Church 7/1/2023
Offertory scripture:
Give because you love God and because you love other people.
Sermon message:
The Fourth of July
Thesis: We can make a difference.
2 Corinthians 4:18
—Things which are seen are temporal (ie. Subject to change)
—Things which are unseen are eternal (they do not change)
Any situation that you can perceive with your senses, you can change because you believe the Word of God can change situations.
Our founding fathers did this.
Of all nations in human history, the United States has changed things for the better more so than any other nation, ever. Including spreading the gospel, sharing bibles, tv and radio programs… the USA has done this more than any other country in human history.
Point #1: our founding fathers dreamed.
They dreamed big. Having a dream is important; it is a hope.
Hebrews 11:1
1 Corinthians 13:13 hope remains forever
If you have no dreams or hopes, you can experience spiritual sickness.
Abraham had a dream. Moses had a dream. David had a dream. Go ahead and dream.
Don’t let anyone steal your dreams.
Proverbs 28:19A
In 2012 63% of people stated they believed that their best days were yet to come.
In 2023 43% of people stated the same.
Dream a of better life, a better world, etc. don’t give up.
Point #2: our founding fathers believed.
“With men things are impossible; with God all things are possible.”
Don’t let the discouragers win.
Mark 9:23
From our founding fathers: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal and they were endowed with certain inalienable rights, that of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Point #3: Our founding fathers spoke.
Similarly, our spiritual fathers spoke also.
Abraham, Moses, Davis, Jesus, and so on.
We need to speak for our dreams, and not against them.
Change can come when we dream, believe, and speak.
Point #4: our founding fathers prayed.
This is very important. They prayed as they were writing all our documents: the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, etc.
Each step of the way, pray.
Jesus prayed and the fish and bread multiplied. Jesus taught us how to pray. Battles are won long before you face them physically, when you were on your knees. Ask for God’s help first.
Point #5: our founding fathers stood united.
United we stand; divided we fall.
Matthew 18:19
Matthew 12:25
The enemy has tried to divide the early church, and he has tried to divide the USA. But they stood together. Do the same.
We can still win.