Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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  • John Gaston avatar

    God Never Meant For You To Lose

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 31, 2018
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    At a place called Ebenezer, Israel lost 34,000 men and their faith in God. After 20 years of misery, they faced the same battlefield and the same enemy. But this time they had victory. Did God want them defeated the first time? No! And God never meant for YOU to lose either!

    GOD NEVER MEANT FOR YOU TO LOSE 1 Sam 7:2-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: B. TEXT 4:1Now Israel went out to battle against the Philistines, and encamped beside Ebenezer. 2 Israel was defeated by the Philistines, who killed about four thousand men. [Israel brought the Ark of the Covenant to the battle.] ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Our Purpose - Building Up Christians Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 440 ratings
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    Here are some reasons why it is vitally important that we are "building each other up" & growing as Christians.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2019) TEXT: Ephesians 4:11-16 A. Last week we started looking at the purpose of the church, & I asked these questions, "Why does the church exist? What is our purpose?" We concluded that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer: Our Most Powerful Weapon Series

    Contributed by Daniel De Bruin on Nov 5, 2015
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     | 10,027 views

    The one thing the enemy wants to stop a believer from doing daily; is prayer. Prayer is the thing that every believer can not do without, whether you are newly converted, Senoir pastor or Bishop.

    The one thing the enemy wants to stop a believer from doing daily; is prayer. Prayer is the thing that every believer can not do without, whether you are newly converted, Senoir pastor or Bishop. The problem that we experience though is that people do not know what power they possess in prayer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Three Hours Of Darkness

    Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Feb 22, 2003
    based on 224 ratings
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    Do you know why there were three hours of darkness while Jesus was on the cross? Do you know what took place during those three dark hours? Find out in this message.

    THREE HOURS OF DARKNESS By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D. [Today’s text] Matthew 27:45-53 "Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Welcome To Golgotha

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 2, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
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    According to a recent survey, a surprising number of people admitted that their Christianity would not be changed if Jesus hadn’t died on the cross. What importance was the cross to our faith?

    OPEN: A little boy was not exactly happy about going to church on Easter Sunday morning. His new shoes were too tight, his tie pinched his neck, and the weather outside was just too good to be cooped up inside. As he sulked in the back seat of the family car, his parents heard him murmuring: “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What's So Important About Pentecost? Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on May 28, 2003
    based on 234 ratings
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    A look at the importance of this sometimes missed church holiday.

    WHAT’S SO IMPORTANT ABOUT PENTECOST? ACTS 2:1-13 INTRODUCTION…Power for the Church by unknown Power can be used in at least two ways: it can be unleashed, or it can be harnessed. The energy in ten gallons of gasoline instance, can be released explosively by dropping a lighted match into the can. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peculiar Desires

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jun 25, 2025
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    As we realize the peculiar desires of Jesus for us, what should be our proper, logical and honoring response?

    “I am not speaking of all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But the Scripture will be fulfilled,'He who ate my bread has lifted his heel against me.' I am telling you this now, before it takes place, that when it does take place you may believe that I am he. Truly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Keeping America Great"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 30, 2004
    based on 306 ratings
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    A Fourth of July Message. Our forefathers claimed this nation for God. We need to re-claim it! Paul tells us how in 1 Timothy 2:1-4.

    “Keeping America Great” 1 Timothy 2:1-4 (NOTE: Several sermons on SermonCentral were helpful in the writing of this message. Thanks!) INTRODUCTION: Today is the 4th of July … Independence Day! Isn’t America a great place to live … AMEN? While it’s not a perfect place (like Heaven will be!), ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    Becoming A Person With Vision Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 15, 2002
    based on 565 ratings
     | 85,499 views

    This message helps people identify what’s broken in their sphere of influence and then develop a vision to be a rebuilder of what’s broken.

    What is it that is broken in your life - something that needs to be rebuilt? Everybody has something that is broken. The most hopeless people in the world are people who recognize that they have a problem, but have no vision from God about how to solve with that problem. Where there is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Walter Braxton avatar

    Hold On, Help Is On The Way

    Contributed by Walter Braxton on Jun 26, 2025
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    We are living in a time when people are overwhelmed, burdened, and tired of holding on. Some are smiling on the outside but breaking on the inside. God has assured us that He will never leave us, nor forsake us. So, Hold On!

    27 Why do you say, O Jacob, And speak, O Israel: “My way is hidden from the LORD, And my just claim is passed over by my God”? 28 Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the LORD, The Creator of the ends of the earth, Neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Standing At The Crossroads Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 14, 2002
    based on 259 ratings
     | 57,263 views

    Which path will you choose? This is another 1996 rework for me. I hope it isi better this time!

    INTRODUCTION • Life is full of choices isn’t it? • Just take a moment to think about how many different decisions that you made just to get to church this morning. What time to get up? Shower or bath or nothing? What to wear? What to eat? Which car do we drive? Do we come this morning? What do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Un Padre Llamado Jairo

    Contributed by Fernando Ocampo on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 266,210 views

    Dios nos ha creado con la posibilidad de ser una influencia positiva y transformadora para nuestros hijos.

    UN PADRE LLAMADO JAIRO Lucas 8:40-56 Introducción: Hoy celebramos el día del padre. De todos es sabido que este día no se celebra con la intensidad emotiva del día de la madre. Esto es debido a que algunos hombres han dado un mal ejemplo de lo que es ser un padre, otros por su falta de expresar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "How God Tests Our Faith?” (Paano Pinatatatag Ang Ating Pananampalataya?) Part_1 Series

    Contributed by Ritchie Guerrero on Oct 15, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 190,496 views

    James 1:3-4 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

    Santiago 1:3 MBBTAG (3 Dapat ninyong malaman na nagiging matatag ang inyong pananampalataya sa pamamagitan ng mga pagsubok. 4 At dapat kayong magpakatatag hanggang wakas upang kayo'y maging ganap at walang pagkukulang.) James 1:3-4 ESV 6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    La Certeza De La Esperanza

    Contributed by Carlos Kleber Maia on Nov 16, 2018
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    Sermón predicado Sermón predicado por el Pastor Kleber Maia en culto fúnebre de un cristiano

    LA CERTEZA DE LA ESPERANZA Texto: 1 Tesalonicenses 4.13-18 Tema central: Los creyentes deben tener esperanza, incluso ante la muerte, por las certezas que la Palabra de Dios nos da. Introducción La muerte es una experiencia universal; todos los hombres están sujetos a ella. La Palabra de ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Preach For Burned Out People: 5-Step Living An Energetic Life

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Jun 25, 2025
     | 355 views

    Burnout is a condition of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress, especially in the workplace or daily life.

    • How to Preach for Burned Out People: 5-Step Living an energetic life What Exactly Is Burnout? Burnout is a condition of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress, especially in the workplace or daily life. This condition is not just ordinary tiredness ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational