Sermons on declaration of independance: showing 391-405 of 51,945

Windswept

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 3, 2005

America is a land swept by the winds of change. Are they destructive? Yes, if we invest in religion without integrity and if we accept leaders committed to materialism. But refreshing winds are possible as we the church are in touch with the Spirit.

In the hills of eastern Kentucky, not far from where we once lived, there is a hidden-away estate called Windswept. If you crawl up the winding grade of US 421 to the wide place in the road called Morrill, off to your left there is a driveway that leads to a lovely stone house. Windswept was ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God Bless America

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 4, 2005

4 thoughts from Psalm 33 for Independence Day!

Author and comedian Michael Moore recently suggested that it’s arrogant for us to sing, “God bless America.” In his mind, no one nation has a right to ask God to bless it above others. After all, God loves all the people of the world. This is true. However, from the passage that we read we can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:10-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trust The One Who Rules The Nations

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 6, 2005

Psalm 33 reminds us that the LORD’s plans for the nations of the world will be accomplished. It also reminds us to look to the LORD for safety and blessing for our country

“I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” If you have been paying attention to the news in the past couple of years you know that there are those who object to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:10-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Truly Free?

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

Freedom comes to us at great cost. This passage explores the cost that the Heavenly Father paid to set us free from our bondage to sin.

“ARE YOU REALLY FREE?” JOHN 8:36 1. He is the SOURCE of your freedom. (v. 36a) If the Son therefore Isaiah 61:1-2; Luke 4:18-21; Romans 5:21; 7:24-25; 8:2; John 3:36; 4:10, 14; 6:40, 47, 63; 7:37-39; 14:6; 1 Corinthians 15:57; 2 Corinthians 3:6; Job 33:4; Micah 7:19; John 11:25-26; Colossians ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding America's Heritage

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

A look at the christian foundations of our nation.

It is obvious that many of us are unashamedly patriotic. Across the country one could find many church leaders who would quickly say that this kind of nationalistic display is inappropriate for Christians. They argue that it is nothing short of idolatry to pay honor to the nation. The Bible does ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Australia Day

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

Australians long to own a piece of Australia, but we need to recognise that before we own anything God owned it first and he owns us as well.

What does it mean to be Australian? What’s important to us as Australians? Well you’d have to say a number of things to answer those questions wouldn’t you? Our freedom matters. We love the fact that this is a land where we’re free to do what we want. That’s certainly the reason that many ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-13

Denomination: Anglican

Redirecting A Nation

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 29, 2006

WE can change the course of a nation, and God demands we try!

INTRODUCTION • We are closing in on our 230th birthday as a nation. This is the greatest country on the earth and I do not know if there has been any better. • We have been given a great nation, we are stewards of a nation in which others fought, sacrificed and died for. • Our Founding Fathers ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holding On To Freedom

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jul 10, 2006

Independence Day sermon about not letting go of the freedom we have in Christ.

Holding On To Freedom Galatians 5:1-2 Supreme Court Justice Horace Gray once informed a man who had appeared before him in a lower court and had escaped conviction on a technicality, "I know that you are guilty and you know it, and I wish you to remember that one day you will stand before a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Breastplate Armor

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 15, 2007

A patriotic message using Proverbs 4:23 as the the basis for reminding us to guard our national, ecclesiastical, and personal heart.

Breastplate Armor “Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life.” Proverbs 4:23 As we approach our nation’s 231st birthday, we would do well to ask the question, “Is there a word from the Lord for our generation?” I believe there is and I believe it can ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Wesleyan

One Nation - Going Under

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 25, 2007

A sermon that discusses how the rewards we enjoy in America are because of our forefathers and their attention to the Lord. We also discuss what we are doing today and what that will bring tomorrow. Audio ... www.sermonlist.com

Our nation has a past and it is our yesterdays that have brought us to today. But we have many problems that we are dealing with as a nation and where our future takes us is dependent upon how we deal with those problems. What is one of the biggest threats our nation faces today? It is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: *other

Blessed In America

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 27, 2007

Let’s think again about what we have by living in America. 1- Freedom in America 2- Materialism in America 3- Peace in America

INTRO.- We are blessed in America. Where else but in America can you do these things or experience these things: - Only in America can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance. - Only in America are there handicap parking places in front of a skating rink. - Only in America do people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"One Nation Under God?"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 28, 2007

A sermon on seeing America turned back to God.

"Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord . . ." We would all agree that the United States is a blessed country! When he was Secretary of Education, Bill Bennett was asked by a 7th grader: "How can you tell a good country from a bad one?" Bennett replied, "I apply the ‘gate’ test. When the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Baptist

America Bless God

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 2, 2007

What it takes for America to be a blessing to God

1. The REASON for Blessing God (v. 11-13) Judgment would come to Israel, and when it did, they would need to bless God. Why America needs to bless God: we abort a child every 24 seconds; marriage and family are being redefined; our schools are under assault. 2. The REQUIREMENTS of Blessing God (v. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom: True And Counterfeit

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 2, 2007

Sermon on the parable of the prodigal son.

Freedom: True and Counterfeit Luke 15:11-24 INTRO.:Some people try to make fake, or counterfeit, money. It may look good at first, but it is actually worthless. It isn’t backed by the government and it isn’t supported by reserves of gold and silver. There are many security measures to prevent its ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Daughter Devoured The Mother

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 2, 2007

A sermon for Independence Day on Deuteronomy 8! (Outline adapted from material in Pulpit Commentary Volume 3 Page # 157- 158)

Sermon for 7/1/2007- Independence Day Deuteronomy 8:10-20 The Daughter Devoured the Mother! Introduction: In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln said: WE have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of Heaven. We have been preserved these many years in peace and prosperity. We have grown in ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:10-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ