Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Chastisement:

showing 271-285 of 3,413
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Watch And Pray

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,527 views

    Last days of Jesus before the cross

    WATCH AND PRAY Matt.26:41Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. 42He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    All We Like Sheep Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,059 views

    We, as Christians, can go astray like sheep. Sin keeps zapping us like an electric fence, but we eventually become numb to it and cross over to enter the dangers of the world. The Shepherd will then react. So, how will He react?

    To begin this evening’s message, I would like to share a verse from the Old Testament. Isaiah 53:6 says, “All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned, every one, to his own way; and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.” All of us have gone astray from God at some point in our ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phillip Smith avatar

    The Blood That Stained The Old Rugged Cross

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Apr 17, 2025
     | 180 views

    Christians celebrate the risen Savior, The Son of God, Jesus. Though the children of Israel tried to slay The Christ on a cruel cross, the blood that stained that old rugged cross could not keep The Son of God from death. He is risen! Glory Hallelujah!

    Christians celebrate the risen Savior, The Son of God, Jesus. Though the children of Israel tried to slay The Christ on a cruel cross, the blood that stained that old rugged cross could not keep The Son of God from death. He is risen! Glory Hallelujah! Sing: I Know That My Redeemer Lives We ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Hicks avatar

    The Development Of Shamelessness

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 10, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,186 views

    Truth never gets any truer, but sin never stops spiraling downward.

    THE DEVELOPMENT OF SHAMELESSNESS shamelessness - having or showing no feeling of shame, modesty, or decency; brazen; impudent. shame 1. a painful feeling of having lost the respect of others because of the improper behavior, incompetence, etc. of oneself or of someone that one is close to or ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ervin Kimrey avatar

    Do You Have The Right Veiw Of God

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Oct 17, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,104 views

    THIS SERMON EXPLORES THE FACT THAT WHEN WE VEIW GOD AS WE SHOULD, IT WILL KEEP US FROM SIN. WE NEED TO SEE OURSELVES AS GOD DOES. WE MUST VIEW SIN AS GOD DOES. WE MUST ALSO VIEW GOD AS HE IS. WHEN WE HAVE THE RIGHT VIEW OF GOD, FOLLOWING HIM WILL COME

    DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT VEIW OF GOD Psalms 51:1-12 Intro: Background on David’s sin with Bath-Sheba (2 Sam. 11) The timing was when Nathan the prophet confronted him with his sin and then foretold of God’s judgment which was coming. (2 Sam.12) We must first see ourselves as God does We must ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Crouch avatar

    A Word Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,075 views

    This takes a look at the opening verses of II Thessalonians as Paul brings a word of encouragement to this church.

    A Word of Encouragement II Thes. 1:1-12 I. The Encouragement of Praise (v. 1-4) A. Paul Practiced What He Preached (1-3a) 1. He could have blasted them for not grasping what he had taught them earlier, but he never scolded or chastised them (compare to his reaction the Galatian church Gal. 3:1). ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Seeley avatar

    Ye Must Be Born Again!

    Contributed by David Seeley on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,931 views

    The requirement for receiving forgiveness for sin and a home in Heaven is a new birth.

    Text: John 3:1-16 1. Who must be born again? Romans 3:23 “All have sinned and come short of the glory of God” Isaiah 64:6 “But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.” 2. Why ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    Seven Saying From The Cross-Number 4 (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,101 views

    Jesus has been hanging now six hours upon the tree, and He has not once so much as thought about Himself, He has interceded for His tortures. He has comforted the thief in his agony, and promised him a reward for his faith. He has looked with lovin

    Matthew 27:45-46-Now from the sixth hour until the ninth hour there was darkness over all the land. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” Verse 45-The significance of the darkness: To ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    When I See The Blood

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 26, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,351 views

    He looks past our sins when then blood is applied

    When I See The Blood Exodus 12:1-13 The green beret-He fought off the Taliban, saving his comrades by firing his weapon and throwing grenades and order his comrades to fall back, even when he was wounded! We need to keep fighting the devil (Praying for ourselves and others), even when we are ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Stepp avatar

    I Am Armed And Dangerous

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Oct 8, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,555 views

    Point to help us understand we are in a battle, we are armed, and we are dangerous

    I am Armed and Dangerous Eph 6:16-17 . *** notice that the Spirit always acts in harmony with the written word of God *** The word arm: is a Greek word = ’hoplizo’ meaning to be equip w/ arms The word sword: is a hand weapon having a long sharp pointed blade - it is a symbol of divine ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    More Than A Prayer (8) - "lead Us Not Into Temptation"

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 31, 2021
     | 1,672 views

    The Lord's prayer is much more than a prayer guide. It helps us to know more about our father in heaven.

    TEXT: Matthew 6:13 "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen." TEMPTATION Temptation is an act of being enticed to do evil by arguments, flattery or by the offer of real or apparent good. The ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Joy To The World

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 12, 2018
     | 3,399 views

    The birth of Jesus

    Joy to the World Without Christ there would be no Christmas This is the day the whole world remembers the birth of Gods gift. Luke 2: 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7 And she brought forth ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    God’s Promises For The Future

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015
     | 6,315 views

    GOD’S PROMISES FOR THE FUTURE

    Isaiah 30:18-26 GOD’S PROMISES FOR THE FUTURE 1. GUIDANCE FOR OUR WAY V 21 And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Thomas Giddens avatar

    Power Of The Blood

    Contributed by Thomas Giddens on Aug 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,940 views

    There are many things that the blood of Jesus gives us in our lives.

    POWER OF THE BLOOD Text: Matthew 26: 27 & 28 Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. Intro: Jesus had gathered his disciples together for ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Servitude Trumps Corruption

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 1, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 868 views

    For a priest or Levite, Malachi’s accusation that they had “corrupted the covenant of Levi” was just about the worst word he could throw at them.

    Thirty-first Sunday in Course 2023 Today the Church gives us a snippet from St. Paul’s first letter to Thessalonika, and it echoes the sentiment of our psalm. The psalmist assumes an attitude we should all aspire to: “O Lord, my heart is not haughty, my eyes not lifted high; I busy myself not with ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Catholic