Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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

Sermons on Does Church Matter:

showing 193,591-193,605 of 196,865
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
  • Danny Anderson avatar

    Plugging Into The Power Source

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,257 views

    The power to change must possess the power to remove the old and bring in the new. This becomes even more difficult when it comes to personal change. The old has become engrained in us. Our past cannot be undone. We have essentially become a product of ev

    Plugging Into the Power Source Text: II Corinthians 5:14-21 (NCV) Introduction: An old farmer decided it was finally time to take his family into the big city. They loaded up the old truck and rumbled into the swank downtown shopping district. Upon entering a huge department store, they could not ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Hamby avatar

    "Who Is This Jesus?” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 14,772 views

    First in a series on the Gospel of John. This series deals with the divinity of Jesus.

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 1 “Who Is This Jesus?” John 1:1-3 Jesus is a great historical figure and held by many to be the most inspirational leader the world has ever known. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    How To Pray In The Final Hours: Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,522 views

    If we truly believe that this could be our last day on earth, we ought to spend it in prayer.

    How to Pray In the Final Hours: Part 1 Text: John 17:1-5 Introduction 1. Read John 17:1-5 2. Illustration: A middle aged woman had a heart attack and was taken to the hospital. While on the operating table she had a near death experience. Seeing God, she asked "Is my time up?" God said, "No, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Trigg avatar

    Jesus Christ, Messiah, Priest And King Series

    Contributed by Michael Trigg on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,245 views

    The Messiah will be Priest and King of all creation, not just the small land of Israel. All God asks is that we are ready for Him. Are you?

    Jesus Christ, Messiah, Priest and King ZECHARIAH 6:9 – 15 INTRODUCTION. We have been looking at the eight visions which God gave to Zechariah, but in reality we have been looking at the way in which God is deeply involved in his creation. Were looking at the way in which God is concerned about his ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    No Ordinary Child

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 23, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,247 views

    Jesus was no ordinary child and so He deserves our worship!

    INTRODUCTION • What is today supposed to be about? Is it supposed to be about spending more money than we have and seeing weeks worth of shopping and wrapping get destroyed in 10 minutes of fast and furious gift opening? Is it about the trees and decorations we set up in our homes? Is it about ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Breeden avatar

    What Jesus Saw

    Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 2, 2006
     | 3,572 views

    From the cross, what did Jesus see?

    What Jesus Saw Lk 23:26-46 INTRO: Christmas season is a time of remembering the baby Jesus & the Christmas story 1. Next Sunday is Christmas and of course we will concentrate on the nativity story 2. But today I want us to see past the Birth to the purpose of Jesus being born ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    God Doesn't Give Up Easily

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 15, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,973 views

    We have to take seriously the judgment texts in the New Testament, but temper them with the parable of the fig tree. God goes to extraordinary lengths so that as many as possible can be saved. God says, "Give it one more year."

    God Doesn’t Give Up Easily October 16, 2005 Luke 13:6-9 Sam was a sad, small little boy and had lived a life that no one, especially someone so young, should have to endure. He had been the greatest joy his mother had known. She saw the sun rise and set in his eyes. But then, she had fallen ill ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Stan Simonik avatar

    I Pledge Allegiance To The King

    Contributed by Stan Simonik on Nov 19, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 6,167 views

    How to stand confident before the judgment seat of Christ. A Christ the King Sunday sermon.

    Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, living in Canada for couple of years brought us some interesting surprises. Discovering the beautiful mountains of Alberta, the appreciation of thermal underwear during Edmonton winters, and our kids learning “O Canada” before they knew “The Star Spangled ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Knight avatar

    Walking In Faith

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 16, 2003
    based on 304 ratings
     | 51,658 views

    What walking by faith really looks like.

    Walking In Faith April 7, 2002 Hebrews 11:1-2 "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the men of old received divine approval." (Hebrews 11:1-2, RSV) [The main points and the majority of the intro and body come from Rick Warren. The ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Paul Tuck avatar

    How To Be A Giant Killer

    Contributed by Paul Tuck on Aug 12, 2003
    based on 90 ratings
     | 11,279 views

    This is a narrative of David’s victory over Goliath over Gath, with some timely applications.

    HOW TO BE A GIANT-KILLER I Samuel 17: 1-10, 32-36, 45-51 Israel is in a show-down with their old arch enemy, the Philistines. The Philistines are on one mountain and the Israelites on another, with a valley between them. Both armies seem to be at a standstill, with neither one wanting to be ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • J. Yeargin avatar

    Stand On The Mountain

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Aug 23, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,576 views

    But then comes the time when you sense that the enemy is determined to take everything from you. He wants more than your possessions. He wants to destroy you once & for all.

    STAND ON THE MOUNTAIN I want us to look at the prophet, Elijah, today. He was a great man of God, bold, courageous, disciplined and faithful to what the Lord had called Him to do. If we have any aspiring prophets today, this is the man you need to study. The story of Elijah is a challenge to us ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Elkins avatar

    6 Keys To Godly Relationships. Key # 6 Fervent Prayer

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 24, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,090 views

    What will fervent prayer do to enable us to have Godly relationships? Let’s discover what Jesus practiced.

    The struggle to pray- Illustrations unlimited. P. 422 #26. One day a boy was watching a holy man praying on the banks of a river in India. When the holy man completed his prayer the boy went over and asked him, “will you teach me to pray?” The holy man studied the boy’s face carefully. Then he ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Baeta avatar

    You Who Fear The Lord Give Him Praise

    Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 5, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 4,948 views

    Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem

    Theme: You who fear the Lord give Him praise Text: Is. 50:4-7; Phil. 2:6-11; Lk. 19:28-40 Read Luke 19:38 “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest.” Biographers normally devote very little space to the death of their subjects but the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gino Cascieri avatar

    The Three Crosses

    Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 6, 2001
    based on 601 ratings
     | 87,780 views

    This message takes a look at the three crosses at Calvary, The Cross of Rejection, The Cross of Reception & The Cross of Redemption.

    "The Three Crosses" Text: Luke 23:39-43 Introduction: We want to notice this morning the three crosses that were represented at the crucifixion of Christ. In John 19:18, we are told - "They crucified him and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst." I. First, we want ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Harold Nichols avatar

    With These Nails

    Contributed by Harold Nichols on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,879 views

    YOU MUST LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK OF THIS SERMON

    WITH THESE NAILS Text: Matthew 27:37 And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. Introduction: There were four nails put in the cross when they hung our Lord two thousand years ago. Many people forget about he nail which was used to hang the sign above ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist