Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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

Sermons on Examine Your Work:

showing 209,356-209,370 of 211,357
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
  • Charles R. Swindoll avatar

    "Storming The Gates Of Hell"

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 22,533 views

    when Jesus speaks of the gates of hell, He is referring to the councils of Hell.

    Biblical Text: Matthew 16:18 “And the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” In ancient times, tall, thick and impenetrable walls of stone surrounded most cities. Each city had a limited number of gates through which visitors could enter. Since all traffic came and went through the gates, the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gregory Neill avatar

    The Lord Is My Portion Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 16,011 views

    Part 5 in a series on Lamentations. Jeremiah finds hope in the midst of tragedy.

    The Lord is My Portion Lamentation 3:19-39 I. Introduction A. A Bad Start 1. The Millennium and Tragedy a) The Y2K scare and the talk of the end of times – Great if you were a water salesman or a generator salesman. This shook our faith in technology. b) The Presidential election of 2000 that was ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joanna Beveridge avatar

    Follow Me

    Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on Feb 2, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,555 views

    How can we "sell" Christianity in today’s world?

    The second part of today’s Gospel reading told us about Jesus calling Andrew, Simon Peter, James and John to be his disciples. This was probably not the first encounter with Jesus for any of them. We know, for example, from last week’s reading from St John’s Gospel that Andrew was already a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Christopher Respass avatar

    Oh The Blood

    Contributed by Christopher Respass on Feb 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,041 views

    Addresses the significance of the shed blood of Jesus.

    Oh, The Blood (Hebrews 9:11-15) Pastor Christopher J. Respass February 6, 2005 Oh, The Blood (Hebrews 9:11-15) Introduction. Christian churches around the world commemorate Jesus’ death and resurrection through the Lord’s Supper, Communion, or the Eucharist. At the heart of this ordinance is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike McGuire avatar

    How We Really Got Our Bible Series

    Contributed by Mike Mcguire on Feb 8, 2007
     | 2,312 views

    It is a continuation of the groundwork for an indepth study of the Da Vinci Code.

    HOW WE REALLY GOT OUR BIBLE The Da Vinci Code Part II July 2, 2006 p.m. Hillcrest Baptist Church Introduction: The book and the movie The Da Vinci Code contain several errors. Some of these errors deal with art, something of which I know little. I will try to deal only with a few of them that ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy Morford avatar

    Surrogate Supplication

    Contributed by Jeremy Morford on Jul 27, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,266 views

    An unusual message on something we do (or supposed to do) every day -- praying for others. See what God can do in answer to our prayer for others!

    Surrogate Supplication Text: 2 Kings 3:6-19 Intro: I don’t know how many people here have heard about the infertility option of paying a woman to carry a baby for you, and after she believers, she gives you the baby. According to Surrogate Mothers, Inc. , there have been 2,000 such babies ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Lee Henry avatar

    The Great High Priest

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,877 views

    The Christian’s High Priest is better than the high priest under the Law of Moses because he is both God and Human so that we can draw near to the throne of Grace with confidence for help in time of need.

    The Great High Priest Heb. 4:14-16 The theme of the book of Hebrews can be phrased in one word . . . BETTER. The book is one comparison after another of Christ and the things the Jews revered. For instance, in 1:4-7, Jesus is declared to be better than the angels. In 3:1-6, Jesus as a son is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Day Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,210 views

    7th is series on 1 Thessalonians (7 of 8).

    THE DAY OF THE LORD 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 INTRO: Jesus Christ both unites and divides. Those who have trusted in Him as Saviour are united in Christ. When Jesus returns in the air, we shall be caught up together, never to be separated again. But Christ is also a divider. Those who reject Him ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Celebrating Pentecost

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jun 4, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,303 views

    understanding the day of Pentecost in Acts 2

    Intro: as Pentecostals we should admit we don’t do church celebrations as good as many other denominational churches. I think many churches do communion better than we do, and celebrations around Lent and Advent are done much better in many churches. So I think we should do Pentecost Sunday better ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Parable Of The Wedding Garment Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 8, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,956 views

    God’s justice in His courts leaves the lost standing naked with no defense -- Provision, invitation, inspection, detection, interrogation, conviction & expulsion. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Parable of the Wedding Garment Matthew 22:1-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WeddingGarment.html Yesterday was 7-7-07, and there were more weddings than in the whole month of June they say. Each one wore their best for the occasion. We all should try to wear our Sunday best, though we don’t ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Giving Up To Gain Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 9, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,117 views

    In order to find true salvation we will need to give up on the things that we thought would get us to heaven and claim our place in heaven through Jesus Christ and be blessed by His presence.

    Giving Up to Gain Philippians 3:4-11 Intro As we travel down the pathway of life, we all have at one time or another lose sight of reality. Times will come when we have to take a step back in order to see the whole picture before moving forward. Saul of Tarsus, believed in his heart that he was ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    What Kind Of Love Is This?

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,516 views

    Young love, romantic love, brotherly love, Christian love, so many types of love, so often disappointing; but, what about the love of God? What kind of love is this?

    Dakota Community Church July 22, 2007 What Kind of Love Is This? In the summer of 1982 I was fresh out of high school and on my way to life as a BMOC (Big Man on Campus) at St. Mary’s University in Halifax N.S. That same summer a rock band from Saskatchewan – (Some of you may remember ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Joy Of Community

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 13, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,709 views

    Paul shares three important aspects of community

    Intro: being a military brat growing up was a life on the move. For many the thought of re-location can be a scary proposition. Being in a Christian family made these transitions easier, because when you moved to a new base, there was always a church family waiting for you to arrive. Knowing that ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Religious Party Poopers

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,266 views

    A look at hypocrisy.

    In what way was Christianity new and improved from Judaism? Why is it inappropriate for Christians to boring and depressed? Why do so many people have the idea that Christians are narrow minded and uncompassionate people? How can we balance celebration in Jesus with a serious commitment? Well ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Earl Graston avatar

    Freedom In Christ, A True Independence Day

    Contributed by Earl Graston on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 186 ratings
     | 45,298 views

    Free,Free At Last

    Freedom In Christ, A True Independence Day 7-3-2005 John 8:36 “therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed” Patrick Henry: Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace--but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational