Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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

Sermons on Do Not Follow The Crowd:

showing 210,781-210,795 of 213,814
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
  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    Benefits Of Water Baptism

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jan 23, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 13,163 views

    This is an examination of the various spiritual blessings that the New Testament associates with water baptism. In addition, we consider how the early Church viewed this rite.

    In the ’Great Commission’, Jesus instructed His apostles to make disciples of all the nations "baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit." Why did our Lord emphasize the need for baptism? What ’benefits’ does the person receive when they are baptized? We wish to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    The Enemy Is Out There!

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,065 views

    This sermon is about "the enemy", or the adversary of our faith, who is out there seeking prey to devour, and that the enemy is not us!

    (1) "A reporter was interviewing an old man on his 100th birthday. "What are you most proud of?" he asked. "Well, " said the man, "I don’t have an enemy in the world." "What a beautiful thought! How inspirational!" said the reporter. "Yep," added the centenarian, "outlived every last one of them." ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: United Methodist

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    The Resurrection Of The Body

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,789 views

    Christ is risen. The implications and benefits of this affect all who believe.

    Introductory Considerations 1. Illustration from "The Other Side of the Hedge" by E.M.Forster. Click here to read. 2. Easter is that special time in our lives and the church year when we are called to lift our eyes from our earthly lives and struggles and look heavenward. 3. Col ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chuck Cochran avatar

    Excuses, Excuses

    Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Oct 26, 2000
    based on 129 ratings
     | 8,344 views

    Everybody has an excuse for not comming to the Lord Jesus Christ.

    “Excuses Excuses” Luke 14:15-35 1) The Excuse of Citizenship v. 18 The Land (Promised Land, thought they were right with God because of their Citizenship; some people think that because they are U.S. citizens they will be saved, Americans always win) 2) The Excuse ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Sanes avatar

    A Day At The Potter's House

    Contributed by Michael Sanes on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 249 ratings
     | 49,870 views

    In this message we take a trip to the Potter’s House and watch Him as He works his craft. We learn of His plans for the vessel and watch Him mold it into what He would have it be.

    A Day At The Potter’s House Text: Isaiah 64:8 But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand. Text: Jeremiah 18:1-6 Intro: The Potter: The potters art has been practiced since ancient times. The Egyptian monuments give evidence ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Wedding 2 Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 20, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,622 views

    Three habits for a heathly marriage

    Wedding sermon - Clive and Eva 1 Corinthians 13:4-4 3 Habits of an Effective marriage!! Story: The bride was very nervous. It was right before the wedding and she wasn’t sure she could even walk down aisle. So her father gave her some words of wisdom. He said to her. “There’s only three ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Anglican

  • Fred Elliott avatar

    Be A Signpost

    Contributed by Fred Elliott on Oct 25, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,950 views

    What direction are we pointing people in

    BE A SIGNPOST Matthew 16: 1-4 Intro:A. Have you ever given any thought to how important signpost are in our world 1. Can you imagine the problems that we would have getting from one place to another without them 2. What about the problem that we would have in directing someone to a particular ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Samuel Malave avatar

    El Liderazgo Cristiano

    Contributed by Samuel Malave on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 97 ratings
     | 42,711 views

    Dios ha llamado a hombres y mujeres a ser parte del liderazgo de la iglesia. No podemos confundir el lider secular con el lider de Dios.

    Tema: El Liderazgo Cristiano Registro Biblico: Efesios 3:8-10; Rom 1:15; 1ra Cor 9:16 Introducción: El liderazgo cristiano es muy peculiar porque al contrario del liderazgo secular, el liderazgo cristiano es un llamado. Una selección. Dios nos llama, nos separa y nos impone una carga que demanda ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Howard Parnell avatar

    What Faith Is...

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,416 views

    What we really need is a practical definition of faith. How can you employ "Bible" faith in your everyday life?

    WHAT FAITH IS Heb. 11:1-3 INTRO. We have heard sermons and lessons from this passage many times. This single chapter, above all others in the Bible, defines, illustrates and lists the rewards of faith. But this was meant to be much more than just a beautiful dissertation on religion. A ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Parnell avatar

    The Bank Of Heaven

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,887 views

    The investment you make in trusting Christ is the only investment that will pay eternal dividends.

    THE BANK OF HEAVEN II Tim. 1:12 INTRO. These are likely the last words of this great old soldier of the Cross. He ends this letter with 4:6. He is in prison, his death sentence already passed against him and he is merely waiting for the time when his soul will fly to be with his Saviour. As ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    Anchored In The Midst Of Adversity

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 161 ratings
     | 42,266 views

    Christian stability

    ANCHORED IN THE MIDST OF ADVERSITY ACTS, 27:14,15,20, 29 INTRODUCTION:ADVERSITY COMES IN MANY SHAPE FORMS AND FASHIONS. THESE PERPLEXING PREDICAMENTS SHOW UP AT THE MOST INCONVENIENT TIMES, DISRUPTING OUR LIVES, AND THE FRUSTRATING THING IS THAT ADVERSITY DOES NOT NEED AN INVITATION. ONE MOMENT ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Parnell avatar

    Wash Me Series

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 9,097 views

    Part 1 of "Heavenly Cleansing" series. God’s Word teaches us how to discern the difference between being "accepted" by God and being made "acceptable" to God.

    WASH ME Eph. 5:1-11 INTRO. While visiting my wife’s parents, my 4 year old son got the opportunity to play outside. After about an hour, there was a knock on the back door, there was Brandon completely covered in dirt. He wanted to come inside to get a drink. I told him to stand right where ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Your Moral Provision—i Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2001
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,466 views

    Part 1 of a 2 part sermon. The 3rd installment in the 5-sermon series describing God’s Provision for the people of Israel as it applies to His Church today. Dealing with God’s provision for the Moral integrity of His people.

    YOUR MORAL PROVISION—I—Joshua 20:1-9 God established Cities of Refuge within Israel. God insured that the moral uprightness of His people was established. How is virtue established in God’s people? Virtue/Moral excellence is established among God’s people. 1—Virtue/Moral excellence is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Remember, Lest We Forget

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 19, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,284 views

    This message encourages us to not only remember those who have died to preserve our country’s freedom, but also to remember the One who suffered and died to set us free from the law of sin and death, providing us with eternal forgiveness and salvation.

    REMEMBER, LEST WE FORGET Text: Ps.103: 2 Intro: Tomorrow we celebrate Memorial Day. It is a day set aside by our nation to remember and honor all who have paid the ultimate price to preserve and maintain our freedom. It is certainly befitting that we should honor those brave men and women ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Herman Abrahams avatar

    Extolling The Name Of Jesus

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 23, 2004
    based on 140 ratings
     | 16,701 views

    Extolling the name of Jesus using a combination of scriptures and sayings and dramitising/reciting same.

    EXTOLLING THE NAME OF JESUS Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Charismatic