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Sermon For 4th Of July 2016

Contributed by David Trexler on Jul 11, 2016

Independent from England--Now dependent upon God

Sermon for the 4th of July 2016 Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty we’re free at last! Tomorrow we celebrate the 4th of July—Independence Day—Freedom from the rule of England! Out of this freedom came our constitution and the bill of rights formed in 1789. I ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

"Presenting A Positive Witness In A Time Of War" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 21, 2008

Second in a patriotic sermon series.

In our passage for today, the apostle Peter writes about the hope that the Christian has to hold on to when facing the trials of life. Trials and troubles are inevitable in this world. Jesus said, "In this world you will have trouble," (John 16:33). A gardener took great pride in caring for his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Powers That Be.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 30, 2025

Subjection to rulers.

THE POWERS THAT BE. Romans 13:1-7. “The powers that be” to whom “every soul” is to be “subject” (ROMANS 13:1) are called “rulers” in ROMANS 13:3 (translated as ‘magistrates’ in Luke 12:11), “who do not bear the sword in vain” (ROMANS 13:4). We are to “be subject unto” them because “the powers ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Awaiting The Manifestation.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 30, 2024

From suffering to glory.

AWAITING THE MANIFESTATION. Romans 8:18-23. Paul weighs “the sufferings of the present time” over against “the glory which shall be revealed in us” (ROMANS 8:18; cf. 2 Corinthians 4:17-18). Our inheritance is not only what God has to offer, but God Himself (cf. 1 John 3:2). It is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All At Sea.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 9, 2024

The storm stilled and devils cast into the sea.

ALL AT SEA. Matthew 8:23-34. 1. The Storm Stilled. Matthew 8:23-27. It was ‘when Jesus saw great multitudes about Him’ that He ‘gave commandment to depart unto the other side’ (cf. Matthew 8:18). The clamour of crowds was not about to keep Him from His true work. Even then, the divine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fourth Sunday After Easter (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 29, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 66:16-20, Job 19:21-27a, James 1:17-21, John 16:5-15. A). OF ANSWERED PRAYER. Psalm 66:16-20. The testimony of the people of God is supplemented with the testimony of one believer: like a good old-fashioned evangelistic meeting, which not only has good preaching, but also individual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:16-20, Job 19:21-27, James 1:17-21, John 16:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praise To God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 24, 2025

A call to worship the LORD.

PRAISE TO GOD. Psalm 96:1-9. 1. Creation. The Psalmist exhorts the earth to sing a new song to the LORD (PSALM 96:1). What is that new song? It is an acknowledgement that ‘the LORD reigns’ (cf. Psalm 96:10). That acknowledgement is based retrospectively in the realities of the creation ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fourth Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 8, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 79:8-10, Genesis 3:17-19, Romans 8:18-23, Luke 6:36-42. A). AN APPEAL FOR MERCY. Psalm 79:8-10. God’s people can sometimes see their afflictions as the outworking of their own rebellion against Him. Our failure to keep the LORD’s covenant may often be the cause of our problems, but our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 79:8-10, Genesis 3:17-19, Romans 8:18-23, Luke 6:36-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Nearness Of The Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 11, 2024

The righteous LORD draws nigh unto all that call upon Him.

THE NEARNESS OF THE LORD. Psalm 145:17-21. Our trust in the LORD is not based in our ability to believe, but in His perfections. He is righteous in all His ways: He is just. He is kind in all He does: He is holy (Psalm 145:17). It is good that we can view the LORD as a God who is not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Will Build Whose House?

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 16, 2023

Solomon would build the LORD’s house, and the LORD would build the “house” (dynasty) of David.

WHO WILL BUILD WHOSE HOUSE? 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 2 Samuel 7:16. 2 SAMUEL 7:1-4. There is a subtle difference between a good idea and God’s will. God’s purposes will never fail, but amongst men an idea is often marred by mixed motives. For example, Israel’s reason for wanting a king was that they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 2 Samuel 7:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Pledge Allegiance To… (July 4th Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 30, 2022

We live in a land of “creature worshippers”.

For example... Illus: A seventeen-year-old girl made Elvis Presley not just an entertainer, or a mortal. She made him an idol and she literally worshipped him. It is a matter of record that she has seen his movie: • “LOVE ME TENDER” 107 times. • “LOVING YOU” 110 times. • “KING CREOLE” 91 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Height Of Job's Faith.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2024

"I know that my redeemer liveth" (Job 19:25).

THE HEIGHT OF JOB’S FAITH. Job 19:21-27. It is bad enough when God appears to afflict us, but it becomes all but unbearable when those who are our supposed ‘friends’ seem to use this as an occasion to reproach us (cf. Job 19:2-3). JOB 19:21-22. “Have pity upon me, O ye my friends,” pleads Job. ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:21-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Appeal For Mercy.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 2, 2024

A prayer that God might honour His own great name.

AN APPEAL FOR MERCY. Psalm 79:8-10. God’s people can sometimes see their afflictions as the outworking of their own rebellion against Him. Our failure to keep the LORD’s covenant may often be the cause of our problems, but our repentance brings us to the final court of appeal: His “tender ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 79:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After The Fall.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 3, 2024

Read also Psalm 90:7-10.

AFTER THE FALL. Genesis 3:17-19. As a result of the Fall of Adam, man's days as a gentleman gardener were at an end. The ordinance of work would give way to the tedium of toil. Since man had chosen to eat of the forbidden fruit, it would only be with a huge struggle that he would hereafter ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:17-19, Psalm 90:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Great Thy Goodness!

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 21, 2026

From thanksgiving to exhortation.

HOW GREAT THY GOODNESS! Psalm 31:19-24. PSALM 31:19. “The LORD” has plentiful “goodness” “laid up” for those who “fear” Him. It is an inheritance which we can draw upon even in this life! When we “trust” Him, He brings deliverance in full view of a mocking world. PSALM 31:20. The LORD “hides” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational