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 193,771-193,785 of 196,674
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
  • Steve Ely avatar

    Living Daddy Down

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 9, 2012
     | 5,759 views

    You blew it. It was a mistake. Others saw it. Humiliated. Shamed. The laughing stock. Now what? It is time to live daddy down!

    Living Daddy Down I. Text - Numbers 16:1-7, 16-35 Getting on his high horse one day, Korah son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, along with a few Reubenites—Dathan and Abiram sons of Eliab, and On, son of Peleth—rebelled against Moses. He had with him 250 leaders of the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Csi: Egypt "When The Nile Bled"

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 20, 2013
     | 6,212 views

    With the First Plague God demonstrates his power AND his grace.

    Crime scene investigation shows must be popular. There’s CSI: Miami, CSI: Las Vegas, CSI: NY (New York). I think viewers are intrigued with the idea that, if handled and analyzed correctly, even a single drop of blood is enough to expose a criminal and solve a case. This morning I want you to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Blush - Pt. 3 - Pool Parties Or Pity Parties? Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 14, 2013
     | 6,862 views

    Cheeks bright red. Eyes averted. Head ducked in shame. There are some questions that should still embarrass us. However, red cheeks may just lead to changed hearts!

    Blush Pt. 3 - Pool Parties or Pity Parties? Cheek coloring moments. We all hate them. That instance in which you would like to crawl in a hole. You thought no one noticed and you discover that everyone saw you fall, fail, make a fool of yourself. You find yourself with a blush. Like . . . ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Perverse People Spread Strife Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,891 views

    The emphasis of the passage is on the dangers of perversity and the disastrous fate of its perpetrator. We here have a description of a person who deceives and stirs up strife & how to spot the scoundrel.

    PROVERBS 6: 12-15 PERVERSE PEOPLE SPREAD STRIFE [Genesis 37:29-35] What and how we communicate is important to God. There are those who are skilled in the methods of communication but deceitfully use their skills to spread slander and strife. This description is not a picture of a real friend ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Proverbs 8 - The Nature And Value Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 22, 2011
    based on 34 ratings
     | 38,195 views

    This is a study into Proverbs chapter eight.

    Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Eight We will now look at Proverbs chapter eight: WISDOM CALLS OUT 1 Does not wisdom cry out, And understanding lift up her voice? 2 She takes her stand on the top of the high hill, Beside the way, where the paths meet. 3 She cries out by the gates, at the entry of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Spencer avatar

    The Power Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Nov 3, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,747 views

    This power culminating in Christ's resurrection has immense implications for us today. One of its implications is that the power that enabled Christ to rise from the dead can impact our lives as well. And if there is a power like that available to us, it

    The Power of the Gospel Romans 1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. (Romans 1:16 NIV) May 18, 1980. You might remember that on that day there was an incredible explosion which was ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Jason W. Lawson avatar

    Funeral Sermon 1 Series

    Contributed by Jason W. Lawson on Nov 17, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 37,093 views

    Funeral for a mature Christian Text: John 14:1-6

    Funeral Sermon for Mature Christian Text: John 14:1-6 Title: Heaven Bound! As I began to consider what to say on such an occasion as this, I thought how great of a privilege it would have been to be a door keeper in the celestial city, when _________ entered there this past TUESDAY morning. As the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Conquering The Past

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Nov 12, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,651 views

    Only as we deal with our past can we move ahead into God’s bright future.

    No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead (Philippians 3:13-14 NLT). I have a past. My journey back to God began with a pack of cigarettes and an offer to teach a Sunday School class. I was saved ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Overcoming Obstacles

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 22, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,610 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have enemies? Are you facing obstacles? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To acknowledge GOD in everything therefore winning any obstacles or hindrances over to GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 7:3 (New Livi

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have enemies? Are you facing obstacles? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To acknowledge GOD in everything therefore winning any obstacles or hindrances over to GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 7:3 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then Samuel said to all ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • H. Junior Beasley avatar

    Salvation Power In The Complete Word Of God.

    Contributed by H. Junior Beasley on Nov 25, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,911 views

    Understanding the Specific Works and Power of the Word of God.

    Heb 1:1 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Heb 1:2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; Heb 1:3 Who being the brightness of his glory, and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Larry Turner avatar

    God's Christmas Gift To You Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 28, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,888 views

    Four gifts that God desires for you to discover this Christmas

    Show video “The Living Nativity” Romans 5:6-8 When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Little Big Man Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 6, 2012
     | 4,979 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 10 verses 1 through 10

    Luke 19: 1 – 10 Little Big Man Then Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 2 Now behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was rich. 3 And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not because of the crowd, for he was of short stature. 4 So he ran ahead ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    Jesus: Everlasting Father Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 12, 2012
     | 9,365 views

    This is the third message on the names of Jesus, taken from Isaiah 9:6. How can Jesus, the Son of God be the Everlasting Father.

    Jesus: “The Everlasting Father” Isaiah 9:6 “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Barreca avatar

    Mary's Song Of Praise Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 13, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,086 views

    Mary rejoices because of God’s power to change the unchangeable.

    Today we continue our series in the Songs of Christmas. Today’s song is the most famous of the five songs recorded in Scripture at announcement of Christ’s birth. The song is Mary’s Song, often called the Magnificat, the Latin word that begins Mary’s praise. A song can ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Absurdity Of The Incarnation

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 17, 2012
     | 5,523 views

    A sermon on 1 Timothy 3:16 focusing on the incarnation (Mostly taken from Max Lucado's book, God Came Near, and also at: http://maxlucado.com/read/topical/gods-greatest-surprise/)

    HoHum: In one verse Paul reminds Timothy of the gospel in all its fullness. Tries to cover the whole gospel. Some songs try to do that: You came from heaven to earth, to show the way, from the earth to the cross, my debt to pay, from the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky, Lord I lift ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ