Sermons on polarized nation: showing 1-15 of 64,427

Polar Opposites Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003

In the story of General Namaan, the Lord teaches us about a few traits that are polar opposites of each other: Faith & Unbelief...Humility & Pride.

Epiphany 6 II Kings 5:1-14 Try doing this sometime. Take an empty 2-Liter bottle, and fill it up half way with just plain water, and the other half fill up with vegetable oil. Then try shaking that bottle up and mixing those two things together. What’s going to happen? Well, you can shake that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Polarized Or Compromised

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 18, 2009

If we were listening to the Spirit there would be more unity.

Polarized or Compromised April 6th, 1975 was the day I was saved by the mercy and grace of God when I only went to church to get a lad off my back. I thought I knew how much I needed that grace and mercy, but now thirty plus years later I learn nearly every day how much more I need it. I know ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Polar Opposites Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2015

Paul teaches the Ephesians that what we learn in Christ is polar opposite of what we naturally do in the flesh.

I was studying wisdom this week, reviewing some of the resources I had recently received. One defined wisdom as, “The ability to look at things that look very similar, but the nature of them is quite different.” This is the focus of our message today. Eph 5:1 Therefore be imitators of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Bi-Polar Church

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Mar 14, 2004

In today’s churches we are suffering from bi-polar disorder. This sermon shows the symptoms and the cure.

THE BI-POLAR CHURCH Text: James 1:8 In the medical profession there is a disorder known as Bi-Polar Disorder. In this disorder the person experiences mood swings from extreme highs (Manic) to extreme lows (Depressive). They cannot tell when one of these swings will take place. While there is no ...read more

Scripture: James 1:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Bi-Polar Peter Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 2, 2014

In order to be a true Christian, one must embrace both the Person of Jesus and the Work of Jesus on the cross and in his resurrection.

Bi-Polar Peter (Mark 8:27-33) 1. The term “Bi-Polar” often brings to mind a condition many suffer with, previously known as being “manic-depressive.” 2. But the term Bi-Polar often refers to a set of two extremes. Two sets of bi-polar tastes make up the foundation of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Polarized (June 2016)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 17, 2022

This sermon compares Lee Atwater to the Apostle Paul. They were both changed “polarized” by the gospel.

POLARIZED Text: Galatians 1:11 – 24 “One of the greatest political minds in America belonged to that of [South Carolina’s own] Lee Atwater [Harvey Leroy Atwater]. He was known for his keen political insight and for his questionable political techniques that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: United Methodist

The Bi-Polar Possibilities Of Motherhood

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 12, 2008

Not your typical Mother’s Day sermon. From our perspective, motherhood -- or parenthood in general -- is an open-ended proposition. But godly mothers have chosen to take the risks and walk with God through times both good and bad.

The Bi-Polar Possibilities of Motherhood (Ruth, passim) 1. Nothing is quite as sweet as the attachment most children have to their mother. 2. One evening after dinner, my five-year-old son Brian noticed that his mother had gone out. In answer to his questions, I told him, "Mommy is at a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

For The Nations

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

Our calling as Christians is to live for others not for ourselves.

The world is truly amazing; we live in a world where we can talk to someone on the other side of the globe almost instantaneously. Communication has never been so simple or readily accessible as it is today. We have our regular phones, fax machines, cell phones, satellite phones, email, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:3-4

Denomination: Methodist

On A Nation Such As This

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 23, 2012

The sin of a nation reflects the spiritual temperature of the pulpit, inviting God’s judgement.

“Shall I not punish them for these things? declares the LORD, and shall I not avenge myself on a nation such as this? “An appalling and horrible thing has happened in the land: the prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule at their direction; my people love to have it so, but what ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Nation In Mourning

Contributed by L. Durham on Sep 14, 2001

A sermon addressing the Sept. 11 tragedy.

A Nation in Mourning Biblical Text: 1 Thess. 4: 13-14 “But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

The Voices Of A Nation

Contributed by Bob Whitchurch on Sep 15, 2001

In Response to the vicious attack upon our Nation, a call for God’s People to repent,turn to God before we beseech Him to go before us.

This has been a week of tremedous loss, emotions of great grief, uncertainty, fear, and great anger and outrage at the barbaric and inhuman attack upon the People of the United States. As our President, his Cabinet, Congress, and other Government entities continue to investigate, prepare to bring ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 44:1-26, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Justice For The Nations

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Jan 14, 2003

Justice is not just a matter for that guy over there, nor is it simply a matter of punishment. God shows us His brand of justice in His Servant-Savior who would make us just by grace and then send us out as agents of justice to the world.

Epiphany 1 B Isaiah 42:1-7 Justice for the Nations 01/12/03 The images seem so stark in contrast don’t they? Last week our chancel was decorated in color and light, green trees and a Christmas stable. This week it’s back to its original design. It’s beautiful still, but bare in contrast, not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Blessed Is The Nation

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Sep 11, 2002

A call to be salt-and-light citizens.

Psalm 33.12-22 Blessed is the Nation.. It was in the middle of a very unpopular war, a conflict noted for its shabby ideology and selfish ends. Besides which, it wasn’t going well. On the night of September 13, he found himself sloshing around in a small boat on a mission: He’d volunteered to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Youth Of The Nation Series

Contributed by Andrew Riddin on Sep 17, 2002

To encourage congregation to re-evaluate and react on the way in which we view and interact with, those appear to be hopeless.

Youth of The Nation 16 June 2002 West View Methodist Church Andrew Riddin Aim: To encourage congregation to re-evaluate and react on the way in which we view and interact with, those appear to be hopeless. Scriptures: Psalms 119: 1 – 10 Mark 5: 21 – 34 Ephesians 6: 1 – ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34, Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

A Great Nation

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jul 9, 2002

What makes America a Great Nation? Can God still bless the USA?

A GREAT NATION Psalm 33:12 “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance.” (NIV) What does it mean, “the people He chose for His inheritance”? God chose to set apart a people who would belong to Him. Humans normally do not get the opportunity to choose ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Church Of God