“American Christian Heritage Series-Prt6” “The Black Robed Regiment” - The Pastors who Armed the Revolution from Pulpit to Politics to Parchment (The Declaration) * “The Importance of the Protestant Religion Politically Considered” - May 9, 1789 * A FULL CENTURY BEFORE THE FIGHT- 1638 sermon based on Deuteronomy 1:13 and Exodus 18:21 - These pastors were targeted, & labeled “The Black Robed Regiment” 1 John wise 1687: 1687 Ipswich tax resistance story - jailed for defending ”no taxation without representation” decades before. 2 Jonathan Mayhew 1750: Confronted the doctrine used for over a century to demand blind obedience to civil rulers – Romans 13 3 John Witherspoon May 17, 1776: He built a doctrine of God’s providence over human ”wrath” — including the wrath of tyrants and the righteous wrath of an oppressed people - HISTORY & SCRIPTURE REVEAL – Nations rise and fall in accordance with rise and fall of BOTH Civil and Religious Liberty in the land.

”American Christian Heritage Series-Prt5” – “Changing Hearts and Creating a Nation” - Romans 2:14 (Indeed, when Gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required by the law, they are a law for themselves, even though they do not have the law. - The First Great Awakening * George Whitefield was an English Anglican priest and Itinerant preacher who was one of the founders of Methodism and the evangelical movement. * The first Great Awakening was a challenge to the high-ranking religious leaders. - The gospel applies to every area of your life. - John Witherspoon was a Scottish-American Presbyterian minister, educator, farmer, and a Founding Father of the United States. * Zeal for the glory of God. * Leviticus 19:17 ”’Do not hate a fellow Israelite in your heart. Rebuke your neighbor frankly so you will not share in their guilt.

“American Christian Heritage Series-Prt4” – “Faith of Our Founding Fathers” – The Greatest Commandment Deuteronomy 6:1-2 - A Call to Remember What Made America Great, And Return * Opening: 250 Years, and a Forgotten Story * They Derived Politics FROM Religion * What the Founders Said About Faith and the Republic * Congress Recommends the Bible * The Declaration of Independence 1776 - Five Things to Remember 1 Be Transformed, Not Conformed 2 Be Awake, Be Aware 3 Embrace Wisdom and Understanding 4 Stand Firm, Fear Not 5 Faith Without Action Is Dead - How Shall We Go Forward? - To God Be the Glory

“American Christian Heritage Series Prt3” – “How important Fathers are!” * Fathers need to be present and spiritually engaged. - Birth of John the Baptist Foretold * God knows exactly who you are before you are born. * Luke 1:13-15 But the angel said to him: ”Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John. He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice because of his birth, for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even before he is born. - Malachi 4:5-6 ”See, I will send the prophet Elijah to you before that great and dreadful day of the LORD comes. He will turn the hearts of the parents to their children, and the hearts of the children to their parents; or else I will come and strike the land with total destruction.” - Our role is to teach our children that there are consequences for disobeying the laws of God.

“American Christian Heritage Series Prt2” – “The Land of the Free, Home of the Brave?” - In God we Trust - The Star-Spangled Banner * Our freedom is purchased at a price. * The American Revolution was different. - Submission to the Authorities – Romans 13:3-5 * Why does Paul say we should obey? * Resistance to tyranny is a duty. * The church is the conscious of the nation. - Does the flag still wave over our nation? * You will never have freedom without courage. * Our rights come from God not from government.

“American Christian Heritage Series-Prt1” – “One Nation Under God”- Psalms 33:12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance. * Going to Our Roots * America’s Founding Under God * The Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God * Rights Come From God, Not Government - Founding Wisdom * Psalms 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise. * D-Day – June 6,1944 - In America’s darkest hour, President Roosevelt led the entire nation in prayer - America’s Christian DNA * Our founding was only possible because of Christian teachings — we must never apologize for it. We must TEACH and PROCLAIM it! * Psalms 20:7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.

“Reframing The Cross and Suffering” – “Your God is too small and too comfortable” - Luke 9:23-25 Take Up Your Cross and Follow Jesus * A better and easier life is not what it is all about. * The baptism of the Holy Spirit is about power to do what God wants you to do. - What am I clinging to? * Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will. * The Cost of Following Jesus * The three battle fields – Mind, Will, Desires

“Rededication of our Nation-250 Years” – “The Church is the Conscience of the Nation” - * Trouble comes when the conscience is not engaged. * The root of our nation’s issues is spiritual. - Tell the Coming Generation Psalms 78:1-4 A maskil of Asaph. My people, hear my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth. I will open my mouth with a parable; I will utter hidden things, things from of old-- things we have heard and known, things our ancestors have told us. We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD, his power, and the wonders he has done. - Deuteronomy 6:10 When the LORD your God brings you into the land he swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, to give you--a land with large, flourishing cities you did not build, - Proverbs 13:22 A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.

“Life Services – Spokane Washington, USA” – “Bringing Hope to Life” - https://lifeservices.org/about - Mission - Life Services is a Christ-centered organization dedicated to the sanctity of life at conception. We offer hope, truth, medical care, and support from a biblical perspective to anyone impacted by an unplanned pregnancy, helping them choose life, and encouraging a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. - Vision - We envision a Christ-centered community that upholds every human life and acknowledges that each individual is worthy of nurture and protection. - Values - 1. We champion the intrinsic value of every life 2. We model the love of Jesus Christ 3. We build healthy, authentic relationships 4. We pursue competence and excellence 5. We serve with humility

“From The Tomb to The Upper Room - Part1“- “When Failure becomes Your Best Friend” - The only real failure is when you don’t try. Let it teach you. - Jesus and Peter John 21:15-19 - Peter Denies Jesus. John 18:15-26 - Luke 22:61 The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: ”Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.” - Peter knew that what was said would happen.