

Jesus teaches in this parable about the SOWER, the SEED, the SOIL, and the STATE you are in. Is the soil of your heart prepared?

Matthew 13:1-9 How Good is the Dirt in Your Life? Introduction - My wife and were enjoying a cruise on a recent vacation. At the dinner table that second evening, that dreaded question came up regarding my occupation. (Now I am not ashamed of being a minister, but telling people I am a minister ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Pergamos: The Compromising Church Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008

Jesus stated explicity that the church in Pergamos was CONFIRMED,CORRUPTED and COUNSELED. He expected them to change and stand firm.

Revelation 2:12-17 Pergamos: The Compromising Church Pergamos was approximately 100 miles north of Ephesus. Emperor worship was strong with Augustus, Trajan, Septimus Severus, Athçna, Zeus, Dionysius and the Asklepios. They were a center of culture, learning and emperor worship. They had prolific ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Did My Savior Come To Earth?

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Mar 5, 2012

A look at just eight of the reasons stated in the New Testament of why Jesus left the glory of heaven and came to this earth.

“Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?” Text: Matthew 1:18-23 I. Welcome II. Introduction Perhaps many of you remember singing "Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?" out of the old Christian Hymns Number Two book in preparation for the Lord’s Supper. It was sung almost every Sunday for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abomination To The Lord Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 14, 2012

We see the spiritual lives of Christians today in a state of confusion and disarray. Reason? Lack of Biblical teachings and knowledge.

ABOMINATION TO THE LORD! Not every sermon I’ve preached or written were a home run and a blockbuster hit; many have boomerang and hit me back instead – this one I write today may be one. Just a caution before I proceed! We have talked a lot of ‘joy of the Lord’, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Equipped For Trouble Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 26, 2014

Life on earth, the road we travel on our journey, is tough; in fact, the Bible clearly states that life is a battle.

“The Journey of a Lifetime: Equipped for Trouble” Eph. 6:10-20 I once saw a poster which showed a little clapboard church surrounded by an X-rated drive-in theater, a munitions factory across the street, and miles of concrete freeway crammed with cars. Two church members were standing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Treasure The Truth Series

Contributed by Chris Carter on Apr 15, 2012

What is truth? In the metaphysical statement of logic it is stated that “No statement can be both true and false”

-What is truth? In the metaphysical statement of logic it is stated that “No statement can be both true and false” -It really depends upon where your source of truth lies. If you follow the belief of the northern folks 20 degrees can be quite pleasant, but if you follow their southern ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Eulogy Jewelyn Barnes

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 14, 2013

This is a service for a woman loved by her family, she was not involved in church but the family stated she had a relationship with God.

Jeweln Yvonne Barnes by Rick Gillespie-Mobley Ecclesiastes 3:1-3:14 Jewelyn Barnes On August 6th, in a very small town called Columbia , in the heart of southern Mississippi, in the year 1936, God sent a little bundle of life and potential to Joe ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon On True Power

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 15, 2022

One of the many definitions of power stated in the dictionary is the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behaviour of others or the course of events.

“You will continue to suffer if you have an emotional reaction to everything that is said to you. True power is sitting back and observing everything with logic; true power is restraint. If words control you, that means everyone else can control you; breathe and allow things to pass.” These words ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Acts 1:8, Luke 10:19, 1 Corinthians 4:20

Begin With Gratitude No Matter When. No Matter What.

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2022

“You’re looking at a storm that’s changed the character of a significant part of our state, and this is going to require...

“You’re looking at a storm that’s changed the character of a significant part of our state, and this is going to require, not just the emergency response now and the days or weeks ahead…this is going to require years of effort to be able to rebuild, to come back. Basically, you are looking at a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:15-22

Denomination: Lutheran