Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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

Sermons on Elder:

showing 676-690 of 17,508
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
  • Michael Stark avatar

    Vital Duties For The Pastor Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 3, 2013
     | 7,684 views

    Among duties with which Pastors are charged is the responsibility to demand that errant teachers be silent.

    “As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine, nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship from God that is by faith. The aim of our ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Caring Prayer And Praying Care

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,134 views

    Holistic Healing within the Church.

    CARING PRAYER AND PRAYING CARE. James 5:13-20. In the previous verses (James 5:7-12), James exhorted us to patience. The writer mentioned the sufferings of the prophets as an example of endurance (James 5:10). However, patience need not be passive: it will also see us engaged in prayer. AN ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Scudder avatar

    Brethren, Pray For Us

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 16, 2008
     | 4,266 views

    Pastors need prayer and encouragement, but it is important for the congregation to first KNOW what pastors actually do.

    Brethren, Pray For Us I Peter 5:1-4 Acts 20:28-31 Ephesians 4:11-13 Purpose: To explain the responsibilities that pastors have. Aim: I want the listener to select pastors wisely and pray diligently for them. INTRODUCTION: I have a two fold purpose for reviewing what the Bible teaches about ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Loving Your Neighborhood Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,846 views

    In order to follow Christ requires serving others.

    Loving Your Neighborhood Text: Acts 19:13-38 Introduction 1. Illustration: In the book, The Externally Focused Church, it says, "People need exercise for physical health and service for spiritual health. We learn from the Scriptures, but we grow by serving others" (Chp. 4). 2. It's simple, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Maze avatar

    My Future Worship

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 18, 2021
     | 3,109 views

    If the Bible is right, there are very few things that are eternal. Your career accomplishments aren’t eternal. Your wealth isn’t eternal. Your marriage isn’t even eternal. Your patriotism isn’t eternal. At least one thing lasts for eternity, worship. Worship alone endures.

    If the Bible is right, there are very few things that are eternal. Your career accomplishments aren’t eternal. Your wealth isn’t eternal. Your marriage isn’t even eternal. Your marriage should last a lifetime, but your marriage isn’t eternal. Your patriotism isn’t eternal. At least one thing lasts ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Some Parting Words Of Advice Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 61 ratings
     | 10,897 views

    Peter exhorts the church here in four areas: leadership, humility, anxiety and our adversary the devil.

    SBC Philippi 11/27/05 pm Rev. Jeff Simms Some Parting Words of Advice 1 Peter 5:1-10 Primary Purpose: We will look at some parting words of advice that Peter had for the church in 4 major areas. Peter begins this section by saying that he wants to exhort the elders of the church as a fellow ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    A Model To Follow Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 2, 2009
     | 4,692 views

    UNDERSTANDING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THEIR ROLE, WE NEED TO RAISE UP MENTORS OF INTEGRITY.

    a model to follow Titus 1:5-9 INTRODUCTION In 2003, two very interesting quotes were in the newspapers. Parents had been poled and ask who they thought the most influential role models were in the lives of their preteen sons. Who was it bad boy Bart was named the top role model. Parents of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • David Taylor avatar

    Humility In Hardship And Community Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014
     | 6,297 views

    Living as a Church in a Foreign Land Humility In Hardship and Community

    Living as a Church in a Foreign Land Humility In Hardship and Community 1 Peter 5:5-7 David Taylor We are in our last mini-series in 1 Peter, “Living as a Church in a Foreign Land,” where Peter describes a life of discipleship together as a church in the midst of suffering and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Innocent Blood

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 6, 2021
     | 1,650 views

    Countries and people who shed innocent blood will not be held guiltless.

    Deuteronomy 21:1 If one be found slain in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee to possess it, lying in the field, and it be not known who hath slain him: 2 Then thy elders and thy judges shall come forth, and they shall measure unto the cities which are round about him that is slain: 3 ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Fornear avatar

    Divine Healing - Great Expectations - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Joe Fornear on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,533 views

    God wants to work miracles of physical healing much more often than we think.

    This morning I would like to talk about Divine healing – God healing our physical body of disease and sickness. Now most all of you know that I have had a healing this month of fourth stage melanoma cancer. I had 10 different sites on my body where cancer was growing. The radiologist said there ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    The Qualifications Of Deacons

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 174 ratings
     | 19,067 views

    A message concerning the calling and responsibilities of Deacons.

    The Qualifications of a Deacon July 13, 2003 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Sunday AM Intro: “Everything rises and falls on Leadership.” Setting: The Ephesian church had been blessed w/ great leadership. Acts 20 tells us it was founded by Paul who later turned it over to Timothy. During his time in Ephesus, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Revlation Chapter 5 - Worship Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,907 views

    Chapter 5 vs. 8-14 will take a look at Heavenly Worship

    Revelation Chapter 5 Vs. 8 - 14: WORSHIP Rev. Bruc A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.tawasbaptist.org Key Verse; Revelation 1:19 “Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later.” Revelation Chapter 1: Things you have seen, Revelation ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Be Careful Of What You Ask For! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 10, 2014
     | 6,942 views

    Are we asking for the same things the rest of the world is asking?

    Before we go to our study of 1 Samuel 8, turn with me briefly to the Book of Revelation Chapter 21 and let’s take a glimpse of what will happen in the future. Read along with me Revelation 21:22-27…. Again, v24 tells us “By its light will the nations walk, and the kings of the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Why Am I Here, It’s Cold Out Here

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 26, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,434 views

    This is a sunrise message with a theme of why do we get up early on Easter for a sunrise service.

    Why Am I Here, It’s Cold Out Here Revelation 5:1-14 Intro: As I mediated on what God would have me say to you this morning, I would come back time and time again to the same theme. What would bring people out this early in the morning to what we call a sunrise service? What would cause people to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fr. Rian Adams avatar

    Lent 4, Year C: The Parable Of The Dysfunctional Family

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 13, 2019
     | 4,932 views

    Rian Adams: Sermon on the parable of the lost son, Lent 4, Year C. The sermon looks at family dysfunction.

    ?The Parable of the Dysfunctional Family The Rev. Rian Adams The father in this parable makes me uncomfortable. Some of his ways even bother me. I’m also willing to guess that he might seem “off” to you as well. There is one thing we can see; he wasn’t very good at raising sons. We know this ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Episcopal