The Making of Men in the Making of a Nation | 1 Corinthians 16:13–14

In this Father’s Day sermon, Pastor Brandon Scroggins continues the series on biblical nationhood by looking at the kind of men God used in the making of America. This message highlights the Great Awakening, the Minutemen, and especially the often-forgotten Black Robe Regiment—the bold, Bible-preaching pastors who thundered the whole counsel of God from their pulpits and helped shape a generation of courageous Christian men. Long before the first shots of the War for Independence were fired, faithful pastors were teaching Scripture, forming families, discipling churches, confronting tyranny, and applying the Lordship of Christ to every area of life. From Peter Muhlenberg to James Caldwell, this sermon calls men to recover biblical courage, sacrificial responsibility, watchfulness, strength, and love. Pastor Brandon then turns to 1 Corinthians 16:13–14, where Paul commands the church: “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” Preached at Reformation Baptist Church in Central Alabama. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and recap of biblical nationhood 02:46 The Making of Men in the Making of a Nation 05:08 The Great Awakening and national formation 07:20 The Minutemen and ordinary men of courage 09:26 The Black Robe Regiment and faithful pastors 12:17 Churches as centers of education and public life 14:35 Lex Rex: the law is king 17:32 Pastor Jonas Clark, Paul Revere, and Lexington 19:24 Peter Muhlenberg and “a time to fight” 22:31 Frederick Muhlenberg and civil responsibility 24:38 James Caldwell and “Give ’em Watts” 27:55 Nehemiah 4: fight for your homes 29:52 1 Corinthians 16:13–14 31:22 Paul’s five rapid-fire exhortations 36:32 Be watchful and stay on your post 46:24 Stand firm in the faith 48:08 Act like men: sacrificial responsibility 53:50 Be strong in the Lord 56:06 Let all that you do be done in love 57:18 Christ, the perfect Man and victorious King 58:18 Closing prayer For more information about Reformation Baptist Church and for related resources, click here: https://www.rbcwetumpka.com/ Facebook:   / rbcwetumpka   Copyright © 2026, Reformation Baptist Church. All rights reserved.