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America: Past, Present, and Future
We must never forget what God has done
in the past for America. We must have our eyes opened to see what God is
doing for America in the present. Then we must realize what God will
do to America in the future.
2 things:
We sing, “My County Tis of Thee”
Ill.
-- When you read their writings you see no doubt that God birthed America.
The U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals agreed this week with a Federal trial court that the Ten Commandments memorial placed in the rotunda of The Alabama Judicial Building by state Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore must be removed.
Judge Moore authorized the memorial as a reminder that the biblical laws stand as the moral groundwork of American law.
Our Founding Fathers consistently spoke of the need for utilizing the Bible and Judeo-Christian values in defining and preserving this nation:
* Twelve of the original 13 colonies incorporated the entire Ten Commandments into their civil and criminal codes.
* President John Adams stated, "The law given from Sinai was a civil and municipal code as well as a moral and religious code. These are laws essential to the existence of men in society and most of which have been enacted by every Nation which ever professed any code of laws. Vain indeed would be the search among the writings of secular history to find so broad, so complete and so solid a basis of morality as the Ten Commandments lay down." (Note that the American Bible Society was started by an act of Congress and John Adams, our second president, served as its first leader.) Our laws based on 10 commandments and Bible. Supreme Court bldg - built 1935 – carved on front Moses and Ten Commandments. [justices must enter back way!] House of Representatives - across speakers’ seat – sculpture of Moses.
* President George Washington said, "It is impossible to govern the world without God and the Bible. Of all dispositions and habits that lead to political prosperity, our religion and morality are indispensable supporters."
* In 1782, the U.S. Congress voted in favor of a resolution recommending and approving the Bible for use in the schools.
* Henry Laurens, fourth president of the Continental Congress, stated, "I had the honor of being one who framed the Constitution. In order effectually to accomplish these great constitutional ends, it is especially the duty of those who bear rule to promote and encourage respect for God and virtue."
Patrick Henry, first governor of Virginia and a member of the Continental Congress, stated, "It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded, not by religionists, but by Christians; not on religions, but on the Gospel of Jesus Christ."
God birthed America but…
– American history--tons of stories of God’s miraculous intervention. But most history books written by humanists who deliberately keep true facts out of textbooks. – Ill. British commander William Howe was moving 30,000 Veteran British soldiers to take NY. Gen. George Washington only had 18,000 inexperienced troops. It was 1776. – British troops outflanked Washington. Washington lost 1,000 men and 2 top Generals. Washington’s troops discouraged. W/O any reason British halted their troops. Had they kept on pressing in they would have destroyed Washington and troops. Yet still they were trapped on Long Island. Only route of escape was treacherous East river. Weather very bad and seemed impossible to cross. o Washington called for a prayer meeting to ask for God’s guidance and help. Decided to attempt to cross river. Storming, then suddenly 11 pm wind died and rain stopped. River was as smooth as glass. Started crossing and gentle breeze came up behind them to push them along. Even with this miracle still would be impossible to get all troops across to Manhattan Island before daybreak. Just before daybreak, thick fog draped over them and hiding them from British troops. When fog lifted British commander Howe was shocked. Washington troops had escaped. Washington and men recognized God’s blessings on America.
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What about more recent
Operation Iraqi Freedom? Only answer for why so few casualties is that God
answered prayers of people. More were killed in crimes here in US than
during OIF. o Don’t take our freedom for granted. We have not all paid the same price.
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Ill.-Allen
Star of Arkansas erected monument to the 241 servicemen killed in bombing of
Marine headquarters in Lebanon. With $2000 and used bricks built 8X4 ft
monument with bronze plaque that says, “Lest we forget that peace has a
price.”
II. WHAT GOD IS DOING FOR AMERICAo presently = God is beholding America. He sees how far we have come since our birth in 1776. o In God’s eyes are we better to Him or bitter to Him [to look upon]? How long will God’s blessings still come to America? o Ill.--Authorities say servicemen in Iraq were safer than our own citizens walking thru streets of our major cities.
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FBI paints this grim picture.
Murder every 24 minutes, forcible rape = 7 min. Robbery = 68 seconds,
Aggravated assault 51 sec. Violent crime 27 sec. All this means a major
crime is committed every 3 seconds in America. o When it comes to Eternal life, Confucius is dead, Mohammed is dead, only Jesus claimed and proved victory over sin, death, hell, and grave. If your life lost w/o direction or purpose then follow Jesus because He is the Way.
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Jesus is
the Truth – speaking to Learned people.
o Your belief does not create truth. Truth is true whether you believe it or not. What you must do is check out your belief and see that it is the truth.
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Jesus is
the Life. – Speaking to Longing people.
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Bible teaches that -
God will Blame
America. o Ill.-If I was take survey ask people on street and in this church, “How many plan to burn in hell forever?” No one with any sense.
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If I ask how many you are born
again for sure? Not all raise hands. When are you planning on getting
right with God? |
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