Sermons on Western Civilization:

Understanding The Roots Of Contemporary Worldview: The Struggle Of Modern Day Faith

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

We live in a time of clashing worldviews. We live in a time of great corruption and uncertainty. We live in a time of great splendor, and beauty, and technological marvels and convenience.

“Never in our country’s history has a generation been so empowered, so wealthy, so privileged—and yet so empty.” ? Ben Shapiro, Porn Generation We live in a time of clashing worldviews. We live in a time of great corruption and uncertainty. We live in a time of great splendor, and beauty, and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

"I Have A Dream To A Right To Life."

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 22, 2008

We need to decide in America to choose life over death!

Opening Illustration from Bella: Eduardos Story I HAVE A DREAM OF THE RIGHT TO LIFE! I am happy to present to you this day, a Pro-life message and a vision for tomorrow for this Nation Under God. Let us remember that on January 22, 1973 abortion was made legal by the Roe vs. Wade decision of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christians And Economic Issues

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 13, 2008

In today’s world, there are two great economic systems engaged in a struggle that could win in our present civilization. Only time will reveal which, if either survives. Christianity is not to be identified with either capitalism or socialism. In the f

Christians and Economic Issues Luke 20:25 Intro In today’s world, there are two great economic systems engaged in a struggle that could win in our present civilization. Only time will reveal which, if either survives. Christianity is not to be identified with either capitalism or socialism. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:25

Denomination: Baptist

Worship And Justice

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 28, 2023

We deplore the loss of morality, the loss of civility, the loss of social stability - and yet how many of us recognize that those are only the deeper symptoms of a greater loss, the loss of our sense of accountability before God?

Judah, the Hebrews’ southern kingdom, was big on denial. By 740 BC, when Isaiah began to preach, the brutal and ambitious kingdom of Assyria had amply demonstrated their intentions and abilities. They were bent on conquering Egypt, the prize of the Mediterranean, and had to conquer everything else ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-20, Hosea 4:1-6, Amos 5:21-23, 1 John 2:9-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Believe In Creation Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Civil rights come from the Bible’s creation account where God creates people in the image of God. If you don’t believe in the image of God, where do human rights come from?

We continue a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith. We are exploring the beliefs that form the theological center of Christianity. It is a series devoted to the discovery of what you believe and why it matters. Each of these beliefs serves as lynchpins to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Freedom Cycle Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 9, 2021

Independence Day: The average age of all great civilizations is 200 years. Alexander Taylor says they all went through a sequence that he calls “The Cycle of Freedom,” which is a process that can be observed in the Bible.

Eleanor Roosevelt said, “Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility. For the person who is unwilling to grow up, the person who does not want to carry his own weight, this is a frightening prospect.”(1) The responsibility of which she spoke is a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:15-37, 2 Chronicles 36:5-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Relationship Between God’s Kingdom And Our Nation Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 29, 2022

The Relationship Between God’s Kingdom and Our Nation Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times
 Brad Bailey – February 27, 2022

The Relationship Between God’s Kingdom and Our Nation Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times? Brad Bailey – February 27, 2022 Intro We’re continuing in our series focusing on navigating through our divided times. It’s about recognizing that when you see cracks emerge ... we should assess ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fine Balance: Fulfilling Our Obligations To Both God And The State

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2014

Render to Caesar Caesar’s image, which is on the coin; and to God God’s image, which is on man.

FULFILLING OBLIGATIONS TO GOD AND STATE. Matthew 22:15-22. 1. Wickedness finds strange bedfellows. The Pharisees denied the Emperor any right to demand tribute money - and whilst they no doubt used the common money for common purposes, they questioned the validity of the coinage (which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wearing Flip-Flops While Racing Against A Ferrari

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 4, 2023

The Follower of Christ must gear up for a struggle. However, it is not a physical struggle; it is a spiritual struggle. Whether we want to be in this conflict or not, it is upon us because we believe the Word of God.

“Righteous are you, O LORD, when I complain to you; yet I would plead my case before you. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all who are treacherous thrive? You plant them, and they take root; they grow and produce fruit; you are near in their mouth and far from their heart. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Renewing Our Consecration To God’s Purposes Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 19, 2022

This exposition of Zechariah 8:9-13 focuses on the importance of Christians being on task and fulfilling their God-given calling in life. This remnant of Jews suffered unnecessary troubles when neglecting their God-given assignment but blessing as they obeyed.

Intro Our text today begins in Zechariah 8:9 with the words: “Thus says the Lord of hosts: 'Let your hands be strong.’”i The word translated strong is chazaq. It means “to be strong, be courageous, be firm, be resolute.”ii God used this word three times when commissioning Joshua for the task of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:1-23, John 6:38, Philippians 3:1-14, Ezra 5:1, 1 Kings 11:14, Jeremiah 24:9, Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 25:14-30, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Oop's! Theres A Fork In The Road!

Contributed by Kenneth Burisek on Feb 5, 2005

Narrow way/Broad way---Comparing two Old Testament men of God Joseph and David who came to the same fork in the road with a decision to make. I use a lot of Country/Western lingo as we are a country style church.

Oops !!! There’s a fork in the road !!! Matthew 7:13-14 * 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: * 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Feast Of Grace

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 4, 2014

This little psalm along with the Lord’s Prayer may be the most well-known passage in the Bible, and it is definitely the world’s favorite psalm, since it is the favorite of Jew, Eastern Orthodox, Western Protestant, and wistful agnostic alike.

May 16, 2014 Tom Lowe Title: A FEAST OF GRACE Psalm 23 (KJV) 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Yea, though I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Spot A Fake Faith Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 2, 2012

Christianity has become a surface religious distraction from the hardships and realities of life and is no longer a relevant belief system connecting us to our Creator and Savior. In the western world the fakes are much more visible than those who stil

I think we may finally be living in a day when the ‘Christianity’ that exists in the cultural marketplace is now more fake than real. What began with liberal departures from the essentials of our faith has now moved to a wide spread illiteracy of the very truths of Christianity. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:5-30

Rev. # 43~13:1 The Revived Roman Empire Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 11, 2010

Verses 1-10 tells us about the Beast “out of the sea.” This Beast represents “the kingdom as well as civil and military power; we believe the beast in verse 1 is telling about the revived Roman Empire and then 2-10 about the Antichrist who will head up

REV. # 43~13:1 THE REVIVED ROMAN EMPIRE 2-20-10 Today we’re in the 13th chapter of the Revelation, “13” is the number of depravity and wickedness, for instance, in chapter 13: of John we are told about Judas Iscariot, the name Judas Iscariot ” has 13 letters in it, listen as I read John ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Birthday, Church

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Oct 29, 2003

Penetcost is perhpas the most significant day on our calendars. The celebration of the birth of the Church is just as important as Christmas and Easter. So why do so many churches overlook it, in spite of celebrating other civil holidays?

I love to study history. I enjoy memorizing dates. How many of you here this morning like history? Regardless, there are certain dates in history that we remember aren’t there? For example, if I say 1492 – we all know what happened in 1492. Columbus sailed the ocean blue. What about October ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist