Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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

Sermons on Craftiness:

showing 1,591-1,605 of 2,362
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
  • Dan Erickson avatar

    What Makes Jesus So Special?

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 75 ratings
     | 14,603 views

    Why Christmas is such an important celebration and why 2000 years after His birth, Jesus Christ is worthy of our trust, love, and devotion.

    In less than two weeks it will be Christmas and almost all of us will celebrate the birth of someone born 2000 years ago. Why? That is the question of the day. What makes Jesus Christ so special? Why isn't the birthday of Mohammed, Confucius, or Buddha the biggest holiday of the year? Why does our ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Roberts avatar

    Fit To Fight

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 17,994 views

    As Christians, we are constantly in a Spiritual battle against evil and Satan. We had better be prepared to go to war for the Truth of Jesus.

    There is a story of a military officer stationed in Korea. She was in the Army 2nd infantry and the division she was in had an unofficial motto: “Fit to Fight.” She said that she was amused at how each unit twisted this motto to fit their duties. She said that the aviation battalion changed ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "In The Shelter Of His Wings"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 15,196 views

    Let’s talk about what message the Holy Spirit had for us, today, when he inspired the psalmist.

    The theme statement that my Bible gives for this psalm, right there under the title, is ‘security of the one who trusts in the Lord’. I propose to you this morning, that the entire script of the Bible, whether specifically or by implication, addresses the security of the one who trusts in the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Jeeva Sam avatar

    How Shrewd Are We?

    Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Sep 24, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,605 views

    Jesus calls his disciples to be shrewd

    HOW SHREWD ARE WE? Congregational Participation Question: How would you define the word “shrewd”? Can you think of something that you or someone else did that would qualify to be called “shrewd?” Here are some definitions from the dictionaries: Cambridge: possessing or based on clear ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Gullick avatar

    My Word = His Word.

    Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,628 views

    A sermon that looks at the importance of God’s word for our lives.

    16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Neal Gray avatar

    Let The Pastor 'move Over'

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Feb 23, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,735 views

    A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE pastor preaches that the Pastor is not supposed to do all of the work of the ministry of the Church! NO! The Pastor equips the laity to do the work of the ministry.

    "A Wide Door for Effective Service: Let the Pastor ’Move Over’" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Ephesians 4:11-16, KJV Purpose: Is the Pastor supposed to do all of the work of the ministry of the Church? NO! The Pastor equips the laity to do the work of the ministry. That’s the Pastor’s ministry. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Rick Bartosik avatar

    Reception For The King Series

    Contributed by Rick Bartosik on May 29, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 4,642 views

    How Jesus was received at his birth illustrates how people have responded to Christ throughout history--and how they respond today.

    “Reception for the King” Matthew 2:1-11 Mililani Community Church December 22, 2000 Pastor Rick Bartosik INTRODUCTION: Every December, my wife Diane wears a little golden pin on her United Airlines uniform. It’s a beautiful pin depicting the three Wise Men following the star to Bethlehem. In ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Is Your Quiver Full?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 3, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 9,502 views

    How valuable are children to you?

    Is Your Quiver Full? I must admit this is one of the hardest messages that I have ever brought because I have struggled with this over the years. In fact, as a grandfather of five, I have had second thoughts about what I taught for years about birth control. I even offered to pay for my ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Etterling avatar

    Lost Love Series

    Contributed by Paul Etterling on Jul 9, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,627 views

    An exploration of the church in Ephesus according to the words of the Lord in the book of the Revelation.

    1 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; 2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dwight Davis avatar

    "trapped In Freedom"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 10,246 views

    How to recognize and escape the traps that Satan sets for us everyday.

    “Trapped in Freedom” A couple of years ago, I told a children’s story about a certain fox that one day, found himself caught in a trap. But today I want to use that same illustration for us adults.. Now the type of trap that caught him is known as a “steel-jaw” trap, and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • James Groce avatar

    Jesus, Jehovah's Tent

    Contributed by James Groce on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,237 views

    Christ is the High Priest and He enters into our lives and inside our spirits he makes intercession to God for us.

    ------------------------------------------------------ Exod 28:4 And these [are] the garments which they shall make; a breastplate, and an ephod, and a robe, and a broidered coat, a mitre, and a girdle: and they shall make holy garments for Aaron thy brother, and his sons, that he may minister ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Biolsi avatar

    Becoming A Person Of Integrity Series

    Contributed by Michael Biolsi on Nov 24, 2001
    based on 464 ratings
     | 128,919 views

    Learning to integrate your life values with daily living.

    Becoming a Person of Integrity Character Builder Series Pastor Mike Biolsi $20 bill illustration: ask, “Who would like this $20 bill?” Then crumple it up, step on it, roll it around and then hold it up again and ask, “Who still wants this $20 bill?” The value remains no matter what the item looks ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Christ: Firstfruits"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 17, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,817 views

    The harvest is already begun

    For the past several decades, the study of ‘last things’ ~ the last days ~ has gotten a much sharper focus than it seems to have had in past decades and even centuries. There have been specific times in history when Christian circles have looked more closely at Biblical prophecies concerning ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Victor Yap avatar

    The Perfect Marriage? Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,344 views

    Couples, Pt. 1

    THE PERFECT MARRIAGE? (GENESIS 3:1-20) A while back, men and ladies alike received a tricky e-mail joke, which says: “Once upon a time, a perfect man and a perfect woman met. After a perfect courtship, they had a perfect wedding. Their life together was, of course, perfect. One snowy, stormy ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Hicks avatar

    Sheep, Snakes, And Doves

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 14,741 views

    The Lord sends us out like sheep among wolves,and challenges us to be wise like serpents and harmless as doves.

    Sheep, Snakes, and Doves Matthew 10:16-39 The world is on a collision course with disaster. It isn’t a massive asteroid hurling towards earth that threatens humanity, or global warming, or the AIDS epidemic. It is the clash between the kingdom of darkness and the Kingdom of God. And the clock ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness