It is my contention that America breeds perpetual adolescence amongst its people. We are a nation of people that refuses to grow up.
I Corinthians 13:11 states “When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things.”
In this text, Paul is referring to a natural phenomenon to make a spiritual application. It is natural to grow up. To become mature. To no longer act and think like a child. To put those things away and embrace responsibility, maturity, manhood, womanhood. And so it should be when it comes to spiritual matters is Paul’s point. In America however, not only is spiritual immaturity a problem, but natural immaturity is a problem.
Though some are beginning to realize and write about the problem of ‘perpetual adolescence’ in American society, few are able to isolate the causes. In this sermon, we look at three great causes for this situation – education, economics, and eradication.
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May 10th, 2009: This sermon is directed to fathers in a way which will benefit mothers. In fact, all – fathers, husbands, mothers, wives – will be benefitted by the biblical principles declared in this sermon. This sermon will help build family government in your home.
Most marriages, including many Christian marriages, are in utter disarray. Marriage in America has become a hologram, it has the appearance of marriage, but it’s a ghost. There’s no content within most marriages today. There’s a husband and father – but he does not know what his function or role is as such; there’s a wife and mother, but she is unsure what her function or role is as such; there’s even children, but there’s few of them – most are interested in killing their own sons or daughters through abortion, or only having one or two like you would a couple of goldfish or hamsters.
This sermon lays out the key to a biblical marriage as seen through our relationship with Christ.
Christian Feminism theology has made deep inroads in American Christianity both in the academic and poplular realms. This sermon takes the exegetical and interpretive work of Christian Feminism theology to task. This is a no-holds barred sermon which leaves Christian Feminism theology bloodied and lying where it belongs – in the trash heap of heresy. This sermon covers much Scripture.
There is nothing more grievous than having a son or daughter rebel against the Lord. This sermon shows how even God Himself has experienced such anguish. A historical example is also given about Ben Franklin and his son, William. If you have a son or daughter in rebellion to the Lord, this sermon will encourage your heart, as well as give you some practical guidance. 31 min.
People don’t just wake up one morning and decide willy-nilly – I think I’ll go commit sexual sin today. A lot has gone on the heart long before the actual sinful act. This sermon exhorts us and teaches us to guard our hearts. 33 min.
Much little–known history is revealed in this sermon. Most in America, including most Christians, want no more than two children. This sermon looks at Scripture and history to contend with the pro-birth control, anti-child, mentality of America. You will be shocked at what you learn – if you dare listen. 68 min.
This sermon examines why the Bible speaks so little about the role of a woman as mother. Her role is defined and declared, and then a practical application is made.
46 min.
There is a great dearth in our land when it comes to the character and behavior of young men. This sermon makes clear how important young men are to God’s economy, and looks at the lives of young men, including C.T. Studd and James Renwick. This sermon will be an encouragement to young men (and mom’s and dad’s) everywhere to seek after the Lord and live a life pleasing to Him. 44 min.
The elderly tend not to be respected in our culture today. The Statist practice of peer-teaching and wanting the youth to forget the past so as to build a brave new future has made it such. This sermon takes such thinking to task and honors the elderly. The elderly will be encouraged from listening to it, and the youth will have pause to reconsider how they view old people. 43 min.
We live in an egalitarian society wherein there is a drive to remove all distinctions between men and women. The result has been that most males do not know what it means to be a man. They do not know what the role and function of a man is. This sermon addresses this nefarious situation and brings hope to men (and women!) everywhere. 51 min.
One landmark commitment you make in life is to your spouse when you marry him or her. Many lose the character of cherishing their spouse after marrying, and others spit upon the vow they made to do so by their subsequent behavior. This sermon defines what it means to cherish your spouse and encourages all to do exactly that. 30 min
The message of this sermon is crucial. Over 90% of men do not conduct family worship in their homes. They do not open the Word of God to their wife and children and instruct them in the faith. The number one reason children fall away from the faith and/or Christian homes are in disarray is because family worship is not a part of the home. This sermon shows that family worship is biblical; that it was historically practiced by Christians down through the years; and gives practical guidelines for conducting family worship in your own home. 30 min.
In a country where willy-nilly divorces are common, this sermon raises a standard against divorce. This sermon establishes from Scripture when divorce is allowable and when it is not. The answers may surprise you. 62 min.
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Americans spend billions trying to look young. Our nation worships youthfulness. Rather than accept their estate in life, many elderly people spend their money trying to look younger than they really are. Rather than realizing that their time is running out on earth, they spend their money trying to change their appearance in an attempt to live in denial of the inevitable. This sermon addresses this penchant, and encourages us to understand that more sand in the bottom of the hour-glass should motivate us to live more fully for Christ. 27 min.
Materialism has polluted the faith of many. This sermon is a powerful warning against luxury and ease – the unfortunate pursuit of most Americans, and sadly, of most Christians. This sermon is loaded with history and insight. 41 min.
This sermon defines biblically and historically the role of a mother. The message contained in this sermon is a great testament to motherhood, and will encourage all women in their God-given role as mother. 32 min.
The Supreme Court case, Miller v. California, opened the floodgates of filth in 1973. Since then, men have been robbed of their manhood as they have drowned themselves in their sinful desires. The majority of men today wrestle with or in bondage to pornography (and a great host of women also). Pornography causes men to forget what their role and duty as men are. This sermon exposes the evil of pornography and gives a game plan to rid it from your life. 43 min.
This sermon is loaded with history regarding the establishment of government education in America. After listening, you will hopefully never consider sending your children to the “public schools” ever again. This sermon triumphs the right of parents to educate their children, and makes clear the State has no right to be in the business of educating children. 46 min.
The title says it all. A powerful denunciation of the draft and a gripping challenge for fathers to regain their God-given role regarding their daughters. 46 min.
In this sermon, the Protestant Work Ethic is defined and its history examined. Application is then made for us to carry on in our Protestant forefathers steps by conducting good work habits in our own lives. 55 min.
This sermon is a biblical/historical look at child-bearing by examining how child-bearing was looked upon and done during 16th century Reformation Europe. 38 min.
This sermon is a biblical/historical look at child-rearing by examining how child-rearing was looked upon and done during 16th century Reformation Europe. 58 min.
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Many falsely believe work to be a curse because of what the Lord said about it after the fall took place. The truth is work is a God-given function for man in the earth. This sermon establishes the theological foundations for work, and also offers practical advice on how to see it accomplished through our lives. 46 min.
