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Beware Of Americanitis

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 20, 2002

based on 134 ratings
| 5,587 views

The importance of taking time for God in our hectic culture.

Beware of Americanitis Ps 46:10: "Be still, and know that I am God.” Because of her arrival at a railroad station, a lady had but five minutes to make connection with an outgoing train. As she ran toward the train, a Pullman car porter waved her to slow down and said, “Lady, you better take ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10-11

Denomination: Wesleyan
An American Idol

Contributed by William Hooper on Jul 12, 2007

based on 10 ratings
| 7,143 views

Challenges the congregation to look at their idols of success, greed and entertainment.

An American Idol? Judges 17:7-18:25 I have deliberately chosen the name of a popular TV show for the sermon title. The winners on that show do go on to become idols for many young people. I don’t want us to think about rock stars tonight, but of idols in a deeper sense. The Roots of Idolatry In ...read more

Denomination: Baptist
American Idol

Contributed by Eric Bain on Oct 27, 2007

based on 11 ratings
| 8,754 views

This is a very interactive sermon that looks at what an idol really is in our contemporary culture. It’s different than you might think!

American Idol Exodus 20:4-6 © 2007 Eric Bain NOTE: This sermon is available in audio format at www.sanctuary-church.com NOTE II: For this message I passed out tiny containers of Play-doh to everyone in the congregation. I had them make sculptures representing their "idols." At the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
American Idols Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 21, 2006

based on 4 ratings
| 4,862 views

Paul focuses on the fact that if anything, or anyone, sits on the throne of your life other than Jesus that is called idolartry.

American Idols (04-02-06) Romans 1:22-31 Pastor Jeff Williams American Idols? How many of you watch American Idol? Do you get angry when your favorite performer is voted off? Would like to sing in front of Simon Cowell? Me neither! In our country, there are a lot of American Idols. I’m ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The American Holocaust

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 6, 2004

based on 79 ratings
| 4,680 views

Israel had done what God would not even think about. They sacrificed their children to the gods of Chemosh and Molech. Are we as Americans allowing the same.

The American Holocaust 1KI 11:1 King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women besides Pharaoh’s daughter--Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Sidonians and Hittites. 2 They were from nations about which the LORD had told the Israelites, "You must not intermarry with them, because they will surely ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-8, 1 Kings 11:23-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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Sir Isaac Newton On The Bible

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on May 19, 2016

| 3,919 views

SIR ISAAC NEWTON ON THE BIBLE In the absence of any other proof, the thumb alone would convince me of God’s existence. We account the Scriptures of God to be the most sublime philosophy. I find more sure marks of authenticity in the Bible than in any profane history whatsoever." -- Sir Isaac ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Tags: Bible, Science, American, Atheism, American History (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
American Beliefs Inconsistent: Most Americans Are ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

based on 1 rating
| 2,666 views

American Beliefs Inconsistent: Most Americans are on a spiritual journey, but many seem to be without a map. · 80% of Americans agree that an individual should arrive at his or her own religious beliefs independent of any church or synagogue. · 1 in 3 Americans define spirituality without God or a ...read more

Tags: Evangelism The Lost
American Critics Are Like American Universities. ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

| 1,679 views

American critics are like American universities. They both have dull ...read more

Tags: Dealing With Conflicts
The American Dream Has Become The American ...

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Oct 28, 2008

| 933 views

The American Dream has become the ...read more

Tags: Money

Denomination: Pentecostal
Americans First PRO

Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Mar 21, 2002

based on 38 ratings
| 3,766 views

AMERICANS FIRST During the time of the Iranian Hostage Crisis, Greg Livingstone was asked to give a "missions minute" at a large evangelical church on the East Coast. Since he had only one minute to speak, he decided to ask them only two questions. The first one was, "How many of you are praying ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Tags: What Is Evangelism?, World Religions, Prayer Adoration

Denomination: Baptist

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What Is The Future Of Preaching?

By Dwayne Milioni on Mar 2, 2024

based on 3 ratings
| 21,747 views

A homiletics professor offers 14 thoughts on the future of preaching in the American church.

Tags: Church, Preaching, American, Homiletics, preaching, church (view more) (view less)
Is Your Preaching Stained With Blood?

By Russell Moore on Oct 10, 2018

based on 6 ratings
| 20,114 views

American Christianity is far less bloody than it used to be. Why?

Tags: teach, Worship, blood, Preaching
What 500 Churches Discovered About Making Sunday The Best Day Of The Week

By SermonCentral on Sep 4, 2019

based on 1 rating
| 11,115 views

"I discovered that Americans need someone to give them permission to rest weekly."

Tags: Preaching
A Dozen Inspiring Quotes From Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., The Preacher

By SermonCentral on Jan 15, 2021

based on 9 ratings
| 29,867 views

From Ebenezer Baptist Church into American history, Dr. King's legacy started in the pulpit.

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-22, Matthew 5:16, Ezekiel 37:10-20

Tags: inspiring, Preaching, Quotes, Martin Luther King Jr
How Wide Is The Gap Between Your Preaching And Their Hearing?

By Barry Whitlow on Jun 20, 2020

based on 11 ratings
| 15,113 views

Seventy percent of Americans can no longer relate to how most churches in America preach the gospel.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

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American Idols

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A contemporary set of backgrounds perfect for a message about idolatry, materialism or pride in America.

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-5, Acts 17:22-31, Matthew 6:1-8

Tags: greed, idolatry, arrogance, materialism, pride, attitude (view more) (view less)

Genres: Humorous, Reflective

Service Styles: Contemporary
We Are Americans

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Produced by Church Visuals

based on 19 ratings
| 2,514 views

This mini-movie is one of our best-selling videos ever. Hundreds of churches and ministries nationwide have used this Mini-Movie in a variety of settings. Powerful visuals of American culture mixed with excerpts from President Ronald Reagan’s 1st Inaugural Address in 1981. It is a stirring patriotic portrayal of American life and the freedoms we enjoy. Perfect for Independence Day or any patriotic themed service or event.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17

Tags: america, flag, independence, memorial, memorial day, brave, veterans, 4th of july (view more) (view less)

Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
Politics Of Jesus

Countdown Video

Produced by Church Visuals

based on 2 ratings
| 1,049 views

This countdown from our Wilderness collection is great to use at your worship service or event. Dynamic, Engaging, sure to prepare your congregation for your worship experience. Coordinates with our “Politics Of Jesus” mini-movie.

Scripture: John 3:16

Tags: politics, american, red, flag, blue (view more) (view less)

Genres: Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
We Are Americans: Title Motion

Motion Background

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| 235 views

Use this title motion for your next patriotic worship experience.

Tags: motions, we are americans, worship motions, americans, patriotic, freedom, july 4, independence day, memorial day, veterans day (view more) (view less)

Genres: Powerful, Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
We Are Americans: Welcome Motion

Motion Background

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| 203 views

Use this welcome motion for your next patriotic worship experience.

Tags: veterans day, memorial day, independence day, july 4, freedom, patriotic, americans, worship motions, we are americans, motions (view more) (view less)

Genres: Powerful, Uplifting

Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional

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